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  1. 02-05-2006, 9:07 PM #1
    Eric Murphy
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    Scroll saws

    Can anyone tell me anything about Bridgewood scroll saws? I don't see any mention of them on Wilke's website so I am guessing it is older. I am looking for an inexpensive scroll saw but if it is a piece of junk, I will pass.
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  3. 02-06-2006, 1:02 AM #2
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    Sorry I can't help but you might find what you need here:
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  4. 02-06-2006, 8:49 AM #3
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    I didn't see Bridgewood saw listed when I did my research before buying my scroll saw. Dremel Was about the cheapest for a decent saw.
    I ended up saving my money a little longer, and buying a "Refurbished" Dremel DW-788. I'm extremely pleased with it. If you want to do fine cutting with a scroll saw buy the best you can afford.
    I previously had a Craftsman. That was an excerise in fustration, with vibration and a rough cut.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Davenport
    I didn't see Bridgewood saw listed when I did my research before buying my scroll saw. Dremel Was about the cheapest for a decent saw.
    I ended up saving my money a little longer, and buying a "Refurbished" Dremel DW-788. I'm extremely pleased with it. If you want to do fine cutting with a scroll saw buy the best you can afford.
    I previously had a Craftsman. That was an excerise in fustration, with vibration and a rough cut.
    Hey Jim, can we assume you meant to say the "Dewalt" DW-788??? If so, you're right: One heckuva' nice scroll saw. IMHO, you have to go way, way higher in expense to get a better one!
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Miliunas
    Hey Jim, can we assume you meant to say the "Dewalt" DW-788??? If so, you're right: One heckuva' nice scroll saw. IMHO, you have to go way, way higher in expense to get a better one!
    OOOOOPS!!
    My two fingers got ahead of my thoughts I mean't Dewalt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Davenport
    OOOOOPS!!
    My two fingers got ahead of my thoughts I mean't Dewalt.
    Well...You're ONE finger ahead of Tod E.!!!
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    I have the Dremel and it have been more than pleased with its performance. Solid, stable, vibration-free. And it is priced very competitively.
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Miliunas
    Well...You're ONE finger ahead of Tod E.!!!
    Correction; That's tod e.
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