I have an electric branding iron and brand the wood prior to finishng. I also have a pyrography iron that I prefer over the branding iron. Again branding done prior to finishing. Reason being I can correct any over heated problems.
Hi, hope all you familiar scrollers and friends have.been and are doing well. I've been away due to health reasons and now back on the road to recovery. I 've missed you all and the village very much. I'll post more soon. Ron.
I have the identical saw which I purchased new in 2000.This saw you're thinking of would be about the same age. Beautiful and high quality made saw. If this saw operates and runs smooth at all speeds and is in decent shape I wouldn't hesitate for a moment paying $200.00. This saw will out perform the best saws to date. I have yet to have an issue and would buy another at a heart beat if need be. If you are purchasing this saw check the condition of the motor brushes (unscrew the cap on each side of the motor). Any electric shop can have new ones made ($20.00 each). This is a very high quality and expensive motor. This is a belt driven saw so check condition of belt. Easy and not very expensive to replace.. Check blade clamps and the set screws. Adjustments to this saw are easy to make. If parts are needed a good machine shop can be of service. If this saw checks out decently you could save $$$ and it would serve you for many years. The one I have will easily out last me.
Purchased mine in 2000. A real precision machine and a dream to work with. Very pleased and satisfied with the quality and service. What more can I say.