Thank you for the video it’s great I do woodwork I’ve taught myself so far I have the exact same saw you do I have not used it yet but I will soon because I’m always making things my wife bought it for me so now it’s time for me to learn and get busy with it I look forward to seeing all your videos I’m excited now to start
thanks!! definitely helped lol just got one given to me and was not going to use it until i watched this video now ive got my saw dialed in and it runs great!!!
Even though this video is 2 years old. I appreciate it. As I might be interested in a scroll saw. The story is that I have a bench top band saw. And I’m figuring that a scroll saw will allow me a much better turning radius. Btw when you were cutting the square; depending on the blade kerf. Wouldn’t it make somewhat of a small circle at the squares edges. Hopefully I’m describing it as best as possible.
Straight up, I watched a few videos and they are either been doing it for 40 plus years or have thousands of dollars worth of tools to cut a 3 dollar piece of wood. I used to be a GC and knew a guy that rarely used a power tool, all hand work. But you used a miter saw, quick and inexpensive and then a inexpensive scroll saw and said what all beginners face and that is the bouncing of the wood. You made it look more like a hobby not a job. My money goes to my children not a tool made in China. Thanks for making it look like a hobby and not a job, which we don't get paid for. God Bless brothers and sisters.
You are an amazing instructor with the scroll saw.... and if I had to guess, a professional educator...if not, you should be: teaching and encouraging is your gift!
I just bought a Ryobi scroll saw today. I’m thinking getting a foot switch will be easier . Do you think it makes it easier ? Actually the first piece I need to do has no inner detail cuts because I’ll be gluing a laser cut piece on top but it will have curves . I’ll have to use a rectangular piece of wood to fit the shape. The thickness I’ll want to do is 1/2 inch . What speed to you suggest for 1/2 inch? I’m thinking of getting small size craft wood from Home Depot.
Hi, I'm just beginning to tinker in woodworking, I have a 16" craftsman scroll saw that was my dads. The saw uses the pin style blades, I don't see myself ever cutting anything that is thicker than 1" what blade(s) or brand would you recommend?
I use clear, removable shelf paper on the board, then sray adhesive on the back of my template paper, and then stick it onto the shelf paper. This allows for a smooth template that sticks, easy removal and there is no residue.
i am using a sticky label ....my projects are usually very small items....i get peel and stick labels from dollar tree etc...the shelf paper is a good idea too...I will try it
I am back scroll sawing a month ago, after 35+ years. I am still trying to get my technique down. When I do turns (red oak and poplar) I find the blade is bending. I try to back up a little letting the blade work, but still have the issue. Any further advise? BTW, I have the same WEN scrollsaw, I added a small vacuum hose with brush near the blade so it takes all the top sawdust away. I find the little "puffer" does not work, so I have the keyboard vacuum brush attachment there. Much cleaner and the lines do not get hidden by sawdust.
Please tell me how it's this different from a bandsaw where I can attach a really thin saw to cut anything I need. I have to understand where the advantages and disadvantages are here. Thank you.
the main difference as I see it is you can drill a hole in the wood and then insert the scroll saw blade and cut out pieces in the interior without cutting through from the outside. This is not possible with the bandsaw. Also, the bandsaw cuts in one direction, down, and the scroll cuts both up and down.
i don't use the thing to stop the wood from bouncing...I would call it a pressure foot but i am not sure what it is called on the saw...but I hate it and took it off mine.....do you think that is a bad idea ??? it is always blocking my view ...I couldn't stand it.....but i have to be very careful to hold my wood down while cutting.....any tips ???
I like a pretty tight blade with a small amount of deflection. It's something I adjust by feel; so I just push on the side of the blade until it feels "right". It's something you will need to experiment with. If you notice when you cut, that you are getting a cut that looks like it has a taper to it; tighten your blade. If the blade pops out of the saw excessively or you are breaking a lot of blades, loosen the tension. Hope this helps... Tim
3:18 does Google require u 2 only blur 'promotion info' like the URL printed on the paper only 1/vid? :) It's totally [censored] practice 2 make authors blur it (unless authors verbally promote it as well).
9:16...watch at slowest speed to see how close it came and you will see the physical evidence of why 90% of all lost fingers come from experienced tool users...that one careless...thoughtless action that they do because of their comfort with the tool. I'm so glad he didn't chop the tip of his finger off...came close...
