amazingkevin Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I scooped up on another free scroll saw on Craigs list today.It even came with the book for it.Looks like i need an allen wrench to change the blade.Plugged it in and it runs very fast with no speed control at all . Delta model 40-530 lawson56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Looks like some clean up work is in need. Good find for you Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Can't go wrong on price. And operating ... well, you REALLY can't go wrong. With a little maintenance and polish you should have a decent backup. Great find Kevin. Please post an update photo after you have it looking like new ... Lol amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Kevin, do you really need it? If not, it's just more clutter. These single speed saws are a dime a dozen, and they don't work all that well. Sorry, but sometimes you just got to know when to keep walking on bye. Len amazingkevin, tomsteve and Scrolling Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 That was a good price; if you have the room for it! Some of these can be speed controlled by a separate speed controller that you plug the cord into. H-F has/had the controllers for about $15 the last one that I bought! It was not compatible with my belt-sander motor and we ended up using it on some outside lights! Get a "if it doesn't work; I can return it " promise when you purchase it. I use one on a rojter all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Looks like some clean up work is in need. Good find for you Kevin. I think i'll just contact cement on a piece of formica on the table ! Thanks for noticing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Can't go wrong on price. And operating ... well, you REALLY can't go wrong. With a little maintenance and polish you should have a decent backup. Great find Kevin. Please post an update photo after you have it looking like new ... Lol Thanks Ron,the Manuel says 1975.this make 5 back up saws,lol jbrowning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Kevin, do you really need it? If not, it's just more clutter. These single speed saws are a dime a dozen, and they don't work all that well. Sorry, but sometimes you just got to know when to keep walking on bye. Len Thats true Len ,Might have to turn it into 45 degree bevil cut for projects stand maybe.I hate changing the true 90 degree on the dw788 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Great find Kevin. That goes to show that it pays to look around. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Great find Kevin. That goes to show that it pays to look around. DW Your right ,I might even get a few bucks for it from someone,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 That was a good price; if you have the room for it! Some of these can be speed controlled by a separate speed controller that you plug the cord into. H-F has/had the controllers for about $15 the last one that I bought! It was not compatible with my belt-sander motor and we ended up using it on some outside lights! Get a "if it doesn't work; I can return it " promise when you purchase it. I use one on a rojter all the time. Thanks for the info Ralph! I'll check,out out when I'm at harbor freight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Kevin you are a lucky man.I came close to buying a Delta,But I was wanting a bigger table.I heard they are pretty good saws.Good Luck with your new find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Yea Kevin I'm a sucker for a bargain too. A saw like that would be good for projects with no internal cuts like intarcia, or segmentation. I have a old Craftsman scroll saw for backup I picked up at a garage sale for $20.00 and it runs good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Kevin, I believe you made a great find, if you need a door stop. In my opinion, those aren't worth using for much more that a door stop in that condition. Certainly not worth the effort to make it run like new again, because even when new they weren't very good saws. Charley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I'm sure I have one of those in the shed with a burnt out motor I LIKE FREE! Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Helbich Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Ahhh! Lucky! I keep looking online for scroll saws around where I am. Smaller town, so not so much choices when it comes to used items that are this rare to find online. Keeping an eye out for a pinless one! I wanna try more fretwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 For the price (Free), can't go wrong.. Backup saw #5.. Well, I guess if the first 4 go, you'll still be able to put out kewl little projects amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWag Workshop Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I would love to find something like that for a project to restore next winter. I been on the hunt for a vintage tool to restore next winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Kevin you are a lucky man.I came close to buying a Delta,But I was wanting a bigger table.I heard they are pretty good saws.Good Luck with your new find. Thank you Bobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Yea Kevin I'm a sucker for a bargain too. A saw like that would be good for projects with no internal cuts like intarcia, or segmentation. I have a old Craftsman scroll saw for backup I picked up at a garage sale for $20.00 and it runs good. All tools are welcome here ,lol! thanks friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Kevin, I believe you made a great find, if you need a door stop. In my opinion, those aren't worth using for much more that a door stop in that condition. Certainly not worth the effort to make it run like new again, because even when new they weren't very good saws. Charley Purrs like a kitten ,the rust will get covered up with formica,wd 4 everything else ,wipe it down and ready for work.Her grandma bought it and never used it.It is missing the two part blade changing tool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I'm sure I have one of those in the shed with a burnt out motor I LIKE FREE! Roly Parts for me! lol Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Ahhh! Lucky! I keep looking online for scroll saws around where I am. Smaller town, so not so much choices when it comes to used items that are this rare to find online. Keeping an eye out for a pinless one! I wanna try more fretwork. Good things come to those who wait,your times coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 For the price (Free), can't go wrong.. Backup saw #5.. Well, I guess if the first 4 go, you'll still be able to put out kewl little projects True true True,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I would love to find something like that for a project to restore next winter. I been on the hunt for a vintage tool to restore next winter. There's got to be a bargain hunters goldmine in the big citys ! WigWag Workshop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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