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joevm · 06-22-2012, 02:39 PM

I am brand new to scroll sawing. (Which translates into - I know nothing about it). Just got a new Delta 695 20" scroll saw and in the instructions it states to "secure stand to floor before use". Is that necessary? Not to excited about putting holes into my garage floor.

wood-n-things · 06-22-2012, 02:42 PM

No you don't need to secure it to the floor. You may want to add a couple of sand bags to the bottom to keep it more stable.

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Greenfield_Bob · 06-22-2012, 05:30 PM

Hi Welcome to the group

Bob

Toneman · 06-23-2012, 01:22 PM

Welcome to the forum! I have an EX 21 mounted on a stand, but, the stand is not bolted to the floor and it is a wood floor and I have no vibration except at very high speeds, but, I cut at about 3/4 speed anyway. So no need to bolt to floor, but, as Mike said you could place sand bags or sac crete on stand frame.

Tony,aka,Tonman from Paris, Texas

06-22-2012, 02:39 PM	#1
joevm Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep - I'm a newbie I am brand new to scroll sawing. (Which translates into - I know nothing about it). Just got a new Delta 695 20" scroll saw and in the instructions it states to "secure stand to floor before use". Is that necessary? Not to excited about putting holes into my garage floor.

06-22-2012, 02:42 PM	#2
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,561 Thanks: 50 Thanked 380 Times in 281 Posts	No you don't need to secure it to the floor. You may want to add a couple of sand bags to the bottom to keep it more stable. Welcome A Board!! You will be hard pressed to find a friendlier or more knowledgeable group on the net re: woodworking. Share your knowledge and do not hesitate to ask questions. The only dumb question is the one that remains unasked. You may find the stickies at the top of this forum to be very helpful. Use the Link below. Message Board FAQ, Suggestions and Feedback - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board. Take a few minutes to read through them. They are chock full of great information. Be sure and share pics of your projects. We thrive on pictures. You will find we are not a judgmental group. Whatever reason brought you to our forum we are pleased you found us. Take some time to read the bylaws of the forum. We do not allow open/direct selling on the forum. __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

06-22-2012, 05:30 PM	#3
Greenfield_Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenfield Indiana Posts: 2,855 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Hi Welcome to the group Bob __________________ Delta P-20 & Q-3 Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

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06-23-2012, 01:22 PM	#4
Toneman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Paris, Texas Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Welcome to the forum! I have an EX 21 mounted on a stand, but, the stand is not bolted to the floor and it is a wood floor and I have no vibration except at very high speeds, but, I cut at about 3/4 speed anyway. So no need to bolt to floor, but, as Mike said you could place sand bags or sac crete on stand frame. Tony,aka,Tonman from Paris, Texas