rr89ca Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Hi all, Im a total newb to scroll saws - I dabble in everything from vinyl crafting, to painting, and now Im hoping to expand into wood working. I bought a mastercraft 16'' scroll saw - my problem is that no matter how thick or thin my piece of wood is, my blade jams... I will have to do research about what speed settings to use, and how to properly use my saw before I end up breaking it. I look forward to learning all that I can here lawson56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Hi Renay, welcome to the village! It sounds like you do not have enough tension on the blade. You want to hear a high “Plink” when you pluck the blade. If it just “Clunks” when you pluck it, it’s to low. I assume there is a knob at the back of the top arm. Turn it clockwise till your blade plinks. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 Welcome from Grande Prairie, Alberta. This is definately the place to learn, lots of wisdom and experience here. Enjoy. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Welcome to The Village! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 A BIG Howdy and Welcome from Southern Tenn, Don't worry,your gonna catch on quick. A lot of smart people here in The Village.Looking forward to seeing your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Welcome to the Village, Renay !.......Glad to have you join us ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 welcome to the village Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Another welcome to the Village from East Tennessee. Glad to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTCowpoke22 Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 A big WELCOME from me. looking forward to seeing your work . Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Hi Renay. Welcome from Colorado. Tell us a little about yourself like where you live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Welcome to the Village Renay. Pull up a chair and make your self at home, you will soon be scrolling like the rest of us. By the way did anyone tell you scrolling is addictive and there is no known cure. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Hello and welcome. Once you get this figured out, you will be so glad you started scrolling. Make sure your saw blade is not touching the wood when you turn on your saw. That might make it bind up, also. I am not familiar with your saw so if you post of photo of it , perhaps we can help you a little better to solve your problem. What kind and thickness is your wood and do you know the size of your blade? Don't give up, this will not be a problem very long, once we know these facts above. Good Luck Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotsdad Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Welcome to the village. If you need answers this is the place to be. Answers are free for the asking. Judging by your saw you must be from Canada. Dick aka spotsdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 welcome friend ,Hopefully you don't have a harbor freight saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Woodie Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Hey, from another newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Welcome to the Village, Renay Bruce Minnesota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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