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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Tortoise on December 25, 2011, 02:04:47 pm

Title: Are scroll saws good when it comes to bows?
Post by: Tortoise on December 25, 2011, 02:04:47 pm

Is it okay to use a scroll saw to work on a bow? I would be cutting osage and hickory, 5/8" thick. Just wondering  ;)

Title: Re: Are scroll saws good when it comes to bows?
Post by: adb on December 25, 2011, 02:24:40 pm

I don't own a scroll saw, but I believe they're used for complex detail work, yes? I can't imagine how you could use it for bow making. I don't think it would work like a bandsaw.

Title: Re: Are scroll saws good when it comes to bows?
Post by: osage outlaw on December 25, 2011, 02:39:07 pm

I don't own a scroll saw either.  I think you will find a bandsaw would be better for bowmaking.  I use mine all the time. 

Title: Re: Are scroll saws good when it comes to bows?
Post by: Bevan R. on December 25, 2011, 05:10:12 pm

I do not think a scroll saw blade would be much good against an Osage stave. I had trouble with a 12"/.75 hp bandsaw on some wood.

Title: Re: Are scroll saws good when it comes to bows?
Post by: Tortoise on December 25, 2011, 06:54:53 pm

Hmm. It's worth a shot...  :) Or should I use my block plane instead. (I'm trying to taper it)

Title: Re: Are scroll saws good when it comes to bows?
Post by: mullet on December 25, 2011, 07:04:48 pm

No. The blades are too small and break real easy. I use mine occasionaly to cut tip overlays.

Title: Re: Are scroll saws good when it comes to bows?
Post by: criveraville on December 25, 2011, 10:40:42 pm

As we say in Spanish... Noh! Unfortanately I know from experience. I tried and it gouged my piece of wood and I broke lots of blades. I bet you could pick up a decent bandsaw right now on craigslist.


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