Stan Cochran

I've been away from scroll saw work for several years and decided to get involved again. I was using a Hawk26 by RBI when I left. I thought I would go back to RBI until I read reviews about the new models and the minor issues addressed. To change things up, I bought a Seyco 21 and could not be happier! I did find that not only had scroll saws changed over the years but, the quality of blades now available are light years ahead of the blades available when I left the world of scroll sawing. I bought a sample pack of premium blades and had to relearn some of the techniques I use to accomplish what I want for a finished product.

I've been away from scroll saw work for several years and decided to get involved again. I was using a Hawk26 by RBI when I left. I thought I would go back to RBI until I read reviews about the new models and the minor issues addressed. To change things up, I bought a Seyco 21 and could not be happier! I did find that not only had scroll saws changed over the years but, the quality of blades now available are light years ahead of the blades available when I left the world of scroll sawing. I bought a sample pack of premium blades and had to relearn some of the techniques I use to accomplish what I want for a finished product.

I work with both metals and wood. In my opinion the micro-fine dust that is generated from sanding and from a scroll saw is more likely to bother someone than the larger particle dust found in a saw mill. To further that statement, there are a number of exotic woods that emit toxins in the dust that you should be wearing a mask. When I run my planer I am not so picky about the mask, same with the saw. When I use the scrollsaw or a Laser Welder I do use a light mask even though I have dust collection coming through the bottom of my cutting surface. I never shape or polish my metal parts from the laser work without a mask. The silicone particles from the polishing wheels and the compounds can cause many respiratory issues. One of my friends wife worked in a plant that only cuts and packages paper envelopes for mailing. Due to the fine dust created she developed COPD and after a long illness died this past year. If in doubt, wear a very light surgical mask. they cost $6.00 for a box of 50 at COSTCO and you get multiple uses per mask.