Using Spiral Blades on a Ryobi? - Page 2 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

will8989 · 07-05-2006, 03:06 AM

WOW! You guys are really too technical for me! Allen wrenches?

Allen screws? Heck, I just slide my blade in, tighten screw and saw away!! And be careful about attaching anything permanent to your saw, you might void your warranty in additon to throwing it off balance.

CanadianScroller · 07-05-2006, 03:36 AM

There are aftermarket clamps for various saws.
Try http://www.pozsgaidesigns.com/

The allen screw could be substitured with a thumbscrew. Yes ther would be some vibration issues if the upper and lower blade holders were not balanced, but it would be a fair trade off rather than investing in a new saw.

The newer 18" ryobi saw has different clamps that are much quicker to set.
It is a shame that they didnt upgrade this for a few dollars.

lucky788scroller · 07-05-2006, 03:55 AM

Carl.. about that wire doohickey. Yes, actually if turned upside down and clamped off to the side it makes a great place to hang the cord once its unplugged!!! That picture wasnt of my saw, but a photo I lifted from some unknown site that sells the saws. If it were mine, youd see the mess more, as well as where my wire looking doohicky is positioned! Dale if needed, i can click a pic tomarrow night.

Rolf · 07-05-2006, 04:55 PM

There is always room for a new saw

Besides this is America we don't need no stinkin money to buy Things.

07-05-2006, 03:06 AM	#11
will8989 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 1,253	WOW! You guys are really too technical for me! Allen wrenches? Allen screws? Heck, I just slide my blade in, tighten screw and saw away!! And be careful about attaching anything permanent to your saw, you might void your warranty in additon to throwing it off balance. __________________ A woodworker never has too many clamps!!

07-05-2006, 03:36 AM	#12
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,904 Blog Entries: 12	There are aftermarket clamps for various saws. Try http://www.pozsgaidesigns.com/ The allen screw could be substitured with a thumbscrew. Yes ther would be some vibration issues if the upper and lower blade holders were not balanced, but it would be a fair trade off rather than investing in a new saw. The newer 18" ryobi saw has different clamps that are much quicker to set. It is a shame that they didnt upgrade this for a few dollars. __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

07-05-2006, 04:55 PM	#14
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,092	There is always room for a new saw Besides this is America we don't need no stinkin money to buy Things. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

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07-05-2006, 03:55 AM	#13
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,354	Carl.. about that wire doohickey. Yes, actually if turned upside down and clamped off to the side it makes a great place to hang the cord once its unplugged!!! That picture wasnt of my saw, but a photo I lifted from some unknown site that sells the saws. If it were mine, youd see the mess more, as well as where my wire looking doohicky is positioned! Dale if needed, i can click a pic tomarrow night.