I think I may need a different saw...

[Jskd82]

So i posted recently about purchasing my first saw and some issues I was having but I got those issues sorted out.  Originally I bought the scroll saw for cutting out slingshots, but I am now getting more interested in doing actual scroll work like portraits and designs.  I am really struggling with this WEN to do portraits as the pinless blade adapters are a pain to use, also the fact that I can't tilt the arm out of the way to insert the blade from the top of my work piece is a huge negative.  

Anyways the saw would work great for my original intended purpose but now I think I might need to upgrade or is there an easier way to insert the pinless blades into the starter drill holes? If not what would you guys recommend I buy?

[fredfret]

Check Craigslist for Dewalt dw788, excaliber, rbi, hagner. Prices new are 500, 800, 1200, 1800 respective. Look at each for features. I have a Dewalt and a rbi both have pluses and minuses.  Welcome to the addiction.

Fred fret

Wichita,ks

[Jskd82]

Thanks, I have been eyeing up the Dewalt as I am a huge believer in the buy once cry once theory lol.  I'm also looking up the porter cable but I'm leaning towards a Dewalt, unfortunately the used market in my area is very small, so I would have to buy brand new.

[bandaideman]

Christmas is coming and several stores will be putting them on sale or sale prices on line keep your eyes peeled. last dewalt I got was the regular price 549 and then Rocker put it on sale for 300. Or start hinting in earnest. 

[Jskd82]

Well I just pulled the trigger... I ordered it from lowes cause they had free shipping.  Pretty sure if I bought it for $300 from woodcraft it would be the same price I'm buying it from lowes for after their shipping charges... I live on an island so we don't have much choice:(  The wife seems interested in this hobby so I got the green light lol

[Lucky2]

So, what brand of saw did you purchase? You posted that you were interested in two different brand of saws, I would like to know which one you bought? Plus, where on earth is Unk, I checked out your map, but there's no names of places on it? 

Len

[Jskd82]

I ordered the Dewalt 788, I'm from Hawaii...

[hotshot]

A Dewalt for 300 all the way to Hawaii, I’m a bit surprised.  At that price point, I don’t think you could have done better.

[Jskd82]

No I didn't get it for $300 It was $500 shipped.  I wish it was $300 but I was just replying to bandaideman saying it may go on sale for $300.

[OCtoolguy]

20 hours ago, Jskd82 said:

Thanks, I have been eyeing up the Dewalt as I am a huge believer in the buy once cry once theory lol.  I'm also looking up the porter cable but I'm leaning towards a Dewalt, unfortunately the used market in my area is very small, so I would have to buy brand new.

 

I tried to figure out a way to delete my comment because as I read on it was answered. Is there a way to delete?

Edited November 4, 2017 by octoolguy

[orangeman]

15 hours ago, Jskd82 said:

Thanks, I have been eyeing up the Dewalt as I am a huge believer in the buy once cry once theory lol.  I'm also looking up the porter cable but I'm leaning towards a Dewalt, unfortunately the used market in my area is very small, so I would have to buy brand new.

A friend just bought a Porter Cable saw from Lowes. He intends to return it because of a bad vibration and difficult blade replacement.

For the $$ I don't think you can beat the DeWalt.

bb

[Sparkey]

Congrats on ordering the DeWalt. I have had mine for around five years and love it. I would recommend two things. Turn the switch on and put some tape over it to keep the dust out and get a foot switch to turn the saw on and off.

[Rolf]

And so it begins!

[Scrappile]

"my wife is interested in the hobby"   hummm, you should have ordered 2!

[Jskd82]

Yeah I have a foot pedal on order and hopefully we can just share this one for now and maybe if we really get into I'll buy another 

[amazingkevin]

On 11/3/2017 at 5:01 PM, Jskd82 said:

Thanks, I have been eyeing up the Dewalt as I am a huge believer in the buy once cry once theory lol.  I'm also looking up the porter cable but I'm leaning towards a Dewalt, unfortunately the used market in my area is very small, so I would have to buy brand new.

no porter cable,harbor freight,ryobi,sears,

[Jskd82]

Well I ordered from Lowes with free shipping but they took a week to ship it and now I find out they are slow boating it to me so it will take 4-6 weeks! I can't wait that long.... So I ordered from Amazon with priority shipping and it will be here tomorrow then I will just return the one from Lowes when it arrives. 

I've got an itch and I can't wait to start some scroll work! Intarsia has really captured my interest, but I'll start with the simple basics

Edited November 10, 2017 by Jskd82