February 3, 201214 yr Using all of the new resources at hand, I was able to keep up with my new Delta Scroll Saw and saw it delivered at the house at 11:00 am yesterday. Got it moved from the outside to the shop quickly and then had to wait until I got home last night to dig into the box. Now I just have to figure out what to do. I was not at all impressed with the stand that comes with it. It seems very flimsy. Two of the bolts at the top and two at the bottom on the frame don't line up at all. Almost like they sent the wrong legs. I know the picture is not that good, but those holes are not even close. The whole leg would have to be bent further around. And the top is the same way. It might not be so flimsy if you could put the bolts in those. I will probably look at either mounting it when I use it to the work bench or come up with a better stand. This one is also tall enough that you would have stand or be on a taller stool. But hey, I am not part of the group and intend on learning a little about it this weekend. Any advice you guys and gals want to throw my way, send them on. John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
February 3, 201214 yr Alright John!!!!Sorry to hear about the stand though. That aint right. With small benchtop tools I would build a nice rolling cabinet with a door and drawers and mount the scroll saw it it. This way you will have all the scroll tools and accessories at your disposal when you need them.I plan on building a rolling cabinet for my Walker Turner DP.This is awesome to see you starting in on a new area of woodworking John. Please take a ton of pics and write a ton of updates on this exciting time in your woodworking adventures!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
February 3, 201214 yr A rolling cabinet is the way to go. I built one to hold the SS and a little baby 10" band saw. Some folks have a cabinet right next to their saw with all their blades in it. I like the cabinet idea better. Plus, you can build it to suit your favorite shop chair. You will need a way to organize and store your blades. Think PVC pipe.If that blower doesn't keep up, let me know. I rigged up one that uses my compressor.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
February 3, 201214 yr Author Thanks Gene. I am not sure the direction yet, but I feel sure I will do something else about the stand.John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
February 3, 201214 yr John, I know the rear leg is supposed to be adjustable so that the saw can be tilted forward for better viewing of your work piece and less back strain. Most everybody that has the Dewalts say that stand is a very sturdy stand. I'm going to send you the plans for a 3 legged wooden stand that I made for mine that has worked out good  for me. Greghttp://www.thesawdustfactory.net/
February 4, 201214 yr Hey John have ya turned it on yet?John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
February 4, 201214 yr Congratulation John on your new toy. From the picture you have a lamp but I did not see a magnifier glass. Your eyes maybe better than mine. I'm with John Morris on a rolling cabinet not only for the saw but also in storing all the different blades you'll end up with. You could build the cabinet to any height that you would be comfortable in working. I'll sit in shop stool most of the time I'm sawing on mine. Here a picture of mine. Not too good picture but maybe it would give you some ideas. Wayne E Wayne E
February 4, 201214 yr Author Oh yea I turned it on and made a small sample cut. I'll do a little more tomorrow. John Morris said:Hey John have ya turned it on yet? John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
February 4, 201214 yr John my saw arrived at the FEDEX center in Portland Friday morning but I cant get it until Monday.That's too bad about the stand but I would send your photos to Delta and ask for a replacement stand or some form of compensation. Regardless of the price discount you should receive components that are not defective.
February 4, 201214 yr Author I think I tried it in both sides, but before I do that Mike I am going to take it apart and try them on the other side. I believe I try it that way just as a dry fit and it didn't match either but I am going to make sure I do that. It is possible I have them wrong. The picture shows the legs with two creases in them and these only have one. Hope you get yours Monday and all is good. I'll let you know about the legs later today.John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
February 4, 201214 yr Nice looking scroll saw John. Tis a shame about the stand though. Ron DudelstonAbove and Beyond WoodWorks
February 4, 201214 yr John did you try putting the tops of the legs into the inside corners instead of the outside?John Moody said:I think I tried it in both sides, but before I do that Mike I am going to take it apart and try them on the other side. I believe I try it that way just as a dry fit and it didn't match either but I am going to make sure I do that. It is possible I have them wrong. The picture shows the legs with two creases in them and these only have one. Hope you get yours Monday and all is good. I'll let you know about the legs later today.John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.comJohn MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
February 5, 201214 yr Author Okay I am a little red faced. I changed the legs out and with a little persuasion they fit now. It did tighten the stand up a bit, but to me it still has a little too much movement in it. They recommend younto mount it to the floor, but I have no idea where I am going to keep it somi can't do that at least right now. Any way I am happy with it and look forward to getting started with it. Spent all day today making cutting boards so no scroll time yet.John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
February 5, 201214 yr Author Pauline thanks for the advice. Hummm, I think for now I will just hang on to it. But shouldni decide to get rid of it, I will keep your advise in mind. John Pauline Brechlin said:Hmm a little advice ya want eh??? Well that is a nice looking saw ya got there!! My advice would be maybe to pack it up and send it to WI to me for a present!! LOLLLLLLLLL!!Â
February 5, 201214 yr You could mount it to a piece of plywood and then on a mobile base. I have done that with some of my other tools using a Harbor Freight mobile base which is about $40. Then add in a bit of weight like a bag of cement or sand to help with any vibration.This will only add in about 1-2" in height plus it will be easy to move it around and out of the way. Over time you can enclose the base using the the frame to attache sides ti stiffen it up as well as adding in some storage for blades and other stuff.Allen WorshamCorona, CAallenworsham@earthlink.nethttp://www.awcreationsandwoodcrafts.com'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee
February 5, 201214 yr JohnCongrats on the new saw. I love mine and if the stand isn't up to par, I can send you the plans I made my own stand from. I will let you know though, I stand when I am cutting, I also use a foot controlled switch to turn mine on and off. Make life really simple, leave the light and the saw turned on and depress the foot switch and go to work. Best of everything with your new purchase, if I can do anything to help, feel free.Wayne MahlerGod bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.
February 5, 201214 yr They recommend younto mount it to the floor, but I have no idea where I am going to keep it somi can't do that at least right now.John, I'd have mentioned this earlier, but I just figured the newer saws wouldn't have a vibration problem. When I made my roll around cabinet for my Delta 16" and that 10" band saw, I cut some "hocky pucks" out of some 1" thick mat from a machinist's shop using a hole saw. Then bolted the saw through the pucks and onto the cabinet top. It has '0' vibration, now.I still have gobs of that mat if you like I can cut you some pucks or send you a piece.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
February 6, 201214 yr Author Thanks guys for the suggestions. I think at some point I am either going to put it on another stand or at least put this one on a mobile stand. It will just work better in my shop if I can move it in and out.It isn't that the stand moves from the vibration, but you can take you hand on the saw table and wiggle the stand. Not a lot, but just seem more than I think it should. It could just be me. When I actually get to doing some work with it I will know if it is okay or if it moves as you move a piece of wood around.But hey I am new at this saw, so it may be perfect and I am just a newbie.John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
February 7, 201214 yr I got mine today and I discovered a few things. The female threads in the saw for attaching the worklight are not threaded very well for the first few threads and the screws are to short. I bought 2 longer 6mm threads and attached the light and it's very solid with no striping of the threads. For the stand I attached all the stand components loosely with the hardware. With the stand on the ground I attached the saw and then tightened all the stand bolts and it is rock solid. I had some rubber feet that came with my Jet drum sander and I attached those to the legs. I then tuned the saw, waxed the table and added a foot pedal. Every thing works very well. The table tilt miter pointer screw is a different size torx bit than was supplied with the saw but I had one that fit. The table tilt isn't as smooth as I'd have expected but it works ok. The Variable speed is very smooth and the light is pretty bright but I will be adding a magnifier light as soon as I can make an adapter for the one I used for fly tying years ago. all in all I'd have to say an oustanding buy. I hope this helps John.
February 7, 201214 yr Author Mike where did you pick up the foot switch for your saw?John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
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