My First Scroll Saw was an AMT 1600
AMT 1600 Scroll Saw My first scroll saw was this AMT 1600 purchased in the early eighties. It used pin-end blades. I soon discovered when I started cutting fretwork that I needed a saw that uses pinless blades. I was able to purchase a modification kit that let me use pinless blades. Changing blades and making through cuts was a bit of a chore, but I didn't know any better at the time. The saw cut great and was capable of cutting smooth glass cuts in hardwoods. I made toys, fretwork, and chess pieces using this saw. I gave it away a few years ago after purchasing an Excalibur EX21. The blower was net to useless an was replaced with an aquarium pump. The stand was a Craftsman Universal tool stand I purchased from Sears. There are many AMT scroll saws for sale used, and they will do quite well for a beginner.