Altman Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hello everyone, Here is my first question, I read somewhere that your scroll saw table should be at an 23 degree angle. This angle allows you to see your pattern better. Please give me your advice on this matter. Thanks. God Bless. Altman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dust Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I have the back 2 legs of my stand propped up with 2X4's. Works for me. BTW: I could not do anything without a foot switch. John Old Dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oges Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Some people prefer to have their saw on an angle, it allows them to see their work better. As for the angle, just set it to one that best suits you. For me I prefer to have my saw flat on my scrollsaw stand and I use a swivel base bar stool that has a back rest (a yard/garage sale find). I can picture the benefits of having the saw on an angle, but cant help wonder if you need to always hold onto the timber so that it doesnt slip down the table all the time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messman Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 It is a matter of preference. You should experiment and find what is the most comfy for you. I have mine at an angle and it works great for me. I have a thread here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4492 that shows how mine is set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy chew Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I GOT A 4X4 AT THE BACK LEGS. I LIKE MORE BUT IT DEPEND ON THE SAW AND HOW IT 'S BLADE LOADS . JACK UP THE BACK AND TRY IT, JACK IT UP MORE, PLAY WITH IT YOU WILL FIND THAT SWEET SPOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hi altman,good question!I never thought i'd like to have my saw on an angle but i tryed it and love it.not only doe's it make it much easyer too see what your cutting but it helps keep your back alineed for less stress and strain scrolling.This is a creature comfort and the angle you tilt your saw is what ever you like.2" is fine for me but more is allways better.I sit when i scroll so the pattern acually face's me which is a good thing.More saw dust ends up on my lap but for the benifit's i can't complain.i laughed about useing a foot switch but tryed it and would not be with out one now.It's better to try and fail then not try at all.but all the tips and tricks i've learned here really make for easyer scrolling!if you look on travis's gallery you can see his scroll saw on an angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I'm not sure of the angle,but I do have my saw raised by a couple inches in the back. It helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbphotos Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 This is how I tillted my saw and it works great for me. The angled base under the saw is screwed right onto the table top. To each their own, whatever suits you. Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawPawRay Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 It would depend on if you are standing or sitting. I sit on a stool and have the back up higher by using a 2 x 4. Try several hights and find the one that is most comfortable to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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