Thanks for your videos and website,really enjoy your videos thank you! 😊

2016. Just picked one up at a swap meet. Was getting pretty frustrated until i watched this. You have given me the strength to give it another shot i doubt you will ever read this but decoded to say thankyou anyway

Thank you for your presentation. I have this saw as my main scroll saw and don't back away from many projects. When setting up the saw on your table. place an old truck tire flap between the saw and table. It greatly reduces vibration. Truck stops will give you their "take-offs" if you ask them. I also purchased two longer set screws that hold the blades tight to the saw. It was simple to turn a couple of handles and drill and epoxy the longer screws into them. Or just drill out two dowels to use as handles. It makes changing blades much easier. Like was suggested on the video, get a foot switch and install a wider, smoother table. These are great saws. Listen to Steve about how much wood to cut through. He's the professional. But this scroll saw has the power and ability to cut 1 5/8" dry Pecan. Buy GREAT blades. They don't cost much more. Go slow, wax your blades, replace blades when they first start showing resistance. It took me a full day to cut the 12 2 1/8th" letters on a 14" name place for my son's desk. In short, listen to Steve and just get started with whatever scroll saw you can afford and have fun! P.S. You can get great wood from cabinet makers. They are happy to give you their "cut offs" for the asking.

I've Purchased Me A 16 Inch Ryobi Scroll Saw & I've Already Cut out A Spoonrest. When I Started To Cut It Out I Thought I'd Ruin It. But All & All It Turned Out Great. & After I Got Through With It I Couldnt Belive I Cut Out That Spoonrest. I Was Pretty Proud Of Myself After I Cut It Out.I Also Took My Multitool & Made A Guitar Pick & A Napkin Holder. Now I Want To Make A Couple Of Drinking Coasters & See How They Turn Out I Can't Wait To See The Results.

I love your show. I knew I wonted a hobby with wood but wasn't to sure of what hobby until I saw your blog. I dont have a garage, large work area or storage for large equipment. The first thing I noticed was I didnt need them, GREAT. You are fantastic. I have a disability that keeps me housebound. Your hobby has shown me that doesn't matter. I am now in the process of saving for my first saw. Thankyou very much for all your help. Teabag

Thanks for the instruction, Steve! Now I feel comfortable taking my new scroll saw out of the box and start creating.

I had the harbor frieght piecer too! My motor just started missing after only 3 weeks! Bought one of this craftsman model today and after watching this im sure i made great choice! Looks MUCH easier to change plain end blades. So excited!

Thanks Steve. I know it's been six years since you made this video but I found it still filled with extremely useful information.

Very nice! I purchased that very same saw from a buddy for 40 bucks and it's been sitting in my woodshed for about three years, and now because of you I'm going to dust it off and go on your website for some projects. Thanks so much!

Thanks Steve. Very helpful intro for someone used to a jigsaw and jewellers saw. I wasn't sure how much pressure I could put on the tension knob or saw head for changing blades. Your video solved my problem.. and gave me confidence to get rid of the guide too. All your tips and knowledge gratefully received and appreciated.

Thanks for this video Steve. I can barely afford such an entry level scroll saw, but I think the information I learn from here can get me started into this hobby.

I just got one brand new in box at a pawn shop for $36!! Ill use it to cut mdf rounds for my fluid art projects! This video was a great help to me so thank you!

I just bought one of these saws just because of these videos. I have a harbor freight saw and it's maddeningly difficult to chuck a plain end blade. The blades connect to clamps that aren't connected to the saw - they hang on the upper and lower arms, so you have to hold the bottom clamp on it's arm, while trying to use an allen wrench to unlock the top clamp without dropping it while working the blade through the workpiece and then holding and reclamping with the wrench with the other hand.

This is amazing! I have the exact Craftsman scroll saw you're using and have been struggling to get the hang of it. Your videos are so clear and informative. It's like having someone right there with me, showing me how to do it. I can't wait to get started now on my crafting projects. Thank you so much!

Good informative and educational videos. Thanks. Two minor recommendations to your viewers. When you get your tension set where you like it, take a sharpie and make a mark on the tension knob, and on the saw itself as an index mark. Install the blade, turn the knob to the index mark and the tension should be set. For the rough table, sand it with 120 grit sandpaper on a belt sander. Then teflon spray it, then wax it with a candle, or parafin block. Anyway, great videos. I learn a lot from you.

I just bought this same saw and appreciate your walk through of it. I bought it for exactly the reasons you stated, I wanted to see if I like this aspect of woodworking. Thanks for the video Steve!

Thank you so much. After watching a few of your videos, I've decided to get into scrolling as a hobby!

Great series of movies - thanks Steve. Really helped me understand the use of the tool. I can see there are limitations and you are absolutely right - these would be a great beginners tool, and of course they are built to a price but certainly as an entry level machine, more than capable of producing some quality work.

Great video, and very helpful as I get started with my new Sears scroll saw. Thanks for not being a tool snob! Between this and some of the review tips on the Sears product page (including one with a link to your "Part One"), I feel like I've got a good start on scrolling.

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge, I have found it very helpful.

I just got my first scroll saw (Ryobi 16") and I didn't want to turn it on until I saw your video's again. I agree that you should be a shop instructor! Thanks for the info!!

Great video, Steve! Your videos have helped me immensely. I will get an entry level saw and have some fun. All the best!

Thanks for all the great info. The video was very informative for me. Thanks again.

Thank you SO much for your vids!! I just bought a scroll saw and have NO idea how to use it.. already I have cut my first shape! Like gigirty said.. you should be running classes - awesome!!

Excellent info and a great video. Thank you for making this!

Thank you Steve, I went out and got one of these after seeing this since video i was looking at it anyway and it happened to be on sale a few weeks ago. For the set screws in the chuck, i replaced them both with the adjustment wing screws from a set of harbor freight clamps that were bad. They fit perfectly and I don't need the t wrench any more. The only think wrong so far is that the blower is not very strong. its a lot of sun though. i think i may get an aquarium blower to use instead.

Hi Steve. Never had a scroll saw. Just watched your video. Nice job and good tips. I will probably take your advice and get started myself now. Thanks Dave in Wilmington De.

thanks for the video i just purchased this saw an for the money i think its great , i just cutout my first patterns and it was not to bad using this saw , thank you again for the tips

Hi Steve, I have this saw and have been using it for about 2 months I havent had any problems with it, the thickest wood that I cut with it was as thick as the saw would allow 2 3/4 inches no problem at all ( the jewelry box pic I sent you)

Thank you for your review. I need a scroll saw for my pen hobby. I think I'll go with the one you used. I just need to be able to turn sharper than what a band saw would allow.

if your not a shop teacher already you should seriously consider becoming one. i would love to be taught by you.

I have this saw and have been using it for about 2 months the thickest wood that i have cut is about 2 3/4 inches no problem

After spending some time setting mine up, I have it running great without noticeable vibration. Out of the box it vibrated some, and worse, made disturbing clacking noises when running at higher RPMs. I think I heard similar noises in this video! I removed the top plastic shroud/hold-down/air blower assembly and ran it again (after putting the tensioning knob back, of course). It ran fine--no clacking! Turns out the top rocker arm had been hitting the two screws used to mount the little air bellows to the cover. The screws were too long, protruding over 1/8" below the bottom of the plastic bellows plate. On top the rocker arm you could see two little marks where it was hitting the ends of the screws. I found two shorter screws and refastened that plate. I also removed the bellows bulb before remounting the shroud, as I suspect that might be causing some vibration. The blower seemed pretty ineffective anyway. If I get tired of blowing away dust I'll likely invest in an aquarium pump, like some others did, and hook that up to the tube with flex air nozzle. I also took off the blade guard/hold-down foot, and flipped its supporting arm up before refastening. I figure I can use it to help attach a little light of some kind. Anyway it runs smoothly now, and this video was a great help in mounting a plain end blade. When I did it, I wedged a little block of wood by the bottom blade clamp to keep it from rotating while I fastened that end first, and then had no problem getting the top blade end clamped. Works great, thanks again!

Just got my first saw and subscribed :)

Thanks for this video. I'm looking into getting this saw mainly to cut balsa wood and thin plywood for building radio control airplanes. Looks like it would suit my needs fine as that is pretty much all I would use it for. I shouldn't need a high-end saw for making straight cuts, and curved cuts such as wing ribs.

Thanks. Good Video. I am looking forward to visiting your site.

Thanks for this useful video.

Thanks for the videos. I was given a scroll saw from a friend (he had 2). Mine is a cheaper model and the blade has pins on top/bottom. Thats what I'm worried about for these small holes.

I just bought this saw, I took the holder pin for the blade guard and replaced the pin holder with it so I don't have to use the wrench every time.

I use an led reading light I got from Cosco. Works great and paid less than 15.00 for two (this item had 2 for the amount mentioned).

Hi Steve, You are a great instructor! I was inspired to start searching for a scroll saw. If I am looking on Craigslist, what are some of the questions I should be asking about saws listed there. I am only interested in cutting out letters and such for small crafts so I don't need anything really heavy duty. Thanks so much.

I don't bother with the top chuck set screw on pin end blades. Works just fine for me. I made a 0 clearence insert for mine but someone tilted the blade and kinked it. So be careful of that.

Great video, thankyou for posting, one question is why you removed the holddown spring.just a personal prefference? Or does it get in the way.and here I broke mine and replaced it.so far I like it as I dont have to hold down the wood so much. Again Thankyou And cheers

in the video you mentioned adding an insert to make it zero clearance and/or adding an auxiliary table to accomplish the same thing and for a smoother surface.... could you explain to me how to do either? I'm expecting this saw in the mail today and it'll be my first experience with a scroll saw. I'd love to get started on the right foot.

I have a Delta Workmaster scroll saw and the blade clamps are terrible (at least mine are). It's almost impossible to get them to clamp tight enough to keep the blade from slipping out. The blade wanders due to loose tension, I think. Do you know if aftermarket clamps are available for this machine? On my machine the clamps are like a clam shell with a cam action lever. I actually bent the lever trying to clamp the blade tight enough for it to not slip out.

is there a way i can stop myself pushing against the side of the blade with the wood when i try to make long curve cuts?

i have the delta version,,i just bought it,,and i know nothing about it,,actually i bought it for my granddaughter to get started in woodworking,,it does not accept the pined blades,,only the plain blades,,which i was told is the best,,can you tell me what kind of blades i need to get and where at and also,,some beginner templates

How do you feel about the Dremel Moto Saw? Or maybe a Harbor Freight scroll saw? I'm looking to cut wood and bone mostly.

I'm guessing I could never do this. My hands are too shaky to mess with putting the blades in. I've seen some awesome scroll saw projects and wish I could though.

When I try to go in a circle it seems that the blade does not want to follow and I seem to be bending it, could this be a tension issue although it seems good. today is my 1st day using the scroll saw.

Hi Steve. I'm looking at this saw and your videos are very helpful in understanding what I should expect from it. Two questions. The replacement blade that you used in this video, what's it called and which manufacturer? I'd like to grab a couple because I would imagine the stock blades aren't that good. 2nd: When cutting something like that ornament, how do you sand inside the piece? I assume with a fine blade, this may not be necessary but I'm curious. Thanks! I also subscribed.

Hi Steve, I' buy a Proxoon saw and try to create the 3D keychayn. I' do made it...but verry hard and not so accurate like Yours. Maybe because I' use the wrong wood (seems to solid) or maybe I' do not setup the saw right. Can you please tell me what wood have You used to create thoose 2 objects (text and keychayn) fron the end ? Very nice lection, tank You.

I just bought this saw used, and I've been really struggling with it. I see you're not using the hold down, do you just always keep downward pressure on the cut?

@Mukundanghri

3 жыл бұрын

I bought the same saw about 8 years ago, and I absolutely removed the hold-down.

I live in Brazil, you could tell me what the name of this thread that you used to cut the Christmas Ornament? here just I found the pinada saw

that is an A sharp on the guitar, the lowest one on the high E string.

This saw vs a delta 40-540? I purchased the delta for $75 but the blade replacement is horrible on the delta.

Too much thank for new person show the clip

at 2:02, this would connect to guitarist

you cant learn this stuff in school ,,, thank you so munch

you mentioned about the bad vibration in the saw but never addressed a correction. was you able to correct the bad vibrations. thanks. good video

@emmitstewart1921

8 жыл бұрын

Vibration is a real problem with entry level saws. It never goes away totally, but it can be reduced by firmly bolting the saw to a heavy strong stand. Mostly you just get used to the vibration. After a while, once you decide you want to keep up with the hobby, you trade up to a better saw.

Can you cut 1" Mahogony wood with this?

Thanks for the upload Steve..However;I am new to scrolling..looking to buy one to start off with..But,looking what a process it is to re-insert the blade into every hole before cutting,seems like a slow and tedious nightmare to me..I think I'll opt t saving my pennies and going for a quick release blade system..Thanks for insight..B/W.

@clmariano

8 жыл бұрын

go for a dewalt scroll saw.

@bluebow68

8 жыл бұрын

I might,but they're like hens teeth to find where I'm at in the UK at the moment..

Would you say you tuned that to about a G#???

I was wondering, after watching this video, what other scroll saw would you recommend for a beginner that does not cost $800+

@stevegood3224

5 жыл бұрын

The best buy right now is the Delta 40-694. Under $400 for a mid-level machine. amzn.to/2OJ1hcL

Harbor freight carries foot switch

Can you give us some names of foot switch you like?

Thanks for the video, I did get a small detail that I was pondering about the other day. I still haven't begun with Woddy Hyezmar's book yet, I've found videos to be better for me, though he is still giving it away, google him.

Steve, im from the netherlands and been trying to register to your forum linked on your blog for a while now. send you few emails about it but dont get a answer unfortunatly :( something worng on the forum or somthing else. please let me know, Pascal

What size blade are you using and what style? is it a spiral?

Laser cut would smoke this ,fraction of a time ,less money spending electricity bill .

You neglected to address the vibration issue. You went on in this 2nd video as if you had never mentioned it.

Not a bad machine, but one thing you did not go over was the type of metal the chuck is made out of. If that chuck is made out of aluminum, with the set screw made out of either aluminum or steel, and the constant screwing and unscrewing, that chuck will wear out in no time, no matter how gentle you are with it. Also, as you talk about the table I could see the marks left by the table flattening finishing tool, and yes it will be rough on your hands over time. Obviously this machine is definitely for beginners, but unless those chucks are made out of steel, it isn't much better than a piece of garbage and a waste of $100 or so dollars !!!

"go ahead" the most redundant phrase Americans seem to have adopted in KZread videos.

@stevegood3224

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Woody, vocabulary is very important but in this context casual speech is acceptable. No one expects most KZread content producer to be professionally trained.

@woody1380

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Good Steve Good I'm sorry, no offence intended. I should have started by saying thanks for the video, the instructional content is first class and very useful. This was the second of your videos I watched in a row and by the end the Americanism "I'm going to go ahead and..." was grating a little, I was starting to count the seconds between them. Believe me it's not just KZreadrs but many professional speakers too. I see them on "infomercials" and news reports. It's a peculiarly American thing. Instead of saying something like "I'm going to swap this blade" we get "I'm going to go ahead and swap this blade" 3 extra redundant words. No big deal but to an English ear just so annoying after a short while. I didn't count all the way through but our did say "I'm going to go ahead and..." 9 times in the first 2 minutes. I think you might be an addict. :)

I watched your video on the CNC machine and I am really disappointed in you. You have traded skill in woodworking to skill in computers. I ran a CNC for years in an industrial setting and I can assure you that if you can use a computer you can run a CNC. Once again , where is the skill and satisfaction in making something by hand. You can keep your computer and I will keep my scroll saw.

@southjerseysound7340

7 жыл бұрын

Wow you cant be serious...........He made 1-2 videos on a machine he got for free and you're acting like its the end of the world lol. Seriously get a life and not that it matters but I'm pretty sure that he gave the X carve away lol