Scroll saw table

[1911]

I am going to make a table for my saw,thinking about using it standing up. Is there a standard height or just what ever feels good? Also saw a guy on u tube with this saw mounted at a angel, higher in the back. What is that for? 

 

 

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Most people choose to sit because it is less tiresome and lets you scroll longer. There is no set rules for height. What feels comfortable. But in turning and also scrolling the basic rule that most follow is to have the arms bent at a 90 degree angle and that is a good height. Now if you build to stand then this will change when sitting but you can adjust the height of a chair. 

 

The saw with the back higher than the front is just a comfort thing. Dewalt usually does that with their stands. Makes for seeing a little better. We all fall into our own patterns after a while because some people have bad backs or bad eyesight and other factors so each is different. Good luck.

[hawkeye10]

Standing for long periods isn't an option for me so I sit. Besides I am lazy.  

[Scrolling Steve]

I am not sure i could scroll standing up ? ...Might have to try it some day.

[Lucky2]

George, your building the table/stand for you to use, therefore, you should know what is a comfortable work height for it to be. We don't know how tall you are or anything like that, it would be hard to give you a set measurement. Try setting your saw at different heights, like on a table or on your lower cabinets. I built my stand about the same height as my lathe sand, that puts the saw top at about bent elbow height. At that height, I don't feel like I'm holding my hands up in the air, and I can feed the stock to the blade comfortably. Plus, it's a good height to rest your arms on if they get tired from to much sawing. 

Len

[Sparkey]

I built mine high enough to stand or if I want to sit I have a stool that is just the right height.

[Bill WIlson]

One general rule of thumb of ergonomics is that when working at a bench/table/desk, the height of the work surface should be approximately at the bend in your elbows.  This helps relieve strain on the hands, wrists and arms.  However, I find that at that height, I tend to hunch over too much in order to get my aging eyes closer to the work.  A lighted magnifier could help, but I tried one once and didn't care for it, so I use reading glasses when scrolling, but still find myself hunching over, which causes discomfort in my neck and shoulders.

 

Bottom line is that it is something of a personal preference.  I would suggest that you build your stand with some consideration for adjustability, as it may be something of a trial and error process to find that sweet spot that works best for you.  This is the primary reason I use a stool that has adjustable height.  Easier to adjust the height of the stool than the stand.

 

Regardless of what height you choose, be prepared to take frequent breaks to relax your arms, shoulders, back, neck, etc.  And have fun making sawdust!

[amazingkevin]

I am going to make a table for my saw,thinking about using it standing up. Is there a standard height or just what ever feels good? Also saw a guy on u tube with this saw mounted at a angel, higher in the back. What is that for? 

If you can design a stand that is adjustable every which way up down side ways so you can tune it in a instant for your preferences.Mine so far are 1' up in the back,helps me keep my back straight and less neck pain.works for me .i'd put it higher but am to lazy to do so .i'm sure i'd love it higher.I Formica my saw table ,no need for wax .i slips and slides great.ansd clean up is a breeze,

[Rockytime]

Saw table at elbow height works both on my saws and lathe.

[1911]

Thank yall for your input. I have been trying different heights.I like it best when i can sit up straight also with the back of the saw up. Now to the drawing board will get started soon.If i can get the wife to post pics.when done i will.   

[CharleyL]

I almost always sit when scroll sawing. My DeWalt 788 and Delta Q3 saws are both on their factory stands and both are tilted toward me by one hole  adjustment above level. I like tilting them further, but things slide off the tables, so I've grown used to the slight tilt with nothing sliding off. My preferred stool is a metal stool with a cushioned seat and back. Sitting on it puts the saw table at about mid chest level on me, which works wellt for my eyesight's focal length. Since most of what I make is cut from blocks of wood that are less than 2" long and 3/4 X 3/4 square, I frequently use a head band type magnifier in addition to my normal eye glasses.  

 

You will need to try different stand heights and tilts, as well as different stool heights to find what works best for you. This is supposed to be a fun hobby/business, so find positions that are most comfortable for you, and keep trying to find ways to improve this as you gain more experience in scrolling. What works perfect for me, surely won't work perfectly for you. We are all built slightly different and need to learn what works best for each of us and the kind of scrolling that we do.

 

Charley