new2woodwrk Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I was directed to this forum fortunately by someone in another and it seems this is the right place to be for everything scroll sawing. I've never used a scroll saw and have a very small budget (about $120) and currently researching low end scroll saws. I doubt I'll ever do anything major on it as I'm also not very good at woodworking in general. It's a hobby and I'm learning as best I can. Probably only cutting a few small things like clock number, maybe a few small patterns etc. I doubt I'd ever get to the point of doing anything intricate. I've read quite a few of the reviews here already, and of course the ones I'm interested in and are within budget have terrible reviews LOL Anyway, hopefully I can gleam some information about which saw I should be looking at purchasing for a new woodwork and newer still to scroll sawing. Feel free to direct me or advise me as needed Thanks in advance Erv, lawson56 and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Welcome to the forum from TN. One thing to look at on low end saws, be sure it accepts pin less blades. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Denny Knappen said: Welcome to the forum from TN. One thing to look at on low end saws, be sure it accepts pin less blades. Will do - as soon as I figure out what that is LOL Ah just read about pin less - thanks for the head s up @Denny Knappen Edited January 23, 2018 by new2woodwrk OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Welcome to The Village! All I have to say is be careful... this is a very addictive hobby. Enjoy. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Welcome to the Villige Jes! There are folks on this site that are using entry level saws and are cutting excellent projects with them. But since you asked, I would save a little more cash and se if you can find a used higher end saw. If you go to the general section of the forum, you will see two different posts of members finding great buys on Craig's List. You just might find the buy of a lifetime! OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfhwoodwerks Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Welcome to the forums. Keep your eyes open on Craigslist in your area. Hopefully you'll find a saw listed there that can get you started. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Welcome and Howdy from Southern Tenn,You know about your blade type,also look for a saw with a nice big cutting table,so you will have plenty of room.some saws have a small surface.And just have Fun. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks all, Unfortunately CL in my area is a bust - they try to sell junk at prices of new units! I watch CL often - I watch CPO more often though. I've bought a few things from CPO with no regrets so far They have a Skil currently, but I have 3 Skil tools and only one was worth the purchase - the circ. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVON BOY Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Welcome to the forum have fun. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Another Tennessee welcome. Don't be too quick to judge yourself or your skills with woodworking or the scrolls - as you say - you are just beginning and learning. Take your time and you will get better. Lots of ways to learn - here is a great place to learn. I started with the saw wanting to do Intarsia work. Never thought I would do any "fretwork" but after hanging out here with the great bunch of guys and gals here, and seeing there projects, I got "tempted" to try other things. I found that doing that work has helped improve my "line cutting skills" as well. The animal puzzles are great for that, are addicting, and well received as gifts. Afraid I can't give you too much advise on saws. Do get the best you can afford, even if it means waiting a bit longer and saving a little while longer. In the interim, keep an eye out for good bargains as noted. I haven't tried Craigslist, but sorry to hear it may not be great in your area. Expand your search area some if you are willing to drive a bit to get a good saw. Good luck and look forward to your participation here. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 welcome to the village new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Welcome to the Village, Jes !....Glad to have you aboard ! new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Glad to have you join us. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Many of us started out doing very simple things. You will probably learn to love it and absolutely crave doing more and more and more. Gotta have sawdust flying to put a smile on my face!! Woodpecker OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Hello Jes and welcome to the village! Thank you for the intro, I've seen people come here with no experience at all and in a short time turning out great projects, So don't be surprised at what you could do with a Scroll saw! See you later, Bob new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 On 1/22/2018 at 6:27 PM, new2woodwrk said: I was directed to this forum fortunately by someone in another and it seems this is the right place to be for everything scroll sawing. I've never used a scroll saw and have a very small budget (about $120) and currently researching low end scroll saws. I doubt I'll ever do anything major on it as I'm also not very good at woodworking in general. It's a hobby and I'm learning as best I can. Probably only cutting a few small things like clock number, maybe a few small patterns etc. I doubt I'd ever get to the point of doing anything intricate. I've read quite a few of the reviews here already, and of course the ones I'm interested in and are within budget have terrible reviews LOL Anyway, hopefully I can gleam some information about which saw I should be looking at purchasing for a new woodwork and newer still to scroll sawing. Feel free to direct me or advise me as needed Thanks in advance I did everything imagineable to a house or car as a handyman.I never cared for details.I'm impressed so much by what the scroll saw can do that i love high detail quick projects the best,Like key chains for one.Give it a go take it slow and you'll be hooked like the rest of us here .Welcome aboard friend!!!!!!! Forums . new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 A big WELCOME from me. Roly new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Welcome to the SSV. I'm fairly new to the hobby too. It would be nice to know where you are located. We might be able to help you out with a good used saw. There are many out there but you must be choosy on what you buy. If at all possible, don't let price be your guide. You will be miles ahead if you are patient and wait for the right saw to come along. An inferior saw will just serve to frustrate you and being new to woodworking in general, you have too many other variables to be concerned with. Best of luck, hang out and READ, READ, READ!!! Ray GPscroller and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, octoolguy said: Welcome to the SSV. I'm fairly new to the hobby too. It would be nice to know where you are located. We might be able to help you out with a good used saw. There are many out there but you must be choosy on what you buy. If at all possible, don't let price be your guide. You will be miles ahead if you are patient and wait for the right saw to come along. An inferior saw will just serve to frustrate you and being new to woodworking in general, you have too many other variables to be concerned with. Best of luck, hang out and READ, READ, READ!!! Ray Thanks Ray, I'm in NW Florida - between Pensacola and Talahassee Unfortunately patience is not one of my better traits LOL OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Welcome to the Village from Minneapolis Bruce new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Hi Jes, welcome to the Village. When you get your saw you will be surprised how quickly you will become addicted and what to do bigger and better all the time. Marg new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erv Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Hi Jess, welcome from the great white north, and I do mean north and white Eastern Canada. Like already said, try at least for a saw that uses painless blades. Lots of You Tube vids on scrolling for newbies too. I will warn you, this hobbit is addictive! Enjoy. new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erv Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 54 minutes ago, Erv said: Hi Jess, welcome from the great white north, and I do mean north and white Eastern Canada. Like already said, try at least for a saw that uses painless blades. Lots of You Tube vids on scrolling for newbies too. I will warn you, this hobbit is addictive! Enjoy. Painless blades are a good idea, but I meant Pinless blades. LOL meflick and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck45 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Painless blades..... hmmm now that would be an excellent invention for the next time you run your finger a little too close to the blade. Erv and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted January 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 18 hours ago, Erv said: Painless blades are a good idea, but I meant Pinless blades. LOL Yah I know what you meant LOL I don't hold bad spelling or bad grammar against anyone Heck there are times I can't type to save my life and miss all kinds of adjectives and adverbs - my posts read like english is a 3rd language for me :( Erv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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