Delta SS-250 Tension Problems - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

jkgarner · 08-10-2007, 02:58 AM

Hello,

I have a Delta SS-250. I have enjoyed using the saw, but recently, I have been having troubles tensioning the blades. As I clamp the tension bar, the blades slip, and I end up wiht loose blase, and can not cut.

Any Ideas?

Thanks

CanadianScroller · 08-10-2007, 05:55 AM

You may find that sawdust collects in the lower blade clamps. I have had that issue before. Be sure to clean it out really well.
I keep an old paintbrush handy just to wipe the dust away.

Sometimes it helps to take sandpaper and rough up the edges of the blade before you clamp it. That trick works with most blade clamps.

I have a feeling though that it is just an accumulation of sawdust, since it didn't do this initially.

08-10-2007, 02:58 AM	#1
jkgarner Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	Delta SS-250 Tension Problems Hello, I have a Delta SS-250. I have enjoyed using the saw, but recently, I have been having troubles tensioning the blades. As I clamp the tension bar, the blades slip, and I end up wiht loose blase, and can not cut. Any Ideas? Thanks

08-10-2007, 05:55 AM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	You may find that sawdust collects in the lower blade clamps. I have had that issue before. Be sure to clean it out really well. I keep an old paintbrush handy just to wipe the dust away. Sometimes it helps to take sandpaper and rough up the edges of the blade before you clamp it. That trick works with most blade clamps. I have a feeling though that it is just an accumulation of sawdust, since it didn't do this initially. __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

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