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   tom_minehart | Aug 16, 2024 12:30pm | #1

   I see no negatives for sit down use. I have a SS that I use for about 3 or 4 days straight once a year making Christmas decorations. I only use it sitting down because I find that most comfortable. I clamp the ancient Craftsman saw to small table 21 3/4 inches tall and sit on one of my porch chairs. Comfortable and I can easily see the workspace. ...Tom

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   _mj_ | Aug 16, 2024 02:04pm | #2

   Standing or sitting set it a couple of inches below elbow height so you can comfortably control the work. No downside to sitting if it's comfy for you.

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   john_c2 | Aug 16, 2024 03:22pm | #3

   I make everything sitting height if I can. As MJ said, a couple inches below the elbows is just about right. If you're making the stand you can always adjust the height after.

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   joeblade | Aug 16, 2024 03:22pm | #4

   Thanks Tom and MJ. Good, useful advice. I've ordered a Grizzly 60969. As a rule I've never been big on Grizzly tools but this model got such good reviews I decided to give it a try. I like to do intarsia and inlays. Here to fore I've gotten by with an ancient Delta that I inherited from my dad. It has a long cast iron arm and a spring loaded blade return. It gets the job done but is a pain to work with. Joe

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   gulfstar | Aug 17, 2024 10:34am | #5

   I put mine at elbow height for when I stand-up, I have a high bench that allows me to work sitting with the elbows at the same height. For a posive experience, note that the blade choice is the key, there is a variety of scroll saw blades with wild tooth configurations that really can perform amazing cuts.

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   CharlieFurnituremaker | Aug 18, 2024 09:28am | #6

   Fretting, scroll sawing, and marquetry are typically done sitting down. Do it standing up, and it won't take you long to figure out why.