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Title: Buying a new saw
Post by: Wingnut on September 04, 2011, 11:02:12 am

Hi Steve,

I'm going to buy a new scroll saw in the very near future.  What kind do you recomend?  I'm thinking about going into full time woodworking again and would be using this new saw a lot.  I have almost all the woodworking saws and equipment I'll need, but I need a good new saw.  The saw I have is about 40 yrs old.  I've had it at least 25 yrs and it was well used when I got it.  There's no blade tensioning on it.  It's got a spring retrieve head.
Thanks,
  Dave

Title: Re: Buying a new saw
Post by: newfie on September 04, 2011, 11:32:48 am

i don't have one myself hope to get one someday thats the EX-21by seyco.

http://www.seyco.com/saws.html (http://www.seyco.com/saws.html)

Title: Re: Buying a new saw
Post by: dgman on September 04, 2011, 01:25:28 pm

Hey Dave, I think newfie is right! The EX21 is probably the saw I will get when I replace my current saw!

Title: Re: Buying a new saw
Post by: Wingnut on September 04, 2011, 02:40:59 pm

Thanks guys, but I can't afford the EX21.  I can get the DeWalt DW788 tho.  That's the one I've been looking at anyway.  I've read quite a few reviews on the DW788, it looks to be almost as good as the EX21.
  Dave

Title: Re: Buying a new saw
Post by: tux_linux on September 04, 2011, 03:04:29 pm

that's true - the DW788 is often used and should perform well. Consider some additional stuff - light, foot switch, a proper stand.

Title: Re: Buying a new saw
Post by: Wingnut on September 04, 2011, 03:39:26 pm

Thanks,  I'm having trouble trying to change my profile.  I've gone there (my profile) and can't seem to change it and SAVE the changes.   Can you help?
  Dave

Title: Re: Buying a new saw
Post by: GrayBeard on September 05, 2011, 06:20:40 pm

Hey Wingnut....contact me by PM BEFORE you buy the DW788!

I have something to talk to you about that may save you a few bucks!

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Buying a new saw
Post by: tux_linux on September 05, 2011, 06:35:57 pm

There is a "change profile" button underneath the page - make sure you hit that one.

Title: Re: Buying a new saw
Post by: Gabby on September 06, 2011, 07:28:11 pm

DON'T HIT DELETE WHATEVER YOU DO YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-REGISTER!
Gabby

Title: Re: Buying a new saw
Post by: BilltheDiver on September 16, 2011, 10:28:42 am

If you are patient, you can usually find a great deal on a used saw on Craigslist.  I have seen dewalts, rbi's, hegners, and excaliburs all listed over time.  Another suggestion is to go to claz.org a create a search.  It will search all the free classifieds within whatever range of distance you tell it, and email you whenever an ad with your search criteria is posted.