PS Wood Scroll saw

[SCROLLERNATION]

This saw is my favorite.  It has no loss of power ever and a full 1” blade stroke making it an extremely fast cutter.   Comparable to the Hegner poly cut 3.  Excellent condition and has extra blade chucks. Parts are still available and extremely affordable.  Excellent puzzle cutter for production. $800.  

[TAIrving]

Excellent saw.  But their website shows it as "out of stock."  Occasionally a used one will show up on the market.  

[kmmcrafts]

51 minutes ago, TAIrving said:

Excellent saw.  But their website shows it as "out of stock."  Occasionally a used one will show up on the market.  

They've been out of stock for 4-5 years at least. Last I knew they was redesigning a new version of the saw and was in the design stage or something. 

I've heard they're excellent saws by some and not very user friendly by others but well built. I see them quite often for sale in the $200 or less.. with most being $50 - 125.. most were barely used which leads me to believe they may not be the most user friendly saw. Might be why they've been in the works of redesigning it...

[SCROLLERNATION]

2 hours ago, kmmcrafts said:

They've been out of stock for 4-5 years at least. Last I knew they was redesigning a new version of the saw and was in the design stage or something. 

I've heard they're excellent saws by some and not very user friendly by others but well built. I see them quite often for sale in the $200 or less.. with most being $50 - 125.. most were barely used which leads me to believe they may not be the most user friendly saw. Might be why they've been in the works of redesigning it...

They have been redesigning the blade chucks to be more quick.  Currently you pull the lower holder out and thread the blade.  Then put your work back on the table and the chuck drops to the bottom and clicks in.  Tighten the upper chuck apply tension and get heavy.  Because the saw cuts so fast it seems like more of a pain.  My saw has approximately  3000 hours on it.  Im dreading selling everything i was gonna get more and set up a studio and give workshops.  Let the saws make money for me but no room and I don’t want random people coming in my home.  Selling my saws for hi prices because they are mostly near new condition.  Problem free and require nothing.  Better than waiting on a hawk and also paying shipping or getting a saw that needs a lot of parts and work.  That ps wood is fun. I have another one.  An orange scroll mate that is currently getting overhauled its getting everything.  Im excited to see it finished.  Idk what color yet.  I might do a neon green.  Ill post it for everyone to see when it is done. Side note.  If you do buy one of these saws.  They prefer the olson ogt blades.  They are robust enough to handle the saw at high speeds.  A 1” stroke does a lot if damage quickly so must be on your A game. The super sharps that ps wood carries cut so fast and quiet on a lower speed it does make a fun experience.  If you do heavy free work though.  This saw is not for you.  Production cutting puzzles and larger pieces stacked with minimal pierce cuts yes! I will say owning all of the brands.  Hawk wins for its durability, reliability cost of parts and user friendly system.  Plus I like the Hawk hum.  Just a pain getting what you need on time and correct.  

Edited May 26, 2024 by SCROLLERNATION

[kmmcrafts]

On 5/26/2024 at 1:10 PM, SCROLLERNATION said:

They have been redesigning the blade chucks to be more quick.  Currently you pull the lower holder out and thread the blade.  Then put your work back on the table and the chuck drops to the bottom and clicks in.  Tighten the upper chuck apply tension and get heavy.  Because the saw cuts so fast it seems like more of a pain.  My saw has approximately  3000 hours on it.  Im dreading selling everything i was gonna get more and set up a studio and give workshops.  Let the saws make money for me but no room and I don’t want random people coming in my home.  Selling my saws for hi prices because they are mostly near new condition.  Problem free and require nothing.  Better than waiting on a hawk and also paying shipping or getting a saw that needs a lot of parts and work.  That ps wood is fun. I have another one.  An orange scroll mate that is currently getting overhauled its getting everything.  Im excited to see it finished.  Idk what color yet.  I might do a neon green.  Ill post it for everyone to see when it is done. Side note.  If you do buy one of these saws.  They prefer the olson ogt blades.  They are robust enough to handle the saw at high speeds.  A 1” stroke does a lot if damage quickly so must be on your A game. The super sharps that ps wood carries cut so fast and quiet on a lower speed it does make a fun experience.  If you do heavy free work though.  This saw is not for you.  Production cutting puzzles and larger pieces stacked with minimal pierce cuts yes! I will say owning all of the brands.  Hawk wins for its durability, reliability cost of parts and user friendly system.  Plus I like the Hawk hum.  Just a pain getting what you need on time and correct.  

I think Bushton has gotten their act together from what I've been reading and seeing online. I haven't needed any parts so I can't really vouch for that. I know at one time back when I first ordered my new saw and the wait and excuses etc. was getting a lot of people upset with them. They now have active FB group and are monitoring and answering questions etc on there quite regularly. More than they was doing 5 years ago anyway, LOL 

[SCROLLERNATION]

22 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said:

I think Bushton has gotten their act together from what I've been reading and seeing online. I haven't needed any parts so I can't really vouch for that. I know at one time back when I first ordered my new saw and the wait and excuses etc. was getting a lot of people upset with them. They now have active FB group and are monitoring and answering questions etc on there quite regularly. More than they was doing 5 years ago anyway, LOL 

Wow! That’s quite the turn around.  I remember when I ordered a new 26.  And they said it would take 10 months because of the waiting list.  That was in spring 2018. And then they called me at the end of 2021 and said my saw was ready. I giggled and said I already bought nine more saws I don’t want anymore.  But thanks. They got a little upset and I had to explain that its been three years since I placed my order.  Hahaha goobers.  

[Mike Crosa]

Back in 2009 or 20010 I ordered a Hawk.  and I don't remember waiting more than a month.  l was so happy to see the box arrive.  Previously I had purchased a used Hegner and used it quite a bit.  I did not like the size of the table and how you changed blades. 

MIke