Cheap scrollsaws are a nightmare to use, Dad bought one and after hours and hours of struggling he gave up and blamed his ability. A year or so later I bought a decent one, mainly for the little lad to use and the misses to have a go at. Dad came out to have a go and was amazed that he could cut a straight line with ease and follow simple curves and patterns straight away! Not his age and ability after all then.
Doug is quite spoilt there with a Hegner, they are a great saw!
I use the flying dutchman ultra reverse blades from Mike in the states. The last lot, 3 gross I think, cost $2 in postage and were here in less than a week.
If you want to try some Doug, PM me your address an i'll post you a couple of dozen.
The scrollsaw is a great thing to have, very safe for Jack to use and learn saw safety on and also comes in useful for all sorts of little things.
Unfortunately, as I've said, a good one is not cheap.
Thats great cutting Doug! When ive got a chance I'll send you some links for free patterns and a niffty little program for printing words in various scrollsaw friendly fonts.
One of those all in one printers that can photocopy, lots of parcel tape and Prittstick are also invaluable Doug. :wink:
