Hi guys. When you select your scroll saw, will you take throat depth into consideration? What kind of features are you looking for in a 18" scroll saw?
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bennett, don't know of anyone that makes an 18" saw anymore. Delta made one for awhile. 16" and 20" are the most common. You can cut larger pieces with the 20". Check with Rick at www.scrollsaws.com.Mick, - Delta P-20
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Originally posted by bennettHi guys. When you select your scroll saw, will you take throat depth into consideration? What kind of features are you looking for in a 18" scroll saw?
It's lack of vibration and ease of top feeding of the blade make short work of even the most complicated pattern.Bob from Northwest Florida
Delta P20
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Dremel's new saw is an 18". SSWC did a review of it recently.
It all depends on what you're wanting to do. If you're interested in larger projects, a deeper throat is great. I cut a lot of largish stuff so I went with a saw with a 30" throat, a solid warranty and top feeding ability (an EX-30). It met all of my needs.
As far as features, keys for me were ease of blade changing, throat depth, lack of vibration, reputation, reviews, maintenance, dependability and warranty.Last edited by Jediscroller; 11-13-2006, 11:47 AM.Kevin
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Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671
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The Ryobi also makes a 16 and 18 inch models.
The 18 is far superior, not so much from the depth of throat but the blade clamp system, ease of use and lower vibration.
There are not too many projects that I do that require 18". it is nice if you have it but it is not a requirement.
To me the requirements are;- Blade clamping
- ease of blade change
- low vibration
- variable speed
Things like dust blowers, sawdust removal, light and magnifiers, can all be added to any saw with home made jigs.
One other thing I do like is a blade insert for the table that can be replaced.CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ"proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net."Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21
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I totally agree with Bob's recommendation
I have been scrolling for 10 years or so. I have bought everything from the 100-200 dollar saws, a Hegner 18VS, a couple of DW788's and I even tried out a couple of RBI Hawk scroll saws. None of them even came close to the accuracy and ease of cutting that the Delta P20 (40-680) I have had for the last three years. It is used for everything from portraits to 3D Christmas ornaments.
It's lack of vibration and ease of top feeding of the blade make short work of even the most complicated pattern.
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I believe Hegner has one that is 22" and I wish I had bought that one instead of the 18". You would be surprised how many times you wish you had the extra length in the table!! Of course, if I had the 22" I probably would want one that is 24" or 26". Seems we are never quite satisfied, are we?
BettyBetty
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I have the RBI G4 26inch. I have only needed that throat depth a couple of times. But I was sure glad i had it.
Saw selection is a very personal thing and everyone swears theirs is the best.
If you can, try a few different ones before you decide(local club or wood show) I agree with Canadian Scroller there are other issues that are more important i.e. ease of blade change etc.
But mostly you need to have some idea as to what you will be cutting.
I didn't want to limit myself so I went big with lots of room under the arm for my fat fingers.Rolf
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Originally posted by RolfI didn't want to limit myself so I went big with lots of room under the arm for my fat fingers.
Maybe I just have my fingers where they shouldn't be ..
IanIan
Scrolling with a Dewalt 788
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That finger room above thicker wood is what made me lean towards the RBI G4 instead of the Hegner 18".
I like to put my finger on top of the wood behind the blade especially when cutting 3d ornaments and figures. It is probably not the correct or recommended way but it works for me.Rolf
RBI G4 26 Hawk, EX 16 with Pegas clamps, Nova 1624 DVR XP
Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"
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And the Long Island Scrollsaw Association
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Ron, check with www.scrollsaws.com, Rick may be able to help you find them.Mick, - Delta P-20
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