New Scroll Saw arrived

[don watson]

Hi All,

I would just like to say my new Axminster 535SS Scroll Saw arrived yesterday along with the stand (and a free pack of various Pegas blades). Instructions for assembling the stand are pretty pathetic and I will need some time to fathom it out but there's no rush. I will need a couple of helpers to unbox and fit up the saw s it weighs in at 28 kilos. I will need to re-organise the workshop a bit so it may be a while before it is up and running.

Just thought I would have a brag about my good fortune and good luck to all my fellow members on here who need it.

take care and stay safe.

[Sycamore67]

Congratulations and enjoy !

[ChelCass]

Awesome, be sure to show us pictures when it is all set up.

[daveww1]

enjoy your new saw

[Scrappile]

Congrats, getting a new saw is almost as good as getting a new grandchild.  My kids really let me down there, I only have 3 grandchildren!

Edited July 9, 2023 by Scrappile

[rafairchild2]

Photos or it didn't happen! 

[wombatie]

Congratulations.  Hope you have hours and hours of fun together.

Marg

[don watson]

O YE of little faith. I managed 2 pics and only one was good. I still have the machine sitting in the box waiting on some help to get it out and onto the stand which I have in the second picture which I can't really make out what it is so I suspect you will not be able to see what it is either. It is the stand and I am levelling off the feet for stability.

That should help the NPNH crew lol

[rafairchild2]

6 hours ago, don watson said:

O YE of little faith. I managed 2 pics and only one was good. I still have the machine sitting in the box waiting on some help to get it out and onto the stand which I have in the second picture which I can't really make out what it is so I suspect you will not be able to see what it is either. It is the stand and I am levelling off the feet for stability.

That should help the NPNH crew lol

 

 

I don't know....

It's really blurry, like those big foot photos....

[rjR]

Looks a LOT like my King 21".

Should be an excellent unit! 

 

Congratulations and Good Luck!

[MarieC]

Oh so exciting!  Definitely something to brag about.  Can't wait to see it all put together.  

[jerry walters]

Don, your not the first one who had to wait for someone to help with lifting your new saw. Use to be I could lift one. Was able to put the stand together, but had to wait for the kids to put the saw on the stand. Was definitely worth the wait. Enjoy your new saw.

Jerry

[Scrappile]

I have a buddy that has helped me get every big/heavy tool out of a pickup into my work shop and put together.  Lifted all kinds of things with it's help.  I have had it for over 30 years, has never let me down.

 

 

Edited July 9, 2023 by Scrappile

[Gonzo]

Congrats on the new saw!  Have fun with it!

[don watson]

Saw set up on stand and ready to go. The helpers came on Wednesday afternoon and unboxed  the saw then bolted it to the frame. It is an excellent height (adjustable) and I find it easy to load and change blades. It will be a real boost to the scrolling fretwork pieces and internal cuts. Haven't got Henry (the vacuum cleaner) set up yet but we are getting there (very slowly).

[Scrappile]

Congrats on the new saw.  So many new saws lately,, Makes me want to have a second saw again.

Edited July 14, 2023 by Scrappile

[Joe W.]

1 hour ago, Scrappile said:

Congrats on the new saw.  So many new saws lately,, Makes me want to have a second saw again.

Ditto on the Congrats.  
My old second hand DW is still sitting off in a corner of my garage after I disassembled it to replace what I think are some bad bearings causing a lot of noise.  The Pegas I bought last August kept me distracted.  After doing a comparison of replacing all the bearings compared to buying a new one,  it makes me wonder if it's worth it to do the rebuild or just toss it.

[don watson]

There is something therapeutic in breaking down, replacing broken/worn parts and re-assembling machinery. This is accompanied by an overwhelming sense of achievement and the knowledge of a job well done. I wouls always go for this option if I could. IMHO

 

[Scrappile]

6 hours ago, don watson said:

There is something therapeutic in breaking down, replacing broken/worn parts and re-assembling machinery. This is accompanied by an overwhelming sense of achievement and the knowledge of a job well done. I wouls always go for this option if I could. IMHO

 

But I have never figured out what to so with the parts I have left over! 

[don watson]

Just bin them. You won't miss what you don't have.

[don watson]

I am thinking of making/cutting a Chess Set. The set I really like is the San Francisco Set so I cut the King for this from 1 and a half inch (1 1/2") square Oak yesterday. It turned out ok and I will now have a look for some suitable woods to make up the 32 pieces needed. This King is about 4 1/2" high.

 

[kmmcrafts]

Little late to the party here, was going to tell you if you need help getting it out of the box you could mail it to me, I'll get it out of the box for you. 

Congrats on the new saw, I hope you get many years of enjoyment from it and many completed projects. 

[don watson]

Thanks for the offer, I have it all sorted now and it is a joy to work with. I thought I was happy with what I was using but this is a different level, this saw is GREAT.

[Ron Johnson]

Congrats on your new saw Don. Now you can make some new sawdust. 
 

[Scrollshrimp]

Congratulations on your new saw !  I have exactly the same saw and am very pleased with mine. 

Wishing you many hours of happy scrolling 

Regards, Alan.