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Made presents for my parents this year. My mom loves black bears and my dad likes the 1950s trucks. The bear is a Steve Good pattern and the truck pattern I had help from one of the members here in the pattern request section.

New 3D pattern and project for pet lovers. This project is much easier than it looks. It was easy to cut and interesting assembling - I used dowels, but it can be assembled by gluing Video of making Paw project (YouTube) Paw pattern

I made this yesterday for my daughter and her hospital unit. Maple and Purpleheart. Pattern by Kathy Wise (free). I put the blessings of the hands on the back.

I actually think this is a legitimate complaint and I believe Delta will address it. Hopefully sooner than later. As for why people keep buying them, if you look at the reviews online, most have 4.0 to 4.5 stars. Home Depot 4.5, Lowes 4.2 - 4.2, Menards 4.5, Wood Magazine 4.0. One site suggests it is a good saw for the price even though they address the issue of the knocking. I don't knock people for buying it (as it appears to be an easy fix) but I do think they should provide negative feedback as most companies will review these. If they continue to get 3, 4, and 5 stars, the company will continue to sell them as is.

I know it's easy to rant and rave at politicians, corporations, etc etc, but it still comes down to the fact that one can make a product, ship it ten thousand miles and still come in at less then "made in America". It's called unfettered capitalism. Now do we close our ports or impose draconian tariffs? Please don't tell me about how quality control was so good in the U.S. One forgets about the crap cars that were being produced in Detroit in the "70's" which led the Japanese, Koreans, and Europeans to make such inroads to the American market. Or the steel industry that fell way behind in the latest technology to produce steel. And the list goes on and on. But the country still has thrived by moving to different productions of wealth with the advent of computer technology, boutique industries, etc etc. Is it a perfect solution? No. But I'll still take it over any other nation in the world. Now to the original topic. My Delta 694 scroll saw and table saw are still going strong. Happy holidays

IMO every item today is considered disposable. That is the world we have accepted and live in. We've accepted it by purchasing items that fail in short time and purchasing another, often the same item/mfg! Tools are no different. Here are 2 lists of the only tools still made in America; https://www.protoolreviews.com/what-tools-are-made-in-the-usa/ https://www.usalovelist.com/american-made-tools/ I personally would not buy a B&D or Craftsman power tool having very bad experiences with both - talk about no parts and disposable! Dewalt is sometimes made in the U.S. but with outsourced materials! Which is why some machines are ok, and others not so much Is there an American made Table Saw in the $800-$2000 NO there is not! You take risk on quality when you buy ANYTHING these days. It's just how it is and what we as consumers have accepted. You can NOT buy everything American, in fact very little can be said to be "Made in U.S." these days - I wish we could. Thanks to politicians taking our mfging and sending it elsewhere there is little of hope for "MADE IN AMERICA" to be a lasting and returnable commodity. Ok, see what you've done now LOL *off my soap box*

The bigger issue with Delta is parts.. Not IF you need parts.. but when you need parts.. they may not be available anymore.. Delta in the recent years could care less if the saw is only a year old.. they don't support the parts.. Service IMO is going to vary depending on the management of the service center.. but they are only as good as the parts availability can take them too.. These service centers aren't like me.. I cross reference parts and do extensive searching to find what I need to repair something.. But these "Delta" service centers are going to look up the "Delta" part number and it says OBSOLETE.. they will say they can't help you.. even though the part many times is used across many " other" brands and tools.. I have a 2010 ish Delta jointer.. has variable speed for the motor.. but I never used it however the thing started running slow.. no matter where the dial was it didn't change... would have been fine if it were stuck on high, LOL.. The part no longer available.. but crossing the part over I found that Porter Cable used the same part as did a few others.. I wasn't going to pay $150 for the part though so I just rewired it to run full speed.. My point is.. a service center would have said to put it in the landfill.. I do most my own repairs so I'm not too worried about service centers.. but parts availability would be a plus in buying something.. and Delta seems to lack very badly in that aspect.. Just know.. if you buy it.. you might be throwing it away when it comes time to need a part.. and sometimes those parts aren't even available on brand new equipment.. even a week old.. the plus is you could return it.. a year old you might be out of luck though.

I agree 100% BUT I'll also say we need to shop intelligently too.. This means rather than shopping China made stuff at HF.. maybe seek out American made stuff...

Finally finished this little guy. Used Pegas #1 MG blades. Not a difficult cut, but lots of pilot holes to drill. Very few straight lines, all of them around the borders, so this would lend itself well to spiral blades.

I wouldn't know. I have never had to order parts. i have ordered a few blades from them and they came reasonably fast. I just ordered the little table that holds the blades and extra barrel clamps, and it's on it's way. I just gave my opinion with my nearly 28 years of experience with my RBI saw. If I was in the market for a scroll saw and didn't want to spend a lot of money i would look for a used RBI. These older RBI's were meant to last. They can be had for a very reasonablr price from what I have seen on Craigs list. $200 to $250,00 That is a steal. They pop up quite frequently.

Two of my latest projects

Compound birdhouse ornaments. Glue the pieces up to get 1 1/2” thick. I think the birdhouse look really cool using different woods. plus, you can make the birds that go with the birdhouse. All my ornaments are made from scrap pieces. Also, in one of the latest issues of Scrollsaw Woodworking, they had a race car that is fun to make. Again, I use mainly 3/4” scrap when I make them.

I can sharpen the larger drills but 1/16 is far above my skills' IKE

Is there an American made power tools anymore?? Where ever they are made it is up to the company having them made, to provide quality control... They do not have to accept the un-acceptable.

Old Delta tools were some good tools, and once was a respected name. I wouldn't be too afraid of a new delta scroll saw simply because they are basically the same saw as a DeWalt.. I also think the tools are still decent tools, however the customer support is what lacks the most.. and by that I mean parts availability.. They seem to think there tools should be throw away and the person buys a new tool instead of repairing the old.. The best scroll saw in my book is the ones that support old equipment for several years, one that has parts readily available to order through their dealers and distributors... and the only ones I know of that sells parts for old equipment and have easy online ordering of the said parts is Hawk, and Hegner.. That said though.. you may have to wait for the parts to be made on those older saws.. but they are willing to actually "Make Them" instead of saying sorry just buy a new saw... Now other saw brands have parts available online such as Seyco and excalibur.. But the old saws from the 80's and 90s they can no longer help you with parts.. and that is where Hawk and Hegner stand above the others in my opinion.. Now for me, Hawk shines above Hegners because the whole saw is just machined.. no casting done.. and I have enough machinist friends and family that if I ever was to need a part for a old saw and couldn't for some reason be able to get the part from Hawk.. I could have a friend machine the said part if it came to that.. The other benefit is it's a American company and a American saw.. Built to last.. I also like to support the American companies as best I can..

Amending my reply above, I also have Delta 12” bench top drill press. I have had it about twenty years also. Have never had any issue with it. In fact it still has the original belt.

There are many answers to your question. But, I think everybody wants to get the best deal they can on a "NAME" brand product. As Dan said, Delta used to be a respectable brand name. I too had a Delta Unisaw and a Delta drill press. They were both great tools. I also had a Delta 14" band saw that I bought before the Laguna came out. Anyway, I digress. Folks come here to get an answer to their questions as to which scroll saw to buy. We, as a group, try to give good advice. Once again, the Dewalt name used to be a great name but it has gone downhill. We suggest that the newbies buy the best they can afford. If that means a $100 saw, well, they will get what they paid for. I've heard that many folks have dropped out of the hobby because of the frustration of a cheap saw. When I came into the hobby, I read a ton and asked a lot of questions. I couldn't afford $500 for a new Dewalt but that was the saw that was suggested at that time. I found a good used one on C/L. From that point on, I just kept experimenting and buying/selling as I went. I now have 2 great saws but I still would not have laid out the big bucks for either one. With the Delta, it seems to be a crapshoot as to whether you will get a good saw or a problem saw. Depends mostly on who is putting it together, what day of the week and who inspects it prior to shipping. It's the same with most everything you buy today. We need to get manufacturing back into this country. Vote intelligently!!

Looks good to me. Clean the charcoal off then sharpen with a file. Repeat till it is a nub.

Delta used to produce some great products. I own an American made Delta Unisaw, bought new about twenty years ago. It is the best power tool I own. I also own a Delta 6” jointer which is the second best tool I own. Delta has been sold, bought and sold again so many times that it is no longer the same company it once was. At this point, I don’t think Delta produces any tools themselves, they just contract out like so many other companies. I remember reading an article in Wood Magazine many years ago. It talked about how different tool companies have their tools made at the same factories as other tool companies. It showed pictures of manufacturing lines with tools rolling off, with different colors and labels, but the same tools. The article also talked about quality control was up to the tool company. Some tool companies have better quality requirements than others. They even have their own quality control personnel on site, others don’t. Obviously, Delta no longer has good quality control. The name used to mean you were getting a quality tool, no longer is this true!

Will, T'wer me,,,, I would return it. Just because they need to know there quality control sucks... I've read good reports about that saw,, so I not sure I would give up on that model just yet.... Don't rush,,, maybe Santa will bring so cash,,, then you can think about returning and maybe trying one a little more expensive. Did it come with a manual?? I just received a DeWalt planer,,,, no invoice, no manual... First time that has happened to me... No big deal, I guess but seems odd. I can print the manual from online... and I guess print my order confirmation from email,,, but seem odd they were not included in the package..

I used to use spray contact cement, and to get them of, just lever the edge up a little and dribble thinners between the paper and the disk. I have since put velcro on the disk and purchase the cling back disks. Makes using various grits easy and possible.

Hi everyone My name is Kevin and I am in BC Canada...I got addicted to scroll sawing after seeing a video on you tube and have never looked back...my wife says I spend more time on my saw than I do with her (which she is probably right lol)...I started out with an old fixer upper Ryobi which soon got the name Franken saw and since then I bought a Makita saw which I just love the way it cuts...I am always looking to better my technics and always learning and I look forward to participating here ...Most nights that I can not sleep you will find me on or near my saws that is why I am called The Mid Night Scroller usually on my saws after midnight...lol...I say saws because I have more then one saw..I still have the Franken saw , the Makita , a skill scroll saw and a trade master that I need to do something with the speed switch because it is broken...I think I will try and wire it to almost full speed and connect it to a foot pedal , what are some of your thoughts on doing this as my funds are next to nil but I am not going to get into that...lol...here are a few pieces I have done...just remember that I am still fairly new to this addiction...lol

I am so proud of this one, you have no idea. I made it for my daughter and her partner. A few years ago we all went to the US and we went to Vegas, best holiday ever. Anyway we had our Family Christmas on Sunday and they loved it. I made it so long ago I can't remember what the wood was but I think it was Rosewood and pine for the box. Marg For some unknown reason only one photo will load.

1939 Graham-Paige Model 97 The Graham Brothers had started the Graham Paige Auto Company in 1927 after manufacturing and selling kits to modify Ford Model T’s. Even though they began shortly before the depression, the company was successful because of the car’s quality and their “Blue Streak” 8-cylinder engine and the introduction of a crankshaft driven super charger. Their innovative cars ran in many prestigious races including several French Gran-Prix’s and the won the Concours D'Elegance in Paris. By the late 30’s their original design had become somewhat dated and they hired a new design team to accentuate the current Art-Deco style of the era. The 1938 model was named the “Spirit of Motion” and the forward rake of the front grill and fenders gave the impression of forward movement even when standing still. Similar to the Ocean Liner ads of the period showing the upward view of the prow of the ship cutting through the waves. It became better known as the “Shark Nose” Model 97. In 1940, production ceased. During WWII the plant was involved in war production and eventually the company was purchased by Kaiser Auto and eventually the Nash/ AMC corp.

They are from Steve Good, I cut them and my wife painted them.

Hi All, Just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Each year I light up a pattern by Helmut Hurtig in his memory and I am slowly adding more.

It's amazing what determination and perseverance can do!!!

Awesome job

very nice work

If you can hot glue them together and whack 'em through a thicknesser down to about1/4" they would be the ideal size for Xmas decorations. Mine are about 100 x 100mm (4")

I get all my micro bits from QTE.north America. I'm getting 5000 pilot holes out of a #65 and maybe more cause I dropped it in my scrap pile. I'm on my 2nd bit since I bought 5 in January

I have a Delta table saw cost me $500 4 years ago - best $500 tool I've bought so far! It survived Hurricane Micheal and me LOL I have 2 Delta scroll saws cost me $275 each - 1 4 years old, survived Hurricane Michael and again ... Me The other the wife now uses and she loves Nothing wrong with Delta products from my seat- they are the best available at their price point IMO and on my budget it is what I can afford. I would buy another Delta tool without thinking twice about it. You do get what you pay for and so far I've paid for and received quality tools at a reasonable price! Not sure what you people are complaining about - if you don't like the tool, don't buy it

The trick with 3M 77 is to spray both surfaces and let it sit until it is almost dry to the touch. Then slap them together. Very much like contact cement.

Prayers for you and yours as you handle the care giving. I too know the toll it can take, especially with dementia as my mother too had Alzheimer’s. I found scrolling shortly after we lost her and I found it very therapeutic to sit at the saw. I hope it breaks you the same comfort and joy. Your granddaughter will love this beautiful piece you have crafted.

Marg, that is a wonderful piece. Great memories and the pictures that Dan posted puts a face to the name.

Another work of art, Dick. Adding color really makes it pop.

Good for you - my HD doesn't have saws on sale but a few weeks ago they did have the Dewalt on sale for 299 - of course I had already bought another Delta from Amazon for 250 or I would have jumped on that dewalt sale

I have been doing mechanical work all my life. Never have "Taken" anything in to a repair shop. If you ever want someone else to repair your Delta saw, take it to a Dewalt repair shop. Over the the years, you see negative reviews about Delta repairs. Members here seem to like their repair work better. Same saw, different color. jerry

I have that problem too, on occasion. It sure is irritating when that happens. Dick heppnerguy

I don't see any reason why you'd change it.. not broke yet.. I used to use the 1/16" bits from HF.. came in a pack of 5? I think.. never had a problem with them.. Now days though, I rarely use anything bigger than a #60 and I haven't found those small ones anywhere local other than Menards.. which are also okay bits but pricey.. Last bits I bought I got a bunch of them.. they was purchased a few years ago from DnD sawblades.. Can't remember but I think they are Mascot brand..

I would return the saw and let Delta know of the out of box experience. My first saw was a Hitachi purchased from Lowe. Returned it within a week and bought a DeWalt. That was 15 years ago and I still have the saw along with an EX21 and Pegas.

I guess that's why I buy mostly used stuff. I know going in that I might have to do some work on it but usually not. I recently bought a used Excalibur 16 and brought it home. I turned it on and ran it through the rpm range and it vibrated a bit as expected. After all it wasn't clamped down. Anyway, long story longer, I clamped it to the workbench and ran it up again. Much better that time. But, I just went ahead and torn it apart to check the bearings/sleeves and make sure everything was ok on the inside. I now have a real jewel of a saw. Actually two saws as I did the same with my EX 21. As far as I'm concerned, let the first buyer be the guinea pig. I don't mind scraping up the pieces. So sorry to hear of your bad experience though. It's a definite example of the times we live in and why we MUST get manufacturing back into this country. Vote wisely.

You said tat if you pushed on the switch hard it would start. Did you try and clean the switch . I use a foot peddle and cover the switch with tape to kee out the dust. IKE

Looks great Frank. I have made that basket awhile ago and it gets used all the time. I agree about Steve Good. I don't know what I would do if Steve was not the patriarch of scrolling. Everyone should make sure they donate every once and awhile.

Hi Mark welcome to the Village. The best use of a gun I have ever seen. (not a fan of guns) Marg

Hi Rob and welcome “home” from East Tennessee. glad you found sometime to join in again. Look forward to your participation.

I use 3m spray adhesive on mine - works great To remove, heat with a heat gun or hair dryer and peel off, clean with Mineral Spirits, let dry and tack on another Rinse and repeat ad infinitum

When I worked in the body shop years ago we used 3M-77 spray adhesive to put our sanding disc on.. I would think this would work well.. But they are tough to get back off.. since they don't need changed often you should be good for a long time.. Heat gun works pretty good to pull them back off..

I think the first thing to try is 3M spray adhesive. I'd spray both the disc and wheel, let them set up kinda like contact cement - then put them together. This is just a suggestion. I haven't used this method and can't say for sure it will work.