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Steve Good has a review of the Porter Cable on his "Scrollsaw Workshop" site.

After a month getting to know the "green machine".(it's painted sort of a bright green), I like it.I Still have trouble getting to the lower blade chuck with my thick fingers but it holds the blade well. I've been using the t-handle hex wrench to get at it to loosen and tighten the lower blade chuck and that takes care of the problem. Doing fretwork isn't a problem - blade changing wise: Theupper blade chuck is pretty easy to work with so I just unhook the blade from the upper chuck,stickthe blade through the workpiece and re-chuck-up. I've gotten to the point I can do it rapidly. I finally just removed the hold down foot. I Really wasn't using it and I have better lines of sight without it I also re-oriented the blower tube and it keeps the cut line more visible.It's still notideal but it IS definitely better. I'm looking for an aquarium air pump which seems to be a pretty common fix to the blower situation. Woodcraft has a sale on an LCD work light in July (just got thesales flyer) and I think I'll order one to illuminate the workpiece well. The saw is reasonably quiet and there's not much vibration. Overall after some time with the saw, I am a happy camper. It's not a top of the line machine but it does very well for an entry-level machine. BTW I've been using Flying Dutchman TC (2-way cut) blades and am very pleased with their performance.

Just got the saw so this is a first impressions report after only two weeks of using the "green machine". Three things 1. The lock knob for the drop foot rod and attached drop foot does not hold well unless it is REALLY "Reefed Up TIGHT". 2. The sawdust blower does blow after a fashion but is largely ineffective but this seems to be a common complaint with most lower priced scroll saws. 3. The lower blade clamp is hard for someone with large fingers to access under the saw table. The upper clamp works well. Lower clamp is a PITA to get at and insert the blade. Holds well ONCE you have the blade inserted but that's the difficulty. Frustrating. If I had a way to do it, I would change my vote on blade changing from 2 to 1 (very difficult). 4. Otherwise the saw works well and seems to be a good buy for the price.

Beauty.

Those are Beautiful!

Gorgeous!

Nice Work.

Beauty!

Congratulations on your new saw. The piece for your wife is great. She should be pleased.

Beautiful!

Beautiful Job!

Beautiful.

I learned something. I didn't think Harbor Freight sold individual size drill bits.

Congratulations on your new Saw. Hope you have many years of fun using it.