Dremel Scroll Saw

[dbriski]

I have been keeping my eye out on Craigs list for a good scroll saw for occational use, but I would like to get a decent one. A Dremel 1800 18" showed up for $95. Is this a good machine/price? If not what would be a good one to keep an eye out for in the used market for about $100.

 

[ashaw]

David
Dremel is not bad for the price. It was my first scroll saw and lasted for about 2 years. I replaced it with a Hawk. I know dewalt has been getting good ratings as well but priced higher then the Dremel.
It depends on what your are going to use it for?

 

[dbriski]

Not quite sure what I am going to use it for, mostly odds and end of internal cuts or pen blank segmenting, messing around. One project in mind is an inlay type pen blank.

 

[Woodlvr]

I own a Dewalt and I would not buy another one. It is too hard to get my blade square to the table, among other issues. That should work for you for your purpose.

Mike

 

[ashaw]

David
The dremel should work for you. Also check out lowes I believe they have a Task Force scroll saw simular to the Dremel.

 

[jaywood1207]

I have a Dremel and a DeWalt. The Dremel worked well but the DeWalt cuts a little smoother. For what you are talking the Dremel will be fine. If you are getting into a lot of scrolling and intricate work then I would look for an upgrade.

 

[GBusardo]

Check this out:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-9431483-9456153?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=delta+scroll+saw

This (the one for about 100 bucks) is the sam saw I bought for $180.00 10 years ago. The Blade changing system was far superior to the Dremel's when I bought mine, I assume it still is. This is a real decent saw, and for the price, its even better.
Good luck with the new toy []

 

[TellicoTurning]

I have two Dremel's a smaller one and a two speed 16".. the power switch has gone bad on the high speed portion.. the slow speed actually runs faster than the high. Other than that, I like the saw. The little one is good for most small applications.

 

[Brewmeister35]

David, I have done a ton of research on this before buying a DeWalt for myself. The dremel is a great saw and the biggest problem known with this saw is the power switch. If I wasn't doing portrait cuttings, I would have opted for the dremel in a heartbeat. It sounds like you found yourself a great deal. The Dremel is a very smooth running saw and would be a great buy for that price.

David

 

[rd_ab_penman]

I have a Dremel 1680 16" Var. speed which has been working very well for the past 4 years. I am quite happy with this unit for all my Intarsia and Scroll work. I don't think you can go too far wrong at that price.

Les in Alberta

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