Best type of scroll saw?

[beh162]

I had painted this Sun on a bar stool top and I want to cut the flames out so that I could actually hang it on the wall. Someone suggested trying a scroll saw for around the flames.  The bar stool top is about an inch thick maybe 1-1/16 and I was looking at the Dremel Moto-Scroll Saw.  I just wanted to see from people who are familiar with scroll saws if I'll have a problem since it's thicker piece.

 

Thanks!

[WayneMahler]

I am not familiar with the Dremel. I do cut thicker pieces on my saw. I use a #7 or #9 skip tooth or crown type blabe. Just watch the speed of the blade and the speed you feed the wood. Take your time and play with a piece of the same wood to get a feel for it all. It also helps to cover it with packing tape, as the tape will help lubricate the blade.

[LarryEA]

Hummmmm, A picture would help. The type of wood could make it difficult. How detailed.

Do you have a scrollsaw? Access to one? Are you experienced cutting with a scroll saw?

 

Your project is very doable.

[Jim Finn]

Any scroll saw will cut 1 1/2" material.   IF you plan on doing a lot of that kind of cutting like I do I suggest a heavy duty saw like a Hegner. Cheaper saws like DeWalt will not hold up to a lot of thick wood cutting.

[Travis]

I don't think I'd reccomend the Dremel Moto-Saw.  The throat capacity is fairly shallow and only accepts pinned blades.  I think you'll have more flexibility with a standard scroll saw (even if you don't get into the scrolling hobby).  There are some inexpensive scroll saws.  Look at the Craftsman 16" ($120) or the Porter Cable 16" ($180).  Here's a list of scroll saws and some user reviews.  Hopefully that will help.

[tomsteve]

If there's no internal cuts or sharp turns a bandsaw might work pretty good.

[amazingkevin]

dremil moto saw.

Edited April 25, 2015 by amazingkevin