Delta SS350LS scroll saw

[Dennis51]

I bought a Delta SS350LS used and it works fine except the blower does not work. Given that Delta parts are almost impossible to get are there any alternatives I can use with this saw? Or is there a fix I might be able to do?

Thanks

Dennis

[kmmcrafts]

Those are great saws... used to have one and love the delta blade clamps..

For the air blower, if you're unable to get the part you can get a fish tank pump and feed the line with that.. doesn't take much air to blow that fine sawdust off the work piece..  I also have heard of folks buying a CV shaft repair boot at a auto parts store ( just a rubber boot to cover the CV joint ) https://www.ebay.com/i/323755307095?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=323755307095&targetid=935083617547&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9017308&poi=&campaignid=10877432047&mkgroupid=112821775411&rlsatarget=pla-935083617547&abcId=9300402&merchantid=108350886&gclid=CjwKCAjwn9v7BRBqEiwAbq1Ey8wcuuf7IL1r7OZfyERvZBzDr8jAEq3D4sLcB4Kg6pBLqci3GZvlWRoCbc4QAvD_BwE

The thing with these is you'd have to cut it down.. and not certain it'd fit your saw and hose size.. I only showed the link to show what a CV boot is if you didn't know.. Maybe  a smaller one at a motorsports shop as quads and some ATV's use them too and may have smaller ones..  That said.. probably the fish pump is going to be the easier fix..

[John B]

I had a Delta, but it may of been an earlier model. I drilled a hole into tennis ball and jammed the ball under the lower arm with a piece of clear tubing protruding from the hole. Worked like a charm.

Could almost spray paint with it

[loftyhermes]

I have a 40-560 with a replacement belows, made from the dogs squeaky toy, with the squeaker removed.

[kmmcrafts]

7 hours ago, loftyhermes said:

I have a 40-560 with a replacement belows, made from the dogs squeaky toy, with the squeaker removed.

Why would you remove the squeaker.. I'd take that setup in the living room when everyone's favorite tv show is on  

[new2woodwrk]

Have you tried Toolpartsdirect.com - I was sent to them for a part for my Delta they told me they are the fulfillment center for Delta machinery

Anyway they had what I needed and more

[loftyhermes]

8 hours ago, kmmcrafts said:

Why would you remove the squeaker.. I'd take that setup in the living room when everyone's favorite tv show is on  

Kevin, because the dog wouldn't let me cut anything, he jumped up and kept trying to get his toy and I couldn't see what I wanted to cut. 

[amazingkevin]

18 hours ago, kmmcrafts said:

Why would you remove the squeaker.. I'd take that setup in the living room when everyone's favorite tv show is on  

This made me roar with laughter!!!

[John B]

On 10/2/2020 at 9:18 PM, loftyhermes said:

I have a 40-560 with a replacement belows, made from the dogs squeaky toy, with the squeaker removed.

Exactly where the tennis ball was

[OCtoolguy]

19 hours ago, John B said:

Exactly where the tennis ball was

And the best part is, they come 3 to a can if I'm not mistaken. Cheap fix.

 

[Fred Buehler]

Great ideas. i never quit learning.