Dennis51 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 I think my Ridgid scroll saw is on the way out. Can anyone recommend a decent scroll saw for under $200? Thanks Dennis OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Welcome to the scroll saw village.. Just my opinion.. I'd watch for a good used higher end saw if my budget was $200.. Not much out there for good quality saws in that price range.. but many locations have good used higher end saws.. just watch craigslist and FB marketplace for scroll saws.. Ebay as well.. second hand stores etc.. Not sure what the price of this one will end up at but might be worth keeping an eye on it.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Delta-20-Variable-Speed-Scroll-Saw-40-694/362778850512?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustynail Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Plus one on used... OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 My vote is for a 'used' one too. I got mine for £200 second hand when they were £600 in the shops. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 When I got back into woodworking about 5 years ago, I bought a new Porter Cable Scroll Saw. I made some decent stuff with it. Only reason why I stepped up to a Dewalt is because the PC started to make a noise every now and then. At the time it was $179. I know that a few others on here had a Porter Cable in the past. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyred Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 I got my DeWalt 788 through Craiglist for $175. Still had to grease the bearings, but would have had to do that if I had bought it new. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis51 Posted October 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Thanks for the advice,I will take a look on Craigslist OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 I started with a porter cable, it is a good starter saw IMO. You can find them on craigslist for $50. But that said, I agree, look for a higher end saw, I got my ex-21 on craigs list OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Good advise here already. Craigslist, Ebay, are your friend. another one is Facebook Marketplace. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrush Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 6:24 PM, flarud said: When I got back into woodworking about 5 years ago, I bought a new Porter Cable Scroll Saw. I made some decent stuff with it. Only reason why I stepped up to a Dewalt is because the PC started to make a noise every now and then. At the time it was $179. I know that a few others on here had a Porter Cable in the past. i still use it as my back up saw. its 3 years old and still works fine. ive had many different cheaper saws and it is the easiest blade change. i can change blades almost as fast as i can on my dewalt OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Pawn shop, Craig’s list. Something that doesn’t take pinned blades. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 If you watch amazon for a while you might find a decent deal on the delta. Right now it is 421, close to a dewalt, but there are times it is 300. https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Power-40-694-Variable-Scroll/dp/B00IK8DIU8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=scroll+saw+delta&qid=1571156453&sr=8-3 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 Where are you located? I watch Craigslist every day and there are many great deals near me. But I live in a very populous area of So. Cal. If I see something I could let you know if you are within driving distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 Home Depot has the Delta on sale for $299. Excellent saw for that price. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScollSaw Slasher Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 If the Delta is on sale for that price, I'd grab it. Since it is over your budget, just inform the wife that she's not getting anything for Christmas. LOL OCtoolguy and GrampaJim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) -Don't throw away your money by spending $200 on a new saw. If that really is the case (Is it?) buy used. Edited October 16, 2019 by Frank Pellow OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namunolie Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 my vote is used high end scrool saw I am from Korea and it is same issue here i hope you have a good choice OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustynail Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 On 10/14/2019 at 5:11 AM, Dennis51 said: Thanks for the advice,I will take a look on Craigslist Location helps, as some one may have one here on the forum that they maybe willing to let go... OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis51 Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 17 hours ago, rustynail said: Location helps, as some one may have one here on the forum that they maybe willing to let go... I'm in New Jersey OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epson Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) If I tell you that my scroll saw was under 50 Eur everybody will laugh.But,you have to know that is not only about the tool,it is more about your skills with that tool.Of course I would like an Excalibur or a Hegner but... I work with this scroll saw from more than 10 years,I did cut metal,plexiglass,plywood,hard wood soft wood,vinyl disc ...my fingers I changed the clamps in the first days after I buy it,pin blade is not an option for me. A photo with a scroll saw like mine; Edited October 18, 2019 by epson OCtoolguy, kmmcrafts and BadBob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Don't know where you're at in Jersey, but here's a pretty good deal -- https://longisland.craigslist.org/tls/d/melville-excalibur-scroll-saw/6998519463.html OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, tgiro said: Don't know where you're at in Jersey, but here's a pretty good deal -- https://longisland.craigslist.org/tls/d/melville-excalibur-scroll-saw/6998519463.html That's a great deal. I'd be all over that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 8:03 AM, Dennis51 said: I think my Ridgid scroll saw is on the way out. Can anyone recommend a decent scroll saw for under $200? Thanks Dennis in your post from kkmcrafts, he sent a link. I noticed in the link they were advertising REFURBISHED ones for $250. Hey for anoher $50 you can get a like new saw. I think I would give that a lot of consideration, if it was me Dick heppnerguy OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) Yeah the Delta is a decent saw.. and I see them all the time for $250-300.. Refurbished at $250 and many times brand new on sale at Home Depot or Amazon etc.. for 299.99 Not a bad price and their much like the DeWalt.. Quite a step up from anything else you're going to find in that price range for a new or newer saw... If you wait it out some though deals can be had on good used saws.. My first Hawk 220VS from Craigslist was a $100..I did put a lot of money into it.. but 95% of it was optional things like the adjustable air blower hose and extra blade holders etc etc..Only thing it "really" needed was the front tension cam as the one was worn out.. I upgraded so paid a little extra $50 for the new style one that's adjustable.. Too bad you're not close to Michigan.. I'd consider making a deal on that one..as I rarely use it since I got the other two bigger Hawks and the Excalibur https://www.ebay.com/p/2254908595?iid=303308009023 The Excalibur that is on Craigslist linked above is a pretty awesome deal too if you can come up with a few extra $$.. Heck he may even come down on price or do some trading.. Edited October 18, 2019 by kmmcrafts OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 I didn't look at what part of NY this is in and not knowing what part of NJ you're at.. if not too far this could be worth the drive.. This is a newer model Hawk Ultra.. looks to be in nice shape.. $80 starting bid and no bids.. Ends in about an hour though.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawk-Model-220VS-Scroll-Saw/264495758884?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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