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Thread: Scroll saw or band saw?
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03-09-2010, 01:23 AM #1
Well, you're definitely gonna be filing and sanding no matter what saw you use. The coping saw does take a little practice, but err on the side of generosity and spend the extra time sanding. Mock me if you want, but I don't cut on the line, just as close as possible. Once it's off, it's off for good.
I agree that a belt or drum sander would be very worthwhile for making scales. But again, it just does the same job at faster pace.Last edited by BingoBango; 03-09-2010 at 01:25 AM.
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03-09-2010, 01:37 AM #2
Bandsaw. Outside its obvious cutting and shaping abilities if you get a fence for it and a 3/4" blade you can use it to resaw your own blanks from larger stock... saves a bundle in the long run.
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03-09-2010, 01:40 AM #3
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03-09-2010, 01:46 AM #4
Unfortunately I haven't been bandsaw shopping recently... and have no idea about what models in your price range would be good or bad. I use a relatively low-end contractor grade Delta, if that helps at all... you don't need a $10,000 German-engineered band saw to get good enough cuts (as pretty as those ones are...), just a saw with balanced, centered wheels and properly adjusted guides and such. You'll also find a great deal of value in keeping fresh sharp blades in your saw...
Wish I could help more.
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03-09-2010, 02:37 AM #5
I have both and used my band saw more...So much that I burned it out. I just saw another one at lowes for $114.00 (SKIL). So I will be buying that one. THe problem with a scoll is that hte blade is so small that it is easy to go off pattern....Just my opinion though.
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03-09-2010, 01:09 PM #6
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03-09-2010, 02:58 PM #7
I have both and use my scrollsaw the most. My bandsaw gets rarely used.
Mainly because I also get my materials in 1/8' thickness so no need re-saw my own blanks as much. If I had to do it all over again, It will be a scrollsaw for sure.
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