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

flyfisherman_46 · 07-02-2006, 11:56 PM

Hey got a minor problem. I have a Ryobi Scroll saw and when I went to put on a spiral blade I noticed that the blade would be held by 2 small allen screws. To me this seems kind of a slow way to hold the blades. I was wondering if anyone had a better method of holding them so I can change cuts quicker?
Other than this I like the Ryobi, but if I had to buy one all over again I think I'd go with a Dremel.
Roy

core-eagle · 07-03-2006, 12:04 AM

My Makita SJ401 had allen screws for changing blades. Was a slow process if you had a lot of inside cuts. Worked good, but time consuming. Since upgrading to the Dewalt it has become a breeze.

Tim

minowevie · 07-03-2006, 12:14 AM

Hi Roy. that does sound like a bummer. my saw has a Quick clamp. Im not sure but maybe you could get one of those. I'll show a picture of mine. and maybe someone can help you with yours. it really makes things easyer for me. no tools at all to chang the blade. just a large hand nobe . your friend Evie
Edit my saw is a Hegner. but maybe there is something like this for your saw.

I just turn the nobe and release the blade inside the slit. put another blade in. and tighten it down with the nobe.

lucky788scroller · 07-03-2006, 01:56 AM

lightbulb in head lit up!

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Yes, it is true, every once in a great while I get an idea bouncing around within my thick skull. I'll tip my head and let it run out of my ear, and drip on the keys, and you decide if its worth trying............................................ ..Get yourself an allen wrench, and cut it off so its about 2 inches long or so, removing the L part. With epoxy resin, glue it inside the lid of a 20 ounce soda bottle, or 2 liter bottle lid. After its set good, try gluing it into the hex inside that troublesome setscrew, in a sense making it almost like a thumbscrew.
Ok, I hope that made a little sense. If you can read my brainspew,let me know..Do you think that would work? Would it help some?

minowevie · 07-03-2006, 02:17 AM

Dale I just think you have something there. I would like to coment more but i think i would be band for ever. I would be couryous about the clamping system. does the clamp come out. like mine or is it stabale. not knowing the saw. i think you have a good point there. and could envent something. a scrue bolt is always better thatn a hex nut. it wouldn't were out as fast. just my 2 cnts worth again. your friend Evie

lucky788scroller · 07-04-2006, 02:34 AM

Evie, I think it depends on the exact model. I have a ryobi scrollsaw I dont use anymore since I've been spoiled with the yella saws, but it has whats called 'rapid-set' blade changing. I suppose it can be considered rapid, depending on what your used to, but not for me.On that system (its a 16 inch variable speed saw..blue) it has the allen screw blade holders, and yes, they take some getting used to, but they do work ok, just cumbersome with an allen wrench. I am sure if you could find out the thread size, you could go to the hardware store and get a regular hardened bolt that matches it with enough length to have a regular hexagon bolt head. That would be even better then epoxying in the allen wrench. by doing that and using a lid from a sodie pop bottle, you could turn it with your hand, no tools required, just like opening up the bottle to get a drink.It sure would make it much more convenient. dale

MinotBob · 07-04-2006, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by core-eagle

My Makita SJ401 had allen screws for changing blades. Was a slow process if you had a lot of inside cuts. Worked good, but time consuming. Since upgrading to the Dewalt it has become a breeze.

Tim

I have the same Makita and it's a PITA if your working on one of Jeff Zaffino's patterns. Can anyone send a close-up picture if the top blade clamp for the DW788? I'd like to see what it looks like.

PS Yahoooooooo 100 posts

Rolf · 07-04-2006, 02:37 PM

I would be careful about what you add on permanently you may screw up the balance of the saw and end up with more vibration. You will have more mass up front bouncing up and down.

lucky788scroller · 07-04-2006, 09:54 PM

well, i hope this attaches.

Neal Moore · 07-05-2006, 02:36 AM

Hey Lucky.......what's that wire thing-a-ma-jig hanging off the front of "Old Yella"? Do people really use that thing!!??

07-02-2006, 11:56 PM	#1
flyfisherman_46 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1	Using Spiral Blades on a Ryobi? Hey got a minor problem. I have a Ryobi Scroll saw and when I went to put on a spiral blade I noticed that the blade would be held by 2 small allen screws. To me this seems kind of a slow way to hold the blades. I was wondering if anyone had a better method of holding them so I can change cuts quicker? Other than this I like the Ryobi, but if I had to buy one all over again I think I'd go with a Dremel. Roy

07-03-2006, 12:04 AM	#2
core-eagle Hardwood Artist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 211	My Makita SJ401 had allen screws for changing blades. Was a slow process if you had a lot of inside cuts. Worked good, but time consuming. Since upgrading to the Dewalt it has become a breeze. Tim __________________ "All it Takes For the Forces of EVIL to Rule Is For Enough GOOD People To DO NOTHING!" Saws: Dewalt 788 'Twins', Makita SJ401 (Retired), Grizzly G1012 18" Bandsaw

07-03-2006, 01:56 AM	#4
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,354	reposted old post that may help lightbulb in head lit up! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, it is true, every once in a great while I get an idea bouncing around within my thick skull. I'll tip my head and let it run out of my ear, and drip on the keys, and you decide if its worth trying............................................ ..Get yourself an allen wrench, and cut it off so its about 2 inches long or so, removing the L part. With epoxy resin, glue it inside the lid of a 20 ounce soda bottle, or 2 liter bottle lid. After its set good, try gluing it into the hex inside that troublesome setscrew, in a sense making it almost like a thumbscrew. Ok, I hope that made a little sense. If you can read my brainspew,let me know..Do you think that would work? Would it help some?

07-04-2006, 02:37 PM	#8
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,093	I would be careful about what you add on permanently you may screw up the balance of the saw and end up with more vibration. You will have more mass up front bouncing up and down. __________________ 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

07-05-2006, 02:36 AM	#10
Neal Moore Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cottageville, West Virginia Posts: 1,077	Hold Down Hey Lucky.......what's that wire thing-a-ma-jig hanging off the front of "Old Yella"? Do people really use that thing!!?? __________________ If it don't fit, don't force it....get a bigger hammer!!

07-03-2006, 02:17 AM	#5
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,297	Dale I just think you have something there. I would like to coment more but i think i would be band for ever. I would be couryous about the clamping system. does the clamp come out. like mine or is it stabale. not knowing the saw. i think you have a good point there. and could envent something. a scrue bolt is always better thatn a hex nut. it wouldn't were out as fast. just my 2 cnts worth again. your friend Evie

07-04-2006, 02:34 AM	#6
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,354	Evie, I think it depends on the exact model. I have a ryobi scrollsaw I dont use anymore since I've been spoiled with the yella saws, but it has whats called 'rapid-set' blade changing. I suppose it can be considered rapid, depending on what your used to, but not for me.On that system (its a 16 inch variable speed saw..blue) it has the allen screw blade holders, and yes, they take some getting used to, but they do work ok, just cumbersome with an allen wrench. I am sure if you could find out the thread size, you could go to the hardware store and get a regular hardened bolt that matches it with enough length to have a regular hexagon bolt head. That would be even better then epoxying in the allen wrench. by doing that and using a lid from a sodie pop bottle, you could turn it with your hand, no tools required, just like opening up the bottle to get a drink.It sure would make it much more convenient. dale

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