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Well my new (first) scroll saw has arrived. A SIP 01373 16" Cost £80 inc. delivery.

First impressions:
It was well packed and fully assembled even had a blade, hold down and clear guard installed, and was ready to use out of the box. General appearance, build quality and finish is very good. A "T" handled allen key was supplied for blade changing. I was pleasently surprised when I switched it on.Noise and vibration was not much more than the wifes sowing machine with it just sitting on a kitchen work surface.

Closer inspection and nit picking:
Having seen comments on here about blades slipping and bolts and allen keys wearing, I removed the blade clamps and cleaned off the oil. I also found some metal on the edge of the slots from machining (quality control).This would have been enough to stop the clamps closing properly,so I cleaned it off with a needle file.I also ran some abrasive cloth through the slots.
The bottom clamp bolt can be accessed through the side cover slots to avoid having to remove the cover, but they do not line up exactly with the bolt by about 1mm (shame on the designer).Using the slots could result in premature wear on the bolt and allen key This can be easily modified with a mini grinder or needle file.
The table is dead flat but I had to relieve the edge of the insert slightly to make it easier to remove and fit. I also ran a fine file round the edge of the table as it was a little rough for my liking. The first time I tightened the top blade clamp the spring washer spread and snapped with a bang. Replaced it with a star washer.
The blower works fine and can be positioned to not blow in your face.
Pinned blades are easy to replace,but I found fine flat blades fiddly,not helped by old age and less than perfect eyesight. I think this will improve with use and practice.

Summary:
A really nice little machine with just some very minor niggles.I think it is excellent value for money.
I managed to wear out not break 2 fine flat blades in about 2 hours on some scrap 18mm pine just playing and getting the feel of the saw.
Now for some serious work.
 
Hi Mick, sounds like you will have some fun.Remember to post some pictures. I bought a 2nd hand rexon last year mainly for work (paying) and managed to do this,
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The letters etc were cut out using the scroll saw.
 
Thats quite impressive - did you stack cut with the blade at an angle then drop the letters in? I cannot see any sign of the blade entry holes so well done indeed! How thick is the timber by the way?

Steve
 
Hi Steve, I glued (pearl glue ) two layers of verneer (maple) onto 6mm ply then cut the letters. Unstick letters from ply, glue onto main verneer cut outline of letters with scalpel, unglue from main verneer. Cut/chisel out where the letters had been, place and glue the letters back flush with main verneer and there you have it. Approx time well about 30hrs that includes the finnish on the verneer.
 
I am going to try and modify my new saw to a quick release clamp using an indexable lever. I have these levers on some of my other machines andI have found a company that specialises in these. So watch this space.
 

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