question on blades

[26hare]

I am using OLSON blades i got at a local wood and parts dealer. My question is with my Craftsman scroll saw, how do I get the blades into those really small lines on my work... The blades have those pegs that hold them in place and I drill holes in wood to do work. But some times the lines are smaller that the drill bit or peg spots will fit in. ????

[sullyscroller]

Sounds like your you are talking about pinned blades , so my next question is will your saw use straight blades without the pins ? If you let us know the model i'm sure someone can let you know if it will take the straight or "pinless" blades.

 

sully

[FD Mike]

Check with Franks if he can help you to get new clamps for the saw.

http://www.pozsgaidesigns.com/

FD Mike

[Ken O]

The craftsman saw I have will accept pinned OR pinless blades. Should work fine if you can get some.

[Mick]

26hare, if your saw won't take the pinless blades you can drive the pin out of your blades. Insert the blade into the drilled holes. Replace the pin with a safety pin if there is room. Much easier if you can get blade clamps that will accept pinless blades. I believe Craftsman sells a conversion kit to change the pin type clamps to pinless for some Craftsman saws.

Good luck with it.

 

Mick

[Marshall]

I was going to make a comment - but it looks like the question has been answered ...............good job guys ..............MB