Old 16" Craftsman DirectDrive Scrollsaw - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

woodworkingcowgirl · 02-03-2008, 07:40 PM

I just inherited the above scrollsaw. Scrolled a few things and then broke the blade. Bought correct new blades, but can't figure out how to load new blade. There doesn't appear to be anyway to tighten or fix the blade in place once I load it like common sense would dictate. No manual available. Help!

Mick Walker · 02-04-2008, 09:05 PM

Check out www.scrollsaws.com. Rick may be able to help. Will the saw take pinless or pinned blades?

GrayBeard Phil · 02-05-2008, 12:27 PM

Hi, Cowgirl:

1st, let me welcome you to the forum.

Your post seems to have been overlooked, usually we do try to welcome all new members when the make their first post. Do visit us often, and I hope you enjoy your visits.

Now, about your question.

As a courtesy, when someone asks about a specific scroll saw brand, usually someone with a similar make and model chimes in. Keeps 'wild guesses' to a minimum that way. While there are a few craftsman scroll saw users here, many more scrollers 'started out with a craftsman and moved up quickly' as it were. However, since no one else has responded to your question, I will violate the courtesy rule for a new member of this forum.

I cannot help you with your specific question, as I don't know the brand. However, just from my reading previous threads, I guess it has to do with pinned blades or plain end blades (no pin in the ends of the blades.) So many craftsman scroll saws were sold to only hold pinned blades, and an extra option was to purchase a set of blade chucks for pin-less blades.

And , If I Recall Correctly, the lower-ended priced craftsman scroll saws, when a blade breaks, one of the little clips that holds the pinned blades in the saw would sometimes go flying across the room. A devil of a time to find, I remember reading.

If your saw was modified by having the optional pin-less blade chuck installed, then there is a compression method of clamping the two ends of the blade to the upper and lower arms. Sometimes the blade clamp was nothing more than a square nut with a hex cap screw. Again, I don't know your saw.

Sorry I cannot be of more help. But, again, welcome to the site.

Phil

RollaJohn · 02-06-2008, 02:09 AM

Cowgirl:

A good source of information for old machines is the Old Wood Working Machines web site at: http://www.owwm.com

If your saw has the model number still legible, the original manufacturer can be found here: http://www.owwm.com/MfgIndex/Detail.asp?ID=222

They may even have a pdf listing of the manual for your saw.

Welcome to the family and good luck in your search.

02-03-2008, 07:40 PM	#1
woodworkingcowgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	Old 16" Craftsman DirectDrive Scrollsaw I just inherited the above scrollsaw. Scrolled a few things and then broke the blade. Bought correct new blades, but can't figure out how to load new blade. There doesn't appear to be anyway to tighten or fix the blade in place once I load it like common sense would dictate. No manual available. Help!

02-04-2008, 09:05 PM	#2
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,492	Check out www.scrollsaws.com. Rick may be able to help. Will the saw take pinless or pinned blades? __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

02-06-2008, 02:09 AM	#4
RollaJohn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Yakima Valley.Washington, USA Posts: 34	Cowgirl: A good source of information for old machines is the Old Wood Working Machines web site at: http://www.owwm.com If your saw has the model number still legible, the original manufacturer can be found here: http://www.owwm.com/MfgIndex/Detail.asp?ID=222 They may even have a pdf listing of the manual for your saw. Welcome to the family and good luck in your search. __________________ Rolla All work is guaranteed, if it breaks you get to keep both pieces. Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss. Robert A. Heinlein

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02-05-2008, 12:27 PM	#3
GrayBeard Phil Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,143	Hi, Cowgirl: 1st, let me welcome you to the forum. Your post seems to have been overlooked, usually we do try to welcome all new members when the make their first post. Do visit us often, and I hope you enjoy your visits. Now, about your question. As a courtesy, when someone asks about a specific scroll saw brand, usually someone with a similar make and model chimes in. Keeps 'wild guesses' to a minimum that way. While there are a few craftsman scroll saw users here, many more scrollers 'started out with a craftsman and moved up quickly' as it were. However, since no one else has responded to your question, I will violate the courtesy rule for a new member of this forum. I cannot help you with your specific question, as I don't know the brand. However, just from my reading previous threads, I guess it has to do with pinned blades or plain end blades (no pin in the ends of the blades.) So many craftsman scroll saws were sold to only hold pinned blades, and an extra option was to purchase a set of blade chucks for pin-less blades. And , If I Recall Correctly, the lower-ended priced craftsman scroll saws, when a blade breaks, one of the little clips that holds the pinned blades in the saw would sometimes go flying across the room. A devil of a time to find, I remember reading. If your saw was modified by having the optional pin-less blade chuck installed, then there is a compression method of clamping the two ends of the blade to the upper and lower arms. Sometimes the blade clamp was nothing more than a square nut with a hex cap screw. Again, I don't know your saw. Sorry I cannot be of more help. But, again, welcome to the site. Phil