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Dremel 1800-01 1.4 Amp 18-Inch 1/6 Horsepower Benchtop Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Built-In 5-Inch Disc Sander | 
| Brand: Dremel
Category: Home Improvement
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Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 30141
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 55.5
Dimensions (in): 29.5 x 22 x 16.3
MPN: 1800-01
Model: 1800-01
UPC: 080596023232
EAN: 0080596023232
ASIN: B0002HC23Y
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| Features:
| • | 18-inch variable speed scroll station; rotates 90 degrees; tool-less blade holder; LED work light | | • | 1.6 amp motor; flexible position blower; detents on tilting table; built-in stationary 5-inch disc sander attachment | | • | Smooth cast iron table | | • | Includes saw, 5-inch disc attachment, 12 blades | | • | 53 pounds; 2-year warranty |
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Product Description
* Combines the attributes of a full featured, variable speed scroll saw with the added versatility of a power take-off port to create an all-in-one woodworking destination * 5" standing attachment allows users to sand, shape, smooth and finish projects without leaving the footprint of the scroll station * Easily accepts the flex shaft attachment (sold separately) to add the use of over 150 dremel rotary tool accessories * Cutting capacity 1-3/4" at 0 deg. and 1" at 45 deg. * Blade stroke 3/4" * Speed 500-1700 SPM * 1.6 amps * 120 volts * 60HZ * Permanent magnet 1/6 HP motor
Amazon.com
To be honest, we rolled our eyes when we read Dremel's promotional literature on this saw—-they actually called it a "woodworking destination." After getting our hands on one, we want to apologize to Dremel for rolling our eyes. Its multiple innovations make it the coolest scroll saw we've ever used. Of course, it has the bells and whistles you want on a nice saw, like a flexible, positionable blower, detents on the tilting table, a blade holder and accommodations for using both pinned and plain blades. But get this: The blade holder turns 90 degrees to let you cut in a sort of sidesaddle band saw manner, eliminating the frustrating limitations of the depth of the saw's throat. It's more than clever, it's genius, and that alone sets the saw apart. But at the risk of sounding like a late-night TV commercial, wait! There's more! Built right into the saw is a stationary 5-inch disc sander attachment complete with miter gauge, waiting to tidy up your fretwork. Then remove the disc sander and attach your Flex Shaft attachment (not included, though we think it should be) and you've got access to scores of Dremel tool heads, all without leaving your scroll stool. Even the LED work light is a notch above standard; the light is bright and clear. The table's a good size and smooth as glass, and the controls are perched right up front where you want them. We really are sorry for rolling our eyes; this is one exceptionally cool saw.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
 Homeowner March 7, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I received my saw quickly, and the box was not damaged, even though the saw is heavy.
I do not think vibration is a problem. At the lowest speed, there is practically no vibration. Certain particular speeds do produce some vibration, so do bolt the table down.
I am giving 5 stars because the person at the Dremel service number 1-800-437-3635 was very kind and helpful.
Out of the box, there was one missing wing nut, both of the on/off switches were a little bulky, in that the ON had to be pushed hard to operate. The plastic dust covers may be to blame.
Also there was a chip out of the rim of the cast iron table, at the front where the notch is, about 2" long. The piece was not in the box, so the saw must have been shipped that way.
To my pleasant surprise, Dremel will replace the entire cast iron table. I expected that replacing the other parts would be no problem. It is not too hard to fix these problems. And there was no cost for the replacement parts.
I would not buy the extension shaft. It is hard to remove the sanding disk. The Allen bit to fit the screw is metric, and must be on the end of about a 5" screwdriver type handle. An ordinary "L" shaped Allen wrench will not reach.
My LED light is on a tight coiled shaft, and stays put now when new. I could anticipate, however, that in the future, there could be a movement problem. Taping a bent piece of #12 copper wire to the coiled LED light shaft may solve the movement that some reviewers have noted.
Also the blower functions well and stays in place, and the blades are easy to change.
The speed control allows good control, and overall, the saw is a good value for the money, since there was a very good Amazon sale. Having looked at other saws in similar price range, the Dremel has a bigger table, and sturdier construction.
The attached sander is handy, but the little miter gauge is just plastic.
Shakey! January 31, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this along with the $50 base which is quite heavy. Regardless, the thing shakes like crazy. There's a sweet spot with the speed where the harmonics of the vibration are less, but at pretty much any speed it shakes. I just use it to cut templates for my router, so I don't need much precision, but I couldn't imaging doing precision work with this with that kind of vibration.
 Good for cutting and sanding, not flex shaft attachments January 26, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This seams to be a good product, but there are some things that you should be aware of before you buy this product. First off the sawcuts great. The thing I was most disappointed with is the power take off port for the flex shaft, it is not very powerfull at all. It is only good for drilling the pilot hole and that is it. I thought I could use some other dremil attachment with the flex shaft to do little things, but it has a hard time even cutting the pilot hole. The other thing that was a set back also was the packaging. The way it sits in the box during shipping, I think most of the saws rear (and possibly the front)table support will be broken when it gets to you. It was not big of a deal though because you can call the dremel number and they will send you the parts to fix it yourself the same day. The assemble and directions very very vague and I had a lot of parts that I could not find where they went. If you call dremel though they will send you a parts breakdown that shows where those extra parts go. All in all it is a pretty good saw.
 One star or four?? January 13, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I did a lot of looking and research before I bought this saw, partly because I didn't expect to use it very often (if I was a heavy user, I'd have spent twice as much and got the DeWalt).
Based on all the specs, plus a recent review in a respected magazine, plus lots of hands-on looking at the $200 and under machines, I decided to order the Dremel.
When it arrived I was pleasantly surprised. Until then I hadn't seen one in the flesh. It is easily the best-looking machine out there, has excellent fit-and-finish, and uses quality materials (at least the visible materials). This, together with it's 18" throat, large table, good light, sanding attachment, 2-year warranty and $200 price tag made this seem a real winner.
When I turned it on, all seemed fine. It had been reasonably easy to as-semble, blade attachment was simple, and vibration was quite moderate.
But: that first trial was also my last. The saw never started again.
I considered simply getting a replacement(Amazon makes returns easy), but I didn't want to worry every time I turned on the replacement, fearing that "this time may be the last".
How can "they" make such a nice machine, overall, but screw-up on the motor??!!
I sent it back, ordered the DeWalt, and am quite happy with it.
Get this if you love wood working . January 11, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
See "Jeffery E. McCaskill" Review.He took the words right out of my mouth.DO NOT GET THE OPTIONAL FLEX SHAFT.Good luck switching the sanding wheel with the flex shaft. It's a pain in the , you know what ; to switch back and forth.The sanding wheel is perfect with this , so leave it on. Great for sanding up the rough ends.Just make sure you buy spiral saw blades with this.Which will let you saw in all directions without turning the workpiece.I wanted to rate it only 4 but if you leave the sanding wheel on and don't use the flex shaft it's a 5 out of 5 rating.........
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