First Scroll Saw advice sought...

[pazastro]

Hi all,

Firstly I'm sorry to probably ask the same old questions that get asked all the time but basically I'm looking for advice on which SS may be better suited to me. As a first saw I don't know if it is really necessary to splash out 500+ quid on one of the more recommended models yet don't want to get a heaper one either.

So, at the moment I am considering saws in the price range of the Hegner multicut 1, Proxxon ds 460, Scheppach deco 405, Holzkraft models but as I have never owned one I don't know which may be best for me or maybe there is another make I should consider.

What I would like is one that as I progress and move on to finer cuts I can still use without having to upgrade in the first year or two as I will also be needing other machines for my little workshop. As I am a total beginner my plan is to start off making more basic things like puzzles for the kids etc but what I really want to do in the long run or at least attempt is to build orrery's and other astronomy related clocks, that is substantially down the track though.

Basically can anyone advise my on any of the saws mentioned above or even something different?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Bryan Bennett]

Hi Pazastro Welcome to the Best Site for advise ,all I will say is you you can afford the Hegner Multicut 1 look no further.I have one and it has done everything that I have asked of it and more.The only thing that I have to replace is the concertina spring that puts tension on the blade.I do a lot of internal cuts and have the quick release knurled knob which is priceless.

Happy Scrolling Bryan :roll:

 

[pazastro]

Thanks Bryan for the welcome and reply.

The Hegner does seem to have good reviews, my only concern with it is it's throat size and at the basic entry level is it's power and single speed.
I haven't really come across what the multicut 1s limitations are and if I would be likely to reach them.

 

[nadnerb]

Welcome Pazastro
I am also new to the scroll saw and I bought a cheap one with variable speed to see if I liked scrolling first. I had to make a few adjustments to it and from what I see on this site the Hegner is the best, but mine does the job. It may be slow but I can do fine cuts on it and I recon the varible speed is a BIG plus.
Good luck with whatever you buy and I look forward to seeing what you make
Regards
Brendan

 

[pazastro]

Thanks Brendan for the welcome.

That's the approach I want to take, if it turns out that I really enjoy it and can move on to bigger projects then I could justify(to swmbo) the extra outlay for a Hegner. I have to prove my case first though.

I'm leaning toward the Proxxon DS 460, it has dual speed but not really variable and out of the few reviews I have seen, in multiple languages people seem happy apart from an odd quirk here or there and nobody has said it's a pig of a machine unlike some of the others.

I guess the other question is what type of blades should I be looking at getting with it and what blade does which job best?

Also is there a UK or EU place to get flying dutchman blades?

Cheers

Paz.

 

[ChrisR]

Hi Pazastro.

If you get a “Hegner” you will not regret it, and will never need to upgrade, whatever standard of scroll sawing you reach.
If possible, I would recommend that you stretch your budget and go for a variable speed “Hegner”, from the start, as you cannot up grade a single speed to variable speed later.

Hope you get as much enjoyment from scroll sawing, as I have done over the years.

Take care.

Chris R.