Plz help

[Ryan]

I have a antique scroll saw. Was curious what it is worth because i bought it at a garage sale for cheap. Its belt fed. Cast iron. All screws are flat head which makes me believe its pretty old. I want to know more about it if anyone has the knowledge let me know plz. It wont let me post pic but i can email if you are knowledgeable on the subject. Thanks again and plz help

[Nolatoolguy]

Usually old electric scroll saws aren't worth a lot. There are some Makes/models more valuable then others but chances are it's still not a lot of money.

If you post a pic thoe we can give you more specific history of it.

[Nolatoolguy]

http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=61.0

[Ryan]

So i found out that it is a sears roebuck dunlap scroll saw. Made in the 1940's. Any clue what those go for in working condition?

[turnnut]

 that is an object that is worth only what a buyer is willing to pay.

 try it out to create something, you may find a new hobby.

 check EB to see if any are listed. you may get a general idea of what folks are asking, but, remember,
 what they ask for, they may never get.

[amecks]

If you check eBay there is a column on the left where you can refine your search - click "sold" listings to see if any have sold and for what price.  This is probably the easiest most accurate way to tell what you have.
I have an old Sears tablesaw that's worth very little.  But I use it often and it has saved and even made me money.
Regards
Al

[Nolatoolguy]

Often times the value of a old power tools is in the history. They just don't bring high dollars. With that said if I had to guess a monetary value for the saw described i would say around 50 bucks is lucky. They are a hard sell. Keep in mind that's sight unseen as well.

I have have bought a decent amount of used power tools from the 30s-current. When you go to enough estate sales, auctions, an check local classifieds they are out there. Lots of times the old ones sell cheap. I have got a few for free just being willing to haul them away. 




 

[Yadda]

Often times the value of a old power tools is in the history. They just don't bring high dollars. With that said if I had to guess a monetary value for the saw described i would say around 50 bucks is lucky. They are a hard sell. Keep in mind that's sight unseen as well.

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[Papaw]

Pictures

[Bill Houghton]

Not a lot of value to those originally cheap-and-simple saws.  Figure that a Delta 24" scroll saw* might fetch $75 in good shape, and factor down from there.

*Which I have seen in use by a guy making a living with scroll saw work.  In other words, they're substantial saws that can still crank out the work.

[Northwoods]

I saw a 1/4" Keen Kutter electric drill in the wild the other day.  He claimed it worked. 
We had a good time talking about his tools for a while--but he would not part with any.
I know this is a little off topic, but it is a slow day.