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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: JJammo1 on December 29, 2010, 02:10:36 pm

Title: Rockler Bladerunner
Post by: JJammo1 on December 29, 2010, 02:10:36 pm

Has anybody tried one of these Bladerunners yet?  It won't replace the scrollsaw by any means but a great addition to a small shop.  It will at least replace a couple tools I have and give me back a little space.  My wife told me to go ahead and order one but I'm holding off for now.  I'm sure tempted.  Would like to hear other opinions before I make the move. The price isn't bad.

Title: Re: Rockler Bladerunner
Post by: Intarsia92 on December 29, 2010, 02:30:36 pm

I have only seen a picture of the Bladerunner, but it looks to me like you'd be very limited to size of stock you can cut with it being a stationary tool with only a 15"x17" table top.

I think you'd be better off buying a hand held Jig Saw if you don't already have one.

Title: Re: Rockler Bladerunner
Post by: Bill P on December 29, 2010, 03:57:28 pm

JJ, I saw the demo they had on on the Bladerunner down at Home Depot.  I wasn't too impressed.  A small band saw would do the same.

Bill

Title: Re: Rockler Bladerunner
Post by: GrayBeard on December 29, 2010, 04:43:36 pm

Looks like a 'glorified, upside down Jig Saw' to me....

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Rockler Bladerunner
Post by: Russ C on December 29, 2010, 08:07:29 pm

I agree with Bill. A small band saw would do the same thing and be more versatile.  8)

Title: Re: Rockler Bladerunner
Post by: towdude3 on December 29, 2010, 10:58:36 pm

I saw the ad on tv. It didn't really impress me that much. I think I would rather spend the money on wood or more blades. I don't really have the extra space for it right now anyway.

Title: Re: Rockler Bladerunner
Post by: yyyyyguy on December 30, 2010, 02:06:10 pm

Sorry guys, if my wife told me to go buy a tool, I would buy it, then see if it works!!

Title: Re: Rockler Bladerunner
Post by: GrayBeard on December 30, 2010, 02:29:57 pm

I caught part of the 'infomercial' last night (early a.m.) and was totally un-impressed!

Shallow throat, large blades and huge 'entry holes' if you could do inside cuts.

Would be alright for making birdhouses and stools but not much else in my opinion.

There are a lot of other tools I would buy before that!!!

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Rockler Bladerunner
Post by: JJammo1 on December 31, 2010, 05:06:19 am

Thats what I was thinking. Already have a bandsaw and an old jigsaw.  BUT, she did say buy it.  It is great for frames alone. But the space for it is designated for a new spindle sander. BUT, I do have the spindle attachments for my drill press. More reorganizing needed. Gotta have room to still get myself in there. Decisions, decisions!