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   Don01 | May 26, 2010 12:10pm | #1

   Bench top bandsaws

   Would a scroll saw not fit the application better?

   Don

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   WillGeorge | May 27, 2010 08:26pm | #6

   Don hit the 'nail on the head' with his reply..

   I have a Delta 14 inch? bandsaw and a 18 inch bandsaw (Rikon) .. My trusty old Dremel scroll saw works better than just OK with the correct blade...I think scroll sawing is something like a heart surgeon.. I never acheived those skills!

   I saw.. 'scroll work without blade changes.'     ..

   I would think impossible!

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   RalphBarker | May 26, 2010 03:50pm | #2

   dueling bandsaw joes

   I agree with Don - if he's planning on scrolling, a bandsaw likely isn't the right choice. On the other hand, he might have his scroll saw tied up with resawing.  ;-)

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   forestgirl | May 27, 2010 01:34am | #3

   I agree with the comments "use a scroll saw", but if I were to buy a small bandsaw, I'd look for an Inca.

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   whitedogstr8leg | May 27, 2010 04:30pm | #4

   Bench Top Bandsaws

    The guy just wanted a small bandsaw for some "scroll cuts"    so he wouldn't have to change the blades on his "full sized" bandsaw'.     I guess he is plannig to cut some stuff 3/4" and thicker.      I suggested a RIKON benchtop, or even the new 10" Craftsman one  ( also by RIKON, I think)    

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   RalphBarker | May 27, 2010 06:46pm | #5

   Rikon etc.

   I'd guess the Rikon would be OK for what he's doing. Not sure if they make the Craftsman unit. A used Inca would be great, too, but they stopped shipping to the U.S. years ago. Great tools, though. I love my Inca 8" jointer/planer and the 18" bandsaw (3-wheeler).

   The smallest band saw blade I've seen lately is 1/8" - which doesn't translate to tight curves. But, if he's doing larger (outside-only) curves, he's probably OK.

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   WillGeorge | May 27, 2010 09:00pm | #7

   Whitedog.. I have a yellow lab dog that tries his best to put up with me...

   " Although I have the right to remain stupid, I try not to abuse that right"/

   I abuse my rights all the time in here. None have contacted Fineoodworking to send me away?  Maybe I am just on Ingore? And my old dog and I get along well... IF I rember to feed and water him...

   A scroll saw is much different than a Band-Saw....

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   whitedogstr8leg | May 28, 2010 03:08pm | #8

   The term "White dog'

   ...Is from the first family pet that I had, a White  German Shepard.    The TWO bandsaws that I have are;   a Sears Craftsman "three-wheeler' ( by emerson, it's that old0,  and a Delta benchtop that was selling for around $99 a few years ago.    The Sears has neede only a single "tire change" in all the years I've had it.  It was also a "yard sale find" that i bought for about $90.     I keep an 1/8" blade on board to do "scrolling" cuts.   The tires?    I went out and got a few "Dirt Devil" sweeper belts!     they fit the wheels perfectly.   As for the sign off.    Yep, I get reminded of that fact everyday,LOL.     Usually I don;t abuse the right, but every now and then, something happens.