18" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Stand

My name is Lisa Whaley and I run a small woodworking business called J Whaley Woodcrafts that specializes in small furniture and art pieces made from Although I have some experience with scroll saws, it is unfortunate that I can't afford a scroll saw like the Excalibur I dream about.
In spite of the fact that I learned to use a craftsman scroll saw and all other Craftsman tools that now belong to Makita, I have learned on a craftsman scroll saw. As a result, we are unable to purchase a Makita scroll saw In order to run the business, I had to purchase another scroll saw. Despite the fact that all scroll saws on Amazon are the same design, you may notice that it's fairly common to see them. For less than $150, there are several scroll saws to choose from, from Harbor Freight to Wen to H. Fox to every other scroll saw. All of the scroll saws in the marketplace are made in the exact same factory in China they just have a different sticker slapped on them, and then you pay for the sticker you want, when the scroll saw doesn't exceed When we look at the Porter-Ross model, we can see that it A cable scroll saw is unlike any other scroll saw you may have ever seen. The reason is because I built the product in a different Factory in China made by Stanley Black & Decker It's been a while since Stanley made any real improvements to its game. It is far superior to what you can buy at Walmart or Amazon than what's already on the market You can find the Craftsman tools from Sears that your grandfather used to buy. There is still much more to be said about Sears CEO and my opinions regarding the company, but that will be the subject of another novel.
I have digressed a bit, but I will try to explain why this is a 3 star unit that could be upgraded to 5 stars. Scroll saws like this are actually very good, because they have a lot of power. You need to sand As soon as that's done, everything is ultra smooth and your project will glide across the board. In terms of the scroll saw being square, there is no issue at all. As you assemble the stand, you will have to finagle with it a little bit to ensure the saw is level, but not to the extent where it becomes
As far as noise goes, I think that all scroll saws, with the exception of the Dremel moto-saw, are a lot quieter than the Dremel It is quiet in the saw room. I am sure that this one will not disappoint, as it runs very quietly. However, if you talk about smooth operations, it is You should be able to find a scroll saw with a smooth table made of cast iron in the majority of your shops. Even though this one has a cast aluminum table, it still has a lot to offer, and it was just as powerful as the scroll saw with a cast iron table. Therefore, this is a very smooth running tool in that regard. The workshop in my basement is not constructed on concrete it is built Though it has a raised deck, the scroll saw passed the nickel test. There have been reviews that state this will not take smaller circular blades or plain blades that are smaller. They are not talking about what I use since those are the types of blades I use and I haven't experienced any issues. As far as easy blade changes go with an excalibur, let's be honest, there is no way. The pin blades, however, have to be inserted into the scroll saw using the little plastic insert, then angled 45 degrees and you're done. Plain blades, however, are also very simple to install (you just pull out the little plastic insert and turn the scroll saw 45 degrees). br>If you cannot afford $600 for a DeWalt scroll saw, which is the same one as the $430 Delta, once again you're paying for pretty yellow paint and a DeWalt sticker, this Porter Cable scroll saw is the second best option. An absolute necessity for scroll saws is the cable saw. You can pick it up for $200 at Lowe's, but if you can't find one in your area, you can get it here on Amazon for $250, which saves you gas if you have to drive farther than 75 miles to get to My review also includes a few pictures to show you the before and after of my Polish table and my first piece of wood I cut using the scroll saw. If you're new to a program or a new pro, remember that all tools are learning curves. As a conclusion, this scroll saw is the best on the market for 200 to $250, and you cannot go wrong with it.

Rohan DOBSON

| Sep 20, 2020

I haven't used a scroll saw before, so I can't make any meaningful comparisons. But I will say that the saw is well-built, and I found it very easy to put together. There is no question that this is a solid piece of work (see the There is a little too much flexibility in the plastic insert around the blade. It's not that difficult to change blades, it just gets easier as you get more Although it isn't as good as a $1000 saw, it is still a good deal. It is on sale with free shipping, so it is a great deal. Here's what needs to be changed The vibration was a bit excessive, so I measured it with an app on my phone. There is no "standing nickel test" that can be applied to this. The weight I put on was fifty pounds. As measured by the app, the vibration went down about 60% when a bag of sand was placed over a leg of the stand. I think the nickel test still isn't applicable, since the hype is only a little bit inflated. The following update was received on Sunday, August 28th, 2017 It is made of plastic with a wood insert in the middle. Although it has been replaced once, it becomes more flexible over time, and small work pieces can Having this handicap is extremely detrimental. If I could replace it with one, I would, but I don't have the skill to do so. Thankfully, Steve Good (Godfather of scrolling) has stepped in to help! The table has a piece of acrylic on it as per his video on YouTube. He describes a zero clearance table for scroll saws in his "Zero clearance table". I have solved the problem. I want to draw your attention to There is a design flaw here! It's not the easiest task to change the blade, but it's probably similar to what most saws in this price range require. As the bevel angle increases beyond 15°, the scale becomes inaccurate. You can purchase an angle reader online. A bowl cut at 28° needs to be cut to the correct depth. You will need to double your sanding later when two degrees are off. In the meantime, Carole Rothman's book on scroll saw bowls showed me how to do them, and they were fascinating to learn. It remains one of my top recommendations. This powerful, reliable, and sturdy computer is built to last.

Brynn Wilkinson

| Aug 21, 2020

In general, the saw does what it is supposed to do, and I have only occasionally used it. Yet there are a few things that just should not be included in a tool with the Porter-type grading It is the name of the cable. While the LED light gives off a nice glow, it is difficult to aim this light. Goosenecks want to straighten out so they don't stay hooked up to the work area more than 15 seconds at a time. It is possible that I can improve the lighting on the saw by extending the illumination. It has the same problem as the dust blower. It works when pointed at the blade, but it doesn't stay pointed It is the blade issue that is the worst. If you use pinned blades, which are easier to replace anyway, this isn't an issue. On the other hand, if you use plain end blades they are held in place by a thumbscrew at the top and bottom of the arm. Almost none of the bottom holders on mine are threaded. A blade can be inserted toward the end of the thread until the screw is sufficiently centered, but at that point it is so tight that there is no room to insert a screw again. As I examine the blade holder, I see that there is barely any milling on the threads. There seems to be a larger hole in the hole. As I use pinned blades, this isn't a deal breaker, but it does lead one to wonder if pins will be available for P-type blades in the future It has now switched to Harbor Freight for its tools!.

Giselle Mendoza

| Jul 01, 2021

A number of defects but the thing that really set me off was the way the blade vibrates for both up and down The wings would flap sideways as they flitted down. Putting good quality wood at risk caused this lateral movement to be unsafe. As a result, the job could not be finished. In order for me to cut a straight line with a jig, I needed a table saw. Moreover, the plastic insert in the table was overly proud and blocked the wood pieces from sliding across the table, and it was awkward to work with. In the process, the blades jammed causing the table to cut badly. The way the blades were mounted below the table caused them to break from both the top and bottom of the table. From bottom to top. There was continuously blade slippage regardless of how the knob screws were secured. This caused the blade to vibrate up and down banging and making loud sounds. There's strange noise coming from the computer. There was no accurate way to calibrate the table with the bevel so the level was needed to do it and this constant task had to be repeated. It took me 4 months after I bought this scroll saw to make anything using it. Either way, I am very unhappy.

Gemma SLATER

| Jun 09, 2021