Wilson's Woodworking Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I purchased a Delta P20 scroll saw over the weekend that I would swear had never even had a blade in it. I set it up Sunday and had one of Paul’s patterns prepped and ready to cut so I made a few cuts to test it out in 1/4" plywood stacked 4 X thick. WOW!!!!!! What a machine, I wish I had gotten one of these years ago. Hardly any vibration and after cutting for a couple hours my arms didn't even ache like they do on my other saws! I broke the loc-line adapter loading the saw so I rigged an airline till I can get repairs for that but the saw works flawlessly and I am thrilled not only to have a bigger saw but to have one that is a joy to run. I love Craig’s list, I picked it up in Lincoln for $80. Rob Roy, Doug, Travis and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Sounds like a deal. Way to go. Scroll on Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 That's got to be a great deal Danny. And you've got a smile from ear to ear. . Rob Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 always nice to score with something that turns out to be a real satisfing item Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 nothing like a good machine Happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Great deal. Next time you are in town, come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Woodworking Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I thought about it but we swung in about 4:30 picked up the saw then went to Texas Road House to meet my daughter and her family for supper. Sorry my grandkids won out on that one. Hopefully next time Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Sounds like a great get! I hope it serves you well for a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I've wanted the p20 since i joined SSV.I understand it's belt driven.I really love the spring clamp blade holders of the delta's They are the best holders for spirals i've ever found.There's one here in craigs list fot $100.00.I've been inquiring about a trade off but no responce.This is the machine that inspired my love of doing letters way back in 2009. Wilson's Woodworking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Woodworking Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I've wanted the p20 since i joined SSV.I understand it's belt driven.I really love the spring clamp blade holders of the delta's They are the best holders for spirals i've ever found.There's one here in craigs list fot $100.00.I've been inquiring about a trade off but no responce.This is the machine that inspired my love of doing letters way back in 2009. The one I purchased was advertised at $150 then they dropped it to $100. I offered $80 and they took it without hesitation. You do change the speeds by changing the belt from step to step on the pulleys but I don’t change the speeds while I am cutting anyway so this is no problem for me. I just set thee speed where I need it for the material I am cutting and go. As for the blade clamps they are the slickest I have used. I had never been able to top load the blade into the hole before and can do it with ease with this saw. I don’t even have to swing the lighted magnifying lamp out of the way. Wow!! So much faster, I can make sawdust in a hurry with saw. Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Whoa, You tempting me to pawn something to get this ,BUT is this the same set up as the chinese saws with single arm movement with a connecting link in the back.They wear out way to fast with me.I've gone true a dozen saws set up like that as there's no way to lubricate them.After finding this problem out i modified the saw to where i could lub it but it does not help.Poorly designed piviot point were way to tiny and the least litle play acts like a knife on the bushings,self destructing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Woodworking Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Kevin, take a look at the picture. The oil cups shown on the side of the saw is where the pivot points are. The book says to put a couple drops of oil in the cups about every 20 hours of machine use. I figure I will do it every week even thou I probably won’t use it 20 hours a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Ok great ,i mounted zerk fittings on a craftsman 20" c-arm saw so i could pump grease into them .Once grease fills all the voids thats it for wear and tear,sad part was the circuit board went bad and me being poor had to dump the saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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