New member

[rjR]

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.

[amazingkevin]

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!

[rjR]

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.

[amazingkevin]

I would like to seee and thank you!