New to scrolling!

[Elspeth58]

Hi all,
I'm a new convert to this beautiful craft and I don't have a clue where to begin. I am looking to buy a scroll saw and don't have to much of a budget to play with. Can anyone guide me to a suitable brand of scroll saw, there are so many different ones out there. I don't mind buying second hand but what should I avoid? I'd welcome some help.

 

[M P Hales]

Hi and welcome

Which part of sunny Lancashire?

M

 

[Elspeth58]

Hi, thanks for the welcome
Do you do any scroll work?

 

[Roughcut]

Welcome to the forum Elspeth.
If you look on the Scrolling - Scroll saws section of this forum and ask your question there im sure you will find an answer to help you.

 

[M P Hales]

Yes

I have a Hegner now but started with a Scheppach Decoflex that shook itself , the bench and everything around it all over the workshop.

The reason I asked where you are is if you're local to me you could possibly try a decent machine so that you have some idea what it is you're looking for.

If you look at a lot of the posts on the forum you'll find a lot of info before making a purchase so that you avoid the mistake a lot have by buying a cheap machine and regretting it.

M

 

[Elspeth58]

Hi, thankyou both,
as you can tell, I'm not sure what is where on this forum but I will learn, I'm more than happy to be pointed in the right direction, so thanks for that sawdust maker.

I'm Blackburn way M so not close enough, but thanks. Someone told me that Axminster tools might be a good place to ask questions about machines. So I might give them a call too.