Malcolm161 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) I have not done very much scrollsaw work, but the little I have done, it has been whilst standing and using a foot switch. Our bench is rather high, but the scrollsaw feels comfortable in that position. I have also visited other scrollers who are standing to do their work, sometimes for many hours. Others prefer to have a sitting position with low table or high table. What is your preferred position for scrolling, sitting, standing, low table top, high table top (chest level, waist level,) How do YOU scroll? Edited January 16, 2016 by Malcolm161 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I sit down. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/gallery/image/2142-well-amazing-kevin-heres-inside-rolys-workshop-1a/ Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm161 Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Thanke Roly, I like your scrollsaw. So you would have the table at chest height, or chin height? Dont know if you are tall or short? Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm161 Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Thanks Roly, so you would have the table at chest height or chin height? Is your EX21 with a foot switch? Malcolm sorry foir duplication I cant see how to remove it. Edited January 16, 2016 by Malcolm161 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I can stand or sit.My table is approx,3,ft tall.Don't know how tall my saw is from the table.I'm 5.10 I can hold my arms out at a comfortable position.if all this helps. Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I sit with the table a little below chest height. I should lower the table a little. I also have the table tilted toward me a few degrees. Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Thanke Roly, I like your scrollsaw. So you would have the table at chest height, or chin height? Dont know if you are tall or short? Malcolm Since that picture I've changed my chair it now goes up and down so it's around the top of my belly and bottom of my chest you will have to trial and error for what's the most comfortably for you. Roly PS: No foot switch as it's right in front of me. Edited January 16, 2016 by Phantom Scroller Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I sit when scrolling and have always wondered how people stand to scroll for long periods.....But it is what works for you that counts! GrampaJim and Malcolm161 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Thanks Roly, so you would have the table at chest height or chin height? Is your EX21 with a foot switch? Malcolm sorry foir duplication I cant see how to remove it. No can remove... but you can edit to your hearts content.... over and over again...... Phantom Scroller and Malcolm161 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I stand, when I get tired of standing and scrolling, I drill, use router. paint backers, sand, warm up my coffee,,,,,,,, all standing............ Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiloquinruss Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 The little I have used my saw I use a tall stool with a nice pad on it! Russ Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Both of my scroll saws (DeWalt 788 and Delta Q3 40-650) are on their original stands and both about the same height. I always sit on a stool when scroll sawing and the saw tables are about mid chest in height for me. Both saw stands are tilting slightly forward. Charley Edited January 16, 2016 by CharleyL Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I have my Hegner polymax on the original stand lowered two inches. I can stand while using it or sit with the table at chest height. I usually sit. Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I sit on a stool. I made my own stand and the ex-21 is just below chest high. Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I sit I have my saw on a porter cable scrolls aw stand with a 2" riser on the back. it's kind of hard to use a foot peddle while standing. Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Scroller Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) I sit with an adjustable stool and the table of my saw is usually about chest to almost shoulder height and have the back of my saw tilted 2 inches higher than the front Edited January 16, 2016 by Young_Scroller Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I usually sit on a stool with the table at about waist height. I also elevate the rear legs of the saw as can be seen in the first photo below. When working on very large pieces, I use an auxiliary table and stand. See the second photo below. Kemaldo and Malcolm161 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) I sit. I have my Excalibur mounted on a stand I built from a discarded cabinet I got for free. I straddle it sorta. It has worked out great for me. It is a little below chest high when I am sitting. Edited January 16, 2016 by Scrappile Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I mainly use a Dewalt on a Dewalt stand. I sit on a tall stool and use a foot pedal. I can cut standing up if need be. Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I sit when scrolling and use a foot switch. My saw is also on an angle. Malcolm161 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I have done it both ways. I prefer to sit. I also use a foot switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm161 Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Thanks all for your replies. It seems that there is a variety of positions that are used and the photographs are a great help.. Frank, thats a hell of a top table there. You must have some huge patterns to deal with,but it's a great idea for anyone wh does have larger work to do.. My scrollsaw, the one I want to replace ASAP, sits on the end of the bench, which is a wall bench along the back of the double garage. In view of the fact that I am looking to upgrade (when SWMBO is not looking ), I have decided to make a few changes to accomodate a new saw at some date. Today I decided to remove the end section of the worktop, so that I can either leave it in present position, or lower in to a couple of other positions lower down. That way I can try out what is most comfortable, either standing, waist height or chest height sitting down. Not too sure about sloping it down as yet, but I can give it a try and see if it feels better. I have started taking a few photos to show a WIP and will put them, up later on if it's a good job. Otherwise,forget I mentioned it! Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I sit at both the DW 788 and Ex 21 table about mid belly on both. They are on the stands that comes with them and not elevated. I used to have the back higher but found I liked it down better after about 10 years. I put them next to each other then I can do two projects at the same time one with each hand. Not really. It would be faster just can't get my eyes to go to either side of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 When I am cutting on my DW I am sitting at my work bench on a backless adjustable bench with the saw table at about mid chest hight. If I am cutting on my Hawk, it is on it's own stand and I sit on an backed plastic picnic chair. I find both work for me and the changed position also relaxes me better than to be in only one for hours on end Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I had to stand on my feet for a great deal of my working career so I enjoy being able to sit while enjoying this hobby. My table is chest height and tilted forward a few degrees. I usually sit unless I am cutting very large fretwork. I also have a very comfortable adjustable height shop stool with a back rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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