JimboS1ice Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 So just recently I picked up a scroll saw and I know @RickyMcGrath did too, Wigwag gave me some great ebooks and stuff to get going and so far so good, so I figured we should get a general thread going, advice, projects, suggestions etc.. have fun with this one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Oh hey, i have this ancient Delta scroll saw, got it for free, must weight 120 pounds with the stand and all. It's in my basement and I feel like it's in the dungeon, I should probably treat it better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 here is something I made using my scroll saw...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 here is a little key chain program link http://scroll-saw-keychain-maker.software.informer.com/1.0/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryS Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 I like to scroll saw. I tend to move around doing different projects but come back to the scroll saw occasionally. I think this will be a good thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Great Idea Jimbo! I have the DeWalt 788, it's considered by many scrollers, the best saw for the price, because the next step up, an Excalibur is 2x the money. I been scrolling for about 10 years, I mostly make name plates, intarsia, toys, and puzzles. I will put together a list of useful links, and post them here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Following this, haven't used a scroll saw since high school..... I'm a tad interested ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 14 hours ago, comp56 said: here is something I made using my scroll saw...... This is cool, make your own tones and tailor to how you like it to sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 14 minutes ago, KnarlyCarl said: This is cool, make your own tones and tailor to how you like it to sound pretty much and there is a free app for android or apple to calibrate the cords.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 As mentioned, below are some links that I use, will add more has I remember them. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forum - Friendly forum like here at TIA - Also has a ton of videos in the Village University http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com - Huge Pattern Library, also has some on-line software to make name plate and keychain name patterns. There is a forum there, but I am not fond of the style, the folks are friendly though. https://mikesworkshop.com/collections/blades - Best blade around, I mostly use UR #5 and UR #3 and the puzzle blades. I just received some spiral blades that allow you to cut in any direction, but have not tried them yet. http://www.vectorportal.com - One of the many places to find vector graphics http://www.intarsia.net/e-book/Intarsia101.htm - If you want to have a try at Intarsia, which is my favorite. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/wiki/index.php?title=Software - List of software for pattern design On YouTube, check out Gwinnett Woodworkers Scrollsawing Playlist, and other woodworking videos. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 I forgot to mention, most scrollers use Baltic Birch Plywood, unless doing Intarsia. When I first started out, I purchased this from Woodcraft. http://www.woodcraft.com/product/142935/baltic-birch-scroll-saw-pack.aspx If you like, I can also share some wood suppliers I use. But I usually shop around for each project, and there are a few good E-Bay sellers out there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted July 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Lesson of the day: proper blade tension! Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Tip - Make sure the blade is not upside down when using reverse tooth blades. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted July 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Tip - Make sure the blade is not upside down when using reverse tooth blades. So far so good, HD just had some junk ryobi pinned blades I didn't care for, I grabbed some Bosch pinless just to make sure they work before I order the ones you suggested Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 .. Oldie but goldie, although I should probably take better care of it than in my basement, nest to some salt bags , eeek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryS Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 4 minutes ago, KnarlyCarl said: .. Oldie but goldie, although I should probably take better care of it than in my basement, nest to some salt bags , eeek What the heck is wrong with you!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 11 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said: .. Oldie but goldie, although I should probably take better care of it than in my basement, nest to some salt bags , eeek That would be a fun restoration project 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 14 hours ago, LarryS said: What the heck is wrong with you!!! Yeah yeah I'm on it, i'm getting it out of there today! 3 hours ago, WigWagWorkshop said: That would be a fun restoration project Exactly, it works quite well, i've used it to cope baseboard and i need a new power cord, clean it up, probably take apart the upper spring mechanism and clean and relube, and a few minor things, I really want to start using it more 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I pulled it out of the basement, heavy son of a gun. I didn't realize it was so old, it appears to be from around 1937! .. As you can see, I need to reattach the power switch back on.. .. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryS Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 That will be a neat restore project to do 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 hell ya get the soda blaster out......even if you never use it after it is restored it would be great to have 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Yeah Bud, you have one heck of a classic there. Like Comp said, get out the soda blaster. Man, that would be a blast to restore. Speaking of which, I been looking for a good deal on a old DeWalt sliding miter saw to restore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Really cool Carl, something sweet about vintage tools Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 That is a really great looking old saw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Another Tip! Keep your table waxed, with a NON-Silicon wax, like Johnson's Paste Wax. Silicon will have a negative affect on your finish, and using a wax will aid in your tight turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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