dgman

As mentioned, the model no is the same but the type no. Is mentioned on the motor. As for desirability, the type I models are fifteen years old. That means the bearings, brushes and all moving parts have a lot of wear on them. I owend a type I and wore it out. All parts are interchangeable between the two, but I would not pay much for a type I.

Yes Travis, there is a difference. On saws like the DeWalt, Excalibur and newer Delta saws the top arms lift. So to top feed you release the lower clamp, raise the top arm with the blade still attached, move your blank in position to the next hole then lower the upper arm then reattach the blade to the lower blade clamp. It actually takes more time to read this than too actually do it. I understand the new Hawks are top feeders too, but I don't know firsthand. I started on a Dremel saw that used adapters to use plain end blades. On average it took four to five minutes to move the blade to the next hole. Now with a DeWalt, I can do it in ten to fifteen seconds as a top feeder!

The only thing left is the happiness factor. How happy are you with the saw? One other thing, Country of Manufacture.

Those are great Pete! I cut those when I do demos at Woodcraft. The customers love it when I hand one to them after cutting it.

Beautiful work Kepy! Those Celtic Knots not only require scrolling skills but carving skills as well, nice work!

No, no hills behind us. That was about ten miles away..

Hey Berry, very nice work indeed! I see you use blue painters tape under the pattern and clear packing tape on top. Actually you only need one. I prefer the clear tape on top. It is important that there is no air bubbles between the tape and pattern. I use a plastic paint scraper to "burnish" the tape to the pattern. This help prevent dust accumulating between the tape and pattern. One of the problems using the clear packing tape is static electricity. The dust wants to stick to the tape.usually the dust stays behind the blade. If it is a problem, you may want to reposition your air hose closer to the work or get a stronger air pump.

I have never seen or used one, but I hear they are a great saw. Unfortunately, the owner of the company is in failing health and is no longer building them. Parts are getting hard to find also. Not a big company, just a one man operation from what I hear.

Nice work DW. I'm sure it will be the hit of the party!

Good looking project! You obviously have a very smart dog!

Nice work new guy!

Excellent cutting there! As far as a finish goes, any oil will do. I use a 50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. The linseed oil will impart a golden yellow color to the BB and bring out any grain in the wood. The mineral spirits thins the oil allowing it to flow around the wood and cutouts easier and will allow the oil to dry in about 24-48 hours. If you don't want to make a mix, Danish oil or tung oil will work and do just the same. I use the 50/50 mixture because in the long run, it is cheaper. I use an old baking pan to soak the project in. If the project is bigger than the pan, you can brush it on. Just make sure you cover the wood evenly. Use rubber gloves to do this. After the wood is coated, wipe off any residual oil with a clean rag then set aside to dry. Once dry, I use a semi gloss spray lacquer as a top coat. One bit of warning. Do not lay oily rags in a pile, they can self combust! I hang them over the edge of a metal trash can for twenty four hours, then you can toss them. I store the oil in an old quart mason jar. I use this method for every project I cut with great success!

Beautiful work there Mike! I cut the King Charles Cavalier Spaniel by Charile a few years ago. Yours came out great!

Nice work Frank!

There it is! Very nice work Kevin!

I bet it's lovely Kevin, but I don't see anything!

Precious moments!

So, when do we get to see the ornament patterns? Okay, never mind, I found it. Excellent work everyone, some beautiful work there. Thanks to all the designers for their great work! I will be donating to our local food bank here in Moorpark, Ca.

Welcome to the forum! You will find a lot of good advice here from a lot of friendly folks. You picked a great saw to start with. It should provide many years of scrolling pleasure.

That's a beauty!

Happy thanksgiving to you all!

I knew you would be the one to comment on this Rob!!

That's gorgeous Marg! I love the wood choice!

That's some nice cutting Dan!

Beautiful work! How do you like the Coyote program? Is it easy to use? As you progress in your woodworking, you will want to make your own frames. That way you don't have to resize to fit the frame, you build the frame to fit the project.