Is this a good scroll saw for a beginner? Is it quiet?
476428
Yes it is easy to use, lots of fun and not noisy, though if using for some time wear ear protection.
476429
I think it's perfect for a beginner and it's extremely quite. You could use it in an apt without an issue.
476430
Yes it is! It's a saw. Saws are not quit, but as saws go. I live in an apartment and I use it even late at night. No worries.
1944341
This is a very good saw. I don't know if you're familiar with Japanese saws already, but they cut on the pull stroke. If you position yourself so that you are holding the saw at a 45 degree angle with the tip of the handle pointing towards the floor and pulling down into the cut, kind of like crouching in front of the wood with the wood higher than your hand, you will get the best results. I had a tendency at first to hold the saw like a western saw that you would PUSH into the cut, holding the handle above the wood with the saw plate angled down to the wood and the handle higher than the saw plate like I wanted to push the saw-cut down into the wood. That does not work. If used on the downward pull-stroke, this saw cuts super-clean. You could cut tenons with this saw, but I have found I use this saw more for odds and ends. It's very small and not as precise as some of the other gyokucho saws. If you want to cut great tenons and dovetails, then go with one of the gyokucho saws with the longer white colored handles. I bought the 303 on Amazon too and it is great for joinery. And it's only like 10 dollars more. Well worth it. And no, the blade cannot to be sharpened, but the teeth are induction hardened, and when eventually they dull, you can order a replacement blade that is very easy to replace onto the handle. And when you buy only the replacement blade it's very affordable.
901030
Matt I've been using it to cut Birch plywood and it seems fine but bogs down a bit. I think its the blade it came with because many people have said its poor quality. I'm planning to get a new one and see how it goes. Make sure to make a score cut on veneer plywood to avoid chip-out though. Also the track is in two sections and tends to move at the connection. Check your measurements well on long cuts. If I had the money for the name brand saws I would have bought one but I went in 50/50 with my father in law on this one. Don't get me wrong its good but you have to work within its limitations. Matt I've been using it to cut Birch plywood and it seems fine but bogs down a bit. I think its the blade it came with because many people have said its poor quality. I'm planning to get a new one and see how it goes. Make sure to make a score cut on veneer plywood to avoid chip-out though. Also the track is in two sections and tends to move at the connection. Check your measurements well on long cuts. If I had the money for the name brand saws I would have bought one but I went in 50/50 with my father in law on this one. Don't get me wrong its good but you have to work within its limitations.
1248429
It could cut such wood with this scroll saw, but it would be slow and definitely not my first choice of a tool for this. This Proxxon is designed to cut thinner and softer woods such as you need for making architectural models or general hobby uses such as cutting inlays or such. It really shines in this kind of use. If you want something for more general wood working or cabinet making that will go through heavy plywood and hardwoods you really do need to pay more and get a heavy duty scroll saw that is designed for that kind of work. My personal recommendations of saws for jobs like this to look at are the Porter Cable Scroll Saw for about $200 if you are on a really tight budget, or the Delta 40-690 for about $600 if you want something that will last a lifetime of daily use and make your work effortless.
1863895
The technician said he really likes this item and it has worked well for us. He said it should work fine on a scroll saw as long as you have something magnetic on it.
2161396
Its not overly loud, direction of exaust matters. I've used with a circular saw, no issues.
2282827
Probably not unless the walls are extremely thin or the neighbors are very sensitive to noise. If either is the case, limit use to a few cuts every 5 or 10 minutes. The saw itself isn't noisy, but makes noise when cutting material.
1098747
I like the angle finder, but it isn't worth 160 if you don't do a lot of that kind of work. I happen to love the saw and don't think it is cheaply made or overpriced. You get what you pay for. I like doing quality work and I get that with this saw.
1742709
Sounds like this saw may be just what you need. It's very simple to operate and the blades don't easily break or come loose. It has more than adequate power for most wood projects. I actually used it mostly on fiberboard but some wood and a little bit of thin sheet metal. It did everything I asked of it except cut a straight cut which all depends on the operator. If this is in your price range I think you'll be quite satisfied with it.
1437383
Does the Dremell scroll saw accept painless blades? If so,yes...if not, no.
1884872
I haven't seen the "bad reviews" on the HD site. However, I am very happy with my Makita track saw. Have used it mostly for cutting plywood sheets, but also to straighten edges on various types of wood. It has done a great job for me.
356201
While this unit is light and easy to hold, I question it as a continuous useage saw. The motor windings remind me of that first Cho Cho train I got as a kid 1955. The laquer coating on the armature might not last. Try it . It may work out for you.
496745
Obviously it it carving into wood, so there is going to be both noise and sawdust. My experience is that the noise is equivalent to running a regular drill, and the sawdust is mostly staying on the piece during the carving and easy to vacuum up when the job is done. I'm very impressed with the noise level, I'd seen youtube videos and expected much worse than what I actually see is normal.
2282825
I use the saw to cut zinc for stained glass. It is noisy, but probably may be a little quieter cutting wood than zinc.
1286254
I'm using both saws on this addition today. They both have the same noise. I have f-18 jets fly over all the time. Noise doesn't bother me far as these saws I have. This is a easy handling saw. I would buy another one but I already have 3 other ones
1658706
This is a good machine, I have one and it works good, the added light is a plus. In the past I have had other Scroll Saws and this one is much better in its price range.
1349090
This is a very sharp saw that cuts very well, but the blade is flexible. If you were making a Bokuto by hand I would imagine a stiffer blade would do a better job. Especially if you are making a longer length sword.