Best Scroll Saw

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Michael van pelt

The Dewalt is a very good scroll saw and is based upon the Excalibur design. You do see used ones occasionally. Good luck.

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Johanna Johanson

I have an RBI Hawk that I use for marquetry. Its stand allows me to sit - great for finicky work! That said, it was not inexpensive - I bought it in 2002 for $1600 according to my shop inventory worksheet. If you can find a used one it would be a great deal.

Maintenance issue with the Dewalt *LINK*

Dick Coers

There is a known issue with the Dewalt, especially on used ones. They used a cheap grease in the pivot points and it's not uncommon to see used ones that are loud in operation.


https://www.instructables.com/Ultimate-DeWalt-Scroll-Saw-Maintenance-Repair-Guid/

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Don Stephan

Like Joahanna I have an RBI Hawk I purchased for marquetry perhaps 18 years ago. When I called the company, they were taking a unit to a woodworking show the following week, and then would have a (very slightly) used model, which I purchased. No complaints.

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Ron in Sterling, CT

The RBI Hawk is a great scroll saw. I have two -- one at my home in CT and another here at my winter home in AZ. I picked both of them up used off Craigs List. I am not sure they are worth the $1500 price new, but certainly a bargin at the $300 I paid for each of them. The one here in AZ has been used extensively without any problems.

The DeWalt Scroll saw is also a good machine for the money.

Ron

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AZ in Colorado Springs

I have a Black and Decker scroll saw that I got (reconditioned) at an outlet store in Dec 2002. $99 plus tax. It's been great for a lot of years now.

I also use a DeWalt model at the Air Force Academy wood shop. That one works well, too. It has a nice stand.

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John K Jordan

I don't know about "best". I had a cheap, older scroll saw and finally bought a used Excalibur. It is a huge improvement - smoother, quieter, variable speed, better cut.

I love it for detailed cutting on relatively thin stock but use the bandsaw for thicker work.

JKJ

Not a reason not to buy

BobST

Not sure I'd qualify that as a reason not to buy what is arguably the best scroll saw available for the money, and has been for a long time. 3000+ hours on tiny bearings seems perfectly reasonable and not really a design flaw. That seems like not wanting to buy a car because the tires will wear out. I've had mine for 10+ years with no issues and use it more than most probably do.

Bob

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jerry Lear

Hi John, I have a Hegner scroll for sale.Used very little.I dont know where you live,but if your interested let me know. Jerry

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John Foster

Southern Ontario canada

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Dick Coers

When the suggestion was given to look for a used one, I felt the caution was warranted. I don't think I would like to buy your 10 year old one with high use and then find out there is a bearing issue.