Scroll saw

Big Davey

Would the scroll saw for sale on Thursday 21 march in lidl worth getting ? At 120 watts I am thinking not ?

paddy147

Big Davey wrote: »

Would the scroll saw for sale on Thursday 21 march in lidl worth getting ? At 120 watts I am thinking not ?

You could have included the link....;):pac:


http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-C3B8A7BA-106ADA59/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_29665.htm




For precise fine sawing work in wood, plaster or plastic
Adjustable stroke rate from 400-1,600 spm (n0)
Flexible blower facility for dust-free cutting lines
Fits all standard saw blades with pins
Includes 10 saw blades and 1 hex key
2m cable
Weight: 11.25kg
Flexible blower facility for dust-free cutting lines
Tilting table for precise mitre cuts with a scale from 0-45°
Ideal for precision work in wood, plaster or plastic
Max. cutting depth at 90° table tilt: 50mm Max. cutting depth at 45° table tilt: 22mm
3 year guarantee TÜVSÜD GS

Big Davey

Here's the link guys :-)

paddy147 wrote: »

You could have included the link....;):pac:


http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-C3B8A7BA-106ADA59/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_29665.htm




For precise fine sawing work in wood, plaster or plastic
Adjustable stroke rate from 400-1,600 spm (n0)
Flexible blower facility for dust-free cutting lines
Fits all standard saw blades with pins
Includes 10 saw blades and 1 hex key
2m cable
Weight: 11.25kg
Flexible blower facility for dust-free cutting lines
Tilting table for precise mitre cuts with a scale from 0-45°
Ideal for precision work in wood, plaster or plastic
Max. cutting depth at 90° table tilt: 50mm Max. cutting depth at 45° table tilt: 22mm
3 year guarantee TÜVSÜD GS

slpower01

I read on another forum if you are going for a scroll saw that the most basic model people would use, would be this http://www.iedepot.ie/scroll-saw-for-sale/ ... its a 16inch sip scroll saw.

The lidl one apparently has hard to obtain blades, doesn't have sufficient hold down support so material bounces around randomly.

I guess its the whole saying "you get what you pay for" despite some of lidl and aldi's tools being pretty decent.

kenmc

had a quick look at an open one in lidl fortunestown this morning, was in getting some other bits anyway. the table seems very flimsy, and it all looks quite cheap. I was looking at getting a scrollsaw a few weeks ago, and thought about this one, but i don't think it'd be a good investment. still thinking maybe about getting a better one, but not sure....

woodturner

This is supposed to be a good scroll saw. http://www.axminster.co.uk/jet-jet-jss-16-bench-top-variable-speed-scroll-saw-prod365272/ The only negative thing I have heard about them is that the grips that hold the blades have milling marks on them which doesn't hold the blade tightly. A little filing would smoothen them out. It's available here in the Carpentry Store in Naas or McKenna's in Limerick. There are probably other stockists, maybe Ronaynes in Thurles, these are the 3 I know of.

paddy147

The hole saw set is bloody good and bloody good value..11 euro for 6 different holesaws and 2 adaptor bits too.

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-386E4451-A0A73BA9/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_29673.htm

Bought a set before and they flew through RSJs and also through floor joists.



Aldi also have the same set for 11 euro too.