Recent content by DRM

Well at last I am up and running. Dust extraction installed, first blade fitted and generated some expensive saw dust. I need to go the local wood yard to try and scrounge some off cuts whilst I carry out some trials. I intend copying the learner exercises in the two books I have. I'll try to...

Thanks toesy - the saw blades received today. Use of blades and cutting delayed whilst dust collection system installed. I know what I want. I have had one of the adaptors supplied with the cyclone dust collector modified by the addition of wooden bush that in turn accepts a length of 32mm pipe...

I thought that I would let you know that I have agreed to buy Gill's Hegner Multicut 1 Variable speed. it will be transported to Settle from where I will collect it. So this newbie nearly has a machine to play with & only the snow can cause a delay. Now looking forward to setting it up and...

Reaganite71 has a youtube video "Finishing Scroll Saw Fretwork: Sanding, Dipping in Boiled Linseed Oil, & Sealing" In the video he shows how to remove the paper pattern, after cutting is completed, by using 'low odour mineral spirit'. He rubbed the mineral oil on for a few seconds, left it for...

During my trawl of the internet searching for guidance on scroll saws I stumbled upon the Jigsaw Super Set. This is a potentially 7 part attachment set for a jigsaw that produces straight cuts, 90 degree cuts, angled cuts, circles 45 - 200 and a scroll saw attachment. Total cost £176 for the...

Thanks for that Martin - it just shows how little I know.

I've given up on the Swordfish. I like the idea of the Excaliber's moving arm but I am concerned about the reliability of the Excaliber. I like the reliability of the Hegner but I am concerned about having to move the table for every blade change. When piercing with the Hegner do I need to...

It is nice that I can quickly give something back to the forum Swordfish - SW series made by RJH Finishing in Heckmondwick: you can email sales at rjhfinishing co uk. These scrolls are "ideal for schools and colleges" Dust extraction mounted £2880 or £2962 dependant on the motor. Bench...

Wow! Thanks for the replies. I must admit I am still struggling to decide. I don't end with a second purchase. I will ponder what has been said. Watch this space since I will be back

I am considering starting scroll saw woodwork as my retirement hobby. Having read quite a lot on the internet I consider that my needs are reliability, quick and easy blade change, arm tilt, a foot pedal and variable speed. I understand that I will need the scroll saw to be securely mounted to...