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FWIW, the blade mounting 'fixture' is a bit of a bachelor item. Only bachelors have the time to devote to using it. Sheesh, what does this mean and how does it help? Just to put some facts into the discussion in case someone comes along and has the same question: Older scroll saws have an archaic b...

WOW. It's time to withdraw from this discussion. Name calling and inaccurate assertions will not take us where we want to go. Adios. When you claimed the gambling deduction and home mortgage interest deduction are eliminated you made a factually incorrect statement that shows you don't understand h...

Anyone able to answer these other questions? Should I drop the motor out or do the "ship in a bottle" routine? My hands are large/ex-large glove-wise and it's an older one with the smaller access port. How does my speed changer look? Any other things I need to know/have before I dive in?

After using my SS all weekend long it's developing a howl. Not sure which bearing, it's coming from the belt side of the powerhead. I think I'll just tear it down and replace all the bearings/belts and set it up for another 30 years which will put me just south of 87.... In 1998 I replaced the beari...

It may be improved but I think it's kinda cheesy they sell many manuals instead of being able to download them at no charge. The only part they sell for the old jigsaw is the manual. Downloaded manuals lead to parts sales....

Thanks, I have it on order. Scroll saws are a little more complicated compared to the old jigsaw! I'm climbing up the learning curve....

I bought a older used scroll saw and it's missing the blade mounting fixture. Does the Scroll Saw Quick Clamp Upgrade replace the function of the blade mounting fixture?

Thanks,
Eric

Red can 10W 3-in-1 oil is notorious for gumming up English 3-speed Sturmey-Archer bicycle hubs. I'm surprised to hear it works well for Shopsmiths. The blue can 20W 3-in-1 is preferred for the 3-speed application, if I was going to use 3-in-1 it wood be my choice. I wood never use red can 3-in-1 for...

I found compressor oil at Harbor Freight. Will this work? http://www.harborfreight.com/16-fl-oz-compressor-oil-68096.html GeorgeM I bought this oil and it seems to be appropriate. The O'Reilly's 10W oil is special order, HF has the air tool oil in stock. Here's the new url: https://www.harborfreigh...

They're only $3.03 each, cheap insurance.