[Jewelry making - Article 00254] - Re: [Orchid] Precision scroll saw

[Dave Arens]

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Hi Chris,

>     i was wondering about getting a proxxon. i'm doing a lot of
>     pierced celtic knotwork in both metal & 2mm thick woods (ebony,
>     holly,etc). the time consuming bit is diconnecting/re-connecting
>     the blade each time to thread it through the next pilot hole. how
>     long does it take to do that on a proxxon, relative to a hand saw,
>     would you say?

    I've never really time it, but I'd hazard a guess that it might take
    50% longer until you get the hang of it. The blade can be tensioned
    simply by pressing down on the spring loaded top mount. 

Dave
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