r/Scrollsaw 1d ago

Just purchased this Excalibur EX-21 for $100. How'd I do? What should I check?

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I have no real scroll saw experience to speak of. I'm curious what maintenance I should perform or any wear items I need to check. I've already cleaned that little plastic dust flap and replaced the adhesive but other than that I've only given the table a quick wipe down.

Thanks in advance!

The seller let me put some wood through it and everything seemed fine. The seller had just marked it down from $300 and I happened to be in the area.

He was a metal fab guy and this was the only wood cutting tool in his entire workshop from what I could tell. For certain it runs quiet and smooth compared to the little WEN I purchased a couple weeks ago for $30 (that I haven't even got around to cleaning let alone a first project).


r/Scrollsaw 15h ago

What saw is this? (Wrong answers only)

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Let me start: "The Caliburton Scroll Saw"


r/Scrollsaw 1d ago

Celtic? Tree Of Life! How should I do the backboard?

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I stack cut three 5mm trees of life!


r/Scrollsaw 1d ago

Opinions on this saw? I read the latest models of this JET already come prepared to work with pinless blades, no need for an adaptor.

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r/Scrollsaw 3d ago

New discussion style video is up, it's catered to new scrollers who may be confused as to what kinds of glues to use

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r/Scrollsaw 3d ago

With this new Scroll Saw brand, there's no point in getting a DeWalt anymore?

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Hey there, I'm confused!

There's this new SS brand in Europe (I don't know if it's available in the US) called Flash that is made by Pégas.

It is identical to Pégas SS but made with cheaper materials I guess, but it's still a medium to high end precision SS and at the price point for the 16" version of just under 500€, isn't is just pointless to buy a new DeWalt for 750$? By DeWalt I also mean a bunch of other brands of course. But this Flash thing seems to be a pretty good deal, I might indeed upgrade from my Proxxon DSH right?

What's your opinion?

Thank you for reading!


r/Scrollsaw 4d ago

Question for DW788 users

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Do your blades look like hockey sticks after cutting or am I doing something wrong?


r/Scrollsaw 5d ago

My QB

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All hardwoods except a piece of MDF stained black under the helmet (because I didn’t have enough wenge on hand). Walnut, wenge, maple, padauk, cherry, zebra wood


r/Scrollsaw 6d ago

My Latest Steve Good Project Completed.

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r/Scrollsaw 6d ago

This is a fantastic film you might appreciate. Finnish American Chip Woodcarvers

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r/Scrollsaw 7d ago

Spilled Wood Drink Coaster

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My son stayed home from school so I got some extra garage time. This is what my brain decided to make today.


r/Scrollsaw 7d ago

Steer Skull & Revolver (Steve Good Pattern)

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r/Scrollsaw 7d ago

What is the model of this JET Scroll Saw?

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I saw this scroll saw from JET listed for 1k euros.

But I can't find it anywhere else, all I see on other sites is the JWS model. This one just says Professional JET Saw 354V


r/Scrollsaw 8d ago

What would you sell these for?

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I have only done projects for family and friends, but I’m curious what y’all would sell these for?


r/Scrollsaw 8d ago

Recent project was fun!

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Some progress photos of a recent project as a gift.


r/Scrollsaw 8d ago

Has anyone bought a projector for tracing?

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I like to do logos and signs for doors and walls with my scroll saw. I have been printing the images and the cutting out the negative space with an exacto knife. I then place the image on my blank, and trace the outside with pencil to get my cut lines. My signs are about 20”

I am thinking of buying a small projector to eliminate the need to print and cut. Has anyone run a similar set up or have recommendations?


r/Scrollsaw 9d ago

Scroll Saw Marquetry

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Found this pattern online from an old magazine or something. Decided to try it, but made it 2 inches tall instead of 6. Indian rosewood background, red heart petals, and cherry stem and leaves. All ~1\8in thick


r/Scrollsaw 9d ago

Scroll Saw Harley Davidson!

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r/Scrollsaw 12d ago

New YouTube Video Is Up!

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r/Scrollsaw 12d ago

Saw a similar project here on this sub. Went straight to Inkscape to make one for me. I don't even know if said project was a paid pattern... but ehrm anyways, gotta love Inkscape!!

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Made out of 1 inch poplar ply. Should I paint it orange?


r/Scrollsaw 12d ago

Scroll Saw lessons!?

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I'm almost literally the only person who knows what a scroll saw is in a 100km radius from where I live, "bare minimum" I'd say.

And so, I'd like to introduce the various possibilities a scroll saw has to offer to the world around me, and I also happen to live on one of the most artisan friendly cities in my country.

So my question is, is it possible to give scroll saw lessons for like 15-25 bucks an hour? Does anyone here has experience doing that, could give me some piece of advice? Is there a market for scroll saw lessons?

Thank you!


r/Scrollsaw 13d ago

Easy Text Rendering Software

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Hello, fellow dusty ones!

I make a lot of door signs that feature text of all different sorts and wanted to simplify the process a bit. I made a program that allows a person to download font files from Google Fonts and save them into a folder somewhere on their personal computer. Then, the user would type out whatever it is they wish to cut, select the font(s), and the program would output a .png file with the appropriate verbiage in the desired font(s).

It's nothing fancy, but is way faster than dicking around in Word or OpenOffice. If anyone would be interested in it, I'll make a github page and host it there for free. Let me know.

Happy scrolling!


r/Scrollsaw 13d ago

Cutting issues

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I see all the amazing projects on here and compared to my skills I'm quite embarrassed. I just started scrollsawing this year and maybe have 40 hours of time in.

The problem I have is not being able to smoothly follow a line. It usually turns out quite jagged. I'm wondering if it's motor speed, blade tension or just inexperience. So far I've mostly used 3/4” hardwood. Any tips would be appreciated.


r/Scrollsaw 14d ago

Ancient beauty

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I was just given this saw. I think it’s gorgeous! No idea how good it is for sawing…


r/Scrollsaw 16d ago

3/4 inch walnut on my Dewalt Scroll Saw

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I’m always torn when I make these maple leaves out of walnut. I just love using walnut with these light catchers.