ScrollSaw Brand ID

[stickman]

garage sale did someone say garage sale?

that's a great find!!

I love flea markets and garage sales.I saw a really old scroll saw at one the other week for 45$ but don't know much about them so I walked.Can anyone tell me whats important in a scroll saw?

Like is there a standard blade size or motor size I should look for?

Should I stay away from old relics (like the one at the garage sale) ?

[Iowa Carver]

Michael, for the most part vintage scroll saws are pretty tough to use unless you are in it just because it's vintage. Lots of vibrationand they usually only take the thicker pin blades. You want to look for 1/3 HP motor and 2 speed or Variable speeds better than 1 but not a must have. Also you want it to use plain end blades and have easy blade changes. Hope this helps a bit.

Corey

[Ron T]

Hi Michael,

If you're really interested in getting a scroll saw, check out craigslist. I got a Ryobi w/ variable spped for $45.00.

[stickman]

Thanks corey for the tips thats just what I needed.

Ron craigs list is a good idea.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Originally Posted by stickman

garage sale did someone say garage sale?

that's a great find!!

I love flea markets and garage sales.I saw a really old scroll saw at one the other week for 45$ but don't know much about them so I walked.Can anyone tell me whats important in a scroll saw?

Like is there a standard blade size or motor size I should look for?

Should I stay away from old relics (like the one at the garage sale) ?

Did he pay you the $45 in cash or check?

[Jim-Iowa]

I would want a constant Tension saw. There are still a lot of the old rigid arm saws out there(usually garage sale specials, I have one in the attic of my garage) that have a spring plunger in the top arm.
Since the spring pull is not as consistant as the constant tension type it requires a heavier stiffer blade because there is more flex in the blade.
This results in more blade breakage and you can not turn as tightly.
Unless you just like to work with antique tools, I think you might be disapointed with a rigid arm saw.

Now I will admit I have a Rigid arm saw in the attic of my garage and have been thinking of making it into a sander using fingernail files.

[stickman]

Thanks Jim-Iowa thats the kind of info that I need.