Scroll Saw

[David Fried]

I have never used or owned a scroll saw but I brought one home from the dump. It looked so bad I almost left it there. Almost. This what it looked like after a little cleaning. Since then I have gotten most of the rust off the table.
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First thing I did was plug it in and it works! The tag on the front says it was made by Duro Metal Products.
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The OWWM web site states "Duro's lathe was sold by Montgomery Wards" so the tag on the motor wasn't a surprise.
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It even came with a foot switch!
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Someone was also tossing a beat contractors saw so I tossed it and brought home the stand. I plan on bolting some plywood to the top and putting the scroll saw on it.
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I figure it's something new to explore. Thanks for looking.


Dave Fried

[Rob Bourgeois]

Cool old saw...how do the blades attach. If it only takes "pinned" blades you will be limited to how small you can cut. But there is some retrofit kits that I have seen if you can get creative enough.

My dump here does allow you to pickup stuff..it sucks when you see all the tools and potentioanl turning stock.

[David Fried]

Cool old saw...how do the blades attach. If it only takes "pinned" blades you will be limited to how small you can cut. But there is some retrofit kits that I have seen if you can get creative enough.

My dump here does allow you to pickup stuff..it sucks when you see all the tools and potentioanl turning stock.

Rob,

I know nothing about scroll saws. The blade that is in there has no pins. Is this good or bad? Thanks.

Dave Fried

[tod evans]

david, these are really cool old saws the blade doesn`t travel in an arc like on the parallel arm saws on the market today. i`m not certain but i think parts are available through delta for the plunge and drive. be sure to keep the oil pot full. i used 90 wt. gear grease on mine with good luck.. enjoy! tod