tundrakid Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hello everyone, I have a problem, the blades do not seem long enough to connect to both ends. I have tried to push the top arm down and it does not move, nor does the bottom one. I have the tension released (of course) but the blades are not long enough to meet up where they should. Now after having said that, I am still able to get some blades to work, I can not figure this out and can use any help from anyone. The machine I have is the Excabibur 30, I am using both flat and spiral blades, problem occurs on either. Here is a question for anyone~~does anyone make a slightly longer blade???? Thanks in advance for any help,Maggie Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom J Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Most scroll saws use a standard 5 inch blade and that size should fit your saw with no problem. Check the distance between the table and the bottom of the top arm at the back of the table and again near the blade. This dimension should be the same at both locations. If the dimension is greater near the blade then turn the black knob at the back of the upper arm until these dimensions are approximately the same. Once the are the same the blade should fit with no problem. Some people use the knob at the back to increase tension and forget to back it off when they re-clamp the blade. This results in the upper arm getting further and further away from the table near the blade and eventually the blade is no longer long enough. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hi Maggie and welcome to the forum. I'm not familiar with the Excalibur clamps so I can't answer that question. But as far as I know, there are 3" and 5" blades. I suspect you have no 3" blades, so my guess is there may be an issue with the way you are installing them or with the machine itself. Someone will chime in soon enough and be of more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Measure!!!!!!!! The blade length,,,,, Measure!!!!!!!! The distance between the upper are clamp and the lower arm clamp. Is it a 5" blade? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hi Maggie On the very back of the top arm is your tension knob. Turn counter clockwise to lower the top arm and clockwise to increase the height. Using a small square measure distance between the table and top blade clamp and adjust the distance by turning the tension knob so you have approximately 2 1/2". Chances are the top arm is set too high. If you have the new Ex the max. height is 3". Hopefully this solves your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvman44 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Sounds like you need to turn the tension knob on the back of the arm a few turns then do the alignment. I think you need to turn CCW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coullion Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Perfect solutions from Tom J. and Ron on this subject. What I do is this on my Excalibur and then I put painters tape over the tension knob to keep it at the same setting at all times. Haven't had to adjust it in over a year. Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Being I am unfamiliar with your saw; I have to think the advice above is correct! Welcome to the crowd! Sanity not necessary-- may even be a liability when it comes to uniqe design! Enjoy the sawdust making and if something ACTUALLY turns out nice; EVEN BETTER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Usually its something simple but figureing it out is the problem.Looks like our friendly helpful members hit the nail on the head again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundra kid Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hello Tom J and Ron, I want to thank you for your help. I will do as you have instructed. As I am new to scroll sawing and the machine, I do appreciate all the helpful tips that you all give. Thanks again, Maggie Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 look out everyone, Maggie is about to make the sawdust fly. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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