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boswack wrote:for the life of me i cant upload the pic.. says file is too big. I think i will just buy a used one if i can locate one. thanks for pointing me to the link where he refurbished a scroll saw. Thank you
There is a file size limit (2MB) and for pictures a dimension limit. Load the picture in an editor and reduce the dimension. I use 1024X768 and then save it. Don't overwrite the original unless you don't care. That will also reduce it below 2MB. Then it will upload fine.
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I suspect that a replacement base for the scroll saw is going to a very tough item to find.

FYI, Shopsmith sold two versions of the scroll saw. A gray version and a teal version.

Shopsmith still sells the teal colored version and replacement parts for it are still available. A new base for the teal version is p/n 518188 and goes for $263.85!
http://www.shopsmith.com/service/scroll ... s_list.htm

If you have the gray version, I suggest you call Shopsmith and see if the bases are interchangable. As I understand it, some parts are and some parts aren't.

If you really mean the jig saw, then you can probably find the pieces on ebay.
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boswack wrote:Yup the base is officially in 2 pieces , no way I would weld it now even if I could. If anyone has a used base for a scroll saw that fits the mark v version ,I am interested. Ty.
It might still be possible to repair it.

This shows a part for my 10er where the aluminum casting had broken in two and I was able to repair it using aluminum plates and JB Weld epoxy.

http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewt ... 08#p233908
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Yup it's the grey version.. Will definitely try jb weld
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Welcome to the forum !
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