Sinister1957

Highly recommend it. I make 3" veneers 1 foot long at 5/128 ths and calipers show same from front to back all four corners

This unit looks and works like new.. Before I purchased I called RBI...I was told unit is 23 years old lt has from what I understand the better Dayton dc motor..I have been playing with it and changing out the blades so when I finally use it for something I am more proficient ..I love the fact it is made in America for that alone I love it. And now I know the difference between this and the Wen I purchased...anyone want to buy a slightly used saw.

Thanks ..but its kind of tight

Thanks all. I have to finish up a few other projects, but from the little I toyed with th RBI.I can't wait to do something on it. I Liked making the chess pieces so I may try another compound cutting project or maybe A multidimensional one. I'll see how I feel at the time...Any suggestions.

Hi ..I have been busy with a few other projects so haven't done much scroll sawing..But I ran across what I think was a good deal so I had to snap it up...came with 3 gross of blades and 5 extra blade holders ..picked up another saw also...

Wishing Steve the best

Damn ..I thought I was speaking to a God like scroll sawer.....Im sure you do great for yourself...I know the Wen is bottom of the barrel. I thought it worked just fine...But like they say "ignorance is bliss" maybe I should just stick with what I have. I think I probably need a bigger bandsaw anyway, I have a 9" Ryobi..looking at the 14/12 or 14BX Laguna s I want to be able to resaw wider boards...I will put scroll saw search on back burner..

Hi all ..I am using a Wen 3922 scroll saw...Would I benefit from upgrading to a used RBI 220vs or 216VS. I see a lot of them between $120 and $250 .... I really would not want to spend more than that right now..Or should I just stick with the Wen for now. To be honest while my experiences with the Wen have been positive, it is my first scroll saw and I do not know the advantages of having a better quality scroll saw. For all I know the older RBI might be a step backwards. Thank You Anthony

Amazingkevin...Thank you very much..

Thank you ...Yes ..I made the board also...better picture of board...i trimmed it in brass

Thanks..I found it surprisingly easier than I thought it would be...Tbe biggest pain is the sanding..I am sure you will do a great job...I find most people will be surprised at what they can do if they just try....good luck Ps..I just looked you up you are listed as a zen scroller.. lol..im sure you can handle this .I thought I was being inspirational

Finally finished..used 2 coats minwax tung oil finish, 2 coats zinnister sanding sealer and 2 coats polycrylic..sanding between all coats...pretty happy with results ...but sanding is a pain in the a#@

I PUT 2 coats of minwax tung oil finish wI plan to put the dewaxed shellac on in a week or 2..

Am I wrong in thinking sealcoat can be a top coat. I read a couple different opinions

On a test piece I applied minwax tungoil finish..and brushed on 2 coats zinnster dewaxed shellac.steel wooled between coats.looks pretty good..I think this is the what ill do ..I do not have the patience to attempt something else.