My new Scroll Saw....

[gmack5]

Today, I got my new scroll Saw, a 16" Craftsman #21610, rated as one of the best of it's class. [^]
The LOML got it for me for my birthday a couple of weeks early.
I've been "lusting" for one of these ever since I read the Review in the December 2003 issue of "Workbench" magizine.
Now I'm going to have to study up on how to make the darn thing work properly.
Anybody got a good source of information on Scroll Saw techniques?

Snoopy Dance Time!!!

[LCHIEN]

quote:Originally posted by gmack5

Today, I got my new scroll Saw, a 16" Craftsman #21610, rated as one of the best of it's class. [^]
The LOML got it for me for my birthday a couple of weeks early.
I've been "lusting" for one of these ever since I read the Review in the December 2003 issue of "Workbench" magizine.
Now I'm going to have to study up on how to make the darn thing work properly.
Anybody got a good source of information on Scroll Saw techniques?

Snoopy Dance Time!!!

Curiously, the text says it has an induction motor, but its variable speed. Is it really an induction motor with a mechanical speed control or is it really a universal motor with an electronic speed control?

[bmyers]

I've seen those out at the store, looks like a nice saw. When I first got mine (different model) I checked out the "Scroll Saw" book at the library. It helped a bunch with various techniques including metal cutting.

Enjoy,
Bill

[Tundra_Man]

Borrow a book from the library to get a basic idea of what can be done, then the rest is just practice. Take a scrap of wood, draw a squiggly line on it with some loops and sharp corners and cut it out. Once you do a few cuts, you get the hang of it real quick.

One of the most useful tools for smaller projects.

[mycatisretarded]

Its the one I have, very smooth.
It says it has a 'DC permanent magnet motor' what ever that is....

[gmack5]

I just went on Mike's "Flying Duchman" site and ordered the recommended Workbook and Sample Blade Pak ($24.90).
Last nite, I ordered a Woodworking Plan for a Scroll Saw Stand ($3.14, including tax). []
Downloaded the plan and already see where I'll be making some changes/modifications to the basic plan to make it stronger and more ridged.
Engineers tend to do that sort of thing (me). [^]

[frumper64]

Where did you find the online plan for the scroll saw stand? I've been looking for a "frugal" stand for mine - it sure takes up a lot of bench top space.

Thanks,

[gmack5]

quote:Originally posted by frumper64

Where did you find the online plan for the scroll saw stand? I've been looking for a "frugal" stand for mine - it sure takes up a lot of bench top space.
Thanks,

I ordered my plan from "Wood-on-Line", over the web. [^]
Here's the URL: http://woodstore.woodmall.com/supscrolstan.html

[SteveR]

Gmack, Congrats on the new tool!!
I built a simple table for mine. 4 legs(2 x 4), 2 x 4 skirt with plywood for the top and a bottom 2 x skirt to keep the legs stable. Intersecting 2 x's all half lap joints glued and screwed. The thing came out stout as all get out!! Not the prettiest but works. One thing I found out right away was the thing wanted to dance all over the place on a concrete floor (my SS happens to be variable speed).
To correct this: I placed rubber matting material directly under the saw and placed rubber material under the feet. This helped dampen vibration alot, but final success was placing dead weight at the bottom. I also placed wheels on the vertical of the back legs to make it mobile. Just tilt it up a little to have the wheels come in contact with the floor and you be mobile!! So you may want to figure something up on those Wood plans to place some weight in just in case it vibrates too much.
HTH
Steve

[gmack5]

Thanks for the reply, SteveR.
The Sears 21610 is reputed to be "low vibration" (time will tell).
The plans for the Stand that I purchased seem to be fairly substantional, especially after I add my own "mods" to the design.
Cost should be fairly low, in the range of $25 to $50, plus finish.
Finish will probably be just clear poly, 2 or three coats.
Your idea of putting a rubber pad under the saw is a good one and one I've been considering.
The design calls for just two 2 X 4 "legs" with 2 X 4 stretchers between them.
my idea is to use 2 X 6 stretchers instead and a solid 1 1/2 thick top instead of 3/4" plywood.
I'll edge glue two 2 X 8 X 2' pieces together for the top.
It should add considerably to the stability of the Stand.
When I get it completed, I'll try to post pictures.

[hardihood1]

i got the same sear's scrollsaw last year and its a great saw. i bolted mine to my workbench and have threaded inserts in the beanch so i can remove it when i need more space.
its a great saw, easy to work with and learn. iv bin getting alot of pattern books from the library and photo coping them. their is alot of cool thing to make.
have fun!

[SteveR]

Now for accessories[}]
Heres a good one for those tight corners, believe it or not makes a difference. I use it for BS blades and Scroll saw blades
http://www2.woodcraft.com/pdf/77A92.pdf . I was gonna post the pic from woodcraft but the URL was about a half page long[:I]but this gives you an idea of what it looks like.
Another <s>good</s> GREAT access. is a foot pedal, kinda like a sewing machine. This way you can keep both hands on your work all the time and when the blade breaks (they will) just lift your foot off and it stops almost instantly. If the blade breaks high, this will save your work in progress from further beating.

For me the funnest projects I think are the 3-D ones. The flat fretwork is wonderful, but would drive me crazy. I make these little reindeer each Xmas for the females in the office, place them in the original wood carcass with tape and all (looks like trash)and let them pull apart the waste pieces and watch the amazement on their faces when they see the final product. They usually want me to put back the waste pieces when they take it home to show family what they saw when I first presented it.