Two table questions

[tuner]

Sat down at my " new " saw and the top was even with my eyes a tad high ha ha.

So how high is your saw not from the floor since that depends on your height but from the bottom of your chin

Also never tried raising the rear of the saw , does it help and how much

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Elbows at a 90 degree angle. That is the most relaxing position and natural position to work from. Set chair to that height. Never liked raising the back of the saw because now you are fighting the workpiece from always sliding forward and when you let off on the wood to spin it can move too far forward. there are those that get used to it and like working like that. That is why Dewalt invented the tilting stand. 

Edited March 18, 2017 by JTTHECLOCKMAN

[amazingkevin]

Sat down at my " new " saw and the top was even with my eyes a tad high ha ha.

So how high is your saw not from the floor since that depends on your height but from the bottom of your chin

Also never tried raising the rear of the saw , does it help and how much

My Dewalt is a foot higher in the rear than the front.I love looking down on what i cut and it makes seeing the line much easyier.i probably would like  higher but but never tried .i sit when i scroll as standing is not good for me.It also helps me from not having back aches and neck pains too.Plus it helps keep my posture straight to scroll long periods .

[JimErn]

Wow, 12" and I thought my 4" was high.  I too find it easier to see the line with the table tilted and have not experienced the "sliding" of the work piece.

 

Your shop space should work for you, as said elbows at a 90 degree position is the most common starting point, experiment from there - whatever is comfortable to you is what is right.  Very few of my friends find it comfortable to work in my shop for any length of time, I am 6'4" and my work benches, table saw, etc etc are all higher than "normal."

[David Lehner]

I agree with elbows at 90 degrees.... most comfortable for me.... how high is the saw? for me it depends on if I am standing or sitting when I scroll.... 90% of the time I am standing when I saw  ( easier to use my foot switch)

[WayneMahler]

About 90 % is where my elbows are at. I didn't raise the back of my saw and think that is personal preference. 

[GrampaJim]

My Dewalt is about 4" higher in the back too.  Works for me.

[Scrappile]

A lot of opinions and a lot of preferences so it is up to the individual.  I tried the slanted table and didn't care for it.  I've tried standing and it made it almost impossible for me to use the foot pedal,,, we are all different.  I agree a good starting position is 90' elbows but you have to experiment.  If you are going to sit I think an adjustable stool is important and I will change my position once and a while to ease my back pain.  I also use two saw often and need to adjust between the two.  The key is what works best for you and it may change over time.

 

Relax your shoulders and breathe normal.  That was the best advice I got when I started. 

[JohnRB]

I agree elbows at 90 degrees, Inalso have my Delta raised at the back by 4" , Infind it helps to see the cutting lines better

[SCROLLSAW703]

My bm Hawk is 6" taller than my 220 was, so I had to raise my chair some. I sit in a barbers chair & all I have to do is pump up the base a little. I don't raise the back of the saw, or any of that. I've got my saw on casters so it's easier to move. The important thing with scrolling is not to put to much down pressure on your project as it'll make your hands, arms, neck, & eventually your back hurt. And 90* angle with your arms. Sit in a chair with some back support. Whether it be a small pillow, or the chair itself. My back surgeon gave me an inflatable lumbar support that I use in my barbers' chair. 

[ike]

I have my DW788 4 inches higher in the back. I can't explain what it does but I like it.It's more confortable.

IKE

[hawkeye10]

My bm Hawk is 6" taller than my 220 was, so I had to raise my chair some. I sit in a barbers chair & all I have to do is pump up the base a little. I don't raise the back of the saw, or any of that. I've got my saw on casters so it's easier to move. The important thing with scrolling is not to put to much down pressure on your project as it'll make your hands, arms, neck, & eventually your back hurt. And 90* angle with your arms. Sit in a chair with some back support. Whether it be a small pillow, or the chair itself. My back surgeon gave me an inflatable lumbar support that I use in my barbers' chair. 

A barbers chair!!! Man that is a great idea. I wish I had one.

[KKlowell]

This is the kind of information that us newbies can really use. I've read quite a bit on scrolling forums lately, and this is the first mention of raising the rear of the saw that I've seen. I think I'll need to try it and see if I like it.

[AK Moose Nugget]

The stand that came with my Porter Cable is a bit tall for me, but I sit to scroll.  My back wouldn't tolerate standing that long.  I had to add two cushions to the chair and am debating just cutting a few inches off the legs with a hacksaw.  It's that or just build a stand so I can sit and work w/o the cushions.

[JimErn]

The stand that came with my Porter Cable is a bit tall for me, but I sit to scroll.  My back wouldn't tolerate standing that long.  I had to add two cushions to the chair and am debating just cutting a few inches off the legs with a hacksaw.  It's that or just build a stand so I can sit and work w/o the cushions.

Consider a bar stool, one with a back

[AK Moose Nugget]

I've been checking CL for that very thing, Jim. No luck yet, but as soon as I go buy one, someone will be giving away 4 of them. 

[JimErn]

I've been checking CL for that very thing, Jim. No luck yet, but as soon as I go buy one, someone will be giving away 4 of them. 

I expect you know that if you create an account at CL, you can enter search terms, and every new post with those terms will show up in your email.

 

Check face book too.  In our area we have facebook based garage sales, marketplace, we even have a FB recycle where if you just want it hauled off, post it and someone will want it and get it.

[AK Moose Nugget]

I found a couple of old stools someone was giving away on CL today.  No padding, pink (Bright Pink, no less), top was loose and the legs wobbly.

They were PERFECT!!!  LOL.  Wood glue, an old foam cushion and piece of upholstery fabric and I have a new stool to sit on for cutting. The one I 'fixed up' is still pink and the legs were a bit long...cut off 2 inches and at daaaaa.