Scroll Saw

Safety

 * Lockout: when not in use
 * PPE:
 * Eye protection required
 * Ear protection required
 * Dust mask recommended
 * Before use:
 * Ensure switched off before plugging in
 * Ensure that the teeth on the blade are facing DOWN
 * Ensure the saw is set to an appropriate speed
 * Enure the blade has appropriate tension
 * During use:
 * Move the material slowly through the saw
 * Keep hands clear of the path of the saw
 * Let blade reach full speed before moving material through
 * Disconnect power before adjusting

Usage

 * Blade Tension:
 * The knob at the back of the saw tightens (clockwise) or loosens (counter clockwise) the tension of the blade
 * When tension loosened, the blade can be removed from one or both ends of the saw
 * The bottom end can be more easily accessed via the black face plate in the center of the work surface
 * This is useful since one end of the blade can be fed through material to make interior cuts into wood
 * Blades:
 * The scroll saw uses 5 inch "Pinned End" blades (like these)
 * 15 TPI means 15 blade teeth per inch of blade
 * More teeth means a finer, but slower cut
 * To replace the blade, first loosen tension all the way
 * Then remove the blade from both pin holders on the top and bottom
 * Ensure that the teeth are facing downwards when it is replaced
 * This ensures that the force of the saw is applied on the down-stroke of the cut, applying force onto the bed instead of up in the air
 * Re-tighten the tension knob to ensure the the blade is secure
 * Speed:
 * Speed is controlled with the labelled knob on the front of the saw
 * In general, use a slow speed for hardwoods, and a fast speed for soft woods
 * Using your fingernail, press into the wood to determine if it is hard or soft
 * It is always better to start at a lower speed and work up
 * Sawing:
 * The scroll saw is ideal for making curved or free-form cuts into wood
 * The blade can make extremely sharp curves, which a band saw and jigsaw are limited in

Further Information

 * Current: King Canada 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw (KC-163SSC-V-6)
 * Manual: link
 * Video Tutorial: link