Thank you! I think you just saved me about $100 to $200 dollars. (I had presumed my Dremel Moto wouldn't be able to cut through a 2x4 and that I'd have to get a bigger tool).
Thank you for the detailed info. I purchased one from Amazon and I could not get the pressure foot to raise - this, for the one I purchased, anyway, was very hard to raise, I never did get it to raise so I sent it back only to find the replacement I got did the same thing. What am I doing wrong?
Yes, the blades are thinner than standard scroll saw blades. I believe they are 0.025” thick. As to whether that is adequate for cutting out Celtic crosses, I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’ve never tried doing that. I would think so; but I’m not sure.
Thank you for the informative video. Does this saw cut 1/4” red oak? I need to make cross lap joints. Saw blade height is 1” max and the slot needs to be 1 1/2 inches. Therefore I must cut them laying down. I do not own a router. Can’t think of any other way.
Hi, can I ask where you got the bench riser that the Dremel is on please? I just bought the Dremel and could do with something like that. If you made it (most likely you did) could I have the dimesions for it as it looks ideal. Many thanks.
I made that out of 2”x’6”s. There’s a little bit of bracing underneath, in the corners, to make sure that everything stays together. It started out to be a step-stool for someone who really thought it needed to be that heavy. Well, when it was done, it was too heavy for them to use, so I ended up making them a lighter one and repurposed it for use in the videos. Works out well for that. Overall dimensions are 24” wide, 8” high and 11” deep. I’ve attached a low-cost metal woodworking bench vice and added dog holes. The dog holes really aren’t for use with the vice, but for use with hold downs.
I didn’t actually test it for that; but it should; at least if it’s not heavy steel flatware, plated in silver. I’ve done jewelry too and it’s clearly strong enough to cut through that. You might go through blades a bit faster; but most of that is soft enough that it shouldn’t be an issue.
I didn’t do any destructive testing of the tool, so my ability to answer this is limited. Nevertheless, the table and other parts that might be of concern were supported by a network of webbing, adding strength and stiffness. It wasn’t anywhere near as strong as metal; but for plastic, it seemed pretty good. Ultimately, how long it lasts will depend a lot on how roughly it is treated.
It's not the 80s anymore, we can make plastic that doesnt turn brittle in 10 years, and fall apart. The plastic parts in this tool will almost certainly last longer the the brushes in the motor.
This is my favorite woodworking channel on UA-cam. Thanks a lot for the detailed information.
Thank you! I think you just saved me about $100 to $200 dollars. (I had presumed my Dremel Moto wouldn't be able to cut through a 2x4 and that I'd have to get a bigger tool).
Thanks so much for this! I just bought one for crafting and am looking forward to using it ♥
Thank you for the detailed info. I purchased one from Amazon and I could not get the pressure foot to raise - this, for the one I purchased, anyway, was very hard to raise, I never did get it to raise so I sent it back only to find the replacement I got did the same thing. What am I doing wrong?
I want to cut Celtic crosses and wondering what thickness the blade is for shaping internal cutouts?
Yes, the blades are thinner than standard scroll saw blades. I believe they are 0.025” thick. As to whether that is adequate for cutting out Celtic crosses, I’m sorry, I don’t know. I’ve never tried doing that. I would think so; but I’m not sure.
Thank you for the informative video. Does this saw cut 1/4” red oak? I need to make cross lap joints. Saw blade height is 1” max and the slot needs to be 1 1/2 inches. Therefore I must cut them laying down. I do not own a router. Can’t think of any other way.
Yes, it will cut through 1/4” red oak.
Awesome review! Straight to the point. Thank you!
Hi, can I ask where you got the bench riser that the Dremel is on please? I just bought the Dremel and could do with something like that. If you made it (most likely you did) could I have the dimesions for it as it looks ideal. Many thanks.
I made that out of 2”x’6”s. There’s a little bit of bracing underneath, in the corners, to make sure that everything stays together. It started out to be a step-stool for someone who really thought it needed to be that heavy. Well, when it was done, it was too heavy for them to use, so I ended up making them a lighter one and repurposed it for use in the videos. Works out well for that.
Overall dimensions are 24” wide, 8” high and 11” deep. I’ve attached a low-cost metal woodworking bench vice and added dog holes. The dog holes really aren’t for use with the vice, but for use with hold downs.
Thank you, it works well.
Will this cut flatware or silver plated metal like Siler plated tray. I am doing jewelry.
I didn’t actually test it for that; but it should; at least if it’s not heavy steel flatware, plated in silver. I’ve done jewelry too and it’s clearly strong enough to cut through that. You might go through blades a bit faster; but most of that is soft enough that it shouldn’t be an issue.
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I wonder what's the life span of a tool of this kind that actually looks like a toy, due to the fact that most parts are made out of plastic?
I didn’t do any destructive testing of the tool, so my ability to answer this is limited. Nevertheless, the table and other parts that might be of concern were supported by a network of webbing, adding strength and stiffness. It wasn’t anywhere near as strong as metal; but for plastic, it seemed pretty good. Ultimately, how long it lasts will depend a lot on how roughly it is treated.
It's not the 80s anymore, we can make plastic that doesnt turn brittle in 10 years, and fall apart. The plastic parts in this tool will almost certainly last longer the the brushes in the motor.