Which scroll saw

[Alanp]

The wife has said she will buy me a scroll saw for xmas because she wants me to make a goat sign for when she is at the goat shows.

what saw would you scrollers recommend probably have about £200 to spend also what blades should i get………

Alan

 

[paulm]

I think Axminster has a deal on the Jet at the moment or then again I could have been dreaming

 

[Jim]

I am sure Woody just got a Scheppach scroll saw Alan, which he rated as being very good ..

 

[Penpal]

Still better her choice than yours mate search out the clubs for trial runs for best info in your area.

Peter.

 

[Woody]

I have just got a Scheppach scroll saw Scroll Saw: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools and I like it the only bit I didnt like was the fittings for the pinless blades so I changed the heads for a set from axminster which are better Blade Clamp for AWVFS Scrollsaw - Scroll Saw Accessories - Sawing - Wood Working | Axminster Tools & Machinery but to be honest I think if your looking to use it a lot then I would got for a better model which I will probably do next year some time as for blades from my limited experience first it depends what you intend to cut so far I have 4 different types some with pins and some without

 

[paulm]

I was told that the flying dutchman blades were the best by several people so bought a sample variety set from ebay. The took a while to come from the States but it was worth it, they are so much better than the ones I had before of which I don't know the make.

6 dozen Flying Dutchman Two - Way Cut Scroll Saw Blades Intro Pack (Pinless) | eBay

 

[wm460]

Go for the best saves you updating later.

 

[Dalboy]

Ideally if you are going to do a lot and get involved in piercing work then to be honest you are looking at the £400 mark. The ones which sell around the £100-£150 mark are good little machines but not for the serious scroller. I own one very similar to the one Woody has but without any attachments it has served me well. There seems to be a big gap and not a lot in between.
As for blades yes I agree with Paul Flying Dutchman blades are good, having said that I get THESE which have served my purpose and are easier to get hold of.
As for which type of blade to use for a particular thickness of wood, type of wood and the required finish look at the attached PDF file

 

[bassethound]

Flying Dutchman blades have according to some people on uk scrollsaw forum lately gone downhill and they are not using them now!

saw blades : Scrolling - Scroll Saws - UKworkshop.co.uk