New saw for school!

[MrsN]

I just upgraded our little pro-tech scroll saw to a Delta 40-694. 

I was able to convince my administration that the deal on Amazon was just too good to pass up. $289 with free shipping is pretty good. 

It arrived this morning and I got it assembled during my prep hour. It took just a bit of figuring to get the table into place and the bevel adjuster put in place. 

I then had to modify the emergency stop from the last saw. It is an insurance thing that requires the quick stops.

I put it through a few quick test cuts and it seems to be cutting really well. I am loving the quicker blade change and tensioning. The kids this afternoon will be excited to test it out.

[dgman]

Well now, a world class saw for the kids! Now you just have convince the addministration you need several more!

[bobscroll]

Good on you Katie! I'm sure they will appreciate what you have done for them,

Bob 

[WayneMahler]

Good job Katie. I'm sure the kids will enjoy it and appreciate the upgrade. 

[Woodmaster1]

Great job on getting your new saw. I have one and it has worked great for me. Your students will love using the Delta over the protech. Can't wait to see pictures of the amazing work your students will be able to make.

[wombatie]

Excellent upgrade.  But one for a whole class???????????????????  It does not add up.    I am sure over time it will be the best stocked workshop in any school.

Marg

[amazingkevin]

On 12/11/2017 at 12:55 PM, MrsN said:

I just upgraded our little pro-tech scroll saw to a Delta 40-694. 

I was able to convince my administration that the deal on Amazon was just too good to pass up. $289 with free shipping is pretty good. 

It arrived this morning and I got it assembled during my prep hour. It took just a bit of figuring to get the table into place and the bevel adjuster put in place. 

I then had to modify the emergency stop from the last saw. It is an insurance thing that requires the quick stops.

I put it through a few quick test cuts and it seems to be cutting really well. I am loving the quicker blade change and tensioning. The kids this afternoon will be excited to test it out.

Someone finally asked if i would teach them scroll saw.How much to charge ??????

[Rob]

It would be quicker to hit the on/off switch on the saw rather than that emergency stop switch!  Here in NZ there is a saying "she'll be right".  It is a whole lot more laid back approach to safety than I was used to in the UK.  I was astonished when my four year old daughter was given a hammer and nails at her kindergarten and left unsupervised but although I sometimes worry about it/her, I prefer it to an overly protective "nanny state".  We have fewer lawyers too which can't be a bad thing in my book!

 Rob

P.S.  Congrats on the new saw!