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I've only gotten back into scrolling because of health reasons. I've had a saw for a lot of years but wasn't using it very often. Up until now it has sat on my bench collecting dust for the past 10 years or so.
Here in Canada there is a chain of stores called "Canadian Tire" and they sell EVERYTHING, including tools. The tools they sell are their own brand called "Mastercraft." You will never find any of these tools in a pro... or even semi-pro's workshop. But for a beginner they can be a good buy because of how cheap they are.
Way back when I got my first scroll saw I bought their "Mastercraft" on sale for around $50. if my memory serves me correctly. But now that I'm getting back into cutting in a serious way I realize that I'm trying to do this with a real piece of junk.
There's another chain here called "Rona" or "Reno Depot" - same company, different name. Their own brand of tools is called "Haussman." I bought an 18" saw today, on sale for $149.00... regular price is $199.00. Unfortunately it really isn't a whole lot better than the Mastercraft.
I have made up my mind that I'm going to go out over my budget and get the DeWalt 788. Here's my problem: I cannot find a store anywhere around the Montreal, Canada, area where I can buy one. We only have 2 big box stores here... Home Depot - Ryobi (a LOT of very bad reviews in general) Reno Depot - Haussman (going back tomorrow as stated) I can buy the DeWalt online but it ends up costing a very big fortune once the shipping is factored in.
Would anyone from around my area - Montreal - know of anywhere I can get one of these? Maybe I've overlooked some place in my Google search? I'm kinda thinking not, seeing as I've spent the last 3 hours searching.
Very much appreciated!!!
--Bobby
I've only gotten back into scrolling because of health reasons. I've had a saw for a lot of years but wasn't using it very often. Up until now it has sat on my bench collecting dust for the past 10 years or so.
Here in Canada there is a chain of stores called "Canadian Tire" and they sell EVERYTHING, including tools. The tools they sell are their own brand called "Mastercraft." You will never find any of these tools in a pro... or even semi-pro's workshop. But for a beginner they can be a good buy because of how cheap they are.
Way back when I got my first scroll saw I bought their "Mastercraft" on sale for around $50. if my memory serves me correctly. But now that I'm getting back into cutting in a serious way I realize that I'm trying to do this with a real piece of junk.
There's another chain here called "Rona" or "Reno Depot" - same company, different name. Their own brand of tools is called "Haussman." I bought an 18" saw today, on sale for $149.00... regular price is $199.00. Unfortunately it really isn't a whole lot better than the Mastercraft.
I have made up my mind that I'm going to go out over my budget and get the DeWalt 788. Here's my problem: I cannot find a store anywhere around the Montreal, Canada, area where I can buy one. We only have 2 big box stores here... Home Depot - Ryobi (a LOT of very bad reviews in general) Reno Depot - Haussman (going back tomorrow as stated) I can buy the DeWalt online but it ends up costing a very big fortune once the shipping is factored in.
Would anyone from around my area - Montreal - know of anywhere I can get one of these? Maybe I've overlooked some place in my Google search? I'm kinda thinking not, seeing as I've spent the last 3 hours searching.
Very much appreciated!!!
--Bobby
The old Type 1 DeWalt was very good but to buy a new one, you're rolling the dice. Excalibur (General) is a Canadian company - in Montreal I believe. (the old type 1 DeWalts were actually made by Excalibur co.)
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