Scroll Saws
How to access this tool
Drop-in use
Drop into the workshop during our opening hours to use this tool, but ask a technician if you need any training first.
Key information
Yellow tools require further training. Training will be available either in the form of a bookable tool training session, or by dropping into the space and making an arrangement with a technician.
A scroll saw is a small electric saw used to cut intricate curves in wood, soft metals, or plastics. The fineness of its blade allows it to cut more delicately than a power jigsaw, and more easily than a hand coping saw.
While somewhat similar to a band saw, a scroll saw uses a reciprocating blade rather than a continuous loop. Like a hand coping saw, the scroll saw's blade can be removed and placed through a pre-drilled starting hole, allowing interior cutouts to be made without an entry slot.
What can I use this tool for?
Making intricate curves in wood, soft metals or plastics.
Materials used with this tool
- Various - Wood, Soft Metals, Plastics
What training do I need to use this tool?
Once you have completed a New Members Introduction, you can use this tool on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you would like advice on how to use it, come to the workshop during opening hours and work out a time to be shown with one of the technical staff.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Cutting Depth | 65 mm |
| Table Size | 460 x 235mm |
| Throat Size | 460 mm |
