Scroll Saw vs Band Saw

Scroll saw vs band saw takes a look at some advantages and disadvantages of working with the scroll saw and band saw. Situations where you would be better to use the scroll saw are highlighted and other times the band saw would be the better machine to use.
Both scroll saws and band saws are really useful saws that we use at our family workshop on a daily basis, choosing to use the band saw or scroll saw depending upon the situation.
If you are deciding whether to buy a scroll saw or band saw, some of the advantages and disadvantages highlighted, might give you some guidance in regards to the best choice for you.
The design of the band saw and scroll saw gives each saw advantages and disadvantages over the other saw depending upon the situation. The ideas used in this video are based upon our own personal experience and we are aware that different scroll saws and band saws might differ from the explanation we have provided. Hopefully it's a useful guide and will help in deciding whether a scroll saw or band saw is the right saw for the work that you do.
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[@tboneproductions2453]

As an American, I love being taught by Brits. There is something so reassuring about the accent. You could tell me the benefits of taking a long walk off a short pier, and I’d go with it😁

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hahaha the benefits of a long walk off a short pier include the refreshing impact of the natural sea water. Probably won't help any wood working unfortunately. Thanks for the feedback on the video, I think it's positive feedback, that's how I am taking it anyway. Hope the video was useful. All the best from us all here at The Lovespoon Workshop. 👍👍

[@kiskis4786]

Thank you very much. It was very helpful.

[@thesmokedeck]

Both tools certainly have the potential to be time saving parts of the carving process. I started with the bandsaw, both for rough outs and processing wood in general. I had never even considered a scroll saw until I came across your channel. Because of that I am glad I did, because of you and like you, I am now a wood carver who uses a scroll saw to help me with my work.

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Spot on, they are both important machines for us here at our workshop. We started in the same way, had a bandsaw first, then the scroll saw. The scroll saw probably gets the most use out of the two machines now but we wouldn't want to be without either now. Hope all is well, all the best from us all. 👍👍

[@markcompall5501]

Glad that I have both.

[@crownlaurus2610]

Good video! I like that the scroll saw blade is fast and easy to swap out, on the other hand I like that the band saw cuts away material faster.

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Thank you, glad you like the video. It's similar for ourselves, both saws come in useful for the work we do. Thank you for supporting our KZbin channel. All the very best from us all. 👍👍

[@georgepitcher136]

thanks - that helped alot in my decision making

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

That's great George, delighted to hear that our video was useful. Thanks for supporting our KZbin channel, all the very best from us all.

[@CampfireKodiak]

Have both!

[@mariozanotto4295]

Great video! I guess if your going to be serious about wood work, having both would be a huge advantage. I am going to buy a scroll saw first because of the fiddly item I want to make, then I might progress onto the band saw if I get to love this hobby. Thankyou for sharing.

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hi Mario, Great to hear from you. That sounds like a great plan. The route I would suggest is best to take when making small gift items in wood. Hope you enjoy working with wood. Thanks for supporting our KZbin channel. All the very best from us all. 👍

[@boblittle2147]

Great overview

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Thanks Bob, glad it was useful. 👍

[@luisrodriguezlynch4586]

Soy Peruano y me gusta tu trabajo gracias por compartirlo y aunque no hablo inglés pero al traducirlo tengo una excelente explicación en cuanto la diferencia entre la sierra de marquetería que es lo que me gusta y la sierra de cinta, gracias por tu explicacion

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hola Luis, muchas gracias por apoyar nuestro canal. Un saludo desde Gales. 👍👍

[@stevedalton2010]

Great vid. Thanks. I have a scroll saw but need a band saw for larger 3D projects. Animals that are over 50mm high. Love your work.. learning heaps.. greetings from Aust.

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hi Steve, thanks for the positive feedback. Delighted to hear that the videos are useful. That's the reason we decided to start making them. Thank you for the positive feedback and supporting our KZbin channel. All the best from us all here at The Lovespoon Workshop. 👍👍

[@g07isma]

Thank you for the great video

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

You're welcome, hope it was useful. Thank you for supporting our KZbin channel. All the best from us all here at The Lovespoon Workshop. 👍👍

[@g07isma]

Yes everything in your channel is great content

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

@@g07isma thank you, we really appreciate your support. All the very best from us all. 👍👍

[@dekklin5517]

Love your channel! New to wood carving and i can only afford one, should i go with the scroll saw because it is more versatile? Also, is there a"best" brand of scroll saw?

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Thanks for the support. I would start with a second hand Hegner scroll saw. You can often find them for good prices on Ebay. Customer support is good with them too, you can easily get hold of spare parts. Thanks again, all the very best from us all. 👍

[@kalaivanansuryanarayanan6478]

Thank you for this video but I need to know what type of wood You're using for this project

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hi Kalaivanan, thank you for your question. We work in a wide variety of different hard wood for the projects we make including Oak, Ash, Mahogany, Teak, fruit wood, Yew, Laburnum, Juniper, Walnut etc. We recycle and reclaim most of what we use. Thank you again for getting in touch and supporting our KZbin channel. All the best from us all here at The Lovespoon Workshop. 👍👍

[@paragkenia]

Your videos are very informative and detailed. Thanks for contributing them. I've to cut 10000 pcs of 8" circle from 2.5mm mdf, which machine/tool or method would you suggest? Thanks

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hi Parag, great to hear from you and thank you for your kind words. For a project like that I would probably go for the band saw followed by the side attachment on our belt sander. I would stack several layers together too, allowing me to cut out more than one piece at a time. Thank you again for supporting our KZbin channel. All the very best from us all. 👍👍

[@thecountrychemist2561]

Did I read Dewalt on the side of one of your tools and without the iconic black and yellow?

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

You did indeed. That band saw is well over 30 years old and pre dates them using those colours. Still does a great job. Quality build and made to last. Thank you for supporting our KZbin channel. All the very best from us all. 👍

[@forzajuve4845]

Am I right to assume unless you’re a small item wood maker, a bandsaw will give you more depth?

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hi Great to hear from you. The band saw gives more height on the throat of the blade as a general rule. So more suitable for larger projects. Things like roughing out before you refine the finish. The scroll saw gives a more precise and accurate finish as a general rule of thumb. Having said this, it is indeed possible to make some very large projects on a scroll saw for example when using a spiral blade. Thanks for getting in touch and supporting our KZbin channel. All the very best from us all. 🎄🎅⛄

[@Japsnowbell]

How did you make the bowls ..lathe or chisel?

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

@@Japsnowbell chisel.

[@vo2651]

I love all of your videos, thank you for all your tutorials, wonderful! Do you mind sharing the name of the song you are playing in the background around 1:04? it's peaceful and enjoyable while watching your video, thank you!

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hi, great to hear from you and thank you for the positive feedback. Made this video a little while back so I have forgotten the specific song name. I do remember the artist though. It is by Aakash Gandhi and if you search on KZbin or the KZbin Audio library you will find lots of beautiful piano music by this artist. Thank you for supporting our KZbin channel. All the very best from us all here at The Lovespoon Workshop. 👍👍

[@vo2651]

@@DailovespoonsThomas Thank you so much, I will look for it. God bless!

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

You're very welcome, thanks for supporting our KZbin channel. 👍👍

[@davedaniels8211]

Excellent presentation Dai. I need a scroll saw, I want a band saw, I'd like a table saw. Monies permitting, that's my priority.

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hi Dave, delighted to hear that you enjoyed the video. The scroll saw is the machine that gets the most use for ourselves, so many jobs it can do. The band saw saves us alot of time and the table saw is great for preparing wood. Between those three you will be able to get so much done. Our Hegner Multicut 2s is an expensive purchase at first but it has paid for itself over and over. Same with our Dewalt band saw, 40 years old and still going strong as is our corenet saw too. Thanks again for getting in touch and supporting our KZbin channel. All the best from us all here at The Lovespoon Workshop. 👍👍

[@natebrown6440]

Stay away from Rigid, looks fancy, but they're not good.

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Not a saw I am familiar with but thanks for the insight. 👍

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

Which of the following saws is the most sought after/in demand? 1. Scroll saw 2. Band saw 3. Table saw 4. Circular saw 5. Concrete saw

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hi Bailey, thanks for your question and getting in touch. A concrete saw would be out of our field of knowledge because we are focused upon wood work. However, out of the others it would be between the Band Saw, table saw/circular saw. The scroll saw is probably the least sought after despite the fact that it offers the greatest amount of options when it comes to making different items in wood due to its ability to do internal cuts. Thanks for your question and getting in touch. All the best from us all here at The Lovespoon Workshop. 👍👍

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

@@DailovespoonsThomas thank you for the answer and all the best to you too!

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

You're very welcome, all the very best from us all. 👍👍

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

@@DailovespoonsThomas ❤

[@newtybot]

I’m a big fan of how many times you reiterated that you’re speaking in generalizations. Cus man, there are some real idiots on the internet

[@eksine]

The band saw cuts faster because it has stronger motors , if you can fit it put a 2HP motor on the scroll saw, probably would scare the sh$@t out of you

[@mariachinewzealandofficial4449]

For your information… he took two bloody minutes to start talking about the differences.

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hope the video was useful, all the best.

[@brucefoster8000]

Scroll saws are much safer. That is a biggie for beginners.

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hi Bruce, great to hear from you and thanks for sharing your thoughts. The band saw gets plenty of use here at our family workshop but the scroll saw is the most important machine we have. Using it in combination with the hand tools is the basis of our entire business. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and supporting our KZbin channel. All the very best from us all here at The Lovespoon Workshop. 👍👍

[@jianbaiwang6625]

Men, you waste too much words talk at the beginning totally wasteful.

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

Hi Jianbai, thanks for your feedback. Hope the video was useful. All the best from us all here at The Lovespoon Workshop. 👍👍

[@jianbaiwang6625]

@@DailovespoonsThomas Sorry for my hush words, but I still really appreciate your video!! Thank you!

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

@@jianbaiwang6625 no worries at all, we are always grateful for any feedback. This is a slightly older video. I think I will do a remake and get to the important points alot more quickly. Cut down on the chat.!! 🤣🤣 Thanks for supporting our KZbin channel. All the best from us all here at The Lovespoon Workshop. 👍👍

[@Jim-yl6tf]

​​@@DailovespoonsThomas I disagree with the other commenter. Your introduction added important context to your proceding content. Thank you for the content

[@DailovespoonsThomas]

@@Jim-yl6tf Thank you Jim, we really appreciate the positive feedback. I will be doing an updated version of this video in the future too, so hopefully there will be a slightly different perspective on both saws. Thank you again for supporting our KZbin channel. All the very best from us all. 👍👍