tuner Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) I would like to know more or less how my old saw stacks up against the newer ones..I bought an RBI 220VS 20 years ago it did all I needed for 15 years and I had to sell it about 5 years ago but now I think want to get a new saw. I know back then it was a good saw, but how would it be compared to a new Delta 40-694 I know the Delta is not top line but still I am comparing it to a 20 year old saw Anyone have experience with both ? I will only be doing fret work which I enjoy on soft or ply wood , I have mobility problems now but it should be better then sitting around. Edited February 17, 2017 by tuner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I will put it up against any saw on the market. Hands down and twice on Sunday. I own a 220VS an a 226VS over 20 years old Tommy Johnson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) I would like to know more or less how my old saw stacks up against the newer ones..I bought an RBI 220VS 20 years ago it did all I needed for 15 years and I had to sell it about 5 years ago but now I think want to get a new saw. I know back then it was a good saw, but how would it be compared to a new Delta 40-694 I know the Delta is not top line but still I am comparing it to a 20 year old saw Anyone have experience with both ? I will only be doing fret work which I enjoy on soft or ply wood , I have mobility problems now but it should be better then sitting around. I would say this is the Dewalt clone,i have 7 dewalts and love them .6 are back ups,lol Edited February 17, 2017 by amazingkevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I have the Delta saw you spoke of and have no problems with it so far. Think you will be just as happy with it as with a Dewalt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I really don't think you can compare the two. The RBI is a high end saw, the Delta is mid range. Both will cut fretwork I am sure, the RBI will do it forever, the Delta, maybe/maybe not. Course you could buy several Delta's for the cost of one RBI. I see a lot used of RBI's on Craigs list in my part of the country, might be worth checking. Around here they sell for from $400 to $650 most often. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks for the replys they helped, down here I have seen the RBI on Craigslist for 225. And yes I could get one... except after 15 years it's time for something different , don't need longevity I am 74 and sometimes I thing my brain in only ticking at 50 seconds a minute 😥 just looking to pass some time with the only hobby that I truly enjoy, I was hoping to get a saw below a delta.. done a lot of reading don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Turner, there are review of a lot of saw on this forum in the "Articles" section. Might be worth a look. There is one on the saw you are looking at. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/articles.html/_/resources/scroll-saw-manufacturers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 One other question. I hear a lot about quick blade change but almost nothing about just releasing to rethread ,that would seem more important , or am i missing something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 That is what quick blade changing is. The Delta is a Dewalt. Same company different color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted February 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Learning something new everyday.. Think I will get the Delta and a can of yellow paint😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Learning something new everyday.. Think I will get the Delta and a can of yellow paint 5 year warrenty as opposed to 3 year Dewalt. www.tool-rank.com/tool-blog/news/delta%27s-new-scroll-saw-is-dewalt%27s-old-scroll-saw-20100722735/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 If you have the resources The Hawks are still a much better saw. and has new capabilities that your old Hawk did not. Top and Bottom feed Removable clamps , top and bottom Very easy adjustable front to back blade motion, Still the robust smooth saw that you remember. Just my opinion not a paid advertisement by Hawk I regret not buying the BM20 from them at the Fox Chapel open house a couple of years ago. I just don't have the room for two Hawks and didn't have any room in my Jeep as we were on a bit of a road trip at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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