rjR Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hi Everyone, I have been using a scrollsaw since 1953--- maybe someday I will actually learn how! I also actually still have that 1952 model year saw; and it still works! It does not have an electric motor; but it does cut very well in 1/4 inch or under material. Yet it is electric. Can you tell me how it works? I do know, as I have repaired it many times in the couple of days I have owned it. I do make many things and will share patterns/ ideas happily. I also still use a trick that was in the book of that first saw. I use candle wax on my blades and on my table. I now live in North Oregon and specialize in wooden toys. Rocking horses of several sizes, name trains & stand-up names seem to be among my favorites also. I modify my equipment to fit my needs. I also do the same to any patterns. The great majority of what I make is from my own patterns. Aeon Toys is a website that I have- here is the link. http://aeontoys.weebly.com/index.html I will happily answer any questions or help you if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Great to have you,Ralph!.Now im currious as to the answer to the type of scroll saw your useing hats electric but not?Ypur the longest time scroll saw user i know of! Congradulations!Must be nice to have that amount of scrolling under your belt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hello A.K. AND all, A long time does not necessarily mean good, however maens big PILE of sawdust! I know it was 1953 because I bought the saw when we first had electricity on the farm. I had used coping saws before that. My brothers would play ball AND BECAUSE I am still so great at any sprots; I would go make sawdust/ woodshavings. I was about 8 and could sharpen a draw-knife. Farm boys in western ND had to learn to do a lot of things early. When awake and not working we had to make our own enetertasinment also. You still have not told me how it works. Seriously no motor-- NOTHING turns! -- It started life as a 11" saw In the early 70's my uncle cut it apart and lenghtened oit to about an 18" for me. It is a "Craftman"-- I will dig it out/ set it up and post a picture or two if someone wants to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 I would like to seee and thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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