Cutting Letters

[Jr gong]

Hi y'all,

I've been printing for a few months and i wanna cut out letters/shapes etc out of: Aluminum, PVC, acrylic, wood etc. Outsourcing to local shops are allot in my area (those who even want to do it) So i want to do it myself. From extensive googling, seems like a scroll saw is the best thing there is, outside of a cnc machine.
Any of you guys have an idea if the scroll saw can cut the things i listed? Thanks.

 

[bannertime]

Sure it can. Might require a different blade for each of those.

 

[Gino]

Yes, it will do the job. You'll just need to develop a steady hand and keep your eye ahead of what your cutting. Be sure to wear good glasses/goggles.

 

[2B]

scroll saws are best suited for detailed work, also a scroll saw is limited by the length of its neck.

I would look at a router or a jigsaw if you are trying to cut shapes & designs into the substrate.

 

[Jr gong]

Thanks guys, your input has been really important.

 

[Johnny Best]

For cutting really small letters a scroll is best for larger letters a big band saw with deep throat or a Bosch jigsaw.

 

[Johnny Best]

I also forgot, you may be able to purchase a used one on Ebay, Cutawl, great machine to cut everything with. I don't think they make them anymore but if you could find one they are great to cut letters with.

 

[petrosgraphics]

Cutawl, great machine, and still is. the right blade can sometimes be hard to find, but a great tool....

 

[henryz]

Depending on your budget you can get a starters cnc table top.
https://www.camaster.com/cnc-routers/stinger-i/