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3rd September 2013, 02:14 PM #1
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Bandsaw or scms?
I am sure this question has been asked previously but I have been away for a time.
I have to work sitting down nowadays and wish to make small boxes, nameplates and so on with the scroll saw.
Would it be better to buy a bandsaw or an scms, please?
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3rd September 2013, 02:19 PM #2
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Whats an scms?????
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3rd September 2013, 02:24 PM #3
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Sliding Compound Mitre Saw.
Originally Posted by KBs PensNmore
Whats an scms?????
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3rd September 2013, 02:29 PM #4
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Not quite the same circumstances but I have an SCMS and I wish I also had a band saw.
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Jim
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3rd September 2013, 02:45 PM #5
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Small boxes and nameplates etc? Wouldn't even worry about the SC, just the MS. Save yourself a few hundred there and buy a little BS
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3rd September 2013, 02:53 PM #6
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Buy a SCMS, if if just buy a MS you will rue the day they are too limited in their use and yes, get a small bandy as well
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4th September 2013, 01:19 PM #7
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Thanks for your advice, you coves, much appreciated.
Shall let the question simmer for a couple of weeks. To be honest, am leaning towards getting a small example of both.
Bill.
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4th September 2013, 03:29 PM #8
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Depends on what you mean by small, I use both for boxes.
SCMS for docking to length and cutting mitres. Bandsaw for ripping before thicknessingCheers
DJ
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4th September 2013, 08:56 PM #9
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Bandsaw or scms
A scms for box making is my preferred method. I have a small workshop and have found the Makita LS 0714 to be perfect. It is extremely accurate out of the box and low on dust manufacture when hooked up to a shop vac. I know you will find it a little expensive but it is well worth the extra dollars, cannot praise it enough. Have attached some photos of the type of boxes I have made using it.
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5th September 2013, 11:40 AM #10
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Thank you both. The Makita is very tempting, Bill.
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