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Fence for Scrollsaw?
I've been playing around with making some "bandsaw boxes" using my
scrollsaw. I can do most of it but I need something like a fence on the scroll saw to cut the straight cuts. I experimented with piece of wood held by a couple of clamps as a test but it moved during the cut. I don't particularly want to drill into the saw base. I thought maybe double-sided tape to the base but it would be good if it could be adjusted simply for different widths. Anyone have any thoughts. Thanks Jaz. |
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While it is possible to set up a fence on a scroll saw, this is not the best
method. You will need to adjust for blade drift every time you change a blade. As far as straigh t cuts on the scrollsaw, they are possible with a lot of practice....or get as close as possible (staying outside the cut) and use a stationary belt/disc sander (works for me). |
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I sometimes clamp a point fence to mine. A stick with 45 on the end allows
me to pivot to go with the lead and helps steady the cut. Same principle as point fence on a bandsaw. "Kevin Daly" wrote in message ... While it is possible to set up a fence on a scroll saw, this is not the best method. You will need to adjust for blade drift every time you change a blade. As far as straigh t cuts on the scrollsaw, they are possible with a lot of practice....or get as close as possible (staying outside the cut) and use a stationary belt/disc sander (works for me). |
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Clamped right, they will work. Try again.
"J. Dent" wrote in message ... I've been playing around with making some "bandsaw boxes" using my scrollsaw. I can do most of it but I need something like a fence on the scroll saw to cut the straight cuts. I experimented with piece of wood held by a couple of clamps as a test but it moved during the cut. I don't particularly want to drill into the saw base. I thought maybe double-sided tape to the base but it would be good if it could be adjusted simply for different widths. Anyone have any thoughts. Thanks Jaz. |
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A little trick: Scroll saw blades always tend to cut to the right (as you
face the saw). After mounting a new blade, turn the saw on and run a fine stone lightly up the right side of the blade. It will then cut strait. "Kevin Daly" wrote in message ... While it is possible to set up a fence on a scroll saw, this is not the best method. You will need to adjust for blade drift every time you change a blade. As far as straigh t cuts on the scrollsaw, they are possible with a lot of practice....or get as close as possible (staying outside the cut) and use a stationary belt/disc sander (works for me). |
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I have thought about this too...at least ubtil i got my bandsaw.
It seems to me that a piece of 1" x say 15" (or appropriate length fr your saws table top) clamped with spring clamps would work and be very eaasy to adjust. I had alos thought that the blade drift issue could be overcome by using a larger type spiral blade. Spirals cut in any direction so there is really no drift. I haven't tried this though. Please post your findings b/c you my brother are the guinea pig! Here are some good scroll saw related links too: http://www.workshopbuzz.com/forum/ http://justwoodworking.com/ http://www.woodmagazine.com/wood/cat...ml?catref=wd38 http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/index.php? http://groups.msn.com/FreeScrollsawPatterns http://groups.msn.com/scrollsawportraits http://groups.msn.com/ScrollSawAcademy/home.htm Cheers, DUSTY |
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