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Old 06-17-2011, 10:08 PM
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I was looking at a 16" scroll saw from Lowe's will this be good enough for cutting blanks about 1"-2" wide?

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Old 06-17-2011, 10:46 PM
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I have a 16" Ryobi and use it a lot for blanking out small pieces. Actually it gets as much use as the band saw on 1" to 1.5" blocks.
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Old 06-17-2011, 10:49 PM
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Thanks blusteel,
those size blocks are primarily what I will be cutting

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Old 06-17-2011, 10:50 PM
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Alex, I bought the 100dollar one from lowes (Skill) And it cuts 2 inch blocks like butter. I was very impressed with how it cuts fort he price. Just buy some really good blades and your golden. I was going to buy a craftsman for alot more money but decided to try the cheapo route first. Heck I am glad I did.
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Old 06-18-2011, 09:49 AM
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Alex, I bought the 100dollar one from lowes (Skill) And it cuts 2 inch blocks like butter. I was very impressed with how it cuts fort he price. Just buy some really good blades and your golden. I was going to buy a craftsman for alot more money but decided to try the cheapo route first. Heck I am glad I did.
Sean
When you buy the blades, also include some with very fine teeth. Then you can do projects with thin ply wood and by spinning the wood as you cut, the shapes you can make that way, are 'far out'. You'll have a blast, as I have had over the years with my Delta scroller.
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Old 06-18-2011, 10:19 AM
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Alex,
Check out www.mikesworkshop.com for SS blades. Mike is a great guy and sells very good blades (Flying Dutchman) at very good prices. If his website does not have the info you need for selecting the right blade contact him and he'll help you out.

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Old 06-18-2011, 10:04 PM
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Sean, that's the exact one I'm looking at buying. Hopefully tomorrow's the day.

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Alex, I bought the 100dollar one from lowes (Skill) And it cuts 2 inch blocks like butter. I was very impressed with how it cuts fort he price. Just buy some really good blades and your golden. I was going to buy a craftsman for alot more money but decided to try the cheapo route first. Heck I am glad I did.
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Old 06-19-2011, 12:10 AM
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Have a look a Craigslist before you buy new. There are some great deals to be had on some really good saws.

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Old 06-19-2011, 12:42 AM
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you mentioned Flying dutchman blades, I have also had good luck with Olsen Blades
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Old 06-19-2011, 06:05 PM
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Thanks for your input everyone,
I just got back from the Home Depot, I bought a Ryobi 16" saw.

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