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lonepine
04-02-2006, 08:02 PM
Hello; Does anybody here know of this brand of tools? I know they are German made. I was actually looking for a lightweight scrollsaw to do demo's. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks Bob
Servcman
04-02-2006, 09:10 PM
I've heard the proxxon name and seen a few test reports on various tools. As much as you can go with the reports they seem to be a middle to slightly upper grade machine. One thing I would have to wonder about on going with a lightweight saw would be vibration. You might have more of a problem setting up then going with a heavier saw, just due to the nature of the beast and the up/down action of the blade.
Dennis
JTTHECLOCKMAN
04-03-2006, 12:01 AM
Bob

There are better tools out there than that. Lightweight saw now that is tough you can include any of the $200 saws in that catagory. It is a toss up there but the one that gets good reviews is the Delta SS350.
lonepine
04-03-2006, 06:57 PM
At this point a fella offered to lone me a scrollsaw he got from Home Depot, I think it is a Ryobi. I will use this for the library demonstration, and see how it goes. I hate the thought of lugging my Dewalt up a couple flights.Thanks. Bob
Servcman
04-04-2006, 12:22 AM
one note on the ryobi watch using thin blades. I had trouble with the blade holders on mine not closing all the way and had trouble holding a no. 2 or smaller blade.
Dennis
lonepine
04-04-2006, 06:07 PM
Dennis; Thanks for the tip. I had better pick up that saw way before I use it for the demo, don't want to look like I should be the one attending the demo! :rolleyes: Bob
Servcman
04-04-2006, 06:31 PM
No problem I had very little trouble with it as ong as I used a No. # 5 blade or larger, and it does have more vibration then some others I've used. I still have it or pieces of it where I've took a little from this saw and a little from that saw and keep it for an emergency backup.
Dennis