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[dbhost]

Will post pics later as I have no idea how on mobile...

Just scored a Dremel 16" scroll saw, cast iron base and cast table, variable speed, no visible wear... $60.00

Not a super suck gloat... But I wanted a scrolled for some craft projects..

[LCHIEN]

Will post pics later as I have no idea how on mobile...

Just scored a Drexel 16" scroll saw, cast iron base and cast table, variable speed, no visible wear... $60.00

Not a super suck gloat... But I wanted a scrolled for some craft projects..

You mean, Dremel?

[Ed62]

Not a super suck gloat....

Well, that at least deserves a mini "You Suck".

Ed

[dbhost]

Yeah, Dremel, stupid auto correct on my Android...

My phone is dead right now so the pics are captive until I get it charged up, but...

I got it home, threw a new Bosch 15 TPI blade at it, tensioned the blade and went at it...

Nice tight CLEAN cuts...

I now need to figure out how to get 10 years of nasty grime off of this saw!

[chopnhack]

Dude, I think that is really awesome for $60. Nice entry into scrollwork, intarsia, etc. Way to go, much sucketh to you.

[tommyt654]

Theres a great wind blowin towards Tejas right about now

[Ed62]

Theres a great wind blowin towards Tejas right about now

Is that just south of the border?

Ed

[mpc]

What type of grime?
My experience is 409 or Simple Green work for most greasy/oily/dusty buildups. Liquid dishwasher detergent, or powder laundry detergent (I use Tide), also work well for oils. I use ScotchBrite sponges with the green plastic scrubby side. That scrubby side can scratch/dull some paints if you work it too hard though. The blue sponges might be softer - "no scratch" they claim; I just bought a pack to test.

congrats on the deal.

mpc

[sailor55330]

I found a cleaner at HD that is a "commercial cleaner and degreaser" by Rubbermaid. It does a fantastic job cutting and leaves no residue that I can see. I've used it to clean the oil & packing off of new tools. Simply spray it on and wipe it with a paper towel. I follow up with a coat of paste wax. If it helps, it's orange in color.

[dbhost]

Okay, as promised, here's the pics...

The motor / fan cover I repainted when I got it home. It had faded to white in the sun (it was stored close to a shop window for a LONG time...

The last pic is a close up of the gunk that is on the saw. I think I am going to try Simple Green at first, I have it so no added cost...

It's not super pretty, but it sure runs like a sewing machine, and cuts exactly how I expect it to...

The plywood base it is on will be leaving. It's the wrong size. I need to cut a 24" x 18" 3/4 plywood base to go with my stacker system..

[dbhost]

Used the saw some today... Easily follows cut lines, makes wicked fast radius cuts.. this thong rocks...

[LCHIEN]

Used the saw some today... Easily follows cut lines, makes wicked fast radius cuts.. this thong rocks...

Is that the long lost BT3 thong?

[durango dude]

yeah - you suck

[dbhost]

Is that the long lost BT3 thong?

Nope, the somewhat too prevalent Android auto correct Thong... I am REALLY starting to HATE this feature!

[pelligrini]

Not a bad score. Isn't the table aluminum? Did it come with the plain end blade holders? I broke one of my holders a few years ago and haven't found a replacement. There are some pretty small plain end blades available.

I have that same saw. It was my very first powertool purchase. I got it back in college for making architectural models. It logged hundreds of hours of use between myself and a lot of other students in my studio classes, and it's still running strong. Love the dual speed and especially the blower. I took the guard off a long time ago.