scroll saw advice

[moose]

Hi,
I am thinking about buying my first scroll saw and wondered if anybody could offer any advice as to which starter saw would be best for someone on a tight budget.
I have looked at the Draper 400MM 230V FRETSAW (does this take both sorts of blades?) for around £70 which is about as much as I can manage

Thanks for any help and advice

Ian

 

[Gary]

Ian

I bought a Perform from Axminster the variable speed model when it was on offer. I am more than happy with this. I think it cost about £50-00. Keep checking their site as they always have offers on this range.

Gary

 

[Gill]

Hi Ian

Welcome to the forum .

You might find this thread informative, despite (or, indeed, because of) the meanderings off-topic.

I wouldn't choose a Rexon, simply because there are better models available in your price range, such as the SIP 16". Unfortunately, I don't seem to be able to locate a current link for the SIP saw at present.

Why are you interested in determining if a saw takes both types of blade? Machines that take flat blades are really the only game in town because pin-headed blades are too clumsy for for anything other than relatively coarse piercing cuts. You'll find that the SIP is quite satisfactory on this account.

Gill

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi Ian

Welcome to the forum.

Cheers
Neil

Hi Gill

I love your avatar.

Cheers
Neil

 

[moose]

Hi..
Thanks for all the replys and welcomes
i have had a look at the SIP and seems very good but i cant see very much difference between the SIP and the Draper, am i missing something or are the specs about the same but the quality different?

Thanks again for the help so far i think i will be asking lots of questions in the future

Ian