John F Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Thanks Peter. I've built from kits mostly in the past and only helped a friend with scratch building so i think that this is going to be fun, if not head scratchingly fun, at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 As I always tell people, the only difference is that you cut out all the parts and then you have a kit and you know where you are from then onwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Very true. Good point. I am looking forward to starting the build.Edited By Sarge on 14/09/2013 09:03:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Well the scrollsaw at 50 pounds was a good investment a year or two ago....they now cost 79 pounds from Screwfix or 77 pounds from Axminster! But they are still cheaper than 25 years ago when virtually the same machine cost 120 pounds. Buy plenty of blades at the same time as the pin ended type are difficult to get locally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 You want the finer blades. coarse ones tear the wood too much, something like 25 TPI. I get mine from my favourite tool supplier, Squires. Free catalogue for a phone call to 01243842424 or see **LINK** Minimum order £15, Free postage!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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