New to forum, and after information.....

[wobbler]

Or the use of a scroll saw!

The long winter nights fuelled my urge to build something, and my imagination came up with a radio controlled swamp boat

My limited DIY tools aren't up to the job, I drew out the plans and transferred them to 6mm ply, but somewhere between my drawing, Staples photocopier distorting the plans when they enlarged them, and my B&D jigsaw cutting at whatever angle takes its fancy I get the impression I will be lashing out on at least 1 more sheet of ply before it sets sail

I've had a look at all the obvious sources for treating myself to a scroll saw, but wondered if there was anyone in South Hants who had a scroll saw they would be prepared to let me use - I know there are a couple of local charities for disabled people who make wooden products, but can't track them down online

If theres anyone out there who can help, either by putting me in touch with one of the disabled charity groups, or offering the use of their saw I'd be one very happy modeller!

Thanks,

Aaron

 

[scroller frank]

Welcome , Wobbler.
Sorry , am abit far away . could try "ebay"

 

[wobbler]

Thanks Frank - got my eye on a couple on Ebay, there seems to be a lot of very similar saws that I would guess all come from the same factory (Draper, Performance Power) all with the same specifcation, but found that Screwfix do the same generic scroll saw for £39

Tight should be my middle name, I've been toying with the idea of fixing the bottom plate of my B&D jigsaw to the underside of my workmate and trying that as an alternative, will limit the cutting depth, but providing I can get the plans accurately enlarged and transferred onto the wood it should be an improvement (and I've got plenty of scraps to experiment with!)

 

[StevieB]

I've been toying with the idea of fixing the bottom plate of my B&D jigsaw to the underside of my workmate and trying that as an alternative,

Perhaps its just me, but I would feel really uncomfortable doing this. An easy way to lose a finger with just one small slip. Break the blade on a turn and having your hand shoot over the stump of the blade would make an awful mess.

A scrollsaw has a thin blade for a reason - it allows you to make tight turns and accurate cuts in relative safety and leaves a fine finish to the cut. As you state, cheap scrollsaws are abundant, decent second hand ones are also fairly regularly available on ebay if you want a higher quality tool but do not want to spend alot. It sounds like exactly what you are after. We all like a bargin, but not at the expense of personal safety - keep the jigsaw for its intended use and buy a scrollsaw - stick it on ebay yourself if it doesnt work for your requirements.

Steve.