Eplfan2011 Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Hi, thanks for the add! I have been woodworking for 30 years and for the past few years have fancied giving scrolling a try but have never found the time. Well times change and by chance I stumbled upon a old scrollsaw but in surprisingly good condition. It's a RBI 226vs ( square bottom blade holder and a DC motor manufactured by Dayton, which from what I've read is a Ultra made between 1994-1996) it was covered in a layer of dust. I parted with $100 and took it home and gave it a thorough clean and a coat of wax, oiled the rear cam and tested it out. It runs quietly with no vibration. I've ordered the blower lockline kit for it and some new knobs as the upper blade holder knob is cracked. Got about $150 in it now and some time, I feel like this could be a good start to a new hobby! Now I just have to practice lol meflick, Dave Monk and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preprius Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Warm welcome from California. I got the same machine 1.5 yrs ago. Some guy here @OCtoolguy helped me buy it. I had some entry level saw before but had struggles. I had never really tried the types of art. Intarsia, fretwork, puzzles. But when I did I found entry level just did not work for me. So I upgraded. Now I dont worry about the machine and I can focus on making stuff. The 26inch comes in handy. But this village has some really skilled people (elders and youngters) and they answered many of my questions. Even my stupid questions. I learned alot in 1.75 years. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eplfan2011 Posted August 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, preprius said: Warm welcome from California. I got the same machine 1.5 yrs ago. Some guy here @OCtoolguy helped me buy it. I had some entry level saw before but had struggles. I had never really tried the types of art. Intarsia, fretwork, puzzles. But when I did I found entry level just did not work for me. So I upgraded. Now I dont worry about the machine and I can focus on making stuff. The 26inch comes in handy. But this village has some really skilled people (elders and youngters) and they answered many of my questions. Even my stupid questions. I learned alot in 1.75 years. Thanks I'm here to learn everything I can OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Welcome. You did well on your purchase. You will never wear it out. My suggestion, besides hanging out here, is to check out Scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com. It's a site with tons of info and 1000's of free patterns. The owner is a fellow by the name of Steve Good. If you sign up for his emails you'll get a free pattern everyday and usually a lot more. Now, it's time to have fun. Your addiction begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eplfan2011 Posted August 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, OCtoolguy said: Welcome. You did well on your purchase. You will never wear it out. My suggestion, besides hanging out here, is to check out Scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com. It's a site with tons of info and 1000's of free patterns. The owner is a fellow by the name of Steve Good. If you sign up for his emails you'll get a free pattern everyday and usually a lot more. Now, it's time to have fun. Your addiction begins. Thanks, I had already found his site and purchased his patternsdownload for a mere $20, I'm signed up for emails too. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Welcome! Don't forget there are free patterns here. Check out Scrollsaw Workshop Eplfan2011 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Welcome to the Village from North Carolina. I've only been scrolling about a year and a half and have learned lots from the kind members of this forum. I purchased an entry level saw and "hope" to one day soon upgrade. Sounds like you got a really nice saw for less than I paid for my entry level. Anyway, if you're like the rest of us, you'll find that scrolling is addictive. Be sure to post pictures of your projects. That encourages us to get off the computer and back on the saw. OCtoolguy and Eplfan2011 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 welcome to the village, enjoy your new/old saw. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Welcome to the village from East Tennessee. Look forward to your participation. Sounds like you got a great deal on a good saw. Congratulations. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Welcome to the Village, Colin. That was a great find and value. I look forward to seeing some of your work here. Bruce OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eplfan2011 Posted August 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Well my parts have got here for the Hawk and I may install them after supper and make a pattern and make my first scrollsaw cuts ever lol. I'm not a novice woodworker I use the hell out of my bandsaw so I'm hoping that will help .... Just never used a scrollsaw.... I'll bring wood butchery to a new low 🫣🫣 meflick and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Hello and welcome to the Villiage. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Welcome to the Village Colin, from way down south in Australia. Marg OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 Welcome from Delaware. SSV is a great place! Eplfan2011 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Welcome to the Village! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 I have not had very much time in my shop or on my computer lately and missed your introduction post. So let my Welcome you to SCROLLSAW VILLAGE. I see you have been pretty active already and are probably feeling pretty comfortable here already, as we all get to know you better. Explore all the forums so you don't miss anything here, if you have not done it so far. Continue to keep in touch often here and continue to enjoy your scroll saw. Dick heppnerguy Eplfan2011 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 Thanks, Dick for bringing this up to the top. A welcome to the Village forum rom TN. As a Pegas dealer, if you have any Pegas questions, I would be happy to help. Eplfan2011 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted August 25, 2022 Report Share Posted August 25, 2022 Welcome to the dark side, now you can never return. Seriously though, The folks here are the best, helped me out numerous times over the years. Welcome! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.