jerry1939

Go to about page 2 of where you are now and read the Sept 18 posting by jerry1939 (me) and look at my posting "My New Command and Control Center." Maybe there is something of use to you. Welcome to the hobby/disease Friend. Enjoy!!!!!! jerry

Bought a new Delta a month ago. One of those Taiwan, designed and built by 8 year old child labor specials. Even by setting the screws to the max in the 2 blade holders, I could not get the blade 90 degrees to the table. Under the table is a very large "protractor" or a trunnion they call it, for tilting the table. At the 90 degree mark in the trunnion is a very shallow hole. In the saw base is a spring with a ball on top to tell you where the 90 degree mark is. I expect most saws are similar. Long story short; Today I loosened the trunnion to table screw on one side. Removed the screw on the other side and added 2 washers for spacers. Problem solved. You check your protractor (That I held against the blade) you do the same as checking a carpenters level. When you are on the mark, flip it end to end. jerry

For years, with my old saw, I was also a bottom feeder. Got a new Delta a month ago and became an avid top feeder. When that happens, you think that bottom feeders are "So yesterday." I personally am not going back. jerry

I am sawing a 1/4" BB, "good on both sides." It will have no backer, so I sandwiched it between two 1/4" luan sacrifice boards, to prevent splintering. Top feeding FDUR#3 blades into entry holes that are a tight fit. For the first few entry holes, when I put the blade in from the top, I was having some problems lining it up with the saw table slot. Was feeling around, trying to find the slot. Had a "eureka" moment (for me that's rare, but won't elaborate on that.) With the top arm up, I took a second blade, held the wood up a little, and put the second blade through the wood & into the slot. Set the wood down, held it in place with my elbow, removed the 2nd blade and threaded the blade I was cutting with. After a few inside cuts, I was able to see down through them and see the slot. One problem; My brain is already full, so will need decide what to forget, in order to remember this. jerry

Welcome and Thank You for Serving our Country !!!!!!!!!!!! With the name "Jerry," you have to be an AOK guy! jerry U.S Army 1959 to 1961. The only fighting I ever saw when in the Military was in a bar on a Friday night.

Scroll down and click on, "Pattern Group on FB." jerry

If you mean edge to edge, I do it regularly. The glue in the Baltic Birch you use is much worse. In the Midwest U.S.A we have a building center similar to Lowes called Menards. I think they are in only 3 or 4 states. I don't buy 1/4" from Lowes. Consider it junk. I buy "sanded 4 sides." I use mostly 1/4", but some 1/2. If you are carful about grain pattern when gluing, you can defy anyone to find the glue joint(s) on the finished product. With 1/4", finding stock that isn't warped is the biggest problem. If I need a piece "2 boards wide", I will saw one down through the center, flip them over & glue 1/2 pieces on each side of one full piece. Sometimes that way, you can end up with less total warp. Don't have room for a planer or a wide sander. jerry

Wow! Super nice. Could possibly have been built larger so that if you get in trouble with the Mrs. you would have a place to spend the night. jerry

TripleJScroller - Try it for a day and you will stay a top feeder. One thing I learned the hard way: I was installing the new blade on the top, but mounting it too low. Ended up occasionally bending the bottom of the blade. Someone on another site called this the "hockey stick effect." I have since learned to judge how high up to mount the blade by a "shape??" on the top blade clamp. Anyway, if you bend the bottom of the blade with lower clamp, you are installing the blade too low. WBR - Good thought. One problem. Do you think an old geezer like me could tell my right foot from my left? Just kidding Friend. jerry

Recently got a new Delta and quickly became a "top feeder." When the arm is raised, there is a lock to hold it up. 1. It's too darn far back and cumbersome to reach. 2. It locks too high up. You have to hold the wood up to keep the blade threaded. Steve Good has a pattern for "a man" to prop under the arm to hold the height that you want. I started using a 1 X 4 and learned by the location of a decal on the arm where to position the board. Found a MUCH BETTER way. Hold the arm up with your right hand. Thread the blade through the wood and slowly lower the arm. About a third of the time, the bottom of the blade will get hung up on the bottom clamp. You now have a free left hand to guide it. I like that much better and it eliminates extra motion(s) when switching holes. jerry

"I didn't even know I was pregnant!" jerry

Mr. Scrappile, For many years, I only owned a Performax saw. Bought it new from Menards for $69 and change. (It seems that they are no longer available, but a Skil is identical except for color, decal & price.) About a month ago it finally died, after serving me well. Click my posting of July 27, 2015 and also read the Comments. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/15988-first-scroll-saw/ I am reminded of the old story of the guy that decided to become a carpenter. He was told, "You can buy as fancy a set of tools as you want to. You can even have the handles gold plated, but none of that will make you a GOOD carpenter." jerry

I beg to differ with almost of all your comments. On this site, go to "BRAGGING RIGHTS." Scroll to "Some of my "stuff." Posted July 27, 2015, by jerry1939 (Me) Please. PLEASE do not fill this guy with a bunch of baloney. It' NOT THE TOOL, IT'S THE OPERATOR!!!!!!!!!! You owe it to this gentleman not to try to fill him with nonsense. jerry

It appears that I struck a nerve that I should have stayed away from by stating that it appears the these 2 saws come off of the same assembly line. (Only the exterior cases, colors & decals are different.) I wish that I had not started it and apologize to all. That being said, compare the schematic for each: http://www.ereplacementparts.com/dewalt-dw788-type-scroll-saw-parts-c-1009_2631_207564.html Below "Pages A & B" click SHOW ALL PARTS http://www.ereplacementparts.com/delta-40694-variable-speed-scroll-saw-parts-c-3275_3505_418339.html jerry

Oldhudson, 4 washers at the TruValue hardware store cost me 9 cents each. I did mechanical work for 2/3 of my life. I felt it was a heck of a lot less of a hassle to do it myself. Bought it from our Lowes. They do not stock Delta saws here. Would have needed to repack it, sent it back and wait another 10 days for a different one. No guarantee that the 2nd one would have the missing washers installed. I chose the easy route and have no regrets. jerry

Jim, After watching the You Tube video about lubricating a Dewalt 788, I took apart my brand new Delta and lubed it. It sure appears that the Delta mechanism is identical to the 788. Used it a fair amount already. Love it. One drawback, The blade clamps made my fingers sore. Cut 2 of these: http://www.stevedgood.com/ex21knob.pdf Makes a huge difference. Two things about these to be aware of. 1. I think there might be a tendency to want to over tighten and possibly stripping the threads in the blade holder. 2. The lower knob will not allow the table to tilt all the way to 45 degrees to the right. My old saw would only tilt left and I never saw a need to tilt in 2 directions. If someone wants to tilt right, they could either put a knob on only 1 screw, or order a 3rd screw. Would buy another Delta in a heartbeat, if/when this one dies. Hope this helps you Sir. jerry

Had time to saw today. Adding the missing washers made a world of difference. jerry

Glad to have you join. IF you are considering a new 788, do your homework first. The mechanism of these 2 saws indicate that they came off the same assembly line. Only the outward appearance is different. Compare the prices. http://www.lowes.com/pd_366919-70-DW788___ http://www.lowes.com/pd_594182-34340-40-694_0__?productId=50160831&Ntt= jerry

Today I finally had time to play with my new Delta (Made in Taiwan.) Both upper & lower blade clamps could easily be twisted Right to Left, in relation to the parallel linkage. The blade ran all over the place. Checked the Parts Schematic. During assembly, they omitted a washer/spacer on each of the 4 bolts closest to the operator. (Blade Clamps) I went to the local hardware store and bought washers of the inside diameter needed. They were too thick. Hammered them down to where I could barely get them in place. It took a lot of time to get them in place. I now know why the 8 year in the Taiwan factory "conveniently forgot" to install them. Felt that you Nice Folks should know what things to look for in foreign made anything. jerry

Hi Scrolling Steve & Ike. DIDN'T YOUR MOTHER TEACH YOU ANY MANNERS ?????????? Why would I take a perfectly new, clean saw & stand and get sawdust all over it? Gee whiz guys ! jerry

Hi Larry, I intentionally omitted mentioning price, as I didn't want to irk Dewalt or Dewalt owners. jerry

Hi All, Thanks for the Nice Comments. Re: What magnifier. http://www.walmart.com/ip/14931343?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000549516&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40845425072&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78658324232&veh=sem Here is the sad part. Years ago I had a detached retina. Ended up with double vision. It is corrected with a prism in each eyeglass lens. HOWEVER, I cannot use the magnifier, because I get double vision at that distance. For scrolling I wear a Bausch & Lomb magnifier. That works OK. The magnifier shown in the photo was a Christmas gift. Sadly, it turned out to be "just" a high priced light. Re: The tissue box. I normally need to blow my nose more often then most people. Had it long before I started playing with any type of saw. Re: Drink holder. I keep a large water bottle in the fridge overnight. Set it by the chair, against the wall when "playing" in the garage. There is a fair amount of condensation with that jerry

I built a stand for my new Delta. My normal sitting position is with the legs outstretched. Made a foot switch. 1 photo shows a rocker type household light switch, mounted at the angle of the bottom of my feet. Also the mountings for 2 hinges. The hinges line up with the center of the switch. Another photo is from the back of the stand, with the treadle on. 4 screws on the bottom of the board. Two wood screws activate the switch. Two lag screws limit the travel, in both directions. This is to prevent wrecking the switch. All 4 screws could be adjusted to change the angle of the treadle, but through dumb luck, they were right the first time. The carpet on the near side goes down to the floor, to keep sawdust out of the switch. The picture of the whole thing: The treadle is wide enough to operate with 1,2 or all 3 of my feet. Heater at the very top. an "arm" off to the right with an upright attached. The saw is 20" and the upright is 21" away from the blade. I have been reading about your posts about blades occasionally slipping out of a clamp. Someone said that they sand the ends of a new blade to roughen it up. On the upright is a stick with sandpaper put on with spray adhesive. 4 usable sides. It can be switched upside down, and/or flipped over. What looks like a screwdriver handle above the Kleenex is actually an awl for marking holes to be drilled. Just played with it a little late today. I was as contented as a sparrow with a fresh horse dropping!! Haven't yet, but instead of waxing the table, I will sand it and give it 2 coats of spray on clear enamel. Time will tell if that works or is a dumb idea. No drink holder because of the sawdust. jerry

I bought a new Performax (they are not made anymore) for $70 about 10+ years ago. It died peacefully in it's sleep. There was no suffering. I have been reading the reviews and a lot of you are saying that the Taiwan saws are not greased adequately, so after watching this video; I took it apart. The lube job was only "fair," so I greased accordingly. Here is what is interesting. The inside of a Delta is identical to the Dewalt 788 in the video. Only the exterior, paint, decal and possibly the on/off switches are different. jerry

Just a guess: "No matter what you came in for, I will give you an enema." jerry