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I purchased a set of three Cat statue patterns from Richard Myrchak I found on Pinterest. I modified this one slightly to resize it to 7” wide x 14” tall and added tenons for mounting into the base. This piece is cut from 3/4” thick Maple. Cutting was done using Pegas # 5 skip tooth blade. I tapered the perimeter of the base about 6 degrees. I use a small cove bit in my table mounted router to ease/round over all edges. I applied a coat of Lacquer Sanding Sealer then sanded using my Dremel and lots of hand sanding (I don’t have a spindle sander which would make this kind of project much easier). Finish is multiple coats of Clear Gloss Lacquer. I’m thinking I may cut this pattern again, using a less expensive piece of wood (maybe Poplar), and finish it with High Gloss Black Lacquer. Comments and critique always welcome.

I was doing some really tiny work and had my fingers close to the blade--sneezed and drew blood on that one. Now, I HAVE nicked my fingernails several times.

The only time I cut myself on a scroll was when I told myself if you do that, you are going to cut yourself. I did it anyway, and I cut myself. I don’t remember what it was, I just remember saying “don’t do that”.

I used to tell my students that it was possible to cut your finger off with a scroll saw, but you would probably have to change the blade at least once!

My new pattern and project. "Cutest key hanger" - I hear when someone see it for the first time, it has kinetic mechanism, when you hang keys - cat (dog) appears from the box. Project size 2 x 2 x 4 inches. Watch the video, it shows how it works and full assembling. Video of assembling Key Hanger Key Hanger pattern

At our age, you'd think we had better sense. But, alas, we don't. Maybe now we do though.

Maybe @John B can answer that.

My experience was related to my Dewalt. But with that said, I still prefer the Pegas chucks over the originals on both of my Ex's.

I think they are guards that they have to have on there so they can’t get sued if you should cut your finger.

Congrats on the new saw! I hope and trust it will give you many years of happy scrolling. New saws always cut great - that is until the first blade gets dull. But then you can always put in a new blade. I seem to recall a Steve Good comment when testing a new at that time brand/type of blades to the effect that it was like getting a new saw.

I may still have mine...someplace. But I sold the saw 5 years ago.

By all means take it off BUT DO NOT TOSS IT. Should you have to return it because it dies you will need to put it back on. Some companies void the warranty if you make any changes to the original.

I agree with the common consensus, Ditch it.. It's as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle.

Take it off and toss it. It serves no purpose other than to get in your way!

Yep, I agree with Ray.. LOL.. That was the second thing I took off the DW I had when I first got it.. first thing was the hold down foot.. thought I could work with that guard on there but kept getting in my way so like before the first project was completed I had to remove it, LOL

Toss it!

I have changed my screen name; formerly Algae, now TAIrving. I joined this forum 1-1/2 years ago after buying my first scroll saw, a used Porter-Cable, from a neighbor. I had low expectations but wanted to learn something about the scroll-sawing hobby. Wow did I learn! First of all, it is not a hobby, it is an obsession! And so much more! And the learning never stops. Now I have a Pegas scroll saw and a shop full of completed and half-completed projects and my wife has learned to tolerate it all, the endless gifting of projects, me returning from the shop covered in sawdust, etc. Thanks for your camaraderie! See you on the forums.

They might not be worth $100 a set if one is calculating the cost to the designer, the manufacturer, or the seller, but they worth worth at least $100 a set to me when Installed them on my ancient EX30.

They just work better and are lighter weight. I have 2 Ex's and changed both to Pegas. Believe me, they make a difference. Are they worth $100 a set, no. But that's just the way of the world now. In Switzerland they're probably $10 a set.