Pneumatic lift and tilt for Excalibur and Seyco saws

[The Devil in the Circuit]

Howdy

I've been scroll sawing for five years.  A pal of mine wanted a way to tilt his Excalibur and Seyco saws and have the pneumatic lift pull in line with the selected blade angle.  The operation needed to be simple to operate without having to stand up or lean over the saw because he suffers from mobility issues.  The solution is in this video:

Video here.

This was dead easy to build and implement; the video description contains more details.  I used aluminum for the major parts, but hardwood would also work great.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Cheers to all,

Geno

[John B]

Well done Geno. A great idea and I am sure a great help.

[Scrappile]

Well, that is very interesting.... is there more info somewhere,  like plans/instructions for building/ buying??  Did miss something?  And you mention tilt.... I did not see anything about "tilt" in the video I saw...

Edited June 22, 2019 by Scrappile

[The Devil in the Circuit]

No, unfortunately there are no plans; I made the parts as I went.  The video shows all the parts involved except for the 24vDC transformer, small air pressure regulator, and Aro pneumatic solenoid valve.  It's pretty straightforward, and I'm sure there are some improvements that could be made.

Pressure regulator: https://www.amazon.com/PRESSURE-REGULATOR-COMPRESSED-SYSTEMS-ADJUST/dp/B06W9HBLCM/ref=sr_1_6

Solenoid valve: https://www.arozone.com/en/products/pneumatic-valves-and-cylinders/pneumatic-valves/premair-series/3-way-valves.html

Pneumatic actuator: https://www.amazon.com/Parker-1-06DPSR03-0-Stainless-Cylinder-Non-cushioned/dp/B00BUA1R9W/ref=sr_1_14

You could simplify it and use a pneumatic control pedal; this would remove the requirements for a 24v transformer, relay, and solenoid valve.  One like this:

 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P41RSG7/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6

I used the transformer/relay/valve because that's what I had on hand.  If you buy a single-acting actuator, make sure it retracts (not extends) under pressure.

Cheers!

[Scrappile]

1 hour ago, The Devil in the Circuit said:

No, unfortunately there are no plans; I made the parts as I went.  The video shows all the parts involved except for the 24vDC transformer, small air pressure regulator, and Aro pneumatic solenoid valve.  It's pretty straightforward, and I'm sure there are some improvements that could be made.

Pressure regulator: https://www.amazon.com/PRESSURE-REGULATOR-COMPRESSED-SYSTEMS-ADJUST/dp/B06W9HBLCM/ref=sr_1_6

Solenoid valve: https://www.arozone.com/en/products/pneumatic-valves-and-cylinders/pneumatic-valves/premair-series/3-way-valves.html

Pneumatic actuator: https://www.amazon.com/Parker-1-06DPSR03-0-Stainless-Cylinder-Non-cushioned/dp/B00BUA1R9W/ref=sr_1_14

You could simplify it and use a pneumatic control pedal; this would remove the requirements for a 24v transformer, relay, and solenoid valve.  One like this:

 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P41RSG7/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6

I used the transformer/relay/valve because that's what I had on hand.  If you buy a single-acting actuator, make sure it retracts (not extends) under pressure.

Cheers!

HUH!  Are you talking to me???  Hello,,, solenoid, valve? Pneumatic Actu--something....  I am from the dumb planet!!!!

[The Devil in the Circuit]

Scrappile, all these parts are industrial Lego.  The air connections work just like SharkBite plumbing couplings (they press together...like Lego).  You can build what you see in the OP video for about $100 total.

Here's a good primer on solenoid valves and actuators:

Click here

I am no genius; I'm just a goober with some simple tools and some time to think things through and do a little research on the bits and bobs necessary to make stuff work.  Like you, I'm also from the Dumb Planet...so if I can do this, so can you.

Cheers!

Geno