Brand-new scroll sawer - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Ginnyo · 06-16-2008, 05:27 PM

Hello,
I became fascinated with scrollsawing when visiting the local wood store with my husband (he makes custom cues). I have never worked with wood before, but I love being creative and making things. I have a background in graphic design, as well as having tried all the usual female-type crafts. I just bought a scroll saw, and I am so excited about actually getting started making things. However, I am having a very hard time inserting the blade, and I'm getting frustrated. I bought a new 16-inch Craftsman, and took out the blade that came with it, but now can't get a pinless blade in! Please tell me that it's not unusual to have trouble with this at first, and that I will be able to get past this first step!
Thank you,
Ginny

skeeter · 06-16-2008, 05:51 PM

I'm not familiar with Craftsman, but just hang on some one here will be able to help you. This is a great site for help. Have fun, it's addicting

Jediscroller · 06-16-2008, 05:56 PM

I've done a lot of sawing with a Craftsman 16" VS. It's tough to figure out what your problem is though. The blade should slip right in between the thumbscrew and set-screw and then you tighten the thumbscrew to hold it. Can you elaborate a little more on what difficulties you're having?

muzzleloader · 06-17-2008, 02:23 AM

Open up your thumbscrews, top and bottom. Insert the bottom of the blade between the sides of the blade clamp and tighten it. Push down on the top arm and insert the top of the blade in the upper blade holder, tighten it, then adjust tension. Hope this helps.

Ginnyo · 06-17-2008, 01:45 PM

Thanks to all who replied. I guess I was just trying too hard, as I've never done anything like this before. I tried again last night, and finally got it! And so I had my first try at actually cutting -- didn't do too well with the curves, but I guess it takes practice. I think I will really enjoy this once I get better at it. Are there any other female scroll sawers out there? If so, I'd like to know how you got interested in it.
Have a great day!
Ginny

Pajaro · 06-17-2008, 02:19 PM

There are a lot of lady scrollers. Give them time they will read your post soon. Welcome to the forum. Be patient and just play around with the saw, don't worry about what the cutting looks right now. That will improve with time. Soon you will be addicted to sawdust like the rest of us. Just familiarize yourself with the way the saw cuts and relax an have fun.

minowevie · 06-17-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ginnyo

Thanks to all who replied. I guess I was just trying too hard, as I've never done anything like this before. I tried again last night, and finally got it! And so I had my first try at actually cutting -- didn't do too well with the curves, but I guess it takes practice. I think I will really enjoy this once I get better at it. Are there any other female scroll sawers out there? If so, I'd like to know how you got interested in it.
Have a great day!
Ginny

Ginny, Hay girl , there is tons and lots of us gales out there. doing scrolling and other woodworking . I understand you delima. I too , started with a craftsmon. curves, oh yes. that was fun. I just couldn't stay on that dang old line for any thing. don't worry. it is in the practice. and straight lines too. but just keep at it. it gets easyer very fast. I have learned a thing or two, since then, and would be blessed to help if you wont me too. Hay I am no way a expert. but have cut a few things. and leared along the way. you have come to the right place. and the men folks hear are very nice and are willing to help too. Even if we are gales. HA HA. just kidding. they are great. no matter who we are, or what jender. or how old. heck they even put up with my bad spelling. I am your new friend Evie

Pajaro · 06-17-2008, 07:31 PM

We all love you Evie!!!!!!!!!!

workin for wood · 06-17-2008, 08:24 PM

Welcome to the group Ginny.

Gaia · 06-17-2008, 10:21 PM

Hi Ginny, welcome to the group.
My Dad got me hooked on scrolling. I've only had my own saw since last Christmas.
I'm still learning quite a bit and imagine I will continue learning for years to come.

Again, welcome.

Bobbi

06-16-2008, 05:27 PM	#1
Ginnyo Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10	Brand-new scroll sawer Hello, I became fascinated with scrollsawing when visiting the local wood store with my husband (he makes custom cues). I have never worked with wood before, but I love being creative and making things. I have a background in graphic design, as well as having tried all the usual female-type crafts. I just bought a scroll saw, and I am so excited about actually getting started making things. However, I am having a very hard time inserting the blade, and I'm getting frustrated. I bought a new 16-inch Craftsman, and took out the blade that came with it, but now can't get a pinless blade in! Please tell me that it's not unusual to have trouble with this at first, and that I will be able to get past this first step! Thank you, Ginny

06-16-2008, 05:51 PM	#2
skeeter Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Avon MN. Posts: 319	I'm not familiar with Craftsman, but just hang on some one here will be able to help you. This is a great site for help. Have fun, it's addicting __________________ "The Scrollin Skeeter" "There's nothin like the smell of fretwork in the morning"

06-16-2008, 05:56 PM	#3
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,161 Blog Entries: 6	I've done a lot of sawing with a Craftsman 16" VS. It's tough to figure out what your problem is though. The blade should slip right in between the thumbscrew and set-screw and then you tighten the thumbscrew to hold it. Can you elaborate a little more on what difficulties you're having? __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

06-17-2008, 02:23 AM	#4
muzzleloader Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 187	Open up your thumbscrews, top and bottom. Insert the bottom of the blade between the sides of the blade clamp and tighten it. Push down on the top arm and insert the top of the blade in the upper blade holder, tighten it, then adjust tension. Hope this helps. __________________ muzzleloader "Scrolling through life, one kerf at a time."

06-17-2008, 01:45 PM	#5
Ginnyo Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10	Blade insertion problem Thanks to all who replied. I guess I was just trying too hard, as I've never done anything like this before. I tried again last night, and finally got it! And so I had my first try at actually cutting -- didn't do too well with the curves, but I guess it takes practice. I think I will really enjoy this once I get better at it. Are there any other female scroll sawers out there? If so, I'd like to know how you got interested in it. Have a great day! Ginny

06-17-2008, 02:19 PM	#6
Pajaro Going back to who I am. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: How can you have fun in a place where dogs aren't allowed. Posts: 2,125 Blog Entries: 1	There are a lot of lady scrollers. Give them time they will read your post soon. Welcome to the forum. Be patient and just play around with the saw, don't worry about what the cutting looks right now. That will improve with time. Soon you will be addicted to sawdust like the rest of us. Just familiarize yourself with the way the saw cuts and relax an have fun. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "If you play with things that can eat you, you're going to get eaten" (Tarzan) . "

06-17-2008, 08:24 PM	#9
workin for wood Master Scroller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan Posts: 2,447	Welcome to the group Ginny. __________________ Jeff Powell

06-17-2008, 10:21 PM	#10
Gaia Sawdust Maker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 170	Hi Ginny, welcome to the group. My Dad got me hooked on scrolling. I've only had my own saw since last Christmas. I'm still learning quite a bit and imagine I will continue learning for years to come. Again, welcome. Bobbi

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