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Thanks, Les...I suppose I should clarify "ole arn"...I do have some older equipment (Darra James, Walker Turner, Delta, Rockwell) but for scroll saws I'm looking at earlier Dewalt Type 1's, Delta 690's and, of course, a great deal on EX's, Pegas and Hegner. It's the driving distance I'll need to succumb to...

Thanks, Denny...I've seen many listings for quality saws but unfortunately quite far from my area. I suppose one of these days I'll be taking a road trip...

Thank you, Kevin...I'm running into the same thinking. I don't really want to go through several machines until I find the right one but maybe that's part of the process of learning. Right now I'm staying away from the "inexpensive" ones and concentrating on used quality saws. Looking for that "silver bullet" that gets me quality for less...

G'evening...my name is Nick and I am not yet scrolling. In fact, I just started the process of finding out about the various machines that are out there. Typically, I favor "ole arn"...I'd rather have a really good old machine that a brand new one. That is not to say new is bad...just my preference. I asked about scrolling and related machine brands on another forum that I am active in and was recommended I come here... Right now I am planning for a scrolling future. Generally making things like tops for small boxes. I am also in the process of moving into a new house and setting up my shop in the two-car garage. I'll need to finish the shop but that shouldn't stop me from buying a machine now, even if it sits in the corner for a while. Right now I'm favoring an RBI...but the other day I favored the Dewalt. I've got a long way to go before I'm sure what to buy. I hope to learn enough on this site to make that decision more wisely. I've lurked a bit on this site and have already learned much and thought I would get more out of it if I joined. Thanks in advance...Nick BTW...what do you guys think of the RBI 220VS, about 15 yrs old...?