Thanks for making that comment. I recently thought the exact same thing, started a post but then deleted it, because “the internet” and all.
But the feeling was just about the same: I wanted to start a conversation with people that care about similar things as I do. It’s good to see that it happens.
Regarding scroll saws: I recently found a Proxxon DS230 on a thrift haul. Don’t bother with that model, it sucks. Now I’m in that weird spot where a potential new activity / “fab method” might have been ruined by a shoddy tool.
It’s funny. I have a Proxxon manual mini metal lathe and mill combo which I bought new. And it’s absolutely fantastic (for its price). Proxxon occupies this weird niche in the market where they try to make a suite of entry level tools that professionals would use, but they’re still hobby grade in many ways. Good tools to learn about tools.
Perhaps it is price though. I paid almost $3k for my lathe/mill combo from them, fully kitted out. The DS230 is like $300 when new, which is damned cheap for something not made in China. Could be that you got what you paid for :/
Thanks for making that comment. I recently thought the exact same thing, started a post but then deleted it, because “the internet” and all.
But the feeling was just about the same: I wanted to start a conversation with people that care about similar things as I do. It’s good to see that it happens.
Regarding scroll saws: I recently found a Proxxon DS230 on a thrift haul. Don’t bother with that model, it sucks. Now I’m in that weird spot where a potential new activity / “fab method” might have been ruined by a shoddy tool.
It’s funny. I have a Proxxon manual mini metal lathe and mill combo which I bought new. And it’s absolutely fantastic (for its price). Proxxon occupies this weird niche in the market where they try to make a suite of entry level tools that professionals would use, but they’re still hobby grade in many ways. Good tools to learn about tools.
Perhaps it is price though. I paid almost $3k for my lathe/mill combo from them, fully kitted out. The DS230 is like $300 when new, which is damned cheap for something not made in China. Could be that you got what you paid for :/