Thread: Advice

When looking at any scrollsaw, variable speed and one that takes pinless blades is a must. The new GMC saw has these features, make sure you dont get the older models. Im not sure if the vibration has improved with this new model, but the GMC is a good priced saw to see if you like the hobby.

We have a group of about 12 scrollers that meet at our Kariong workshop on the 2nd Saturday of each month, we have four Delta scrollsaws there if you want to come along and try one out. They are priced at about $300 and you can get them a little cheaper at the Sydney wood show when it comes in July.

Send us an email if you would like directions to the Kariong workshop.

Hi Tim
I have a 16" Delta variable speed Scroll Saw which I am very happy with. I paid $279 for it.
Friends of mine bought a GMC and found it had too much vibration for what they wanted.
It depends on what you want to do - what were you planning to cut?
The pinless is great if you want to cut small internal holes/shapes as I do on my wooden Brooches, Quilters Buttons, ornaments etc. You only need to drill a tiny hole then thread the blade through it. The pin makes it necessary to have a much bigger hole. The variable speed is better if you are cutting material like perspex, some woods or metal where speed can be a factor in the success of the cut.
While you may not plan to cut much now be aware that scrolling is addictive and once you find out how 'easy' it is you may want to do more.
Hope this is of some help.
Cheers

Thanks for the info.

And Oges, I am actually living in Kariong, small world. Where do you guys meet?

At this stage I only have one project in mind. But I have always had the train of thought that it is better to invest a little more money and get something that is better quality. Not wasting money on a cheaper version and later on upgrade.

I am sure that I will find heaps more things to do with it over time. Currently the plan I have is fairly simple and is only cutting 2-4mm marine plywood cut outs. I am assuming it will be rather simple. Don't think I could do it well enough by hand. I heard about cutting light aluminium etc on here, which I found interesting.

Guess its going to come down to how much money I have to spend.

Cheers, and I am open to any further suggestions, Tim.

the scrollers have a meeting this Saturday (April 9th) at the workshop, the carvers are there too and they might be doing some wood turning lessons aswell as they tend to do. Its a good workshop, mostly catered for the turners with about 6 or so lathes in there, but has lots of other tools in there for our use. Just costs $2 to get in on the day so you are covered by insurance (in case a turner throws a lump of wood at ya ), that entitles you to use any of the equipment too.

To get there, head up the Pacific Highway towards the F3, turn right at Kangoo Rd (where the BMW dealership is) and follow that road for a short distance. Just past the manufactured homes place you will see a small CCWT sign (if someone hasnt flogged it) turn right there. Follow that road and you will come to the workshop. There are a few old RTA buildings in there, all currently empty besides the one we use .. you will see easily enough which one we are in. I'll have my name badge on, name is Brett (tall young fella).

We meet from about 9:30 till approx midday.

Hope to see ya there.

Originally Posted by oges

I'll have my name badge on, name is Brett (tall young fella).
We meet from about 9:30 till approx midday.
Hope to see ya there.

what no paper bag over the head??? going ingognito huh?
Pete

only wear that if there are women present, wouldnt want to scare them