looking for ideas

[Mr Trippy]

Hello everyone,

I'm getting ready to make a bench or stand for my scroll saw. The idea that I have is using a box fan and some PVC pipe for my blades. If anyone has anymore add-on ideas or where I can find some pics of some stand-bench that would be great.

Thank you

[Travis]

While not necessarily a scroll saw stand, here's a thread on the Ultimate Scroll Saw Work Bench. Lots of good ideas there.

 

If it was me, I'd mount my scroll saw to a mini-fridge for easy access to malted beverages.

[merlin]

Now Travis that is not a good idea hmmmmm., because you wood only be able to cut curvy or wavy lines not straight ones

 

Sorry Mr Tippy no real answer to your Q.

 

Merlin

[Dan]

Mr. Tippy,

 

If you are making a stand (as opposed to a bench) I'd make it with three legs as this should guarantee a stable surface. I'd make the table heavy and bolt the saw to the stand. I guess if you keep the fridge full, that would also be enough weight. A blade holder is definitely a must. I take it the box fan is for dust removal. Another great idea. If you mount the fan to the stand, make it easily removable incase your work is large and hits the fan. Also, if your eye sight is like mine, a lighted magnifying glass is also a plus. If it wasn't for the mag lamp, my lines would look like the fridge was empty. Yeah, all this input is from experience, or lack of.

 

And, most important, show some pictures when you get done.

 

Dan

[Travis]

How about mounting some pegboard to the sides. That would be a great place to hang tape, hammer, drill, and other tools. They even make baskets for pegboards which would hold things like spray adhesive and finishing supplies. Make sure to build in a pencil holder of some sort to hold mechanical pencils and Xacto knives.

[dankc908]

Now Travis that is not a good idea hmmmmm., because you wood only be able to cut curvy or wavy lines not straight ones

 

Sorry Mr Tippy no real answer to your Q.

 

Merlin

 

Merlin -

 

You forgot a couple other items -- Travis could, also, cut fingers and hands as well after a few 'malteds'!

 

Dan

[Mr Trippy]

Thanks for the ideas. I like the pegboard and the frig.

Thanks for the input.

[Christo]

LOL!

I would PAY to see someone cut themself with a scrollsaw..

now the x-acto knife is another matter.

[scrollsaw22]

Mr Trippy...sorry a little late, but check out the bench/enclosure/stand/whatever you want to call it in my gallery

 

http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=79&pos=1

 

I have since added a aquarium pump with hose attached to the blower to "help" the weakened on on my saw and a homemade standup lamp that I can focus more on the cutting area....just another idea for ya!

[Mr Trippy]

very nice enclosure thanks for the pic, really like the clocks I like trippy stuff like that GOOD JOB.

[shelayla]

Just passing along a good idea. I use White Owl cigar holders to keep my blades in. They come in a variety of colors,they have a lid and they are the perfect size. My saw has the built in spces for the blades and the cigar cases fit right in.