Popular Post don watson Posted July 8, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 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. barb.j.enders, MarieC, Dak0ta52 and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Congratulations and enjoy ! don watson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Awesome, be sure to show us pictures when it is all set up. don watson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 enjoy your new saw don watson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 (edited) 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 MarieC, don watson and ChelCass 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafairchild2 Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Photos or it didn't happen! don watson, ChelCass, danny and 1 other 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Congratulations. Hope you have hours and hours of fun together. Marg don watson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted July 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 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 ChelCass, danny and MarieC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafairchild2 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 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.... ChelCass, MarieC, Gene Howe and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Looks a LOT like my King 21". Should be an excellent unit! Congratulations and Good Luck! don watson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Oh so exciting! Definitely something to brag about. Can't wait to see it all put together. don watson and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry walters Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 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 don watson and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) 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 danny, MarieC and don watson 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Congrats on the new saw! Have fun with it! don watson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 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, ChelCass, TAIrving and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) 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 danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted July 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 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 danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 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! ChelCass, Gene Howe, danny and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted July 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Just bin them. You won't miss what you don't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted July 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 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. danny, ChelCass, Sycamore67 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted July 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2023 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. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Congrats on your new saw Don. Now you can make some new sawdust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrollshrimp Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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