NEED ADVICE ON BUYING A SCROLL SAW!!

[mlwmerk]

Hello Mathew

If you buy "used" you might be buying someone elses problems. 

You are young and a good lesson to learn is BUYER BEWARE. 

Buying new from a dealer with a good reputation such as a big box store will give you a return option if something breaks or the item isn't satisfactory or to you liking. 

You also might consider buying a refurbished model from DeWalt, Porter Cable or even Craftsman.

 Learn to repair things yourself.  There are plenty of options on the internet to buy parts to repair stuff.  You might be able to pick up a broken item at a garage sale and then clean it up and fix it yourself. 

There are many How To Do It sites on the internet too. 

Get the best item your budget will allow at this time.  Don't over buy.  You'd be surprised how many items will last a long time and work very well out into the future.

You are on the right track in asking advice of others.  Also try to get hands on experience with other models.  Read up on everything you can get your hands on.

Good luck.  Buy low and sell high.  Take all discounts.  Take care of you stuff and it will last a long time.  I have and use tools that I have had a long long time. 

Walt in CT

[Matthew Harper]

thanks for the advice, I will look it up!

[jimr1cos]

Matthew, I just upgraded from the Cman to the Delta and am very pleased with the new unit. Amazon had the delta for $399 and there was an additional 15% promo from Delta. You might want to check if that is still available. I had great service from the Cman, but the Delta is a vast improvement.
Jim

[Russ C]

The Dewalt DW-788 and the Delta 40-690 are the identical same saw. All of the parts are interchangeable, just a different color scheme and labels. I purchased the Delta 40-690 from Wood Craft about four or five years ago when they first came out to try. Saw ,stand, light and foot pedal for $399. It is an excellent saw and I would recommend it. 

[Matthew Harper]

Thanks Russ, I actually ordered it last night!

[BeginnerJerry]

The kind of work you have posted will pay off that new saw in no time at all.-Beginner Jerry

[Matthew Harper]

thanks Jerry

[puzzleguy]

Hi Matthew !
Wow 14 and a scroller as well - i remember using my Dads old saw when i was about your age -
thats a great age to be scrolling .

Good luck on your scrolling !

[Matthew Harper]

thankyou

[puzzleguy]

Matthew ,
Have you got your saw yet !
can't wait to hear what you think of it -
remember you need at least 8 hours of sleep a night !

[Matthew Harper]

haha, and yes I did! there is a picture of it next to my old craftsman in another post If you would like to see it. It works great so far, and nothing was damaged or broken during shipping.