Scrollsaw table with an angle

[planeur]

Is your scrollsaw table is level or with an angle like mine.

The back legs of my table are higher than the front ones, so you see more the line to cut or pattern in a overhead view!

I had been reading that it was better like that  , and still using it .

 

planeur

Edited March 7, 2020 by planeur

[OCtoolguy]

When I built the stand for my EX21, I hinged the top at the front of the stand. That allows me to lift the rear of the top to tilt the saw toward me.  I haven't measured the angle but my stand is 24" front to back and I have a 2x4 on edge under the rear of the saw table. I would guess about 25-30 degrees.

Edited March 7, 2020 by octoolguy
To clarify.

[new2woodwrk]

I use a prop to lift the back slightly, the prop is a stub of 2x4 which I also use a stub for holding up the arm when changing blades

 

[barb.j.enders]

I have a DeWalt 788 and stand, the stand is angled but not as much as I have seen others.  Not sure what the angle is.

 

[Wilson142]

I have mine tilted. Mostly because I get a stiff neck after cutting a long time with it level.

[Puzzleguy]

all of my saws are tilted forward - you see what your doing better

and it makes cutting way easier . on the hegner's I use a piece of

hard rubber matting ( rubber mats at our local farm and family store )-which also helps with the vibration of the saw 

 

[tomsteve]

nnnnaahh- my shop stool is tilted forward-cut off 3" from a pair of the legs.

i tried my saw tilted but didnt get used to it. so it sits level.

 

[SteveS]

My saw has a 2x4 block under the back leg. Still evaluating this option. So far I like it.

[Jim McDonald]

I just checked my Dewalt and with the factory stand at the highest level in the back, my level app shows 7° to the front.

[Hawk]

I'm the odd duck here. My Delta P-20 on it's stand had a tilt toward the front. Didn't like it. Moved it to my bench I built, it's higher than the average bench, the top is 39". The saw sits on top of that and I stand to cut, the saw is level. I can lean over to see straight down if needed or from the front to line the blade with the cut line when needed. I do have a stool that keeps me at the same height if needed. But most all my cutting is from a standing position.  It just works better for me.

Chris

[OCtoolguy]

17 hours ago, Hawk said:

I'm the odd duck here. My Delta P-20 on it's stand had a tilt toward the front. Didn't like it. Moved it to my bench I built, it's higher than the average bench, the top is 39". The saw sits on top of that and I stand to cut, the saw is level. I can lean over to see straight down if needed or from the front to line the blade with the cut line when needed. I do have a stool that keeps me at the same height if needed. But most all my cutting is from a standing position.  It just works better for me.

Chris

I guess I must be too lazy. I have bad feet and I like to sit as much as possible. If I stand for too long, the neuroma in my right foot makes my toes feel like they are on fire. I'm thinking about surgery this year to correct it.

 

[Rockytime]

My feet are terribly irritated due to diabetic neuropathy. Exactly what type of surgery are you thinking about? Surely nothing so radical as foot removal. 

[Rockytime]

My Hegners are tilted forward 8 degrees. The Hawk I had was also.

[amazingkevin]

I love the tilt on my DeWalt. I set the tilt 10" in the back from level. No more neck and back problems for years and years.

[OCtoolguy]

On 3/8/2020 at 4:47 PM, Rockytime said:

My feet are terribly irritated due to diabetic neuropathy. Exactly what type of surgery are you thinking about? Surely nothing so radical as foot removal. 

Just one Les. Lol. No, there is a procedure that cuts the nerve that is affected by the neuroma. Two toes will basically be numb all the time instead of burning.

[Old Joe]

18 hours ago, amazingkevin said:

I love the tilt on my DeWalt. I set the tilt 10" in the back from level. No more neck and back problems for years and years.

I started scrolling about 4 1/2 years ago and found this blog just as I got my DW788.: Kevin, you advised me to tilt it, and also were very, very encouraging to me in my beginning efforts. I have always appreciated your kindness. 

[dvdneal]

Built my own stand.  It's lower than most so I can sit comfortably and it's tilted forward.  Ugly as sin, but it works.

[amazingkevin]

1 hour ago, Old Joe said:

I started scrolling about 4 1/2 years ago and found this blog just as I got my DW788.: Kevin, you advised me to tilt it, and also were very, very encouraging to me in my beginning efforts. I have always appreciated your kindness. 

You are the best and you made my whole year appreciating something I did from my heart. Your a gem and a rare ity in my book . Thank you so much old Joe and keep coming back and maybe you will want to be a regular here. Everybody's opinion counts!!!

[Davevand]

I can tilt my saw anywhere from 0-35 degrees.  I use it mostly 0-5 degrees

 

[Rockytime]

Great looking saw table!

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, Davevand said:

I can tilt my saw anywhere from 0-35 degrees.  I use it mostly 0-5 degrees

 

Nice stand Dave.

[Jim Finn]

I have four scroll saws and all are now  level.  I tried tilting one but did not see an advantage to that for me.  I have two of them on 12" tall wooden bases I made for them.  With those two I can sit down and have my hands and arms in a more comfortable position while cutting.  Easier on my shoulders.

[SteveS]

I had to remove my 2x4 prop from the back leg. I think my Delta SS350 vibrated more with the prop so I'm back to a level saw table. It works for me.