For a saw that is great on the curves, look for a good sabresaw. Sometimes called a "jigsaw", it has a small blade that cuts with an up and down motion. Look for a good quality sabresaw with a long stroke and about 3000 strokes per minute. You can change blades to cut leather, linoleum, plaster, wallboard, metal and hardwood up to an inch thick.
Recently I saw Bob on DIY's Today Show Tips with a table to convert a sabresaw to a scroll saw. I have searched for this item and can't seem to find it anywhere. Does anyone have any info on it? Thanks, Danny
Sabresaw is hand held, where a jig saw is a table top saw. The first you guide the saw through the work, the other you guide the material through the saw. If your doing scroll work (another name for a jig saw), then the jig saw is what you…
I am expanding my decorative painting crafting to wood patterns. What is the best saw to start with? What is the difference between a Sabresaw and a jig saw? Thanks! Linda
I have an old sabresaw. The identification tag says it is an ASHLAND model 1797. One of the gears is worn. Where can I get parts or have it repaired. Don
Here's how to keep you and your saw out of a bind! If a coping saw, sabresaw, or keyhole sawblade is binding, you may be trying to cut too tight a radius. Switching to a narrower blade should solve the problem. A ripsaw or crosscut saw will bind on a workpice that is not properly supported. Be sure to let the wood on one side of the kerf fall away freely. That should keep you out of a bind!
…measurements. Check that every element of the saw and workpiece are secured. Think through… …are best accomplished with a circular saw. It's portable size makes it ideal… …intricate and curved cuts are made with a sabresaw. The tiny teeth cut in an upward motion…
A decorative wood valance adds charm to your home and you can make one yourself. Here's how: Draw the design of your choice onto a piece of rigid cardboard and carefully cut it out with a sharp utility knife. Then, transfer the template onto a piece of clear finish lumber, leave a quarter inch extra along the edge. Now, cut out your design with a saber saw and smooth off the rough edges with a file and sander.
I have an old Craftsman SabreSaw, model 31527941 with a defective armature. Sears says they are no longer available. The saw is in great shape except for that. Anyone have one of that model that is in bad shape except for the armature??
