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My first saw was bought in the mid 1990's was a Delta 40-560, and still being used to this day.

Well, after nearly 30 years of using mine I can use the tool under the table without looking.

The tool is only used on the bottom clamp, usually only when the blade needs changing, and I can't see why it would drive anyone nuts. The top clamp you only need to flick 2 levers when going to a new hole, which can be done in under 15 seconds, that is, switch the machine off, release tension, release blade clamp, take blade out of cut hole, insert into new hole, close top blade clamp, reapply tension and switch machine back on. As for spares,the only thing I have found that cannot be replaced is the Quickset top clamp, anything else could be made or found from engineering suppliers.

I've copied here my reply to your post in introductions. That's a Delta 40-540 and if the top Quickset blade clamp is complete and works as it should, then it's a great machine, built like a tank, will just sit on a bench, purring away all day long and not move, I've even had it sat on a workmate portable bench doing demonstrations at craft fairs. I've been using its brother the 2 speed 40-560 type2 (which I bought brand new) since 1995 and it's still going strong. I also have 2 540's and another 560, (they are identical machines except for the electrics, 2 speed v's variable speed,) which I've picked up over the years. I agree, parts are like hens teeth, especially the top clamp, (that's why I'm always on the lookout for cheap machines as spares, but so far I never had to rob one). So I would say go have a look at it, try it out and if it cuts wood buy it, (I would snatch it up).

That's a Delta 40-540 and if the top Quickset blade clamp is complete and works as it should, then it's a great machine, built like a tank, will just sit on a bench, purring away all day long and not move, I've even had it sat on a workmate portable bench doing demonstrations at craft fairs. I've been using its brother the 2 speed 40-560 type2 (which I bought brand new) since 1995 and it's still going strong. I also have 2 540's and another 560, (they are identical machines except for the electrics, 2 speed v's variable speed,) which I've picked up over the years. I agree, parts are like hens teeth, especially the top clamp, (that's why I'm always on the lookout for cheap machines as spares, but so far I never had to rob one). So I would say go have a look at it, try it out and if it cuts wood buy it, (I would snatch it up).

Another vote for string and staples, never had one of my hangings fail yet.

Don, looking at the photos on Axminster site, I would say that it has an NVR switch fitted. If you did buy one and really need a foot pedal then it would have to be fitted after the NVR. I've not used one of those a great deal but it's the same design as the Dewalt, Delta and Pegas saws, so I can only assume that it would suffer the same problems, (if any) as any of those. Happy Scrolling Steve.

Pegas probably have better quality control than Axminster, hence the price difference. They may come out of the same factory but Pegas willing to pay for better quality of manufacture.

On my two Hobbies A1's I used sewing machine round leather belts which I bought off of ebay. Just Google "round leather sewing machine belts" there are plenty of supplies out there.

That looks brilliant, we'll done Brenda.

Hi Brenda, these are the only pictures of the signs I have, each one is made from 2 pieces of 1/4" ply. Two were painted all white then rolled over very lightly with black with an almost dry foam roller and 2 done the opposite, black all over and white rolled on. I hope this gives you the inspiration to complete your sign.

When I made the daughter in law a load of Harry Potter signs I used a very dry foam roller, very little pressure to paint the top of the letters. If I can find photos I'll post them in this thread if you like.

I'm also a woodturner, pyrographer and carver.

I always have used Niqua blades since I started scrolling in 1995. Niqua also make the Flying Dutchman blades, Mike used that as his trademark when he imported them for the American Market.

Thanks Travis, I've replaced the old bookmark with the new one, we'll see how it goes. Steve