[Jewelry making - Article 00010] - [Orchid] Recommendations on a scroll saw?

[Chino/Reed]

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    I was hoping for your recommendations. 

    I am in the market for a  scroll saw to cut cast acrylic for
    hydraulic press use, to cut  intricate copper and silver designs to
    sweat solder to a precious  metal base, to cut 1/4" steel sheet to
    make cutting dies to use in hydraulic press, (and so on) and
    wondered if any of the group  felt it was prudent to spend the money
    to buy the best (Hegner, Hawk, Excallibur?) or whether a cheepo model
    would likely do just as well. I have searched the archives and found
    very little though I did find that John  Burgess has made his own
    from a sewing machine motor (I am not competent to make my own) and
    that at least one of you  previously spoke favorably about an
    Excallibur scroll saw.

    A few years ago I purchased a variable speed scroll saw (used)  but
    originally sold by Frye and Borel in Oakland. Manufacturer is not
    identified on the saw. I purchased it through an ad in the SNAG
    newsletter and paid about $150. I finally gave up trying to use it in
    total frustration (as did my jewelry making friends after trying to
    give it a go). I think the problem was one of tension (or improper
    tension) of the blades but for the life of me no one I knew could
    make it work. The blades broke about every 1/4 inch no matter what I
    tried. I am ready emotionally and financially to try again and hoped
    I could benefit from the experience of some of you. 

Sheridan Reed

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