bluedragon2k9 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Which one can cut a lure out better .The band saw or the scroll saw and y ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imagine_studios Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I guess it would depend on the size and shape of the lure. The band saw tends to give straighter cuts since the blade limits the side to side movement of your wood or PVC a little better, but the trade off is, you can't make a tight radius turn as easily on a band saw. The downside to the scroll saw is just the opposite, you can make all the tight turns you want, but it's harder to cut a steady straight line with such a small blade, especially if you've not used one very much. Band saws are typically more expensive than a scroll saw, so that's something to consider as well. I prefer the scroll saw, personally, just because I've got hundreds of hours experience using it. I typically cut just outside the line a little and then sand up to the line, which gets rid of any of the waviness you might encounter. Some guys cut their lip slot using a band saw, which would probably be much easier than using a scroll saw. I use a table saw to cut my lip slots, so I can't speak too much about the ease of doing that using a band saw vs scroll saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Get a bandsaw.Bandsaw cuts much faster.I have both types of saws and haven't touched my scroll saw for years...Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeee Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) Nathan X2 Don't even know where it put the scroll saw LOL Edited November 6, 2014 by Jdeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token12 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I use a scroll saw. As said above it gets in there with tight radius turns. As far as the bill slot..I just get uneven cuts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonpluggergino Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I really like my band saw Gino 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Get a bandsaw.Bandsaw cuts much faster.I have both types of saws and haven't touched my scroll saw for years...Nathan X3 If you can afford it, the Bandsaw is the better way to go, by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking 56 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 As mentioned above regarding band saws. But, they do make sanding belt attachments for scroll saws. Is it practical and efficient? Dunno.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 You can cut some fairly tight curves with a 1/8" blade on a bandsaw. Not nearly as tight a curve as the scroll saw, but I can't think of anything on a lure that would need that small of a radius. Not unless you were building some really tiny lures. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Band saw for me, followed by a go on the belt sander. I design my lure profiles (concave shapes) to match the belt sander radius, consequently I never need the tight curves of a scroll saw. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Nathan's bandsaw X4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I use a scroll saw 'cause that's what I had. Which to choose also depends on the wood types you're planning to use for baits. If you only ever cut balsa, either type saw will work fine. But for harder woods like poplar, pine, etc, cutting a 1" thick bait out with a scroll saw is a lesson in patience you will not want to experience. On balance, a band saw gets the nod by most builders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtx Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I have both. 95 percent of the time i use my band saw with a 1/8" blade. It has way more uses and cuts lexan sheets better. I only use scroll saw on some real small baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imagine_studios Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Didn't think of that, but a band saw is MUCH faster. Sounds like the band saws have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 A band saw's teeth cut continually. A scroll saw's teeth cut only on the down stroke. I wouldn't use a scroll saw to cut Lexan, but neither would I use a band saw since metal snips work faster and are just as accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imagine_studios Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Didn't know you could cut Lexan with metal snips, do you mean the Aviation Snips variety? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yeah, those exact straight cut Wiss metal snips. It cuts 1/16" Lexan and circuit board very easily. Cut to a mm outside the lip line, then touch it up with a Dremel tool and a fine sanding cylinder. I also use the Dremel with a felt polishing cylinder to clean up the lip edges after shaping, and to cut a couple of slots in the back of the lip to help hold the lip in when epoxied into the bait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Band saw hands down in my book and really not even a comparison in my book, especially if willing to spend a little more money on a saw and accessories. It also opens up other avenues in regard to woodworking if interested. A band saw excels in comparison to the scroll saw in about every aspect. You can resaw stock for use, easily cut profile (doesn't have to be exact as sanding cleans it up) or get a Carter Saw Blade stabilizer and you can cut darn near any profile you want. I cut most of my lips with the metal snips or stack them and cut a dozen or more at once on the band saw. http://www.carterproducts.com/band-saw-products/band-saw-stabilizer/stabilizer-demo-videos Last video for example imagine that a block of basswood and you have several crank patterns laid out on that block. After you cut the profiles then flip the block and start cutting 1/2, 3/4 slices you end up with how many blanks in how much time. Edited November 7, 2014 by Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Travis makes a good point. I had forgotten about stacking pieces to get multiple blanks with one cut. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedragon2k9 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 thanks guys u all have been helpful with my decision, looks like band saw it is.Then just sand to the lines for the curves.Much appreciated to anyone who took the time to answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Band saw for me too. With TPI from 16 down to 7 and continuous cutting like said above. I get much better results than I do with a scroll saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Just my take on this subject. The band saw is never going to be finish work. Give the skip tooth style blade a try some time. Less teeth, a little rougher cut, but man they cut. I am not suggesting this web site, never used it, just showing an example of a skip tooth blade. Musky Glenn http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/316-4-tpi-skiptooth-bandsaw-blades.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imagine_studios Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks BobP, that's great news using the snips for the lips. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Get a scroll saw. Buy the blades at Lowes that are used to cut PVC pipe. They are thin and you can really turn a radius with it. I have cut bodies, lips, and everything else with mine for 14 yrs. Plus you can pick it up and move it to where ever you want with no troubles. It also takes up very little space in the shop and is easy to vacuum off and clean up. Teardown is a breeze and parts are much cheaper. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don-Art Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 My Band saw gets used more often. I like to use my band saw to resaw material. I consider using the scrollsaw for cutting that requires my fingers to be in close proximity to the blade. I consider it to be a safer alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
