Just a tip. Cover the wood you want to cut out with blue painter tape, and then glue the pattern to that. Makes it much easier to remove the leftover pattern.
I am new to woodworking, however I’ve been a seamstress for over forty years, and I found some similarities between the two. For example replacing the blade is similar to replacing a sewing machine needle, and the method of having the saw faster while working with thicker materials. My husband has been building things since he was a teen so he’ll be able to help me, but I’d like to learn, and start out with a good knowledge of it.
I see that Ryobi saw, I just got a Wen from Amazon and its literally the same saw, just a different color lol, as in most these parts would be 100% interchangeable
Sweet, thanks for the info. I am about to go buy the same saw, started woodworking recently and it’s safe to say I’m addicted. Nothing like that smell!
Hi! Thank you for the video. I do have a question. Is it possible to add a water drip to a machine like this? It doesn’t have to be that specific one but a ring saw is quite expensive for me right now and I was wondering if an adaptation could be made. If you know I would appreciate the input. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for this video. I'm having difficulty with the blade, getting it in and out. The bottom especially when trying to find the slot and then with the top. I loosen the know in the very back for tension relief but it seems I'm not able to insert the blade correctly. A friend gave this Ryobi, same as yours, and maybe it's a bit dirty where the grooves are concerned? I also liked, and appreciated the way to make cut outs drilling a hole then proceeding. Happy schooling!
The Ryobi saw I have uses pinned and non pinned blades as should this machine. The teeth of your blade need face downward as that's how the blade works, And use packing tape on the project and then use spray adhesive to affix your pattern, the tape peels off easily later.
Great video! I was gifted a new scroll saw after wanting one for years and did not have directions. Couple questions: Is the machine capable of cutting through resin as well as wood? And what is the max thickness of wood/resin that it can cut?
Bit late, but yes scroll saws can cut through resins, plastics, and even small gauge non ferrous metals. I think the average maximum is 2 inch thickness but all saws and blades are different. Read up on your particular model
Noooo, the getting the blade hooked into the bottom notch is what I needed help on, you edited it out! LOLOL. I never used this brand of scroll saw before and it's driving me absolutely batty trying to get the blade back in!!
I haven’t used a scroll saw since I was in school decades ago. This was so much simpler than back then. Maybe it was just complicated because I was a kid. 🤷🏻♀️ Thanks for sharing the video!
Great video. I made a reindeer from a 1x8x6 with my jigsaw. It was hard, so I used gift cards to Home Depot and splurged to buy the Ryobi 16" scroll saw. I was disappointed because it was not any easier to cut through the 3/4" wood. What type of blade should I be using?
Wow in wood shop am scared to use it this because it like vibrates the whole board because I don’t know how to hold down the board because am scared my fingers are gonna get caught this kinda built my confidence
Is there any use case for this over a laser cutter? I got one as a gift and I cant think of any reason I wouldn't always use a laser cutter for cutting vector shapes like this. The only thing I can think of is for wood that is particularly hard that the laser doesn't cut through all the way, you could use this to finish the job.
I just got my saw and been watching videos on how to use it. The first time I used it it went great but since then I have broke 3 blades. What am I doing wrong? Do u think my wood is to hard, you make it look so easy
what kind of wood are you using? also maybe you need thicker blades? I mostly break them when I push too hard to the side... try to always push back and not to the side at all... also take your time 🤷🏽♂️👍🏽
051423/0133h PST 🇺🇸 Thank you very much for the Ryobi Variable Speed Scroll Saw usage demonstration. I was going to buy a larger 9” Craftsman twin wheel Band Saw. But, after viewing your demon, I opted out the idea for, either Ryobi or Harbor Freight (Central Machinery), prices being the same for both. Being a hobbyist I will only cut small acrylic pieces and I find your demo educated me to go for your choice. Best wishes.
Wow! You made that look so easy. But I don't get why you can only cut to 16" if the machine is only that big. I mean, can't you rotate the blade 90 degrees and cut in the other direction? If so, how the heck do you do that?
Thanks for the video. I’ve just purchased one of these tools. I had the Dremel version many years ago but it doesn’t seem to be around now so got this one
I have bought a Ryobi scroll saw, it says I can use plain end blades also. I have been trying to find a video on this to install the plain ones. Do you have a video or any recommendations?
Yes. ALWAYS unplug your machine when changing blades or doing maintenance on it. Less chance you will accidentally injure yourself or get electrocuted if you make sure the power is off and it is unplugged.
Thanks for the video… I have this very saw and came to see if I was doing it wrong 🤣 (although there’s literally not much I could do wrong) but I would think you would get a nice smooth pass like when I use my bandsaw but Nooooo the wood jumps up and down on the table and the saw moves/vibrates backwards so I’m chasing it (I guess I can find a way to clamp it down). It it’s SOOO LOUD 😳my word !!! I’ve only used it maybe 3 times - I’ll have to give it a go again. And all I was cutting was an untreated cedar picket
If the wood is jumping, you may have the blade in upside down, so the cutting is taking place on the upstroke rather than the downstroke. Try typing "which way is up" in the search bar and it should bring you to a video I did on this. It will show you how to know which way is up with a scroll saw blade
Actually, get more specific and type in "which way is up with a scroll saw blade" and you should find my video and several others that will explain how to mount the blade in the proper direction.
Depends on the brand. Some brands it is advisable to bolt them down. Especially lighter weight models of scroll saw. Really large and heavy ones do not always need it due to their weight and size. But with smaller ones and light weight ones it would be better to bolt them down to the workbench or table. If you can not bolt them down, sometimes you can use clamps to hold them down if they vibrate or jump up and down on you. Sometimes an anti vibration mat can help with vibration too a little bit. But if it is lifting up or vibrating or jumping a lot bolting it down or using clamps will help with that a lot.
Can you please tell me if you have used a conversation adapter ? Do you have a video or how do I go about this. I do a lot inside cut and pinless blades work best but hate the change out process on the way you do it from manufactor. Ty
There is more to it than he mentioned. But he covers some important things to know. Just remember to look up basic safety instructions and information on using a scroll saw safely. You will be very glad you did.
Vibrations could come from not enough weight holding saw down or if the wood is popping up, could be blade is upside down. Another thing is older lower quality saws vibrate. Hope this helps. I have not made any videos but its very fun scrolling and it's hard to want to record it when I'm in my ZEN moments scrolling. Everything disappears.. it's just me... the pattern... and the wood.
First thank you on your video you make this look so easy. Just bought my saw and used it one time. My board kept on jumping up and down what was I doing wrong? I believe I was I was adding enough pressure .
