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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Dewalt 788

« on: October 25, 2021, 07:22:53 am »

Thanks for the info. I bought this saw from another woodworker. The manual was not included so I downloaded one. There was no parts list or exploded view, hence this post. I would like to have one, though...

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Dewalt 788

« on: October 21, 2021, 09:38:49 pm »

Hi, I recently found a spring on the floor under my saw. I don't recognize it, and it's not obvious where it belongs. Anybody know? I have not tried using the saw since finding the spring since it could be something important. It is 3/8" diameter by 3-1/4: long, plus a 3/8" closed loop on both ends. ***I tried to post a photo but it would not upload... Thanks for any info.

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Pattern Requests. / Nativity Puzzle

« on: April 13, 2021, 05:48:24 pm »

https://www.serendipie.com/products/nativity-puzzle-with-wood-burned-design?fbclid=IwAR3jUbZQuSbo9zkTlD4FT3u2r27jt7Q9Il2RBaHZ7r7jDFjy1DuhzmO8S3Q

This has been popping up on Facebook recently. I like it and would like to make a few.. Searching the 'net I have not been able to find a pattern. Apparently it was available public domain sometime in the past. Any leads or somebody able to post one? Thanks.

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Intarsia / Corvette pattern?

« on: August 11, 2019, 08:06:40 am »

I'd love to find a pattern for a 2003 (C-5) Corvette convertible. Any suggestions?

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Introduce Yourself. / New member from central Wisconsin

« on: August 11, 2019, 07:57:39 am »

Good Morning - I am a retired shop teacher. I'm a general woodworker, and move through lots of varied areas - carpentry, cabinet making, intarsia, carving, toys for grandson, etc. as well as a lot of volunteer time with local non profits and our church. Like many shops, mine is too small, pretty messy, but fairly complete. I'm now replacing / upgrading old stuff more often than acquiring new things. I follow several woodworking forums via Facebook and email and enjoy the collective wisdom of the community. Not anti social, but I'm more likely to read a lot and post little. No drama or politics, thank you!

Now, more specifically... I bought a lightly used Delta 40-560 scrollsaw at a bargain price at a rummage sale several years ago. It's cut out many things. Two days ago at the beginning of a hurry up project, the top blade clamp blew up and scattered part all over the shop. Of course, nothing available any more through normal sources - Delta, eReplacement, etc. So I pulled the old workhorse Rockwell Delta 16" jigsaw out of the corner, blew off the dust, installed a thin blade, busted one and replaced, and got the project cut out. I've had this saw almost 50 years, don't know how old it is, but it will probably outlast several new ones.

Any suggestions on a replacement upper blade clamp for the 40-560? I've found some, but they are pretty pricey...

Thanks, cYa, Jim from WI