dvdneal Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Just introducing myself. I've done scrolling on and off for about 10-15 years. Mostly just ornaments that I hand out at Christmas time. I've always used cheap machines like Craftsman or Ryobi. My last, a donated Ace saw finally took a dive so I'm looking for something in a good used machine. Judging by the reviews my choice seems to be Dewalt, RBI, Excalibur, and a couple Deltas. Looking on craigslist I can find a 20 year old RBI for about $250 and just wanted to know if anyone out there thinks it's a decent deal? Thanks Dave amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Just introducing myself. I've done scrolling on and off for about 10-15 years. Mostly just ornaments that I hand out at Christmas time. I've always used cheap machines like Craftsman or Ryobi. My last, a donated Ace saw finally took a dive so I'm looking for something in a good used machine. Judging by the reviews my choice seems to be Dewalt, RBI, Excalibur, and a couple Deltas. Looking on craigslist I can find a 20 year old RBI for about $250 and just wanted to know if anyone out there thinks it's a decent deal? Thanks Dave Welcome friend, google all you can about this saw to help you decide .I'm sure plenty here in SSV will be able to answer some questions for you soon :) :D ;) :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Dave, You a gambler? $250... what do you know about it? Pay $50 to test it for a week and if it runs well then pay the other $200. Oh, glad you decided to upgrade... ....continuing, I know nothink about RBI except it's a good stat in basebell.... ball That's my plug nickels worth. Welcome to SSV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hi Dave, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. Sorry can't help you with your question, too far away. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 A BIG Howdy from Southern Tenn, Sorry can't help ya with your RBI question,with the exception that I myself wouldn't buy something 20 yrs old.Doubtful any replacement parts are around.but thats just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdub4ever Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hello Dave. I'm in OP and saw that ad on CL. I contacted the person with questions the other day and still haven't heard back from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalScroll Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 You'll learn a lot here Kansas, and you'll be humbled! There are a lot of master artist here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Welcome to the village Dave!!.....be careful , anything 20yrs old is trouble...be it a Blonde or an old saw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I wouldn't go for any t;hing 20 years old. I just bought a Dwelt 788 for #159 it was about 7 years old but never used much I bought it from a woman who Hus bin died a couple years age, I know the woman and sh is an honest person. This was a good buy most run about $250 to $300. any way welcome to the village . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hello Dave and welcome to the village, Thank you for the intro, See you soon, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Scroller Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hello Dave and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 That sounds a little steep for a saw that old unless its in excellent shape. The Hawk is now made in KS so parts should not be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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