Scroll Saw Blade Removal Tool
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- For those who have problems with smaller thumb screws that hold your scroll saw blades in place, this show is for you. On this week's show, I demonstrate how to make a simple tool that will make this task much easier for you. I hope it helps.
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As always, I want to thank you for taking the time to stop by the channel and tuning in to today's show. I truly appreciate it.
“And we’ll keep that dimension in our head”. You clearly don’t know how poor my memory is, but I appreciate your optimism!
That's what I do Tom. I'm optimistic and when that doesn't work, I have a piece of paper off camera to write the dimensions down. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thanks Kenny, the practicality of this one is really good. there is so much to cover in wood work it is incredible. I am sure this will help thousands of people. I love the way you are trying to help people in so many ways in their work shops as well as mine.
At the time of making this video William, I never really needed this tool but it was something that I thought would help others. Now, as I get older I find that I am reaching for this tool more often than not. We all need a little help sometimes. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for the kind words.
I was grappling with how to make something for my Hegner. Now I understand the process better than before
I hope you are able to convert the methods that I demonstrated here on today's show to suit your Hegner machine. Good luck with your project and thanks for tuning in Marty.
I love all your videos. Your love for your work is contagious! I made your airplane and it came out great! Thanks so much!!!
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the pattern. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave the kind words. It is very much appreciated.
Kenny, helpful video. You are right, a simple tool like that can sure make scrolling much more enjoyable. Great design, the addition of the magnets is a really good idea.
Glad that you liked it Paul. Sometimes, the simplest things are all it takes to keep us happy in our craft. Thanks for tuning in.
Another aid to the woodworkers
I hope that it is helpful to some. Thanks for tuning in Tom.
thanks ken. good positive advice. jack from the uk.
Glad that you liked it Jack. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Great idea 💡
Glad that you liked it Robert. Thanks for tuning in.
I hear ya Kenny! I made a pattern for my DW788 to cut out next spring.The bottom knob is the hardest for me. I too have Mr Arthro, but in my hands and feet. I also get my old bones cracked every 5 weeks so I can stand up straight and hips adjusted so I can walk in a straight line. No sense walking like a drunk lol! Sometimes I can stand to cut, sometimes I have to sit. I have been told that 70 is just a number. LOL! Well tell my body that lol! Anything at all that we can do to help ourselves to still have a life, we should. Always try to stay active as you get older. It does help! A great tip! Enjoyed! Take care!
Glad that you liked the show Michael. I totally agree with the staying active comment. We need to stay active both physically and mentally and if we need a little assistance in doing that sometimes, then that's okay too. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
It's amazing how you suddenly become 'old' ... all of a sudden one day you find it difficult to even open a bottle cap ... it's things like this that make it easier.
My mind still thinks I'm 24 but my body disagrees. Like you said, it seems to happen over night. Thanks for tuning in Barry and for the kind words.
Excellent thanks
Glad you liked it. Thanks for tuning in John.
This is why I try to watch all your videos. You showed the layout. Everything expands to other projects when you have the knowledge and seeing the steps matters. A complete project for both entertainment and learning.
Not afraid of small projects. I often wish some of the larger channels would just make a napkin holder one week. Anything small really.
Glad that you liked the show. I may have to add a napkin holder to my list of show ideas. Although I've already made one, I may have to make another. LOL. Thanks for tuning in.
Great idea, Kenny, I'll have to make one. Also, Pegas make a replacement set of blade chuck heads that are much lighter than standard (to reduce vibration) and these take much less force to tighten and loosen than the standard chucks.
That's good information to have Barry. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with the suggestion. It's appreciated.
You always are trying to help others GOD has a place for you.
Let's hope that you're right. Thanks for tuning in.
Hi Ken part of my right hand is paralyzed and weak from a accident, I made a circular jig so I can loosen and tighten the thumb screw on my Delta Scroll saw, you added the magnets so you can place it on the arm I never thought about doing that 👍😊 thanks Ken
I'm glad that you were able to take something positive and constructive away from the show Alan. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your comment.
I bought my scroll saw from an older gentleman because he was no longer able to use it due to this very problem. I don't have this issue yet but it's good to know this solution exists.
If only that gentleman had seen this show, he might still be scrolling today. Glad to hear that you don't have that issue Jim and I hope you never do. Thanks for tuning in.
Great idea ! I’m 81 and just beginning (: to loose it !
Hang in there Michael. You've got this. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave the kind words.
Hi Kenny, well done you have found all the problems I have when trying to put a new blade in. As for the tool, I will make one as fast as I can
I hope it is able to help you John. Just remember, as I stated in the video, be careful applying too much torque to the blade retaining bolts. It just requires a little tweak when using a blade removal tool. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in.
Love it, great video. As I totally agree with EVERYTHING you said I feel you left out one important point though you got close to it right at the end, you probably won't strip the thread you are more likely going to splay the two sides of the blade holder apart making it harder for the screw to hold the blades. I had this issue over many months of over torqueing the knobs, and had to replace the heads with Pegus ones (never looked back and don't use the tool anymore either). Applying the extra torque on the screw should be discouraged. But like I said, loved the video and anything that keeps us scrolling longer is only a good thing.
You make a good point about the blade retainer taking extra abuse as well Allan. Thanks for chiming in with that. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Another great video Ken and I bet you've just helped a bunch of people with this great tip! Before I retired we modified a lot of our equipment at work to make it more ergonomic and to reduce potential accidents. We can always look at the tasks we perform to see if there's an easier or safer way to do them. Thanks for bringing this to everyones attention. Take care and stay safe.
Glad that you liked it Earl. It's a simple little jig but a helpful one. Sometimes, the solution doesn't have to be complicated, it just needs to work. Thanks for tuning in.
I wish I could use something like that on mine but mine has a different connector. It's a great idea.
There's always a way Mark. It's just a matter of figuring that way out. Thanks for tuning in.
Instead of remembering the size of the screw, I just stick it in my drill index and use the bit I removed. Works great until you get back to the bench and wonder where you left the knob. Lol thanks Ken!
I don’t have a scroll saw , but I may make this for the tool less guides on the bandsaw.
There's always something to forget Frank. LOL. Thanks for tuning in and for the chuckle.
This project is definitely applicable to many different tools in the shop.
Great video Ken! I find myself looking for some type of “mechanical advantage” more and more. I firmly believe that manufactures try to make knobs etc. smaller and smaller 🥴🤠
If they do try for that Randy, they are trying to eliminate vibration and keep the balance of the arms intact. Unfortunately, for those with arthritis, those smaller knobs can be a serious issue. Thanks for tuning in.
Great video, thanks. Things like these really help. I have a question. When you made the Halloween decoration, you used a #4 spiral blade. What was the teeth per inch on the blade?
The spiral blades are categorized a little differently when it comes to tpi Scott. Because there are teeth on all sides of the blade, the tpi usually runs higher which can be confusing for some. The technical spec of tpi on those blades is 36tpi. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Great idea as I am on final approach to 70 and my grip is getting a bit weak! I’ve been wondering for quite some time, is your scroll saw tilted toward you?
My old saw (DW788) was tilted toward me but the Excalibur is not. The table is level. There are definitely benefits though to having the table tilted toward the user. One of the main benefits is lessening neck strain as you watch what you are doing on the saw. Thanks for tuning in Bob.
Thanks for the Video Ken, Random question. would you happen to the thread size of the thumb screw. I have a older scroll and looking for a replacement. Thanks in advance.
Every saw manufacturer is different Paul. They all have their own specific designs and specifications so I honestly would have no idea what the thread count would be. That being said, I did have a DW788 once that stripped out the top blade retainer and I just used a tap to cut new threads in whatever thread count I had available. So even if you aren't able to get the proper thread count, there are still options. I hope this helps a little. Thanks for tuning in.
Hi Ken, I bought a used Excalibulur 21" scroll saw a week ago and used it for the first time today. The problem I’m having and hoping u can shine some night on,the blades do not seam long enough to fit in both clamps of the scroll saw. Is there some adjust I can do so the clamps hold on more of the blade? And what holds onto the blade? The head on the tightening screw? Thanks for the help with the tubes for the blades, I’ll drive to Waterloo and pick some up.
The blades that you are using should be 5" long Brian. That would be a standard for scroll saw blades. If they are in fact 5" long, then you arm adjustment knob may have been turned at some point to put the arms out of parallel and make the gap too large for the blade. At the back of the saw, right on the top, is a large knob. This knob adjusts the top arm either up or down. You may need to adjust that knob until your blades are able to fit in the blade retainer. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and good luck with your scrolling.
@@acutabove_woodworkings thanks Ken, I’ll give that a try this afternoon. Brian
@@blandry021 Let me know how it works out.
Worked great adjusting that wheel, Ken. Lee Valley no longer carries the scroll saw tubes, but the Windsor store had some in stock which I ordered. Brian
@@blandry021 Glad to hear that I was able to help and that you were able to order some tubes. Awesome stuff.