aftermarket upper blade holder - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

foneman · 12-07-2007, 05:10 PM

Does anyone have any first hand information regarding aftermarket blade holders such as the ones for sale at this site to be used on an RBI scroll saw? http://www.pozsgaidesigns.com/page0006.htm

I like the idea of having a single flip lever to release and reattach the blade, but would like to hear if it works as described.

Thanks in advance for any information you might have.

John

Mick Walker · 12-07-2007, 09:10 PM

John, that looks very similar to the Quickset II blade clamps that are on the Delta P-20. I have used them for a number of years and they work great, have never had a problem with them. There is an adjustment, knurled screw you adjust to whatever size blade you are using then you just flip the handle to clamp or unclamp the blade. You don't have to change it until you use a different thickness blade.

foneman · 12-07-2007, 09:31 PM

Mick,
Thanks, that is good to know. I have read where some have had to replace the upper blade holder on their Hawk saws when the holder is not holding as it should. RBI's cost on the blade holder is approx $30, but if this item works as good, if not better, then I wouldn't mind spending the extra for the added convenience.

John

minowevie · 12-07-2007, 09:47 PM

Hi John, I have something simalor on my saw. I would have to say go get it. what I do is just release the tention. and then chang my blade. then tighten the tention again. without the problem of the turning the spindale . alot easyer on the hands. and the tention screw. your friend Evie

Rick-H · 12-07-2007, 11:02 PM

My question is on the first $49 set. If that is just the Delta clamp, it sells for just over $20, do you get a new arm or tip for the arm with it. Looks like buying the Delta clamp then maybe grinding the mount end you could make your own.
I wish they showed more of what you are really getting.

foneman · 12-07-2007, 11:42 PM

Rick,
Do you have a part number for the Delta clamp?

Thanks,
John

Rick-H · 12-08-2007, 12:36 AM

Here are a few sites that show it.
http://www.galesburgelectric.com/sto...productid=9332
http://www.amazon.com/Delta-40-251-Q.../dp/B00004Z00V

JohnB · 12-08-2007, 12:58 AM

G'day all,
I have a Delta, and found it to be great saw. I too especially liked the top blade clamp.
I had to replace the bolt that holds the whole thing together a couple of times, but it works fine. I also likes the set tension lever.
I was considering getting 2 replacement clamps, one to fit on the bottom arm. I'm now not sure if the outlay would be worth it as the pin holes that connecting rod fixes to have worn quite a bit. I've re-shimmed them once

Being someone that hates to chuck anything, the saw just sits there now waiting for me to make a decision one way or the other.

Mick Walker · 12-08-2007, 05:35 PM

John, I see that the 2 sites Rick posted the part number is 40-251. The parts list that came with my Delta P-20 shows it as part number 40-250. $49.95 does seem to be rather much. I measured the hole on my spare with a drill bit and it is just slightly larger than 13/64. The hole that you fasten it to the saw with. Hope this helps.

foneman · 12-08-2007, 06:32 PM

Mick,
How wide is the stem that fits into the yoke with the hole in it? My Hawk has a smaller hole in it, but I am sure I can make a bushing for the holder to make it fit. The big question now is the width, which I am sure can be modified or shimmed as well.

Thanks for the information!
John

12-07-2007, 05:10 PM	#1
foneman Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 64	aftermarket upper blade holder Does anyone have any first hand information regarding aftermarket blade holders such as the ones for sale at this site to be used on an RBI scroll saw? http://www.pozsgaidesigns.com/page0006.htm I like the idea of having a single flip lever to release and reattach the blade, but would like to hear if it works as described. Thanks in advance for any information you might have. John

12-07-2007, 09:10 PM	#2
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,338	John, that looks very similar to the Quickset II blade clamps that are on the Delta P-20. I have used them for a number of years and they work great, have never had a problem with them. There is an adjustment, knurled screw you adjust to whatever size blade you are using then you just flip the handle to clamp or unclamp the blade. You don't have to change it until you use a different thickness blade. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

12-07-2007, 11:02 PM	#5
Rick-H Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grimes, Iowa Posts: 275	My question is on the first $49 set. If that is just the Delta clamp, it sells for just over $20, do you get a new arm or tip for the arm with it. Looks like buying the Delta clamp then maybe grinding the mount end you could make your own. I wish they showed more of what you are really getting. __________________ Rick Hutcheson http://www.scrollsaws.com

12-08-2007, 12:36 AM	#7
Rick-H Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grimes, Iowa Posts: 275	Here are a few sites that show it. http://www.galesburgelectric.com/sto...productid=9332 http://www.amazon.com/Delta-40-251-Q.../dp/B00004Z00V __________________ Rick Hutcheson http://www.scrollsaws.com

12-08-2007, 12:58 AM	#8
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,859	G'day all, I have a Delta, and found it to be great saw. I too especially liked the top blade clamp. I had to replace the bolt that holds the whole thing together a couple of times, but it works fine. I also likes the set tension lever. I was considering getting 2 replacement clamps, one to fit on the bottom arm. I'm now not sure if the outlay would be worth it as the pin holes that connecting rod fixes to have worn quite a bit. I've re-shimmed them once Being someone that hates to chuck anything, the saw just sits there now waiting for me to make a decision one way or the other. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

12-07-2007, 09:31 PM	#3
foneman Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 64	Mick, Thanks, that is good to know. I have read where some have had to replace the upper blade holder on their Hawk saws when the holder is not holding as it should. RBI's cost on the blade holder is approx $30, but if this item works as good, if not better, then I wouldn't mind spending the extra for the added convenience. John

12-07-2007, 09:47 PM	#4
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	Hi John, I have something simalor on my saw. I would have to say go get it. what I do is just release the tention. and then chang my blade. then tighten the tention again. without the problem of the turning the spindale . alot easyer on the hands. and the tention screw. your friend Evie

12-07-2007, 11:42 PM	#6
foneman Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 64	Rick, Do you have a part number for the Delta clamp? Thanks, John

12-08-2007, 05:35 PM	#9
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,338	John, I see that the 2 sites Rick posted the part number is 40-251. The parts list that came with my Delta P-20 shows it as part number 40-250. $49.95 does seem to be rather much. I measured the hole on my spare with a drill bit and it is just slightly larger than 13/64. The hole that you fasten it to the saw with. Hope this helps. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

12-08-2007, 06:32 PM	#10
foneman Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 64	Mick, How wide is the stem that fits into the yoke with the hole in it? My Hawk has a smaller hole in it, but I am sure I can make a bushing for the holder to make it fit. The big question now is the width, which I am sure can be modified or shimmed as well. Thanks for the information! John

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