Seyco ST-21

I've been away from scroll saw work for several years and decided to get involved again. I was using a Hawk26 by RBI when I left. I thought I would go back to RBI until I read reviews about the new models and the minor issues addressed.

To change things up, I bought a Seyco 21 and could not be happier!

I did find that not only had scroll saws changed over the years but, the quality of blades now available are light years ahead of the blades available when I left the world of scroll sawing. I bought a sample pack of premium blades and had to relearn some of the techniques I use to accomplish what I want for a finished product.

I have one of the first of these saws manufactured and sold from April, 2017.  it is now July, 2018 so I have had the saw for a little over a year. I think it is a great saw.  I like it and it works well.  I have had no issues with it in that year.  I use it to cut wood for intarsia, compound cuts, and more. I have also had a Dewalt 788 (Type 1) and a purple Excalibur.  The Seyco has become my go to saw. Steve Good has done some excellent reviews of this saw that I believe are spot on so instead of writing up my own, I will just point you to Steve's on his blog - "Scrollsaw Workshop." His first initial review can be found here (with link to a video review): http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-seyco-st-21-scroll-saw-review-video.html; He then did an initial followup on it about four months later and it can be found here: (scroll past the "Fist Bump" Pattern or download it!): http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2017/08/fist-bump-scroll-saw-pattern.html and then he did a second  followup at around 6 months it found here: (scroll down past the "Naughty or Nice" santa pattern or better yet - download it!). http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2017/11/naughty-or-nice-scroll-saw-pattern.html

I would advise anyone getting one that you watch Steve Good's assembly video before attempting to put it together.  It's not difficult, but there are some "tips" Steve gives that will help it go more smoothly. You can find it here: 

I have been wanting a new scroll saw for a long time. I current have a DW788 type 1. After I have reviews many of the scroll saw that are available on the market. I decided to go with the Seyco ST21 I have finally had time to set it up and have begun using this machine. My personal impression of this machine is this machine runs smooth and a joy to use. I have never had a saw to run this good before. I have been scrolling now for about 20 plus years now.  Mike and Ray are great to work with and make it personal when you purchase their products. I have no regrets with doing business with great people that have a great product. I felt like I got more that what I bargain for. My recommendation if you are looking for a new scroll saw I would highly recommend the Seyco ST21 as your next purchase. 

Picked this saw up a little over a year ago after a used DW 788 went belly up on me.   Saw some great stuff on it and decided to go for it.  Glad I did.   Assembly was fairly easy.   As shared in another review, the video by Steve Good does a great job of showing the process step by step.  Leveling was simple as long as you don't tighten everything down in advance.   I added an extra large top onto my saw as I cut massive pieces.

I did have an issue with the tensioning rod in the back.   Ray at Seyco ( owner) was awesome!!   He answered every call I made within an hour and would spend time with me troubleshooting till we got it right.  His customer service is top notch and never made me feel like I was a bother.  Sent a replacement part without charge and it has been humming ever since.  I have logged thousands of hours on this thing and it only had that one minor issue.   The table top being extra large in the first place is a major bonus to me.

I have added a magnifying light to it as a light does not come standard.  A light standard would really complete the saw but as is, it is wonderful for the price.  It is easy to adjust the aggressiveness of the cut just by adjusting the tensioner to be level with the table top or not.   Love this saw and the only reason I would choose anything else is to go for a 30" throat cap.

I am new to scroll saws. I originally started with a shop fox. I quickly realized I needed a more precise saw. I purchased the Seyco st-21 and never looked back. I also bought a large magnifying light from intarsia.com. The combination of the two has made scrolling so much fun.

My scrolling blog: www.tjsplace.online to see what I created.

Got my saw when they first went on sale.  I only live 65 miles from Seyco, so I picked it up.  Ray Seymore at seyco couldn't have been more helpful.

Love the saw and have no problem what so ever with it.  Only thing the light that comes with it needs a little help.  Had a Dewalt 788.  It was a good 

saw but I think the seyco a much better saw.