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Post by Mayhem Miller on Feb 2, 2010 10:06:41 GMT -7
Do you guys use a scroll saw or a band saw to cut the bodies of your cars out. I had a cheap benchtop bandsaw that I used, but it recently quit working and I'm debating buying a scroll saw instead.
My band saw worked ok, didnt cut tight corners well and I had to keep a supply of fine cut blades on supply.
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Post by Zeebzob on Feb 2, 2010 10:21:27 GMT -7
I have both types of saws, I never really use the scroll saw anymore, I always use the band saw.
Andy
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Post by ACME Racing on Feb 2, 2010 12:01:30 GMT -7
I would gladly trade my scroll saw for a band saw.
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Post by W Racing on Feb 2, 2010 13:28:28 GMT -7
Do you guys use a scroll saw or a band saw to cut the bodies of your cars out. I had a cheap benchtop bandsaw that I used, but it recently quit working and I'm debating buying a scroll saw instead. My band saw worked ok, didnt cut tight corners well and I had to keep a supply of fine cut blades on supply. Bandsaw works a lot better even for detailed work. Scrollsaw is safer and can do work inside the body. However it is a pain to cut bodies out with.
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Post by Shade Racing on Feb 2, 2010 16:19:21 GMT -7
I use both I use the band to cut out the body & scroll to cut the inside or the design of car out
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Post by Classy Chassis on Feb 2, 2010 17:04:26 GMT -7
Man do I wish I had known what a pain in the tootie my scroll saw would be. The block of wood jumps all over the place like its dancing. I would love to have a band saw instead.
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Post by F.A.S.T Racing on Feb 2, 2010 17:51:52 GMT -7
I have both types of saws, I never really use the scroll saw anymore, I always use the band saw. Andy DITTO
I've got a Delta SM400 9 inch bench-top band saw. It's been great... to bad Delta doesn't make it anymore.....
Here's a tip.... Once you wear out the original blade, replace it with a premium blade.
I have had excellent results and feel that Lenox brand blades stay sharper longer. Olson blades are very good too ! Vermont American don't seem to stay sharp very long (IMHO)
Just my
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Post by Mayhem Miller on Feb 2, 2010 18:45:25 GMT -7
Looks like another bandsaw is the way to go.
Thanks guys-
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Post by W Racing on Feb 2, 2010 22:37:28 GMT -7
Man do I wish I had known what a pain in the tootie my scroll saw would be. The block of wood jumps all over the place like its dancing. I would love to have a band saw instead. Bandsaws are much easier. I am not sure if this helps: www.woodcraft.com/Articles/Articles.aspx?articleid=411Anyone know of the best blade to use for a scroll saw if you want to cut out car bodies?
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Post by 2FAST4U on Feb 3, 2010 10:58:59 GMT -7
band saw...
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Post by Wood Butcher Racing on Feb 4, 2010 10:05:36 GMT -7
Man do I wish I had known what a pain in the tootie my scroll saw would be. The block of wood jumps all over the place like its dancing. I would love to have a band saw instead. Sounds like a set up problem with your saw. It shouldn't be doing that. Bandsaw vs. scroll saw: If I had to choose one it would be a bandsaw. You can cut strait as well as curves. You can cut small slices from the larger pieces. They are safer for ripping bigger stock than table saws because they won't kick back your workpeice. Scroll saws, however, can do things band saws can only dream about. Some blades have teeth that cut on the up/down strokes, they can cut the most intricate details you can dream up. The problem you would have is the teeth are so small they plug up in thick wood making it tough to 'rough out' the bodies (something a BS excells at). Remember, very thin work piece/delicate detail = scroll saw. Everything else = band saw.
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Post by Burpin Chunks Racing on Feb 4, 2010 12:15:22 GMT -7
Man do I wish I had known what a pain in the tootie my scroll saw would be. The block of wood jumps all over the place like its dancing. I would love to have a band saw instead. Bandsaws are much easier. I am not sure if this helps: www.woodcraft.com/Articles/Articles.aspx?articleid=411Anyone know of the best blade to use for a scroll saw if you want to cut out car bodies? i am buying a bandsaw this week and would like to know the answer to which blade is best for the cars.
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Post by FiRENZE on Feb 4, 2010 20:32:10 GMT -7
For cutting the outside shapes of a car body the band saw is a better choice. I use the scroll saw mainly for the windows and grills. The preferred band saw blade is either a 3/16" or 1/8" width by Timber Wolf (thin kerf). [/img] Firenze Derby SportsCars
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Post by W Racing on Feb 4, 2010 23:05:55 GMT -7
Firenze, Excellent work!!!! Very nice!!!!
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Post by speedie4u on Feb 5, 2010 6:20:39 GMT -7
I have had a scroll saw for a few years, just a cheap one from menards.
It has done well, at first, breaking blades was something I did alot.
Once I got better blades and the right teeth. Then It was a matter of getting the tension right.
but do I feel a band saw is really needed ! its on my wish list.
I'm gonna pick up a cheap one when I can afford the cheap one.
I have cheap belt sander and thats really my work horse.
I can sand quickly what I cant cut or to get strait or smooth. Just chang the belt quickly.
The scroll saw works great for the scout workshops, when all the kids show up wanting some need cars.
But a band is really the way to go, unless you are wanting some neat looking cars.
but then I have heard of band saws with some pretty thin blades, that do a decent job also.
What I need most, it to go back when We were doing nice paint jobs. we had to skip the looks and just focus on going faster.
But you guys really put us to shame, with some fantastic looking cars.
So i added to my list a cheap but decent air brush / compressor.
Sporty
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