New to scrolling per se, and I'd like to use the tools I have before I go off and spend $750 on a proper scroll saw. I have an ancient Dremel Motoshop 57-2 with some 3" pin blades and the power takeoff shaft. My main question is whether it would be worth the effort to try to do some of the Intarsia work with the saw or just save and get a proper one. I prefer not to buy the $120 level scroll saws as I'm sure I will upgrade them quickly.
I'm interested in Intarsia, puzzles, Bowls, and fretwork.
My guess is the 57-2 will barely manage to cut stock for bowls, as long as the patterns are spiral and do not require an entrance hole (due to the pin blade).
Vibration and accuracy will probably be a problem because of the light weight construction of the saw.
I can probably practice sawing softwoods as long as the radii are not too small. I'm assuming there are not many choices in the 3" blade market for tooth patterns.
Is my assessment valid? Am I better off just waiting and purchasing a proper saw (Excaliber or Eclipse) when I can?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
I'm interested in Intarsia, puzzles, Bowls, and fretwork.
My guess is the 57-2 will barely manage to cut stock for bowls, as long as the patterns are spiral and do not require an entrance hole (due to the pin blade).
Vibration and accuracy will probably be a problem because of the light weight construction of the saw.
I can probably practice sawing softwoods as long as the radii are not too small. I'm assuming there are not many choices in the 3" blade market for tooth patterns.
Is my assessment valid? Am I better off just waiting and purchasing a proper saw (Excaliber or Eclipse) when I can?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Comment