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[Amiable Dorsai]

Hi, my makerspace has a couple of scroll saws, I'm just learning how to use them. So far, all I've done is fit some new shelves to some existing molding in my kitchen. Made a few mistakes, but the final results are pretty handy. I'd like to do more. and this looks like a good place to learn.

 

Does anyone have any information about Eclipse scroll saws? I understand the the company is defunct, but I was wondering if anyone still sells parts.  Ours needs a drive belt, but we have no specs.

[daveww1]

welcome to the village

[meflick]

Hi Sam and welcome to the Village.  Where are you from?  I am in the Knoxville, TN area.  We have a Maker Space there that I keep meaning to check out.

I know Judy Gale Roberts has an Eclipse saw, you could reach out to her to see what help or information she can provide.  You can reach her via her website - intarsia.com - via her contact us page here: https://intarsia.com/pages/contact-us - it has an email address as well as an 800 number.  At one time, I thought she had information on the saw on her website, but didn't find it. 

I think she was also involved in helping start a Facebook group for users of the saw.  You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EclipseScrollSaw/ 

It is a public group and they have several documents and such in the Files Section there including a PDF of the User Manual, a parts list and a few other things that you may find useful. 

You can also check the Sub-forums here in the Village - The Resources - Scroll Saw Reviews sub-forum and find the one for the Eclipse.  I just added some of those documents there as well as I would hate to see them "lost" if the Facebook group went down for some reason.  I did not however upload everything that was in the Files section of the Facebook group.  There are some videos and other things there as well. 

http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/scroll-saw-reviews/eclipse-r50/?tab=comments

 

Edited January 2, 2019 by meflick

[Scrappile]

Just saw this yesterday.  First time I have seen one for sale

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/tls/d/woodland-scroll-saw/6783616770.html

You could take the belt to an auto parts store and see it they had one that would fit.  Another option is to buy a link type belt and make it the size you need.

Welcome to the forum.  Glad to have you join us.

 

Edited January 2, 2019 by Scrappile

[Amiable Dorsai]

3 hours ago, meflick said:

Hi Sam and welcome to the Village.  Where are you from?  I am in the Knoxville, TN area.  We have a Maker Space there that I keep meaning to check out.

I'm in Chicago. Do check out that Maker Space, they can be great (or lousy, like anything else, it depends on the people).

3 hours ago, meflick said:

I know Judy Gale Roberts has an Eclipse saw, you could reach out to her to see what help or information she can provide.  You can reach her via her website - intarsia.com - via her contact us page here: https://intarsia.com/pages/contact-us - it has an email address as well as an 800 number.  At one time, I thought she had information on the saw on her website, but didn't find it. 

I think she was also involved in helping start a Facebook group for users of the saw.  You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EclipseScrollSaw/ 

It is a public group and they have several documents and such in the Files Section there including a PDF of the User Manual, a parts list and a few other things that you may find useful. 

You can also check the Sub-forums here in the Village - The Resources - Scroll Saw Reviews sub-forum and find the one for the Eclipse.  I just added some of those documents there as well as I would hate to see them "lost" if the Facebook group went down for some reason.  I did not however upload everything that was in the Files section of the Facebook group.  There are some videos and other things there as well. 

http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/scroll-saw-reviews/eclipse-r50/?tab=comments

 

Thanks for the info,  it's already been helpful. I know our saw is missing the belt, I'm contacting the manufacturer, Voss, to see if we can get a new one.

I'll keep you all posted on progress.

[jerrye]

28 minutes ago, Amiable Dorsai said:

Thanks for the info,  it's already been helpful. I know our saw is missing the belt, I'm contacting the manufacturer, Voss, to see if we can get a new one.

That Facebook page has a PDF showing how to make a replacement belt, with part numbers and quantities of belting to order.

Edited January 2, 2019 by jerrye

[Rockytime]

Welcome to the Village. Nice to see new faces here.

[wombatie]

Hi Sam, welcome to the Village.

Marg

[Amiable Dorsai]

Thanks everybody, both for the good wishes and the help with the Eclipse.  I'll post to the forums once we get some traction on reviving it.

[ike]

welcome to the village. Where are yu from?

IKE

[Tomanydogs]

Welcome Sam.  I’m glad you joined us. Enjoy. 

[spotsdad]

Welcome to best Village around. Ask and you will be answered. Just remember "have Fun"

Dick

[amazingkevin]

Stop in and make some good friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OCtoolguy]

Welcome to the best scroll saw group on the planet. Bar none. Every question will get an answer in time. I have become interested in the Eclipse scroll saw too. Since they are rare, I'm on the hunt. I don't need one but I love the search.

 

[heppnerguy]

welcome from Southern Arizona. Glad you found us and it is obvious already to you, that when you have a question about scrolling, you will always find someone that has an answer to share with you. I hope you log on here often and become a regular here in The Village. So happy you choose to become a member here. 

Dick

heppnerguy

[Clayton717]

Welcome to the Village

[Phantom Scroller]

A big WELCOME from me. Roly