WoodturningVern Posted April 28 Report Posted April 28 Hello. I just managed to get registered. Technology was a barrier this time, but we got it sorted out. I'm in Mulino, OR not too far south of the Portland metro area. I do mostly wood turning, but recently got interested in the idea of turning some small bowls in the shape of some of the leaves of the beautiful trees we have here (i.e a variety of maples, oaks, etc.). I thought about it for awhile and decided I needed a scroll saw to cut the perimeter of my blanks to the shape of the leaves. Then I'll mount them on the lathe and turn them into bowls. So, I found a Delta P-20 model 40-680 with a stand on wheels for $100. Of course it's discontinued by Delta but appears to be a solid saw and it runs great. It had been sitting under a tarp for many years so the table was rusty. I got that cleaned up and waxed. I did find one small crack in the table top on the right edge that doesn't extend through the top that looks as though something heavy fell right on the edge. The crack is maybe 2" long and in from the edge about 1/2". I don't think it's a big deal. More concerning is the position of the blade in the table hole. It's offset to the right. As a result the red insert doesn't fit without being tight against the blade. I've taken all the covers off the upper and lower arms and can't find anything that looks bent our out of whack. The blade holders top and bottom look fine, just like the pics in the owner's manual, and they hold the blade correctly. Like I said the saw runs smooth and quiet. I did the little check in the owner's manual for blade alignment and that checks out. Then I did the little cut test where you cut a kerf in front then flip it around on the blade back to check position and that is perfect. So, my plan is to just cut a zero clearance insert such that it fits with the blade offset to the right a bit. Before I do that I ordered a few packs of Olson blades that I should see any day now. Once I have that all together it will be time to cut out some leaves and make bowls. Vern Quote
Dak0ta52 Posted April 28 Report Posted April 28 Welcome to the Village. Lots of experience here so don't hesitate if you have questions. Would love to see some of your work. Quote
dgman Posted April 28 Report Posted April 28 Welcome to the Village! I am not familiar with that saw, but on most scroll saws you should be able to loosen the screws that hold the table to the saw. Then you can center the table to the blade. Good luck! Quote
Wichman Posted April 28 Report Posted April 28 Hey, you made it! Great! Welcome to the Village from SE Idaho. Quote
Denny Knappen Posted April 29 Report Posted April 29 Welcome to the Village forum from Tennessee Quote
jerry walters Posted April 29 Report Posted April 29 Welcome to the Village Vern. Lots of knowledgeable folks here that may be able to help you with your saw. Jerry Quote
Scrappile Posted April 30 Report Posted April 30 Welcome to the forum. I helped a wood turner with a bowl once. He had me scroll the animals he put into the sides of the bowl. Wichman and jerry walters 2 Quote
Hawk Posted May 1 Report Posted May 1 Welcome, I too started on a P-20, back in the 90's. My daughter has the saw now, still going strong. You may want to try Pegas blades @Denny Knappen can hook you up with him thru his website. Anyhow, enjoy the journey... Chris Quote
Ber Gueda Posted May 12 Report Posted May 12 Welcome from Southern Europe. I am thrilled to see the result of these bowls. Quote
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