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Fretsaw/scrollsaw advice.
tigertiger:
I am looking at two models of 16"/406mm fret saw. One has a remote foot pedal. Does anyone have experience with remote foot pedals on scrollsaws, or other tools? Are they needed/useful, or are they a bit gimicky?
The one with the foot pedal also has a drive socket for a flexidrive, but I am not sure how much use I would get out of that. It cost about 20 quid more.
Any comments or advice?
grasshopper:
I reckon having a foot switch could be a useful extra especially when working on small parts when you’ve got both hands manipulating the workpiece, especially on internal cuts where you can’t pull the workpiece away from the blade before it’s removed.
The power take off ? Who knows, there maybe that one time...
If budget isn’t a major consideration why not go for more?
dreadnought72:
I've done a lot of sewing ... and there's more ahead (big hint for future projects) and a foot switch is both extremely useful and totally comfortable for running a sewing machine. Wish my scrollsaw had one - indeed, I might brew one up. Cracking idea! :-))
Andy
tigertiger:
Thanks for the input chaps. :-))
Andy, you have got me thinking, I can put in my own foot switch. Thinking a bit further, if the output from the switch went to a short single trailer socket (power cord), I can then plug any machine into the new socket and operate with the foot switch. O0
Tug Fanatic:
A switch or a variable speed control?
Both have value but the ability to vary speed is a very valuable extra.
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