December 2, 20232 yr Popular Post My grandson, who is 8 and lives 750 miles away, loves my CNC machine and spends most of his time with me and it whenever he visits. So I figured maybe get him started with a scroll saw. I have his dad's (my son) Delta from 30 years ago here, but it needs basically the whole blade thing that extends off the arm. Now, am I better off trying to get that one fixed (and who do i call) or just buy a new cheap, I mean budget friendly, one to see if he takes to it. And if so, what would be a good beginner one? Also, is it advisable to try and find a used one?
December 2, 20232 yr Popular Post Take a look at Wen scroll Saws. They're not too expensive new. There's a learning curve to operating a scroll saw. Everything from installing blades to blade selection, through cutting technique(s). An 8 year old could be easily frustrated by the process. Hopefully, he has a mentoring person handy. Maybe, his dad? I was gifted a De Walt 788 and it's a decent saw. If you can find a used one in good repair, I'd recommend it. There are good buys on them new but, I understand the quality has diminished somewhat. You might pose your question to the great bunch over on scrollsaw village.
December 2, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, honesttjohn said: I have his dad's (my son) Delta from 30 years ago here, but it needs basically the whole blade thing that extends off the arm. What model saw John, pics? I agree with Gene, it is easy to lose interest if there is a lot of drilling & feeding the blade. Simple patterns save on blades. 3 hours ago, Gene Howe said: You might pose your question to the great bunch over on scrollsaw village. Agree, there is a bunch more scrollers there.
December 2, 20232 yr Author This is the one I have. Don't know if it's any good or if parts are even available.
December 2, 20232 yr 10 minutes ago, honesttjohn said: This is the one I have. Don't know if it's any good or if parts are even available. This is the one I'm using. Good saw. From the picture it appears only to be missing the "quickset" upper blade holder. Can't tell if you have a set of jaws (bottom blade holder) below the table. The pointed rod with the flat bar attached is half of the wrench, it's missing the long Allen part. Spare wrench I may have.
December 2, 20232 yr 11 hours ago, Gene Howe said: You might pose your question to the great bunch over on scrollsaw village. No! He asked us, why have a scroll saw forum if we send the questions elsewhere! Harassing you Gene, please don't be offended.
December 3, 20232 yr For finding parts for the Delta you pictured lets summon the guy that lives two weeks from anywhere @Larry Buskirk
December 3, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, John Morris said: No! He asked us, why have a scroll saw forum if we send the questions elsewhere! Harassing you Gene, please don't be offended. No offense taken. Please accept my apologies.
December 3, 20232 yr The curmudgeon west of here gifted me his variable speed Wen. My first SS. It's cheap, I'm not thrilled with the blade tension, but I'm probably using it for institutional work, not hobby work. Me, I'll take old over new. Both my ∆ TS and 'motorized miter saw' are late 1980s vintage, Taiwan's finest, and heck-yeah workhorses.
December 3, 20232 yr 12 hours ago, Gunny said: For finding parts for the Delta you pictured lets summon the guy that lives two weeks from anywhere @Larry Buskirk A bit newer than what I normally deal with but, https://www.ebay.com/itm/385413936667?epid=1552226292&hash=item59bc75f61b:g:XSAAAOxyxU1Q7siH&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwPfcwWY2Pyuh59yaRjG10jdOHa0TiC%2Frey%2FIpDwHzheJiAgP8cXSd3If7RRHmka5S5%2Fip5EwhZBcKx47K6DbYnvBfoz7lpY5yphlDiAIpA%2F1KvIcBPwNX8XZW4DvLOXtMUlz7tMfq7PMTI8u4o4oWs0riv4J7S2nn%2BdKKU1dWg1Cc8yfO0rHNwcez8oTdZP8nBRvtGN%2BEYuc3tBp54HEesXYdBGApNHG1DqbT%2FEuaLlra6UOIXKQFTf4XSK9qvhBcQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR4bm0fqFYw
December 3, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, Woodman said: Me, I'll take old over new. Yea, it's easier to find parts for machines from the 1930's-40's.
December 3, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Larry Buskirk said: A bit newer than what I normally deal with but, https://www.ebay.com/itm/385413936667?epid=1552226292&hash=item59bc75f61b:g:XSAAAOxyxU1Q7siH&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwPfcwWY2Pyuh59yaRjG10jdOHa0TiC%2Frey%2FIpDwHzheJiAgP8cXSd3If7RRHmka5S5%2Fip5EwhZBcKx47K6DbYnvBfoz7lpY5yphlDiAIpA%2F1KvIcBPwNX8XZW4DvLOXtMUlz7tMfq7PMTI8u4o4oWs0riv4J7S2nn%2BdKKU1dWg1Cc8yfO0rHNwcez8oTdZP8nBRvtGN%2BEYuc3tBp54HEesXYdBGApNHG1DqbT%2FEuaLlra6UOIXKQFTf4XSK9qvhBcQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR4bm0fqFYw Nice find @Larry Buskirk. @honesttjohn you could use the quickset from this but the rest won't match your saw (40-560, 40-650). The price is good considering the quickset is hard to find.
December 3, 20232 yr Moved topic from Scroll Sawing Tips Forum to Machinery, Tools, Research, Reviews and Safety Forum.
December 4, 20232 yr My interest in woodworking was seeded by my father, who one Christmas gave me a small router. That led to a collection of bits that could make dovetail cuts, keyholes, slots and jig to cut circles and ovals, a table to mount the router in, and on and on. That youthful exposure to the potential of what a router could do led to my nickname of "router master" where I taught, even before CNCs were available. Understanding the many uses for a router also made it rather easy to understand and eventually master what could be done using a CNC. A scroll saw can lead to a career all by itself. Local craft shows always have a few sellers hawking their fancy scroll saw art. A small trim router gift, followed by a visit to any local hardware store that has a display of the myriad router bits available, could open up a much broader exposure to woodworking. I don't know 8 though. 3rd grade. It wasn't until woodworking classes in junior high (8th grade) that I had any exposure to woodworking. The router gift to me followed, as by then my dad knew I would make use of it. Just an option to consider. 4D
December 4, 20232 yr Author Almost 9 but his dad was quite young when I got him that Delta scroll saw and he took to it right away so I think it could be a good bonding experience. Of course, I could be way wrong too.
December 4, 20232 yr John, I do have a spare wrench if you plan on the repair & restore. Also, a pic of the lower blade holder.
December 4, 20232 yr On 12/3/2023 at 10:57 AM, Larry Buskirk said: ,... Dyslexia My Mom was a charter member of D.A.M, Mothers Against Dyslexia.
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