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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: delta 40-694
« on: May 03, 2017, 02:40:45 pm »
Very pleased with my 3 year old 40694. Not aware of any lack of availability. Great saw for the price.
Jim
Jim
News: Had a couple issues with the forum today. 1/19/2017. I believe I have them corrected now. Let me know if you have any trouble. Thanks.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Advice/opinions needed
« on: March 13, 2017, 10:57:11 pm »
My first scroller was the same unit; it was bolted to a wooden bench. I do not recall any vibration problems so long as I kept the speed under 75%
I got a great Black Friday price, and it was a good unit to learn on.
Jim
I got a great Black Friday price, and it was a good unit to learn on.
Jim
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Foot switch
« on: November 22, 2016, 11:09:58 pm »
I cut while sitting and use a deadman switch on the floor. My switch came from Amazon and is sturdy and appx. 3in x 5 in. I have 2 sided carpet tape on the
bottom to prevent a lot of sliding around.
Jim
bottom to prevent a lot of sliding around.
Jim
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Plane blades
« on: June 13, 2016, 01:33:46 pm »
That is the one; many scrollers quickly discard them as they are always in the way.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Plane blades
« on: June 11, 2016, 04:01:04 pm »
When I had the Cman saw pinless blade changing was a pain, due to the need to use the supplied hex wrench on the lock screw. I made it simpler by using a thumb type
lock screw which did away with the wrench.If memory serves this old mind, I used the lock screw from the blade guard, which gave me an excuse to get rid of that useless accessory.
Jim
lock screw which did away with the wrench.If memory serves this old mind, I used the lock screw from the blade guard, which gave me an excuse to get rid of that useless accessory.
Jim
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: light for scrollsaw
« on: May 27, 2016, 08:04:24 pm »
I found a non-magnifier LED light for $10 at Bed, Bath & Beyond. It has a flex shaft and a large gator clip, so I can put the light directly on my work area.
Jim
Jim
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: craftsman scroll saw 21602 v speed
« on: May 24, 2016, 04:41:28 pm »
This was my first saw, and I learned a bunch while using it. Never had a problem in 3 years. Dust collection was good, unit was very stable when bolted to a stand or bench.Stick to the pinless blades, blade changing is a bit tedious, but you get used to it. Good value for the price.
Jim
Jim
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Blades
« on: March 31, 2016, 11:09:21 pm »
mikesworkshop.com is still handling FD blades under new ownership. My last order received the same great service that Mike provided for many years.
Olsen blades are also fine, but I find them rather pricey at the local Ace Hardware.
Jim
Olsen blades are also fine, but I find them rather pricey at the local Ace Hardware.
Jim
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Brag Forum / Baseball Memento
« on: January 12, 2016, 11:00:12 pm »
My all-time favorite baseball player, the great Yogi Berra, passed away last year at the ripe old age of 90. My sons, also Yankee fans, presented me with an autographed baseball for Christmas. I used one of Steve's patterns and his nameplate program to create a display holder for this wonderful gift.
Jim
Jim
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Which is better?
« on: December 23, 2015, 07:42:32 pm »
The Delta unit can be had for as much as $100 cheaper than its yellow cousin. You might take a look at Amazon; when I bought my unit last year there was a $50
mfg. coupon built into the pricing..
I too had problems with the vent hose. I wound up taping it to the nipple and adding a small hose clamp. works fine.
Jim
mfg. coupon built into the pricing..
I too had problems with the vent hose. I wound up taping it to the nipple and adding a small hose clamp. works fine.
Jim
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Quick help with finish on scrollsaw project
« on: December 22, 2015, 04:57:42 pm »
I've also used the Minwax Prefinish with good results on pine, birch, and aspen. The stuff evaporates quickly, so be ready to stain shortly after applying the pre-finish.
I also test my stain on a piece of matching scrap to see if the softwood is going to blotch.
Jim
I also test my stain on a piece of matching scrap to see if the softwood is going to blotch.
Jim
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Scroll saw light
« on: December 09, 2015, 03:08:35 pm »
I found a flex shaft LED light with a large alligator clip at Bed Bath & Beyond for $10. Works great.
Jim
Jim
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: foot pedal for 788
« on: December 01, 2015, 10:57:40 pm »
I got a very sturdy dead man switch unit at amazon for $22.
Jim
Jim
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Flying Dutchman Blades
« on: November 30, 2015, 02:49:45 pm »
Ditto on the FD UR#1. Got some on my last order from Mike's and find them very useful on Ply and hardwood.
Jim
Jim
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Blade for 3/4 pine
« on: July 19, 2015, 05:26:09 pm »
For 3/4 pine and poplar I use FD #5 SR or #5 UR
Jim
Jim
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