Hello Group,
Recently I obtained a 26" Boice Crane scroll saw that appears to be in
well maintained condition. An internet search shows that BC went out
of business in the mid 80's. Included with the saw is manual and (and
its envelope, postmarked Dec 82). The manual shows it can be used with
a file chuck to quick shape corners, etc., plus it says it can be used
for cutting metals.

I have not cut anything with it yet but it runs smooth without a blade
and delivers air through the dust blower.

Does anyone have experience with these scroll saws? Anyone still using
theirs? Also, do you know of any good parts suppliers if it ever
breaks down.

Thanks in advance for your comments.
Marc (who is getting re-motivated
to resume his woodworking habits)

"marc rosen" wrote in message
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Hello Group,
Recently I obtained a 26" Boice Crane scroll saw that appears to be in
well maintained condition. An internet search shows that BC went out
of business in the mid 80's. Included with the saw is manual and (and
its envelope, postmarked Dec 82). The manual shows it can be used with
a file chuck to quick shape corners, etc., plus it says it can be used
for cutting metals.

I have not cut anything with it yet but it runs smooth without a blade
and delivers air through the dust blower.

Does anyone have experience with these scroll saws? Anyone still using
theirs? Also, do you know of any good parts suppliers if it ever
breaks down.

Thanks in advance for your comments.
Marc (who is getting re-motivated
to resume his woodworking habits)


Marc,

I have a Boice Crane 24" scroll saw that I purchased a couple of years ago.
Unfortunately I do not have a manual for the scroll saw. I expect mine is
from the late 60's to mid 70's vintage. The top is about 18" square. The
arm is a square steel tube that has 90 degree corners in the back. IIRC, a
Dayton 1/2 hp motor and a dust blower. Does this sound like yours?

Mine generally runs smooth, but I think changing the belt out to a link
style belt (or even a newer v style belt) will make it run very smooth. I
have only used normal scroll saw blades in it. With the right blade (file or
metal cutters) I feel confident the saw would be able to handle what your
manual states. This is not the typical scroll saw of today such as the
DeWalt or Hegner (sp?), much more on the industrial side. The BC more than
meets my scroll saw needs.

Do you know if anyone bought them out or they just went out of business? I
would be interested in obtaining a manual for my saw at some point.

David

Hello David,
I found this link about old woodworking machines
http://www.owwm.com/mfgindex/detail.asp?ID=111
If you want a copy on my manual send me an email directly with your
mailing address and I'll send you a photocopy when I return from
vacation in May.


Marc

DL wrote:
"marc rosen" wrote in message
oups.com...
Hello Group,
Recently I obtained a 26" Boice Crane scroll saw that appears to be
in
well maintained condition. An internet search shows that BC went
out
of business in the mid 80's. Included with the saw is manual and
(and
its envelope, postmarked Dec 82). The manual shows it can be used
with
a file chuck to quick shape corners, etc., plus it says it can be
used
for cutting metals.

I have not cut anything with it yet but it runs smooth without a
blade
and delivers air through the dust blower.

Does anyone have experience with these scroll saws? Anyone still
using
theirs? Also, do you know of any good parts suppliers if it ever
breaks down.

Thanks in advance for your comments.
Marc (who is getting
re-motivated
to resume his woodworking habits)


Marc,

I have a Boice Crane 24" scroll saw that I purchased a couple of
years ago.
Unfortunately I do not have a manual for the scroll saw. I expect
mine is
from the late 60's to mid 70's vintage. The top is about 18" square.
The
arm is a square steel tube that has 90 degree corners in the back.
IIRC, a
Dayton 1/2 hp motor and a dust blower. Does this sound like yours?

Mine generally runs smooth, but I think changing the belt out to a
link
style belt (or even a newer v style belt) will make it run very
smooth. I
have only used normal scroll saw blades in it. With the right blade
(file or
metal cutters) I feel confident the saw would be able to handle what
your
manual states. This is not the typical scroll saw of today such as
the
DeWalt or Hegner (sp?), much more on the industrial side. The BC
more than
meets my scroll saw needs.

Do you know if anyone bought them out or they just went out of
business? I
would be interested in obtaining a manual for my saw at some point.

David