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I purchased a scroll saw on ebay a while back. Broke the rear bracket on the upper arm cover. I think I broke it, not the seller. Anyway, I got the replacement part from Shopsmith and disassembled the unit. Then life got in the way and I had my rotator cuff surgically repaired on July 14th. Feeling well enough to be back in the shop..... BUT..... I can't remember how the saw goes back together! I see an exploded diagram on the Shopsmith parts page, but not totally comfortable with it. Probably just need to digest it a bit. When I was a bit younger I would not even hesitate, but now at (only) 56, my eyes aren't what they used to be! Any idea what the mother ship would charge for a reassembly? At this point I probably could have purchased a new one for not much more moola!

ChrisNeilan wrote:I can't remember how the saw goes back together! I see an exploded diagram on the Shopsmith parts page, but not totally comfortable with it. Probably just need to digest it a bit.

Shucks! I have faith that you can get it back together, Chris!
Agree - - just needs a little more digestion.

Hint - Study the situation - try a few things - if that doesn't get the fob done, take a COMPLETE break. read a book or something to completely free your mind - take a shower. Ideas come when in the shower.

ChrisNeilan wrote:I purchased a scroll saw on ebay a while back. Broke the rear bracket on the upper arm cover. I think I broke it, not the seller. Anyway, I got the replacement part from Shopsmith and disassembled the unit. Then life got in the way and I had my rotator cuff surgically repaired on July 14th. Feeling well enough to be back in the shop..... BUT..... I can't remember how the saw goes back together! I see an exploded diagram on the Shopsmith parts page, but not totally comfortable with it. Probably just need to digest it a bit. When I was a bit younger I would not even hesitate, but now at (only) 56, my eyes aren't what they used to be! Any idea what the mother ship would charge for a reassembly? At this point I probably could have purchased a new one for not much more moola!

If you haven't found it yet this thread might help clarify reassembly. Refurbing a Scroll Saw

Thinking about ordering the manual for the scroll saw. Anybody know if there is an exploded assembly diagram in the manual? The one on-line is not a very high resolution.

ChrisNeilan wrote:Thinking about ordering the manual for the scroll saw. Anybody know if there is an exploded assembly diagram in the manual? The one on-line is not a very high resolution.

The manual (Item#: 556081) does include exploded diagram and parts list. The exploded diagram/parts list is available separately as item#: 845407.

The diagram at (http://www.shopsmith.com/service/scroll ... iagram.htm) is zoomable and was taken from a high-res scan of the printed diagram.

Thanks, Admin... I will order the manual in the morning. It will be good to have on hand.