Notty Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hello to allI'm Dale and new to scroll saw world. I live at Lake Oconee, Eatonton, GA. I'm retired, like to fish, terrorize the neighborhood on my golf cart and drink a beer or two.I just bought a Ryobi sc164vs to try to learn scrolling. I know this is bottom of the barrel equipment but then the operator an't much either. I got the saw together and running and then I went out and bought some pin less blades (small ones) that’s when my troubles started. I can see the blade bend as it is running and the machine makes a lot of racket while running. Anyone that wants to help me along with my learning curve would be greatly appreciated.Well, I think I will go out the shop and try tension on the blades and check back here later. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Certainly sounds like the tension to me or the blades to small for the thickness of the wood perhaps or speed to fast. difficult to say unless you see it working Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) Yeah Dale, I'm with Roly. It seems like a tension or speed problem. Also, have you checked that the blades are the correct length, and if they're actually fastened on tight enough? Kindest Regards, Nick Edited August 9, 2013 by Nick@tinkers-cove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrybritner Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Not familiar with the saw I have always used a Porter Cable, "the racket" could be due to the tension or you have it set to, to high a speed as stated, there could also be a problem with the saw it self. Porter Cable runs a little over two hundred at Lowes by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notty Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks guys,I went out to the shop and fooled around and it was the tension. I moved the saw around because my bench is tall and standing up gets old. I tried a make shift table (saw horses and plywood platform off my Baker scaffold) to much vibration. So I guess I will build a dedicated cabinet so I can sit down.For an $80. saw it seems to work OK but I have nothing to compare it with. I think it will be OK for a first saw.Thanks for the help. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I have one of those saws under my work bench and I did use it for some time. My results were satisfactory but it was a little time consuming to use. The threaded rod that the adjustment knob is connected to, is not very hard and it strips after a little use. be prepared for that to happen because it will. the good news is, you can by replacement parts on line, really cheap. When you get ready to replace a part or two, buy a couple at once, you will need them again. Like I said they are cheap to replace and easy to do by yourself. I did find that I was able to use 'non pinned' blades without having to buy anything special to do so . You do need to tighten the holding screws well, but it does work, at least it did for me. Also the first thing I did was take off the hold down mechanism for the wood, It only gets in the way. the blades are so small that I think you would "have to want to cut off your finger" in order to do so. Enjoy your saw and take your time and you will do just fine. don't take on the harder pieces at first look for simple ones like names and not too many cuts. www.scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com has a lot of easy and not so easy free patterns to download, and you probably know the Village has a great assortment here, too. Welcome aboard the Village and let us see some of your projects. We are started at the beginning, you know. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 An easy fix to extra vibration on a stand/cabinet is to add sand bags to the bottom to add weight. I have used the ones made for putting in the back of cars in the winter (Canada must have those) another thing to try is putting a carpet pad between the saw and the stand/cabinet. I haven't actually done this but I have a buddy who swears it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdub4ever Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Hi Dale, I'm Don from Kansas. I have 2 SC164vs one I bought new and one I bought off craigslist for $65 and I have an old 24" craftsman. I love my Ryobi! It cuts very good and I have only changed the bellows. They are close to the bottom of the list, but a great saw for the price! Hope you enjoy yours too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 You shoud tension the blade so that you here a high "Ping" when you pluck it. Then feed slowly so you are not bending the blade. Oh Yes...wax your saw table top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntter2022 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 A couple stands, I like the second one the best . You will notice the saw are tilted it makes it easier to see your cut lines and easier on the back too http://www.stevedgood.com/kennethstand.pdf http://1nailbender.tripod.com/Lazy%20Man%20Bench.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 all the above sound like it will fix your problem.stay with us and let us know when something else happens with the saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmill Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I built my stand using the kenneth plan provided by steve good and it works great, of course i added a couple of features like live power and switched power. For the anti vibration i used a section of horse stall mat but you can use carpet or something else. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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