scroll saw?

are scroll saws useful? i was wondering what they were used for that a band saw couldnt do.

thanks

One of the more important differences is that they can be used to cut curves of much smaller radius.

Inside cuts. You can drill a small hole, shove your scroll saw blade through.

Places where I may need a very small kerf.

I use the scroll saw a lot to make patterns that I can follow with a bearing router bit.

I have used mine to make puzzles for the kids.

Scroll saw blades can turn on a .... point, if you have the right blade. a Band saw will always need some radius to turn in. The finest band saw blade will not turn a corner as tight as a scroll saw.

Kids can use a scroll saw. they are safer than a band saw.

hey, get a cheap Delta, see for yourself. I think bLowes has them on sale for like 40 bucks. Than glue a photo on to a thin hunk of wood, and freehand cut yourself a jig saw puzzle. Kinda fun, the first few times.

-Dan V.