WLDraper
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Of course you are right Charlie. To be truthful (and admit a little embarrassment!), when I looked at the lens, I didn't realize that the two screws on the face, were in fact, screws! No question that if you want to make your recommended modifications, it is straight forward and would probably end up with a more elegant installation. Sorry for the confusion--
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I really liked CharlieL’s idea of using 2 LED Clip-On Lights mounted to the arm of the saw. But Lowe’s has changed the design of their clip-on lamp since his original post. They still offer a very good lamp for about the same price, but modifying the wiring per his instructions is not possible with the new lamp configuration. I made a little bracket that will fit on the arm much like the original. I immediately ran into the same problem Charlie discussed. Clamping the lights to my original piece of ½” Baltic ply gave me a real clearance problem if working on a sizable project. There is a is a simple solution however. Just add another ¾” Plywood spacer and it will not only pull the ends of the clamp handles up, it gives the clamps a much more staple clamping surface. Now the lights don’t need to be modified and they can be easily removed and used in other areas of the shop if needed.
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I have found that a 1960’s style typewriter stand makes a really quality stand for a scroll saw. The one pictured here was made by the Tiffany Stand Company and there are still a lot of them available in flea markets and Second-Hand Stores. They were built out of heavy quality steel, welded joinery and they have a nice set of coasters with a foot lever to easily move the whole stand. I built the little drawer stand to attach on top and it provides a convenient location to store blades and other small items. Also attached a foot pedal on a little plywood bracket that sets flush with the floor when the casters are up. The unit is rock solid and vibration free.
