devsdad98 Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Hello, I am new to this place. I live in West Virginia. I have an antique 20" Craftsman saw that a friend I work with gave me after he rebuilt it. It works really well. Probably would work better in more experienced hands. All I have mad so far are a few puzzles for my son. Right now I am working on a sign for my mother in law. My question is about a blower. Right now I have an aquarium pump, but it just does not keep up. The saw did not come equipped with one when new. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to use? Thanks in advance for your time. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blame Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 you could do what i did and pick up an air brush compressor if you buy new there outrageously priced but you could surely find one in your local scrap yard or if you have a an air compressor and a bit of hose and a 1/4" ball valve that would work too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Hi Mark. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. Most blowers don't put out that much air anyway. The trick is to have the hose as close to the work (almost touching it) as possible. You probably could tape a coat hanger to the side of the hose to make it easier to position. Just bend the wire until the hose is where you want it. You could also look for a larger aquarium pump too. That might help. My dad has rigged his scroll saw to his air compressor. He has a valve that he can open and close to regulate the air pressure. Using so little air, the air compressor rarely kicks on. I've been meaning to get some pictures of his setup. Keep sawing. You'll keep getting better and better. I found that doing portraits are pretty easy, and produce really great results. Be sure to check out our Pattern Library for a bunch of free patterns. That will keep you busy for quite some time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devsdad98 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Hay guys, Thanks for the replies. I'm sure they will help. I am so glad I found this site. The pattern library is great. Thanks again. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qlty Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 I bought a 16" sears vary speed saw at a tag sale for $5 the original blower and hose was a dried up and NG.I had a 2 inch muffin blower from a pc,hung it with 10 gage copper wire from the stationary arm so I could adjust it.I used a radio shack 120 vac to 12 v dc converter to power it.Its very quiet and takes all saw dust off the entire work surface.It was well worth the effort to add this.When I get a chance I will post a picture.No more huff & puff for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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