Scroll Saw,5" Blades, Delta 20 inch

phil wrote:
> Hi to all:
>
> This is for Scroll Saw experts out there.
>
> I acquired a 20 inch variable speed Delta Scroll Saw model 40-640.
>
> Didn't seem worth the effort at first, blades snap every few minutes. All kinds of problems. Thought I bought junk.
>
> Then I noticed that the tension adjustment knob was cranked almost to all the way in. Long story short: I started to trim, or rather cut off, about 3/16 to 1/4 inch off each blade, and the difference in performance is night and day. This specific machine I have does not like standard 5 inch blades.
>
> Now the cuts are smooth, less vibration, and I can even add extra tension to the blade. I even like the machine now.
>
> I did a google search I cannot find anyone else who tried this idea. Has anyone?
>
> Phil S.
>
>
I have the two speed, and yes, I keep a pair of cutters on the saw table
to snip off the blades. The design of the clamps preclude extending the
blade past the clamp top or bottom.
BTW the plastic tube to the dust blower is in a Z shape on my saw. To
prevent the tube from collapsing in the sharp bends, I inserted a spring
into the clamp (similar to the spring in a ball point pen, but heavier).

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Wouldn't let it influence you unduly. Most have a 1" stroke on the saw,
which means you'd have to move it over 1/2" to get to _any_ new teeth. As
I tell newbies at school when they break blades, that's why they're sold
by the dozen. They're expendable.

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Yes, I can see the advantages of re-positioning the blades for extending the
blade life,

However, thanks for the thought anyway. If I ever move up from the Hobby
class scroll saws, I just might consider your point in looking for an
upgrade.

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Tom:

Just getting back to you:

Yes, I can see the advantages of re-positioning the blades for extending =
the blade life,=20

However, there is no way in heck that my machine is going to allow =
re-positioning of any kind.
I checked it out, and did some minor dis-assembly and re-assembly to see =
if something could be done, and there is nothing I could come up with =
that would allow any re-adjustment or re-positioning.

However, thanks for the thought anyway. If I ever move up from the =
Hobby class scroll saws, I just might consider your point in looking for =
an upgrade. =20

Phil S.
"phil" <[email protected]> wrote in message =
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Tom:

Ah-h-h, ahem, Re-position?

You mean as in up and down? =20

Let me look into that. Don't think my machine works like that, but =
let me get back to you tomorrow night.

Thanks Tom

Phil S.
"Tom Kohlman" <[email protected]> wrote in =
message news:[email protected]...
Don't know about that particular model but I think you are supposed =
to leave them "long". You position them in the clamps where you get =
adequate tension on the blade (either clamp the bottom and push down the =
top before clamping that one, or the other way around). That way when =
they wear in that little spot where all the action is you re-position =
them and get "fresh teeth" (picture how much of the blade is wasted if =
you only used about an inch or two of it as is typically the case with =
the "pin" style blades). You might want to try it with taking the =
tension knob all the way out, clamp and then adjust the knob to get the =
proper tension. =20
"phil" <[email protected]> wrote in message =
news:zs%[email protected]...
Hi to all:

This is for Scroll Saw experts out there.

I acquired a 20 inch variable speed Delta Scroll Saw model 40-640.

Didn't seem worth the effort at first, blades snap every few =
minutes. All kinds of problems. Thought I bought junk.

Then I noticed that the tension adjustment knob was cranked almost =
to all the way in. Long story short: I started to trim, or rather cut =
off, about 3/16 to 1/4 inch off each blade, and the difference in =
performance is night and day. This specific machine I have does not =
like standard 5 inch blades. =20

Now the cuts are smooth, less vibration, and I can even add extra =
tension to the blade. I even like the machine now.

I did a google search I cannot find anyone else who tried this =
idea. Has anyone? =20

Phil S.


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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Tom:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Just getting back to you:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Yes, I can see the advantages of =
re-positioning the=20
blades for extending the blade life, </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>However, there is no way in heck =
that&nbsp;my=20
machine is going to allow re-positioning of any kind.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I checked it out, and did some minor =
dis-assembly=20
and re-assembly to see if something could be done, and there is nothing =
I could=20
come up with that would allow any re-adjustment or =
re-positioning.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>However, thanks for the thought =
anyway.&nbsp;&nbsp;=20
If I ever move up from the Hobby class scroll saws, I just might =
consider your=20
point in looking for an upgrade.&nbsp; </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Phil S.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Tom:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Ah-h-h,&nbsp;ahem, =
Re-position?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>You mean as in up and down?&nbsp; =
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Let me look into that.&nbsp; Don't =
think my=20
machine works like that, but let me get back to you tomorrow=20
night.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks Tom</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Phil S.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Don't know about that particular =
model but I=20
think you are supposed to leave them "long".&nbsp; You&nbsp;position =
them in=20
the clamps where you get adequate&nbsp;tension on the =
blade&nbsp;(either=20
clamp the bottom and push down the top before clamping that one, or =
the=20
other way around).&nbsp; That way when they wear in that little spot =
where=20
all the action is you re-position them and get "fresh teeth" =
(picture how=20
much of the blade is wasted if you only used about an inch or two of =
it as=20
is typically the case with the "pin" style blades).&nbsp; You might =
want to=20
try it with taking the tension knob all the way out, clamp and then =
adjust=20
the knob to get the proper tension.&nbsp; </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Hi to all:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>This is for Scroll Saw experts =
out=20
there.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I acquired a 20 inch variable =
speed Delta=20
Scroll Saw model 40-640.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Didn't seem worth the effort at =
first, blades=20
snap every few minutes.&nbsp; All kinds of problems.&nbsp; Thought =
I=20
bought junk.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Then I noticed that the tension =
adjustment=20
knob was cranked almost to all the way in.&nbsp; Long story short: =
I=20
started to trim, or rather cut off, about 3/16 to 1/4 inch off =
each blade,=20
and the difference in performance is night and day.&nbsp; This =
specific=20
machine I have does not like standard 5 inch blades.&nbsp; =
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Now the cuts are smooth, less =
vibration, and=20
I can even add extra tension to the blade.&nbsp; I even like the =
machine=20
now.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I did a google search I cannot =
find anyone=20
else who tried this idea.&nbsp; Has anyone?&nbsp; </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Phil S.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
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Don't know about that particular model but I think you are supposed to =
leave them "long". You position them in the clamps where you get =
adequate tension on the blade (either clamp the bottom and push down the =
top before clamping that one, or the other way around). That way when =
they wear in that little spot where all the action is you re-position =
them and get "fresh teeth" (picture how much of the blade is wasted if =
you only used about an inch or two of it as is typically the case with =
the "pin" style blades). You might want to try it with taking the =
tension knob all the way out, clamp and then adjust the knob to get the =
proper tension. =20
"phil" <[email protected]> wrote in message =
news:zs%[email protected]...
Hi to all:

This is for Scroll Saw experts out there.

I acquired a 20 inch variable speed Delta Scroll Saw model 40-640.

Didn't seem worth the effort at first, blades snap every few minutes. =
All kinds of problems. Thought I bought junk.

Then I noticed that the tension adjustment knob was cranked almost to =
all the way in. Long story short: I started to trim, or rather cut off, =
about 3/16 to 1/4 inch off each blade, and the difference in performance =
is night and day. This specific machine I have does not like standard 5 =
inch blades. =20

Now the cuts are smooth, less vibration, and I can even add extra =
tension to the blade. I even like the machine now.

I did a google search I cannot find anyone else who tried this idea. =
Has anyone? =20

Phil S.


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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Don't know about that particular model =
but I think=20
you are supposed to leave them "long".&nbsp; You&nbsp;position them in =
the=20
clamps where you get adequate&nbsp;tension on the blade&nbsp;(either =
clamp the=20
bottom and push down the top before clamping that one, or the other way=20
around).&nbsp; That way when they wear in that little spot where all the =
action=20
is you re-position them and get "fresh teeth" (picture how much of the =
blade is=20
wasted if you only used about an inch or two of it as is typically the =
case with=20
the "pin" style blades).&nbsp; You might want to try it with taking the =
tension=20
knob all the way out, clamp and then adjust the knob to get the proper=20
tension.&nbsp; </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>"phil" &lt;<A =
href=3D"mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A>&gt;=20
wrote in message <A=20
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Hi to all:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>This is for Scroll Saw experts out=20
there.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I acquired a 20 inch variable speed =
Delta Scroll=20
Saw model 40-640.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Didn't seem worth the effort at =
first, blades=20
snap every few minutes.&nbsp; All kinds of problems.&nbsp; Thought I =
bought=20
junk.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Then I noticed that the tension =
adjustment knob=20
was cranked almost to all the way in.&nbsp; Long story short: I =
started to=20
trim, or rather cut off, about 3/16 to 1/4 inch off each blade, and =
the=20
difference in performance is night and day.&nbsp; This specific =
machine I have=20
does not like standard 5 inch blades.&nbsp; </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Now the cuts are smooth, less =
vibration, and I=20
can even add extra tension to the blade.&nbsp; I even like the machine =

now.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I did a google search I cannot find =
anyone else=20
who tried this idea.&nbsp; Has anyone?&nbsp; </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Phil S.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
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Phil,

I do not think that you need to clip the blades. However I do not own
that saw. Try posting your question at one of these sites:

http://www.justwoodworking.com/

http://www.workshopbuzz.com/forum/

they both have forums dedicated to scroll sawyers, and I am sure many
people there uses the same saw as you. You can get the poop straight
from the people who use the same saw as you.

hope this helps you,

DUSTY

Gerald:

Thanks for the reply.

I haven't noticed a problem with the plastic tube wanting to give me a
problem. I will keep you suggestion in mind.

Phil S.

"Gerald Ross" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> phil wrote:
> > Hi to all:
> >
> > This is for Scroll Saw experts out there.
> >
> > I acquired a 20 inch variable speed Delta Scroll Saw model 40-640.
> >
> > Didn't seem worth the effort at first, blades snap every few minutes.
All kinds of problems. Thought I bought junk.
> >
> > Then I noticed that the tension adjustment knob was cranked almost to
all the way in. Long story short: I started to trim, or rather cut off,
about 3/16 to 1/4 inch off each blade, and the difference in performance is
night and day. This specific machine I have does not like standard 5 inch
blades.
> >
> > Now the cuts are smooth, less vibration, and I can even add extra
tension to the blade. I even like the machine now.
> >
> > I did a google search I cannot find anyone else who tried this idea.
Has anyone?
> >
> > Phil S.
> >
> >
> I have the two speed, and yes, I keep a pair of cutters on the saw table
> to snip off the blades. The design of the clamps preclude extending the
> blade past the clamp top or bottom.
> BTW the plastic tube to the dust blower is in a Z shape on my saw. To
> prevent the tube from collapsing in the sharp bends, I inserted a spring
> into the clamp (similar to the spring in a ball point pen, but heavier).
>
> --
>
> Gerald Ross, Cochran, GA
> To reply add the numerals "13" before the "at"
> ...........................................
> One billion Chinese can't be Wong.
>
>
>
>
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Tom:

Ah-h-h, ahem, Re-position?

You mean as in up and down? =20

Let me look into that. Don't think my machine works like that, but let =
me get back to you tomorrow night.

Thanks Tom

Phil S.
"Tom Kohlman" <[email protected]> wrote in message =
news:[email protected]...
Don't know about that particular model but I think you are supposed to =
leave them "long". You position them in the clamps where you get =
adequate tension on the blade (either clamp the bottom and push down the =
top before clamping that one, or the other way around). That way when =
they wear in that little spot where all the action is you re-position =
them and get "fresh teeth" (picture how much of the blade is wasted if =
you only used about an inch or two of it as is typically the case with =
the "pin" style blades). You might want to try it with taking the =
tension knob all the way out, clamp and then adjust the knob to get the =
proper tension. =20
"phil" <[email protected]> wrote in message =
news:zs%[email protected]...
Hi to all:

This is for Scroll Saw experts out there.

I acquired a 20 inch variable speed Delta Scroll Saw model 40-640.

Didn't seem worth the effort at first, blades snap every few =
minutes. All kinds of problems. Thought I bought junk.

Then I noticed that the tension adjustment knob was cranked almost =
to all the way in. Long story short: I started to trim, or rather cut =
off, about 3/16 to 1/4 inch off each blade, and the difference in =
performance is night and day. This specific machine I have does not =
like standard 5 inch blades. =20

Now the cuts are smooth, less vibration, and I can even add extra =
tension to the blade. I even like the machine now.

I did a google search I cannot find anyone else who tried this idea. =
Has anyone? =20

Phil S.


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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Ah-h-h,&nbsp;ahem, =
Re-position?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>You mean as in up and down?&nbsp; =
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Let me look into that.&nbsp; Don't =
think my machine=20
works like that, but let me get back to you tomorrow night.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks Tom</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Phil S.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Don't know about that particular =
model but I=20
think you are supposed to leave them "long".&nbsp; You&nbsp;position =
them in=20
the clamps where you get adequate&nbsp;tension on the =
blade&nbsp;(either clamp=20
the bottom and push down the top before clamping that one, or the =
other way=20
around).&nbsp; That way when they wear in that little spot where all =
the=20
action is you re-position them and get "fresh teeth" (picture how much =
of the=20
blade is wasted if you only used about an inch or two of it as is =
typically=20
the case with the "pin" style blades).&nbsp; You might want to try it =
with=20
taking the tension knob all the way out, clamp and then adjust the =
knob to get=20
the proper tension.&nbsp; </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Hi to all:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>This is for Scroll Saw experts out=20
there.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I acquired a 20 inch variable speed =
Delta=20
Scroll Saw model 40-640.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Didn't seem worth the effort at =
first, blades=20
snap every few minutes.&nbsp; All kinds of problems.&nbsp; Thought I =
bought=20
junk.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Then I noticed that the tension =
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was cranked almost to all the way in.&nbsp; Long story short: I =
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trim, or rather cut off, about 3/16 to 1/4 inch off each blade, and =
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difference in performance is night and day.&nbsp; This specific =
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have does not like standard 5 inch blades.&nbsp; </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Now the cuts are smooth, less =
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can even add extra tension to the blade.&nbsp; I even like the =
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now.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I did a google search I cannot find =
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who tried this idea.&nbsp; Has anyone?&nbsp; </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Phil S.</FONT></DIV>
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