Jonnyendo Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 What are some accessories or modifications you made or bought for your scroll saw to make your life easier. I'm relatively new to this I just bought my first saw a couple of days ago and I've been doing some work but wanted to know what other peoples opinions on accessories were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I think it depends on you and the type of saw. I use a light with magnifier which helps these old eyes. do you stand or sit. a nice stool chair is nice. I have a home made blade holder on a round plate made for my bench drill press but have attached to my scroll saw stand and it rotates out when I need a blade and rotates out of the way when not in use. I it is just thinking what you think would make things easier for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Go to about page 2 of where you are now and read the Sept 18 posting by jerry1939 (me) and look at my posting "My New Command and Control Center." Maybe there is something of use to you. Welcome to the hobby/disease Friend. Enjoy!!!!!! jerry oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyendo Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Thank you your post helped a lot I will have to get to it I just have to wait to next pay check as buying my new toy was kinda a spure of the moment affair cuz my really old one died Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 What are some accessories or modifications you made or bought for your scroll saw to make your life easier. I'm relatively new to this I just bought my first saw a couple of days ago and I've been doing some work but wanted to know what other peoples opinions on accessories were. A foot pedal on -off switch was my most appreciated add -on.Then lights shining on both sides of the blade to cancel out shadows.Another one is angling the back of the saw up 12" so i can see my cutting better which also keeps my back erect for less back pain.I like my drill press right next to me so i can minimize getting up and down . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Things I can't live without (in no particular order): Stool Light Foot pedal Drill press or dremel tool with plunger router attachment. Sander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 The 2 most appreciated accessories that I have is the foot pedal and the click and save for my Dewalt scroll saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 First good lighting. Then a foot switch ($14 at Harbor Freight), Drill press and/or Dremel type tool. Last a stationary belt sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 For me things I couldn't live without would be the foot switch and magnifier with light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Some sort of additional dust collection. I use a box fan, not the best method but it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I forgot one thing a face mask to keep the sawdust oout of my lungs. vykus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 foot switch, a good light (with a magnifier if needed) and a dust mask are all very important. I have a nice stool I use and my saw is mounted on a homemade stand that is heavy. A lot of wood and a big dose of patience. Welcome to the addiction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyendo Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I am in the process of setting up a pvc pipe to go from the vac attachment on the saw to an overhead port or chance the blower tube to suck up the small particles. I am using a little 1.5 hp shop vac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 A sanding pad and an Awl Are a couple of my most used extras Dick Heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john shankel Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 The 2 most appreciated accessories that I have is the foot pedal and the click and save for my Dewalt scroll saw. what is a click and save for the dewalt? Betban 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betban Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I was wondering the same thing about the click and save. Bandaidman mentioned his blade holder. Can you share a picture of your blade holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I never got used to my foot pedal, so it is back in the box. I prefer to sit with my feet up on the cross braces of my stand or my stool. Speaking of stools, you need a good place to sit. Find something comfy, and then get the stool and saw to the right heights. I have my eyes on a couple of drummer stools for my next chair The thing I love most is my magnifying light! I wasn't sure if the magnification would be helpful since I can see just fine, but it is awesome. I also need a nice bright adjustable light that I put right above my work area. I love having lots of light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Jon - excuse it is a cllick and lock arm by Big foot inds. it is a arm that is mounted on the side of the DW 788 it has a nilon bolt that rest against the saw and when you rais the arm it clicks under the saw.google click and lock by big foot and you will see it. It cost about $20 + shipping but it could me made for about $4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Scroller Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Jon - excuse it is a cllick and lock arm by Big foot inds. it is a arm that is mounted on the side of the DW 788 it has a nilon bolt that rest against the saw and when you rais the arm it clicks under the saw.google click and lock by big foot and you will see it. It cost about $20 + shipping but it could me made for about $4 I have a Jim Dandy on my DW type 1. That and the foot switch are favorites. MrsN, I also love to prop my feet on the stand brace. I even put my foot switch on the brace. The DW brace is wide, don't know what yours is like but I've experimented with the switch on the upright and just sliding my foot sideways on the brace until it hits the switch. Duct tape is your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I didn't see anyone with a 'cup holder' attached to their saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Everyone talking about foot switch, I used mine for awhile then it found it's way to the shelf. I may have to get it out some time. I have a few magnets on the stand that I stick lightly used blades on, and I sit in an office chair with wheels so I can roll across floor to drill or where ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I don't think that saw dust would go very well with coffee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I don't think that saw dust would go with coffee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I have a Floor lamp setting next to my saw with an $8 hair drier attached to the pole that blows the dust away from the wood as I cut. I use a" click on/ click off" foot switch because I sometimes want to move around as I saw. I have tried using a shop vac for dust removal but killed three of them running them that long. TexasJeff and keefie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul hd Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Don't forget your EAR defenders. 👠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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