Ready to take the plunge........

[dynax]

........, but still haven't decided on a saw yet, i've thought about the budget axi, but that seems the same as most of the other budget brands, seen a few on ebay, hegners,proxxon, but travelling distance puts some of them out, plus with the hegners i don't know the usage they've had, so all in all i would prefer to buy new for peace of mind, the other axi ones are above my budget, even the jet is very similar in design and spec to the other budget ones, it seems to me that axi could do with a mid range scroll saw around the £150-£200 mark, that has an induction motor, variable speed, foot switch, and quick blade change, and easy access to the bottom blade holder, does anyone know if axi will market a mid price saw in the near future, if not i would probably take a punt on the scheppach sd1600f, or the sd1600v, although i would prefer the 1600f with the induction motor, the 1600v seems to have some better features, but the sd405 does seem to have all the features i want ecxept the footswitch, but it also has a price tag to match and for a few quid more i could get the axi, but i'm not willing to spend more than £200, i think it might be flip a coin time, it's worked in the past on some other indecisive moments, and for the better :shock: ,

 

[Claymore]

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[dynax]

Hi Brian, i'm still not convinced by the AWFS18, when for another £44 you can get the EX16, which is a whole new beast in itself, to me the AWFS18 should be priced at around £150, i can't see what is has to offer against the AWFS16 that's worth the extra £310,

 

[NazNomad]

Just get a second-hand Delta.

 

[dynax]

Hi Naz, my problem is the distance i can travel to pick one up, i'm a full time carer for my partner, and i can't leave her on her own for too long,

 

[Aggrajag]

I wouldn't be without my footswitch; on and off without moving either hand.

 

[dynax]

I wouldn't be without my footswitch; on and off without moving either hand.

that's what appeals to me both hands on the workpiece on and off by the foot,

 

[Claymore]

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[loftyhermes]

I second Naz, get a second hand Delta with the quickset blade clamps. There's one (buy it now) on the 'bay in Beverley which is not too far from Doncaster.
happy scrolling
Steve

 

[dynax]

Thanks Brian, it is such a minefield out there, plus i don't have the oppertunity to try any out, there are no major stores that do demos in Doncaster, or any store for that matter,

Cheers Steve, i have seen that Delta, i suppose for the money it's worth a punt, but no idea on what usage it's had,

 

[dynax]

ok, i've put in an offer on the Delta, so will see what happens, one of my concerns though is noise, just hope it isn't too noisy as i will be using late at night,

 

[loftyhermes]

Good luck with it, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Just remember to get a quick demo before you pay up. Any questions just ask, I've had one for over 20 yrs now and it's still going strong. Re the noise, I'd say mine purrs like a sewing machine.
happy scrolling
Steve

 

[finneyb]

NOISE - if you are using it in the house at night even the ' purrs like a sewing m/c' will cause noise to travel. If you're outside the house in a garage/shed then no problems.

Brian

 

[dynax]

cheers Steve, sewing machine purrr will be fine, i will check it when i go to collect it, if my offer is accepted that is,

 

[dynax]

NOISE - if you are using it in the house at night even the ' purrs like a sewing m/c' will cause noise to travel. If you're outside the house in a garage/shed then no problems.

Brian

Hmmm, will be in the spare room, we're in a groundfloor flat, but if wear my ear defenders at least i won't hear it (hammer)

 

[Claymore]

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[dynax]

cheers Brian, i have a decent vacuum that i use for my table saw,
addicted!!!!! lets hope so, it might stop me buying more tools,

 

[Aggrajag]

Surely the dust extraction will be much louder anyway?

 

[dynax]

it's mine, just had email from him, collecting on Saturday :lol: :lol: (hammer)

 

[dynax]

Surely the dust extraction will be much louder anyway?

mine is, it's a beast, industrial wet/dry sounds like a jumbo jet getting ready for take-off,