Harbor Freight Scroll Saw Review 2019 Budget Friendly Tools

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024

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  • @SterlingsWoodcrafts
    @SterlingsWoodcrafts Před 5 lety +32

    they are Pinless Adopters , great job on review and fixes Nick, Put you a piece of Carpet between the bench and the saw to reduce the vibration, you can get you some blue painters tape over the insert to make a zero clearance it your doing smaller pieces

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 5 lety +1

      Sterling Davis thank you so much my friend for the advice and info !! I will definitely do as you suggest. I’m loving this scroll sawing and can see why you do as well. Thanks again!!!

    • @pinkyhotmessx69
      @pinkyhotmessx69 Před 5 lety +1

      Great tips!

  • @davidfishferrell
    @davidfishferrell Před rokem +3

    I bought one of these this morning for $20 at a yard sale.

  • @gregorgman
    @gregorgman Před 4 lety +12

    I cant believe you didnt show any curved cuts that a scroll saw is suppose to be able to do.

  • @spaceman458
    @spaceman458 Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks for this. I had the same factory "defect" where the bottom clamp that holds the blade was angled (mine was to the left vs your right). By watching this, it was an easy fix! Thanks and for that, I'll give you a sub. 👊
    P.s. if anyone knows how to fix the fact that the blade isn't centered in the plastic cap, that would be appreciated. It not affecting anything, just annoying and distracting

  • @allenhonaker4107
    @allenhonaker4107 Před 4 lety +3

    I just got a used one for $20 from an online rummage sale. You should look for your chop saw guard there. I have a tool box full of rummage sale and estate sale tools I got at great prices

  • @debschell6031
    @debschell6031 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow that's really quiet compared to my old 1988 model Rexon scroll saw. It broke this morning. I'm bummed but I guess since I can't find a part, I'll go pick one of those up. Variable speed will be a nice change. Hey! I can make a bench Sander or grinder from the old motor! Thanks for sharing.

  • @brplatten1273
    @brplatten1273 Před rokem +1

    It's better than the harbor freight scroll saw I bought 10 years ago

  • @jeffreyletscher7964
    @jeffreyletscher7964 Před 4 lety +2

    I was debating the quality of it but this video made up my mind to get one, thanks Nick

  • @pumasgoya
    @pumasgoya Před 4 lety +1

    I got one today. I have yet to use it, but I did turn it on. I'm excited about becoming adept at it. Thanks for the review.

  • @brplatten1273
    @brplatten1273 Před rokem +1

    I'm still using mine after 10 years

  • @rikmiles6531
    @rikmiles6531 Před 4 lety +1

    Good job, gotta love that ratchet screwdriver my grandpa used 60 years ago

  • @robpugh0829
    @robpugh0829 Před 4 lety +3

    How quiet is it? It sounds like it's relatively quiet in the video, is that the case?

  • @rayhanzelka3214
    @rayhanzelka3214 Před měsícem

    I bought my scroll saw as a clearance opened item. What size hex keys do I need? Mine didn't come with any.

  • @bentoutofshape6319
    @bentoutofshape6319 Před 5 lety +4

    Good stuff! Thank you for the share. I just picked one up today.

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 5 lety

      Thanks so much for sharing you picked one of these up. Let me know how it works out for you. So far so good here still on mine.

  • @bmeggs19
    @bmeggs19 Před 2 lety

    So the recessed table insert, everybody seems to be cool with that considering I can't find it mentioned anywhere on the internet. Thats kind of a problem.

  • @sinner13halloweenfiend76

    So is'it worth getting for diy projects

  • @charlielopez127
    @charlielopez127 Před 4 lety +3

    They are for pinless blades

    • @paulastoll5977
      @paulastoll5977 Před 4 lety

      You can use pinned blades to. You add the pointless attachment comes with it.

  • @NicklisFamilyAdventures
    @NicklisFamilyAdventures Před 2 lety +1

    How has this held up still working good ?

  • @deandee8082
    @deandee8082 Před rokem

    I need one to cut bone, no larger than I guess the largest leg bones? will it cut bone and do you think I can fit larger bones in there to cut em into nice size chunks, like hip and leg ?

  • @paparomesoutdoors711
    @paparomesoutdoors711 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice review man looking at getting a while workshop set up thanks for the review

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 4 lety +1

      Papa Romes Outdoors thank you for taking the time in watching! Hope the video helped?

    • @paparomesoutdoors711
      @paparomesoutdoors711 Před 4 lety

      Nicholas Gomez yea it was great thank thank you again!!!

  • @Bluntedco.
    @Bluntedco. Před 5 lety +2

    full speed is ok to cut quarter inch acrylic ? i suppose the 15 tpi would be best to cut it or what do you suggest to not chip the acrylic? i am buying one of these today!! thank you for your time!

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 5 lety +2

      Blunted &co. I think full speed would be okay but would suggest starting lower speed first. As for the blade 15 to - that would probably work but would recommend one higher if availabl. For chip out prevention I definitely recommend using masking tape and packing tape on the surface. Easy pressure and go slow.

  • @tonigalvaNR
    @tonigalvaNR Před 4 lety +3

    I pay 79 with coupon yesterday

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 4 lety +1

      Toni Galvan wonderful price! Hope you get great use out of it for the money! Love those coupons HF provides.

  • @creativegirl9710
    @creativegirl9710 Před 2 lety

    I liked how quiet it sounded. Huge plus. Have you cut any type of plexiglass/acrylic yet?

  • @Inspiring4change
    @Inspiring4change Před 5 lety +3

    How does the little fan/blower thing work to keep the work area clean? Mine is not working. :/

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 5 lety

      Lisa Anderson I was having the same issue as well with mine. It’s suppose to be active when the upper arm goes up and down. I think I will be upgrading mine with an cheap aquarium fish air pump. Kind of a bummer to do but it’s the only solution I can think of at the moment.

    • @amccauley68
      @amccauley68 Před 2 lety

      Same issue here.

  • @jeffreyscales7891
    @jeffreyscales7891 Před 4 lety +3

    Silly question, but this machine seems very quiet, could I use this in an apartment setting??

    • @tammysamson1993
      @tammysamson1993 Před 4 lety +1

      Mine is also very quiet but it might be messy.

    • @dwienhoff65
      @dwienhoff65 Před 4 lety +1

      Pretty quiet saw, Good tip on tape for the insert.

  • @stephenlutchman2101
    @stephenlutchman2101 Před 4 lety +1

    How you lubricate the machine

  • @howardj.moreaujr6417
    @howardj.moreaujr6417 Před 3 lety +1

    For pindless scroll saw blades

  • @larryperry2381
    @larryperry2381 Před 2 lety

    They're for painless blades. I have same saw for 6 months.

  • @alancook2752
    @alancook2752 Před 2 lety

    Will it take jeweler saw blades to cut into coins.?.Are they to delicate for this saw.

  • @luisgomez385
    @luisgomez385 Před 4 lety +2

    Could this be used to cut stones? With the proper saw.

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 4 lety +1

      Luis Gomez great question! Am not sure if it would be able to do a hard stone. I have used this with an aggressive blade to make square cuts on plaster-a-paris material before.

    • @luisgomez385
      @luisgomez385 Před 4 lety +1

      @@NicholasGomez Thank you. I'll keep looking.

  • @manoloramirez6456
    @manoloramirez6456 Před 3 lety +1

    Good video man

  • @dphinton2003
    @dphinton2003 Před rokem

    Ok so three years down the line, how has it held up? How often have you used it? I’m looking to buy a scroll saw right now and I’m looking at either getting this one or the WEN brand that Amazon has if I can’t find a good used one on marketplace.

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před rokem

      It held up really well. I upgraded to a Pegasus scrollsaw. Only reason for upgrade was to go to a pinless blade and the larger table and swinging arm. The WEN would be a good alternative as well!

  • @stephenlutchman2101
    @stephenlutchman2101 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks.

  • @Wrenchesandboards4u2u
    @Wrenchesandboards4u2u Před 3 lety

    Awesome video and review thankyou for sharing friend.

  • @tomahawky1
    @tomahawky1 Před 3 lety

    TY Nick, subscribed and appreciate the review.

  • @martjassir
    @martjassir Před 3 lety

    Hi! Thanks for the video. Do you know if a water drip can be added to a scroll saw?

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 3 lety

      I don’t believe it can.

    • @z8ty
      @z8ty Před 3 lety +1

      Why? If cutting anything that would need cooling or lubrication you are using the incorrect saw.

  • @sergueifranca5857
    @sergueifranca5857 Před 5 lety +2

    Will it be strong enough to cut 1” red oak?

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 5 lety +2

      Serguei Franca I have cut 1” red oak with it. The saw was a bit slow cutting thru but I had a very tough grained board cutting. Slow movements thru board.

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 5 lety +1

      Ariz Sufi yes. You can use different blades other then the ones it comes with.

  • @jennielyra3694
    @jennielyra3694 Před 3 lety

    0:09 you are right

  • @TheChillje
    @TheChillje Před 4 lety +1

    This would be so much better if you would edit out the "finesse" details that most of us will do after purchase. I just wanted to see this baby in action but found myself skipping around till you got it going. Just a thought for your future videos. Thanks man!

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 4 lety

      Chad Hillje thank you for your suggestion and watching! I am in the process of refining future videos. Thanks again!

  • @reggiesmith6423
    @reggiesmith6423 Před 4 lety

    I can appreciate what your intent was behind creating this video but I would never assemble, disassemble, or treat my tale saw as just another piece of furniture and I have a small workshop like you.

  • @gamer2101
    @gamer2101 Před 3 lety

    Hey post more videos.

  • @stevehansen266
    @stevehansen266 Před 5 lety +19

    4 minutes and 41 seconds into the video and I haven't learned anything except the blade came crooked from the factory.. learn to cut out all the useless footage from your videos, people have short attention spans.. we don't need to watch you adjust the blade or put the cover back on.. just tell us you did it and we will believe you.. now back to the video..

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 5 lety +2

      Steve Hansen thanks for watching. ❤️👍🍼

    • @pinkyhotmessx69
      @pinkyhotmessx69 Před 5 lety +4

      And how to put the cover on. I wouldve liked to see how ACTUALLY works and cuts. Cant tell anything by watching a machine run.

    • @creativeeyechalk31
      @creativeeyechalk31 Před 5 lety +6

      Steve Hansen as a newbie, I totally appreciate seeing it all

    • @Herkfixer1
      @Herkfixer1 Před 2 lety +1

      Actually, i just bought the same saw and seeing the repair helped me pay attention to the same issue mine came with. Even showing me the wrench, blades that came with it made me realize I left something in the box I was about to throw out (was a discounted open box so the extra bits were stuffed down in the styrofoam). Keep doing it your way. There is fast forward for a reason. Every "extra" bit can help others. If people want to complain about having to take an extra second to skip some content then they have issues. Maybe just add timestamps for those who are too impatient.

  • @dragonfire3102
    @dragonfire3102 Před 5 lety +1

    Yup I click you say Nicholas an I almost freak out my name is Nicholas lol waved an support you b safe

  • @xabixnaq
    @xabixnaq Před 3 lety

    Apiece of the the die cast body broke off where the rear screw securing the table is. Epoxy etc will not work to repair it. JUNK

  • @RichUS01
    @RichUS01 Před 2 lety +2

    I gave Joe Biden a couple years before I make a comment. Biden is the worst president of all time.

  • @z8ty
    @z8ty Před 3 lety

    Generally good video. I would make a few changes. One - too much time on the repair, 2 - Too much time on replacing the cover and finally too much time talking about where the saw is going to be. Not knowing the name towards the end was a bit surprising.

    • @NicholasGomez
      @NicholasGomez  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Harbor Freight Scroll Saw (amzn.to/2ChVuWL)

  • @orelygarcia
    @orelygarcia Před 5 lety

    💜👍👍

  • @jmsauctionbarn2492
    @jmsauctionbarn2492 Před 6 měsíci

    its junk