JeffM

These are all great ideas. I think for starters I'm going to talk to a machine shop friend of mine just to see what he says. I like the epoxy /JB weld idea but my only concern is that it would not be strong enough to hold the blade firm especially if I am making some quick turns. That idea seems like the best shot for now. I do like Daniel's idea about making a clamp. I've done some drilling and tapping before but I'm really not very good at it. I'll keep you all posted on what my machine shop friend says and any other brainstorm ideas are very much welcomed! Jeff

Here goes on the pictures. I'm not sure how the picture size will come out on this so don't be surprised if it posts as "clampzilla". The threaded rod part of the clamp appears to come off with a couple of set screws so the only needed part is the casting. I may have to take Kevin's advice and let this dog sleep.

Some great ideas but it appears that a museum might be a good place to start. Toolpartsdirect.com doesn't appear to carry any parts for Craftsman/Sears and Roebuck brand items, unless I'm looking right at it and missing it. As for searspartsdirect I emailed them and just heard back--- "we no longer carry any parts for this model" and they don't have any other places to look. This forecast is not good! I wonder if there is another brand of saw that would have parts that would work?

Newbie here so please hang in there with me while I learn the ropes here. I have inherited an old Sears and Roebuck (name on the model badge) bench top scroll saw that appears to be in great shape. The only problem is that the lower blade clamp casting is split where the set screw goes in--so no tightening at all to hold the blade. Is it possible to get a new or used lower blade clamp for something like this? I have no idea where to begin to look so any help would be greatly appreciated. The badge on the body of the saw has the model number 103.0404. Thanks for any insight. Jeff