Want to upgrade my scrollsaw

[Mufdi]

I have ben scrolling for a couple years now. Originally I purchased a cheap Taurus from Aldi to see if I would enjoy it and modified the blade holder to take pin less blades. The saw is good for thinner wood but it wanders on thicker stock and I am now ready to upgrade. I have been doing research on the net to find a suitable quality saw at a reasonable price. I like the DeWalt788 DW but can not find where to buy here in Oz. I have also had good reports about Carbatec 18" and General saws but lean towards the DeWalt. Would appreciate any feedback or leads where to buy.

[Red Gum]

Simple answer to this. De Walt are not imported into Australia. I think the main reason is Australia have a different voltage to America and our market isn't big enough to encourage the change.

Red Gum

[Mufdi]

I am buying a Carba-Tec 18"

[pawoods]

Can't go wrong with that I have had one for the last 2 years & can't fault it.
cheers Peter

[oldboy]

I have had mine for 4 years with not trouble.

Barry

[PLD]

I have an Excalibur which, I think is the General. I owned a DeWalt before. The DeWalt was a good saw, no doubt, but I love my Ex. Is it $400 better than the DeWalt? Depends on how much scrolling you do. With the DeWalt I did some scrolling, with my Ex. it is all I do anymore...

However, I have read good things about the Carba-Tec, which I believe is a knock off of the Hegner. HOWEVER, would I trade my Ex. for a Hegner,,,,, I would really have to think about it.