Hi, I am interested in beginning micro power carving and also inlaying, and I realize that a scroll saw would be extremely useful for these, and also for ship...
My roommate has a Dremel 1680 and loves it. It is 16 inches and that has been ok so far but he is new to scrolling too so that may change. Greg Capps ... ...
... Get the Delta if its the varibale speed 16" saw. It is the best saw for under $200. A larger saw is lots more money, the best saw for the money is the...
Have had the Dremel saw for 2 years and just recently bought the Dewalt 788. The difference is amazing!! If you can afford the extra dollars .... buy the...
Power carving with a scroll saw??? Inlaying?? You sure you know what a scroll saw does? Inlay is done with razor knives, hand-held jeweler's saw and veneer....
Aguamish
Aguamish@...
Jan 2, 2003 4:37 pm
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Hi, Inlay can also be done with a scrollsaw. As well as marquetry with veneers. I've done it so I know that it can work. Now power carving is another story. ...
I made a Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat and a Tweety Bird using a scroll saw to cut out the shapes. After the shapes were cut out I used a flex shaft roto tool to...
Bernard, I do not want to discourage the use of any brands. We all like what we like. But from my personal experience, If I had tried the Delta first I would...
Pat, I hate to differ with you but I do wood burning with my scrollsaw all the time. Use hardwood no tape and sand paper the blade. It makes it burn all the...
While I use my scroll saw mainly on leather I do sometimes use it for wood projects. I use the Dremel 16" variable speed and find it work well for my limited...
Jeffrey, Please explain exactly what rotory tool you used and how. I make Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore and others but just as flat pieces. Please...
I have both the Delta P-20 and the older Delta Q-3 and have done both inlay and marquetry with both saws. I don't always use a zero clearence table but it sure...
Hi, I checked again, the Delta is not variable speed. In that case, the Dremel will be the better choice, and reconditioned it's cheaper than a new Delta,...
I dropped the following on a different list but considering the topic of what saw to get or use I thought it approprate here also. If I could afford a great or...
Hi, No, I won't be carving with the scroll saw itself. For ship modeling, when you carve tiny thumb-nail tall statues, the scroll saw is extremely handy to...
Bernard, You can use a piece of thin plywood attached to the table with 2 sided tape for zero clearance. Lay it in place, trace around the table from below and...
the flex shaft for the dremel cost about $20-$25 at walmart. make sure that you get the new one w/ the contured grip and the lock button on the end. you...
Foot IS faster than the hand. I know, because I use a foot switch with a DeWalt. I have to FUMBLE to get to the on off switch . yes, its big and out in front,...
Aguamish@...
Jan 4, 2003 12:47 am
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Hi, Thanks for the tips! Unfortuantely, there isn't a walmart near me, but there is a lowes, a home depot, and woodcraft, and I presume one of them should...
Hi, Aguamish (sorry I don't know your real name :-) ) mentioned that there was a place that sold DeWalt 20" scroll saws for a bit over $200. Do you know...
I can't remember where everyone goes to get a reconditioned DeWalt for 200 dollars. The site is mentioned a lot but I can't remember it. I get it confused with...
Aguamish
Aguamish@...
Jan 4, 2003 3:05 am
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Bernard, http://www.harborfreight.com has the DW788 go on sale for $279 from time to time. This is the reconditioned model, but it works fine (it is what I...
Great! I was right! It WAS Harbor Freight after all! Thank you! ... From: "Stephen Bigelow" <sbigelow@...> To: <scrollsawing@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Aguamish
Aguamish@...
Jan 4, 2003 3:39 am
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Hey Bernard Im Evelinda and I agree with the folks with the dewalt, I was in your place 2 years ago and bought a 16" Delta and I gotta tell it was a good buy,...
... That was in the Fall 2002 issue of Scroll Saw Workshop. Nice project. I made it as a desk set instead of a puzzle. John http://home.dejazzd.com/hower ...
I have a foot pedal for my Dewalt, not to switch on and of. I use a foot pedal to lift the arm up and maneuver it down. Yes I have full control of the arm and ...
Yes, there is a need for a foot switch, maybe not for you, but for others like me. Re-read what I said below. Foot switch is safer and faster than the hand on...
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