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emmajeanwalker · 08-04-2012, 07:14 PM

I got this jigsaw for $7.00 at an auction. Two of them went up for bid for choice between the two. There was a bigger and newer one with a metal stand but it didn't have a motor. I should have gotten them both but I only had $50 and it was still early and I wanted the big old school wooden clamps that I did end up getting.

I haven't used the jigsaw yet because the frame is REALLY wobbly and the belt is really loose and flops around when it's running that I'm afraid it's going to fly off and smack me.

wood-n-things · 08-04-2012, 07:18 PM

Welcome A Board!! That is an impressive find. 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.

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Take a few minutes to read through them. They are chock full of great information.

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tony coleman · 08-04-2012, 08:21 PM

welcome aboard EMMA,
your saw sure does look impressive,if not a bit on the wobbly side,still we all have too start some where,i started out with a hand held fretsaw,
you are most welcome too the forum...

guitarman · 08-04-2012, 10:00 PM

welcome Emma, I don't think I've ever seen a saw like that. Does it have a brand name? Sure is interesting looking. I'd like to see some work that you've turned out on that. David

hotshot · 08-04-2012, 10:47 PM

I've never tried one of those older saws. Looks like fun. You might have someone check it out for you to ensure it is safe, then have fun.

-----Randy

emmajeanwalker · 08-04-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wood-n-things

Welcome A Board!! That is an impressive find. 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.

Thank you, are you the site owner?

emmajeanwalker · 08-04-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tony coleman

welcome aboard EMMA,
your saw sure does look impressive,if not a bit on the wobbly side,still we all have too start some where,i started out with a hand held fretsaw,
you are most welcome too the forum...

Thank you, I see you have a website! I'll take a look at it soon.

emmajeanwalker · 08-04-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by guitarman

welcome Emma, I don't think I've ever seen a saw like that. Does it have a brand name? Sure is interesting looking. I'd like to see some work that you've turned out on that. David

It's a Craftsman but I can't find a model number on it. I'm going to try and find something on the internet about it.

emmajeanwalker · 08-04-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hotshot

I've never tried one of those older saws. Looks like fun. You might have someone check it out for you to ensure it is safe, then have fun.

-----Randy

Yeah, I'm not going to use it until I can get the belt tightened up. I think I just need to add another board to the table top to bring the two pullies farther apart from each other.

The jigsaw has a pipe elbow with a plug in it that I'm sure is for oil and the motor has two little spring loaded caps for oil but I don't know what kind of oil I should put in there or how much. I have car engine oil and a little can of Marvel Mystery Oil.

wood-n-things · 08-05-2012, 12:30 AM

No emma I am not the site owner. I am a moderator here and a fellow scroller though. Bob D is our administrator.

08-04-2012, 07:14 PM	#1
emmajeanwalker Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello, I'm Emma and I just got a scroll saw. I got this jigsaw for $7.00 at an auction. Two of them went up for bid for choice between the two. There was a bigger and newer one with a metal stand but it didn't have a motor. I should have gotten them both but I only had $50 and it was still early and I wanted the big old school wooden clamps that I did end up getting. I haven't used the jigsaw yet because the frame is REALLY wobbly and the belt is really loose and flops around when it's running that I'm afraid it's going to fly off and smack me.

08-04-2012, 07:18 PM	#2
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,542 Thanks: 49 Thanked 379 Times in 280 Posts	Welcome A Board!! That is an impressive find. 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

08-04-2012, 08:21 PM	#3
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 11 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	welcome aboard EMMA, your saw sure does look impressive,if not a bit on the wobbly side,still we all have too start some where,i started out with a hand held fretsaw, you are most welcome too the forum... __________________ not doing much and busy doing it having fun making sawdust. http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

08-04-2012, 10:00 PM	#4
guitarman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lewisville, N.C. Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	welcome Emma, I don't think I've ever seen a saw like that. Does it have a brand name? Sure is interesting looking. I'd like to see some work that you've turned out on that. David __________________ My grandbabies are what keep me going

08-04-2012, 10:47 PM	#5
hotshot Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 727 Blog Entries: 16 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	I've never tried one of those older saws. Looks like fun. You might have someone check it out for you to ensure it is safe, then have fun. -----Randy __________________ http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/blogs/hotshot/ Last edited by hotshot; 08-04-2012 at 10:50 PM.

08-05-2012, 12:30 AM	#10
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,542 Thanks: 49 Thanked 379 Times in 280 Posts	No emma I am not the site owner. I am a moderator here and a fellow scroller though. Bob D is our administrator. __________________ "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

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