Dreklie Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I just bought a cheap scroll saw while at lowes one day and actually really enjoy it so far, my only question is it seems like my blade is not 90 degrees to the saw (meaning it seems like all blades seem a bit bent). I don't know if it is something I've done or not, has anyone had this model and ran into this problem? I have bought replacement blades and they aren't lining up right either, so I would assume it's not the blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJeff Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I have a Harbor Freight saw and the work table has to be adjusted to be 90 degrees to the blade, there are no adjustments for the blade just the blade. I am thinking your saw is the same way as the Harbor Freight saw. I check the table each time I use the saw to make sure it is 90 degree to the blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 cut a circle in a 3/4 piece of wood and see if it can be removed from either side if it can't the blade and table are not square with each other unless you are using box store blades, then it's a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Buy a cheep compass...protractor... Edited December 1, 2015 by LarryEA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 If you don't have a small protractor like above or a small square, use a credit card or a debit card to see if your blade is 90° to the table on either side of the blade. If not, look in you instruction booklet on how to adjust the table. Also it is important to have proper tension on the blade. It needs to have a high "plink" when you pluck the blade like a guitar string. If it clunks, it is not tight enough. Again, refer to the manual on how to adjust the tension By the way, welcome to the Village! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Welcome to the Village. If you are talking side to side that should be an easy table adjustment. As far as I know most saws aren't adjustable front to back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I just bought a cheap scroll saw while at lowes one day and actually really enjoy it so far, my only question is it seems like my blade is not 90 degrees to the saw (meaning it seems like all blades seem a bit bent). I don't know if it is something I've done or not, has anyone had this model and ran into this problem? I have bought replacement blades and they aren't lining up right either, so I would assume it's not the blades. Stand the credit card on edge and put next to the blade ,touching it.Make what ever adjustments you need so the table on the saw can make the blade square to the credit card.Google squareing the scroll saw blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Squaring the blade on a scroll saw - YouTube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Easiest way I know to check the table - blade for 90 is cut a line in a piece of wood. Flip that same piece over and see if lines up to the back of the blade. Personally I use a 2" square to check and set mine but this method works great when you don't have the square. The thicker the block the better, make sure your tension is set properly to avoid deflection. tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi Dreklie, For a good many years, I used a Performax brand. It appears that they are not sold under that name anymore, but it was identical to your Skil. Your top and bottom blade holders are attached to the arms with a cap screw. Put a vice grip on the top clamp and twist it sideways to align the blade. When you again see the blade dancing sideways, realign the top clamp. To see what can be done with your saw, check my July 27 posting. The reason I erroneously called it a Skil is because few people ever heard of a Performax. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/15271-some-of-my-stuff/?hl=stuff jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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