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  1. #1
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    Default Scroll saw table height

    I am looking for info/guidance re the height of the table when using the saw.
    The little work I have done so far was standing and the saw was on top of my bench. acceptable for the few minutes of use.
    But now I want to build a stand for it.
    For those who use your saw a lot, do you:
    sit an use it,
    have the table at eye height,
    have the table at chest height.
    If you stand and use it, do you:
    have the table at the 'relaxed elbow height'.

    If I make the stand to be able to sit at do I make it with knee relief under it.

    Any suggestions or photos of your stand appreciated.

    This is the Hyco as I got it, it is now working again. Except for the blower, which I don't know how to get working yet.
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    Lyle.

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    Hi,
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    It was made the right hight for standing and the stool was made to fit, it's also the right hight to use at the bench. There is also a draw in the front that I do not have a picture of.
    Hope this helps
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    I built a bench such that the deck of the scroll saw was at desk top height.
    As if I was writing or drawing or eating my supper. 29" = 74cm.

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    So, generally the scroll saw is used sitting down.
    Thanks.
    I'll make mine to that situation. Have to be fairly substantial due to its' weight.
    AND, I'd like it mobile.

    Lyle.

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    on original stand the table is 40" high, stand 29"
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    Hi Lyle,sending you a couple of photo's of my scroll saw setup ,the table height is 750mm high & the saw sits on a carpet square & is pivoted with a couple of gate hinges to make it easy to remove if necessary a block of wood under the rear of the saw gives me the option to tilt the saw ,I also have installed a foot switch,hope this helps you in some way.Cheers Peter
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    Thanks for the replies.
    I'll have to get busy and see what I can make.

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    as far as a dust blower is concerned just get hold of a small aquarium tank pump. Works well too.
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    I had the saw on a 90cm stand-up bench but that put the work area right up under my nose.
    A couple of lower leg injuries and I can't stand up for long periods of time.
    Sitting, I can stay busy for hours. Might as well be relaxed and pay close attention to the job.

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    Rather than spending time with a blower, set up a dust extraction system using a cheap vacuum cleaner and bits of PVC pipe and hose.

    When I use my scroll saw, it is on my workbench. Found it a bit low so I built a box (about 100mm) to lift it up that bit higher. Use it standing up.

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    Hegner sell a triangular steel table in two heights as show here which allows your legs to go either side of it so you can get closer and work more comfortably sitting down or standing for long periods. This site also has the table heights so you can make your own which is what I plan to do. I already have the stool to use with it half made.
    Cheers, Ian
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    Hi if you plan to do lots it is important that you sit so that your shoulders are relaxed. I haven't any photos but I find that a drafting chair with wheels is great because you will find that you need to move relative to the size of work.

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    Finished the stand. Strong rollers on bottom with brakes. On/Off switch at handy height. Sitting on stoll in front I feel relaxed, good height for seeing job and lines etc. Will work on previous suggestions re dust and blowing or sucking it away.

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    by the pictures it looks like you have plenty of throat space to extend the table quite a way to the back worth looking at if you do larger pieces just use a thin piece of craftwood so you don't lose cut height.

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    Yep, she is a big old beast. But she runs so smooth, probably because of the weight/cast iron.
    Great idea re the throat extension support for larger jobs.
    Thanks.
    Lyle.

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