Amiable Dorsai Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 welcome to the village OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 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 Amiable Dorsai 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 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 OCtoolguy and stoney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amiable Dorsai Posted January 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 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. OCtoolguy and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrye Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 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 amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Welcome to the Village. Nice to see new faces here. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Hi Sam, welcome to the Village. Marg OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amiable Dorsai Posted January 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 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. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 welcome to the village. Where are yu from? IKE OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Welcome Sam. I’m glad you joined us. Enjoy. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotsdad Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Welcome to best Village around. Ask and you will be answered. Just remember "have Fun" Dick OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 Stop in and make some good friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 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. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 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 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phantom Scroller Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 A big WELCOME from me. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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