Present for step-dad

[breadstick]

I don't have a lot of money, but my step-dad would give me his last dime if he was able.  I scraped together my spare change (figuratively) and bought him a Porter-Cable scroll saw.  We got it home and I was showing him how it was an upgrade from his 20 year old Skil scroll saw.  After fumbling with the blade holder for about a half an hour, I returned it to Lowes and ordered the Delta version of my Dewalt saw.  It feels good doing stuff for people like my Dave.  My step-dad had to retire and go on disability for his back and my Mom had to retire because it was messing with his disability benefits for making too much money, so he can start making his own stuff and selling it back home to make some spare money.

 

FYI, the saw was on sale at Home Depot.  I asked Lowes if they price matched, and they not only did, but they take another 10% off the top of that.  The saw was originally $399, but it only cost $369 with the 2 year warranty.

[Chiloquinruss]

Now go through all your scroll saw magazine stash and give him all of the dupes you've got!  Good job helping him out.  You did good!  Russ

[Barry5180]

That's a great thing you did for your stepdad, and it tells me he's a special person who made an impact on you and your life. It's one thing to parent, but a whole other thing to be a dad. I hope he enjoys the saw and maybe you can get him to join SSV so we can see his work in the future.

 

Barry

[Dave Monk]

I'm sure he will love it. Very thoughtful of you. dave

[Scrappile]

Great for you and I'm sure he will enjoy the saw.  If he is not a member here, invite him to join so we can see some of his work. 

[Scrolling Steve]

You did a great thing Nathan !......Good on you !

[WayneMahler]

Great job man. I'm sure he will enjoy it when it comes in.

[amazingkevin]

Don't forget other things to make scrolling a breeze for him,spray glue,a printer a computer etc.

[Ron Johnson]

Credit to you Nathan. It always feels better to give than receive.

[New Guy]

I have the Delta you ordered and have had no problems. You both should be happy with it.

[Lucky2]

Way to go Nathan, good on you!

Len

[wombatie]

You must really care a lot for each other, that was a terrific gift from you, it was more than a scroll saw.

 

Marg

[ike]

You did the right thing on the porter Cable saw. i had one and it worked fine for the first year . then it lottery fell apart, so I went to a Dewalt, I now have 2 dewaltsI bought a used one at a yard sale for $150

 

IKE

Edited May 16, 2016 by ike

[Dan]

That was a great gesture Nathan. Time to make a lot of sawdust.

[Fish]

Sounds good. He's gonna love it.