koehler788 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Still haven't gotten my saw fixed yet, but I was cleaning out one of my cabinets in the garage, looking for weed killer and Lew and behold! I came across an old Dremel 16†scroll saw. It's all rusty and full of old saw dust and spider webs. BUT it works ( or at least runs ). I am in the process of cleaning it with penetrating oil and 600 grit sandpaper, after that wax the top with some car wax. Then possibly cut a lexan top to make a zero clearance opening. This man is somewhat excited. Hope it holds out until I can save enough for a new ex-21 Scrolling Steve, amazingkevin, me5269 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Sounds like a plan to me Best of luck in your restoration efforts, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Still haven't gotten my saw fixed yet, but I was cleaning out one of my cabinets in the garage, looking for weed killer and Lew and behold! I came across an old Dremel 16†scroll saw. It's all rusty and full of old saw dust and spider webs. BUT it works ( or at least runs ). I am in the process of cleaning it with penetrating oil and 600 grit sandpaper, after that wax the top with some car wax. Then possibly cut a lexan top to make a zero clearance opening. This man is somewhat excited. Hope it holds out until I can save enough for a new ex-21 I would have jumped for joy knowing i could scroll again shortly! I'd have a smile a mile wide finding such treasure.Good for you! "Old Faithful ",lol :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Well done on your find, can't wait to see your first efforts, I will be imagining the big smile on your face. Marg oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneleggimp Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 What a great discovery. Glad you're going to be "back in business" soon. Shows that sometimes hanging onto an older tool is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 The Lord moves in mysterious way's at times! Glad you found it, KEEP ON SCROLLING! Bob oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I had a couple of Dremel saws! The 2 speed was actually a good saw. The first D I had was the one with thee 2-3/4 blades and a sheet metal table! Made a lot of things with it too> I had bought it used and still had 20+years of moderate use from it. Sure beat "no-saw" oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 nice............all saws can do great work if the sawyer has your talent.. go for it.... Dick heppnerguy oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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