A Saw That Requires No Blade Tension? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

rickard · 04-22-2007, 04:45 PM

I have a 1948 sears scroll saw 24" Model #103.23440 with operator manual that says there is no need for blade tension . It has a upper and lower blade guides similar to a bandsaw. The blade rides in a fine slot in the blade guides. Has anyone had experience with this type of saw? The saw is a pararell arm and it runs as smooth as silk with no vibration what so ever. Thanks John in Union Grove Wisconsin.

William Young (SE BC) · 04-22-2007, 04:57 PM

That saw sounds like a real antique.

You will probably be able to find a lot of information on it HERE

And also from a person that has a large collection of scroll saws HERE

W.Y.

lucky788scroller · 04-23-2007, 03:55 AM

cool John. Does it use blades with the flat ends? You know, you are still welcome to come out and use one of my saws whenever you get a chance. Dale

rickard · 04-23-2007, 01:28 PM

Thanks Bill& Dale: It is a 1948 Craftsman made by the King Seeley company in Ann Arbor Mich. I bought it from a friend who never used it. I have not sawn on it yet it is missing the lower blade guide. I'll make a new one a simple fix. It does run extremely smooth. If it doesn't work out for me I will donate it to the scouts or 4H after I get it fixed. I only paid 35.00 for it, the stand alone is worth twice that. Dale I left a message on your phone but you must of been away this past weekend, maby during the week after 6:30?

lucky788scroller · 04-24-2007, 03:44 AM

ohh, sorry John. I was in and out this weekend. I did email you a couple times on saturday. The way it looks , Friday would work the best for me, as I have a funeral to attend on wednesday. Dale

04-22-2007, 04:57 PM	#2
William Young (SE BC) Scroller/Turner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wynndel, British Columbia Canada Posts: 710	That saw sounds like a real antique. You will probably be able to find a lot of information on it HERE And also from a person that has a large collection of scroll saws HERE W.Y. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/willyswoodcrafting The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us Delta P-20 Scroll Saw, 14" x 43" Craftex Wood Lathe and Jet 10" Mini Lathe .

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04-22-2007, 04:45 PM	#1
rickard Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: union grove wisconsin Posts: 4	A Saw That Requires No Blade Tension? I have a 1948 sears scroll saw 24" Model #103.23440 with operator manual that says there is no need for blade tension . It has a upper and lower blade guides similar to a bandsaw. The blade rides in a fine slot in the blade guides. Has anyone had experience with this type of saw? The saw is a pararell arm and it runs as smooth as silk with no vibration what so ever. Thanks John in Union Grove Wisconsin.

04-23-2007, 03:55 AM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	cool John. Does it use blades with the flat ends? You know, you are still welcome to come out and use one of my saws whenever you get a chance. Dale

04-23-2007, 01:28 PM	#4
rickard Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: union grove wisconsin Posts: 4	Thanks Bill& Dale: It is a 1948 Craftsman made by the King Seeley company in Ann Arbor Mich. I bought it from a friend who never used it. I have not sawn on it yet it is missing the lower blade guide. I'll make a new one a simple fix. It does run extremely smooth. If it doesn't work out for me I will donate it to the scouts or 4H after I get it fixed. I only paid 35.00 for it, the stand alone is worth twice that. Dale I left a message on your phone but you must of been away this past weekend, maby during the week after 6:30?

04-24-2007, 03:44 AM	#5
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	ohh, sorry John. I was in and out this weekend. I did email you a couple times on saturday. The way it looks , Friday would work the best for me, as I have a funeral to attend on wednesday. Dale