LarryEA Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Some scrollsaws like the Delta and Dewalt(?) requires you to press the hose over a nipple thats on the side of the saw. Other that grit and determination,strength and luch, is there an easy way to get the hose on that nipple? I have a brused knuckle from trying. AlfrediaMum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Please explain ,I don't know what nipple you talking about ,I have a 788 . LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsaw Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 One post i read .he held the hose with pliers and hit it on with a hammer. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Larry Buy the tool it is much better than the struggle http://www.modularhose.com/Loc-Line-14-System/14-miscellaneous If you are trying to put the nipple on the end, it is no problem. If you are trying to connect the entire hose to the metal fitting you may have to take the metal fitting off the saw to use the tool. Some folks have used hot water, some folks have used a heat gun but the tool works best. Edited December 31, 2014 by Doug amazingkevin, Scrolling Steve and LarryEA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimP Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Heat it in hot water first then push it on LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Thanks ya'll, I did'n think of heat. My shop is ai a whopping 38 degrees. I know that didn't help. So I'll try a hair drier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Liquid soap LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustLarry Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I used hair dryer once and heat gun another time. Still takes some pressure to get it on. Found out a pair of leather gloves lets you get it hotter and still hold on to it. Both times popped right on there. Pressure with one arm or a helper on one side of arm and push on the other side. (I forget how many times I had to stomp on the floor) Larry LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Fabulous tips and tricks abound here! LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 It's plastic heat it up first make it pliable first save your knuckles. Roly LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryK Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I used a little lithium grease and hair dryer to heat it up. Worked great, popped right on. BarryK LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubgoofy2003 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I DON'T KNOW WHO DREMPT UP THAT SYSTEM, BUT, HE OR THEY SHOULD BE UNEMPLOYED. I WOULD RATHER JUST USE A HOSE IN MY TEETH, HA. GOOD LUCK LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I DON'T KNOW WHO DREMPT UP THAT SYSTEM, BUT, HE OR THEY SHOULD BE UNEMPLOYED. I WOULD RATHER JUST USE A HOSE IN MY TEETH, HA. GOOD LUCK Got me laughing. but I had to read it twice...I'm slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I DON'T KNOW WHO DREMPT UP THAT SYSTEM, BUT, HE OR THEY SHOULD BE UNEMPLOYED. I WOULD RATHER JUST USE A HOSE IN MY TEETH, HA. GOOD LUCK Hey Larry, the air line on the DeWalt and many other saws is made by Loc-line. It is a very efficient system for delivering air and liquids to various machines in industries and hobby. The advantage of this system is it needs only one mounting point and can be adjusted to any position, unlike a plastic tube or hose that needs to be mounted to a hold down foot or column as on some saws. The loc-line is very strong and durable, but can be a little brittle if abused. By using the proper technique it is easly repaired. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I struggled with mine once and came to the conclusion that it was not going to be possible to get it back on my 788. but the idea of heating it make it expand, came to mind and I boiled it in a pan of water for several minutes. It still took a lot of determination and strong effort but I was able to succeed. Muscle that sucker on.. it will go. but never easy. Dick heppnerguy If you can't get it, call in the wife LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) I had the same issue, used my $8 heat gun from HF and leather gloves and it pushed right on. It was one section shorter though! That was the one that had somehow broken in half on the saw. I am positive a pan of extremely hot water would also work for the heat! The rather thin leather gloves are a shop necessity! Save many sander burns when using the belt sander for fitting pieces or for cutting improvements! Edited January 2, 2015 by rjR LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I had the same issue, used my $8 heat gun from HF and leather gloves and it pushed right on. It was one section shorter though! That was the one that had somehow broken in half on the saw. I am positive a pan of extremely hot water would also work for the heat! The rather thin leather gloves are a shop necessity! Save many sander burns when using the belt sander for fitting pieces or for cutting improvements! I like your glove idea. I had my 12 disk sander take a bite on me once and that did not feel too good. The only concern I would see with gloves is on a belt or disk sander, you might need to be especially careful of the machine grabbing part of your glove.. that wouldn't be very good Dick heppnerguy LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grosa Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) I attached a fish air pump to my foot pedal so when I press on the pedal to operate the saw the pump turns on as well. The clear hose coming from the pump is 1/4" then I used a clear hose that fit over the 1/4" hose about 1 1/2" long, heated up the end with a lighter and with light pressure pressed it over the plastic hose on the saw. I bought a large aquarium air pump. Edited January 4, 2015 by grosa LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2scroll73 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Use a lighter to lightly heat the end of the tube.Then push it on. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamminjack Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I attached a fish air pump to my foot pedal so when I press on the pedal to operate the saw the pump turns on as well. The clear hose coming from the pump is 1/4" then I used a clear hose that fit over the 1/4" hose about 1 1/2" long, heated up the end with a lighter and with light pressure pressed it over the plastic hose on the saw. I bought a large aquarium air pump. I agree. On all the saws I have owned The first thing I do is to install a aquairium air pump. They are so much stronger that the bellows that come with the scroll saws. Talk about clearing the saw dust! Plus no more proplems with split rubber bellows. Works for me Later Jamminjack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 think i over did it with my air fan it not blow but sucked i must remember not to let my pup stand near the saw.i loved that dog lol LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Problem solved. Been so long O forgot how. But I know how now when I need to attach it again. TKS all. tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I have tried many ways to blow away the sawdust including: bellows that came with the saw, aquarium pump, compressed air from my shop compressor, squirrel cage fan, shop vac, dust collector and finally the one I just started using this week. A $12 hair dryer from Walmart with the heat turned off. Works very well. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Sorry you could not ,get a vac system to work for your purpose ,and eliminate the need to recirculate saw dust ,as much as you use a saw , That rig you show ,is straight forward and neat ,and dam sure ought to keep your ,kerf clear ,good luck & stay healthy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Never thought about a hair dryer, I wonder how long the motor will hold up, thx for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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