Ken Kirkley
02-09-2010, 8:12 PM
I was able to pick up a used Craftsman Scroll Saw off of CL for $10. The switch wasn't working, but I figured I could get that fixed easily enough. The unit is Sears model # 113.235501 - 16" direct drive with 1700 spm and a 1725 rpm 2.0 amp motor.
Okay, the switch fix was easy, it was just missing the safety lock key. It runs! But I can't get it to cut anything. It has new blade in it, properly tensioned, but as soon as I put pressure on the blade the motor slows down to a point I could cut faster with dental floss.
Is this a bad motor, bad machine? Should I cut my losses and just throw it away?
Okay, the switch fix was easy, it was just missing the safety lock key. It runs! But I can't get it to cut anything. It has new blade in it, properly tensioned, but as soon as I put pressure on the blade the motor slows down to a point I could cut faster with dental floss.
Is this a bad motor, bad machine? Should I cut my losses and just throw it away?