Woodworking: Power Tools - Why You Need a Scroll Saw
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Woodworking: Power Tools - George Vondriska shows some of the types of projects you can do on a scroll saw and demonstrates how to use a scroll saw. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video.
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This reminds me so much of my sewing machine and makes getting started with wood working less intimidating.
That's exactly what I thought when watching him. So much like a sewing machine!
I appreciated this because I will be using it for the first time, and showing me a child can work it, gives me hope I will do it well too.
I use my scroll saw all the time. It takes time and patience, but the versatility is amazing. The more I use it, the more I realize how valuable it is in my shop.
I'm taking woodshop and this video gave me an a+ on my project
the fingers of a true woodworker - in a constant state of healing
Your the first teacher today .i found one a good one and now its mine all mine .such a cool machine.
great work George, now we need 100 more of ornaments ready to sell on the streets of hong kong by friday
have been doing scroll saw things sense the mid 90's, its a great machine
My Dad bought me a scroll saw when I was 10 or 11. I loved it, and I still do!
Somehow I knew I needed one of these when I spotted one at a garage sale for $25 and your video has confirmed my suspicion. Now I can't wait to get home and play around with it.
Fantastic! We hope you enjoy its use!
Very nice! How are your projects coming along?
I have been doing scroll saw work for over thirty years. A little over two years ago I purchased the EX 30 scroll saw like the one pictured but I have a thirty inch throat. It is the best saw I have ever owned by far. In the past a scroll saw would last me about a year and a half to two years and then something would break and on cheaper saws you cant find replacement parts. Not the case with an Excalibur saw. It is excellent. I have had no problems with it, but if I were to I can get replacement parts. Keep Scrolling, its great.
The depth of the throat of the scroll saw determines the size of wood you can cut. 12" throat = board < 12". 30" throat = boards up to 30".
Posh C*** a short giraffe lol
Thanks for teaching me about this new tool. I'm a whittler and think this would help so much. Also Youve got some serious woodworker hands sir 👍
Thanks for your video. I appreciate the information you provided.
My scroll saw is hard work. Your scroll saw is smooth. Thanks for sharing
What a great video. Clear & cocise without the usual repetition. Thanks WGoA. P.S: Just ordered a scroll saw!
I can't believe I need a scroll saw now. I shouldn't have watched this.
Fantastic video ! Thankyou very much for sharing how to use scroll saws. This is exactly why we need them.
You made mention of the difficulty sanding when doing intricate pierce-cutting... What of mounting some sort of abrasive rope or line (in place of the blade) to do such sanding? Maybe something very thin, like heavy fishing line, but with a grit surface? Just an idea that came to mind while watching.
Thanks for posting. Years ago I bought the brand new Hitachi CW40. Due to health reasons, about that time, it has never been out of the box. Looks like maybe I should open it up.
Congrats on the interest in the scroll saw. It CAN be addicting. When choosing a saw, take in mind how often you plan to use it. If a daily user, then go with a high end saw like Hegner (I have a Hegner), Dewalt 788 or Excalibur. The Hegner and Excalibur are over $1000 for a large one. Most scroll saws (for occasional use) are much much less expensive.
Charles Dearing What’s a good beginner scroll saw you can recommend?
thanks for sharing!! you have an amazing outlook on woodworking :) so easy to listen to you explain
I have loved using a scroll saw for years. In fact, I would wear out a lower priced saw within a couple of years. I purchased the thirty inch Excalibur saw and I will never have to replace it because if a part wears out or breaks, you can just replace it, not like on the lower priced saws.
Wow that’s soooo cool. I wanna start getting into woodworking as a hobby and this is really really cool! 👍 great video I didn’t know what a scroll saw was. Thank you
Great video. Thank you for being thorough :D
just bought my first scroll saw today, Never used one before ,have been really scared to use .I have a number of power tools mitre saw, grinder jig saw etc....no probs just plain scared I might have a serious "cut".After seeing your son use it with confidence and skill I feel SO MUCH better .Cant wait to start practicing THANKYOU young man Im 62 yer never too old to learn !! Thanks for great vid .I can sleep well night ! Keep up the good work and you could be better than yer dad !! God Bless.
Great video George. I've been doing more and more woodworking lately and your video makes me want a scroll saw now.
Its like a sewing machine in a way. I need me one of these 🙌
And here I was trying to use a hacksaw blade in my bare hands for some intricate work I have been doing... time to get me one of these!
Every morning I have anxiety because of my shop class at school. I am always afraid to use the scroll saw because I tend to snap the blade a lot! You guys make it look so easy😭
Blade breakage usually is a result of over tensioning the blade. You want the blade just tight enough to produce a light 'twang' like on a guitar string if you pluck it with your finger, practice, it just takes a little time.
hello, that was awesome. I am really looking forward to buying one that will last and be efficient in the long run. Thank you Roxanne
I have seen a lot of your video clips, very professional band.I wish you all success in your overseas tour.
Stretch.
Thank you for all the information.
Check with your particular scroll saw's manufacturer. Different saws have different quirks. Many times you will also find videos on youtube for fixes on them. I've been scroll sawing for 16 years and have used all kinds of saws. Make sure the tension is set tight enough...but not so tight you keep breaking blades. When cutting...let the blade do the cutting.
@ryanathan2 No, a scroll saw is not a substitute for a bandsaw. One way to look at it is that the smallest thing you might cut on a bandsaw is the biggest thing you could cut on a scroll saw. They are two distinctly different machines.
Awesome job thank you
You make it look soooo easy :-) I have a Delta Workmaster scroll saw and it is a bear to get pinless blades to stay in the clamps. Do you have any suggestions? Also how much tension should the blade have? My blades seem to wander and I think its due to not enough tension but when I try to make them tighter they pull out of the clamps. The clamps are sort of a clamshell arrangement with a cam leaver to tighten them. Are after market clamps available? When I try to tension the blade I pull it out of the clamp. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I've had this saw for 10+ years but haven't cut more than about 3 feet of wood because of the clamps.
Fantastic video! Thank you
One video and you sold me on getting one!!😂😁👍👍😜
I need to get more clamps!! You have a TON!
We have an Excalibur coming from General International on Wednesday. Scroll sawing is so fun!
Awesome video. Gave me good information. I need one. Thanks for such an informative video.
Yes, a scroll saw can be used to cut metal.
Thank you!!!!
Muito bom cara !!! este video me fez ter ótimas ideas. obrigado e continuem postando
Thanks for the info, well done
Merry Christmas!
Most scroll saws can cut material up to 2" thick, but check the specifications for the particular saw you're considering buying.
Just a suggestion -- I just purchased a used saw, similar to the model you demonstrated, and with it came a bunch of blades. It would be helpful if you would comment on the blade you were using for each project. Thanks for the demonstration.
Hi Bill. Thank you for the feedback. I will forward your comments on. We appreciate your feedback!
You’ll get slightly better control, but not as nice a surface finish, with a lower speed. Be sure to experiment in scrap before working on your project
Great info I need one
thanks for this
I love that wolf!
For more precise turns and intricate cuts, would I want higher or lower speed? Thanks in advance.
GREAT video. how can I get the pattern of that wolf in the background? can I purchase it from you or can you tell me what company I can get it from.
Very comprehensive and informative, thank you very much! By the way could you say please, if we can use normal hand fretsaw blades as replacement for scrollsaw machine?
I haven’t used the DeWalt machine. Sorry, but I’m not able to compare the two for you.
Versatile Tool
Hello, I bought a used Craftsman 30 inch industrial scroll saw, cast iron, heavy duty. The blades keep breaking on me. I've tried everything, better blades, adjusting the tension, etc.. I'm thinking that I got a dud. Also, the tubing is old and broken so the blower isn't hooked up. That alone wouldn't be my problem would it? I'm getting ready to give the thing away and buy a new one. I need the larger size for the cuts I need to make, using large pieces of wood. The wood I use is 3/4 pine.
Is a scroll saw what I would use to make those wooden clocks that have working gears made all out of wood?
Do you use the Epilog laser to cut your wood templates? Do you have any example videos of cutting and engraving a job using your laser?
hi, could you tell me why my pin blade is going off to the right,as the tension is right up and i've used it on soft wood and hardboard only from 2mm to 25mm thick. any help would be great....
Hi, David. Thank you for your question. Can you provide a little more detail about what you are experiencing? is the blade flexing? Is it shifting so that you have to make constant adjustments to track to a line? Is the problem happening consistently on hard/soft, and thick/thin woods? Is the problem new or has the saw always done this? Do you have experience on other scroll saws, and this one is exhibiting behavior that other saws have not? A picture(good) or video (better) might help if you are able to provide one.
David, its not your saw. It is the design of the blade when it is manufactured. They stamp the blades and that will leave a burr to one edge of the blade causing the angled cutting. One way to avoid this is use a higher quality blade such as a precision milled blade, little more expensive but well worth it as they cut straight and stay sharp much longer than the inexpensive blades. Pegas and Flying Dutchmen make some of the finest blades available. Give em a try, you'll be glad you did.....
im going to take a class at a woodcraft store...im not good at this at all ,,,,I need some help with it.
@ryanathan2 hi, depends on the saw. Used to have something called a Diamond fret saw which was unique. Notice he has a cut on his finger which is odd. For a machine powerful enough to weigh against a bandsaw you'd need a Hegner. Thing about a fret saw is that they cut on the downstroke and pull up so it's near impossible to even cut yourself. A bandsaw will pull your fingers in and slice them off with the momentum. kev.
Where could I get the pattern for the 3-D Christmas tree? I'm hooked. Thanks
Whats the maximum thickness a scroll saw an handle?
And good video too.
May I ask whether all small scroll saws are this quiet. I am hoping to buy a Dremel moto-saw M20. Is it going to be as quiet as this Excalibur saw I see in the video ?
Hello -I 've have a DiamondFfret saw -Great machine has been very reliable for 15 years but the variable speed control has just conked out today - do you know anywhere I can get the part from? - Hope I can get a fix on it or I may have to buy one of these Excaliburs. Thanks
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I am a brand new, never made anything, scroll sawer ( I know that's not a word). I have tried making 45 or 90 degree turns and i break the blade or it turns in the cut. The blade gets jammed up in the wood. You made it look so easy. What tips can you give me to help? Size blade or type and thickness of wood? Speed I should be going? I feel like a complete failure. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Linda,
Making tight turns is easier in thin, soft wood using a smaller blade. I'd suggest working with some thin pine or 1/4" plywood to get the feel for your machine, then increase in thickness as you gain confidence and skill. Try to not get discouraged; you have a lot of fun and satisfaction ahead of you if you can practice patience and let yourself make some goofs at first.
Hang in there and best of luck!
Paul
WoodWorkers Guild of America Video Membership
Sawyer is a word we use for men who carry chainsaws into the forest during forest fires. While the rest of us do other things the sawyer starts cutting down trees to make a path for the big cats to drive on
So I say “sawyer” is someone who cuts wood. There you go. It’s a word
Cheers mate and happy trails
I’ve used this exact scroll saw before
Antarsha was the word? Can’t seem to find it
what do you think of these blades
to go with this scroll saw
the scheppach takes 133 in length saw blades and the the blades im getting are 130mm
i spoke to toolite customer service they assured that it should work from 127mm to 133mm
so you think ill be ok with all this?
I really need help on picking an ENTRY LEVEL scroll saw, but there are too many options! Any suggestions?
Hello. I would avoid the $100 category if you can help it as these machines generally have so much vibration that it makes it hard to do quality work.
I like this as a middle of the road offering: amzn.to/2QJ9E9G.
For a bit more you could own one of these: amzn.to/2FMWbv9
The DeWalt is the one that I own, and I really enjoy using it. I was able to find mine used on Craigslist. I would check there first because there are often a lot of scroll saws available. If you can't find one used, it still might be worth getting one new if you plan on doing much scroll work because the difference between this and a $100 saw is dramatic.
Thanks
Paul-Woodworkers Guild of America
How would I get the pattern for the wolf puzzle in the back
Hi, any ideas on how to control the dust even though my vac is connected.
I’m not familiar with the machine, but if their customer service department told you it would work, I guess it should work. Good luck!
Does this cut Sproklaaxx wood?
hi just one question could is use scroll saw for metal. aluminum my project involves cutting some letters in the a pc chassis .
do you have enough tension on the blade? When the tension is right, you should be able to "Pluck" the blade and hear a kind of high note. If you don't, increase the tension on the blade. When cutting wood over 1/2" don't expect the saw to cut as easily as cutting 1/4" thick wood. The thicker the wood, the slower the feed into the blade, and more difficult for the saw to cut.
How thick of wood can you do tight turn with?
Hello,
It depends how hard the wood is, which saw you are using, and the blade. In general you can make reasonably tight turns on any
thickness of material, but thicker woods you will have to take it a bit more easy.
Hope this helps,
Paul
Woodworkers Guild of America Video Membership
@@Wwgoa that's what I thought. Thanks and yes, it helped. Appreciate you taking the time to respond.
Ok now I want a acollsaw. It’s in many ways a cheap alternative to a CNC machine.
good
could you use a blade thats shaped in a cross or a star so it cuts on 4 or more sides so no need to turn the wood around ??? also could you get a blade that acts as a fine sander instead of cutting so you get really fine finish even better than the standard finish ?? this is the 1st time iv seen a scroll saw and was thinking ( as i tend to do alot ) how to make something good even better lol
Hi Danny. Good creative thought process. The sanding blades have already been invented. I'm not sure about the star blade.
Thanks
Paul-Woodworkers Guild of America
What type of blade are you using here ? #, TPI, Type. Thanks
Hello. Sorry, but we shot this a really long time ago. I don’t recollect what blade was in the saw. PS Wood www.pswood.com is a great scrollsaw resource. You can contact them, tell them what you’re doing, and they’ll help make sure you have the best blade for it.
Paul-Woodworkers Guild of America
The excalibur is a finer machine than the DW 788 hands down. Excalibur is much more feature rich and intuitive. Case in point if you are doing fretwork the excalibur saw will hold the saw arm upright for as long as you need hands free. The dw788 needs a separate solution for holding up the saw arm. Excalibur is also almost vibration free due to its heavy table and solid construction. Built like a tank...enough said.
i watched one of your other videos and you were using a ps. How do they compare to excalibur?
Thanks for the video. Can an average Scroll Saw cut 1 7/16" red oak?
Not very effectively. You would want a bandsaw for that. Paul
Hi.Im into terrai making.Could a scroll saw cut through extruded styrene.Its the stuff they use to insulate.
Thanks.
I keep worrying that the kid is going to get distracted and scroll saw his finger off, like “great saw, right George?” “Right Dad!” “I’m not your....oh my god!!!”
This deserves far more likes for its comedic value 👆
Could someone tell me when having the capability for variable-speed becomes important? Is it essentially just for different materials?
Yes, it comes into play for different materials, and different thicknesses of material (slower speed on thin materials). It is also helpful to slow down the saw when teaching beginners how to use the tool.
@@Wwgoa Info much appreciated thankyou.
what is price of your scroll saw. Its very cool.
the kid got paid to say that
yeh. funny how the camera was just in the right place to capture his improvised, unpractised response.
It had to be said
@LaPrimavera2006 You can see full specifications, including the model number, on this scroll saw on the manufacturer website. Go to general.ca site and serach for excalibur EX-21 e.
That will help you find a retailer in your area that carries the tool.
How much is this scroll saw and where can I buy it?
Here you go: amzn.to/2wkV56E
Who provided the scroll saw?
Here you go: amzn.to/2wkV56E
I basically purchased a bandsaw for nothing. For some reason they are going out of date. At least I can use the parts for other DIY models. So its moved from bandsaw to scroll saw? I wonder if its because of safety issues.
I have one from 1955 handed down from my father, runs great,no rust,sits on 4 cass iron legs,2 inch thick steel table, iam not a wood worker or steel worker if I wanted to sell this how much is it worth? I have pictures of it can send picture of the name plate to I'd it
Hi Clarence! I have forwarded your question to our experts. Please allow 1-2 business days for our experts to reply. We will post their reply here. Thanks!
Unfortunately we wouldn't have any insights as to what that tool might be worth in your area. Your best bet would be to check online sales forums to see what comparable saws are selling for.
Paul
i love to have scroll swa.. is it ok to use einhell scroll saw 120W ?
I've looked up alot of different scroll saws because want one with a foot pedal but most of the ones I've seen people are saying that it won't work because of the nvr switch. How do I get rounf that? Any advice please
Hi Christopher,
I believe that most scroll sawyers prefer a deadman style switch such as this one: amzn.to/2BYqUBk
That should work with many scroll saws, including this one which I own and love: amzn.to/2FMWbv9
Thanks,
Paul
WoodWorkers Guild of America Video Membership
The 'deadman switch' or foot pedal switch works great. Cost from 15-30 dollars and well worth it.
Anyone know where i can buy one of these in Ireland?
"yea this is cool" wonkwonkjam seize
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Why did i try to pronounce that