Scroll Saw

Always make sure all proper PPE is worn.

Goggles

Gloves should NOT be used around the scroll saw.

The scroll saw works by mimicking the movement of a handsaw.

This allows for cutting intricate curves and cutting thin pieces of wood reliably.

This saw is also very good at small detail work.

This saw should NOT be used to cut thick pieces of wood or hardwood (depending on thickness).

Generally, it is a very good saw for plywood as compared to hardwood.

For harder pieces of wood, use a bandsaw.

Move the workpiece guard to the desired height by adjusting the black knob on the left side of the scroll saw.

The guard should not be directly resting on the workpiece, but should still be relatively close.

About 1/8th of an inch or so, this guard is used to make sure the workpiece does not jump around so use accordingly.

Set the tension of the blade by turning the horizontal knob on the front of the scroll saw to the desired amount.

The tension controls how precise the cut will be, and generally needs to be higher for thinner materials.

The scroll saw table can be adjusted to angles ranging to 45 degrees on both sides.

To angle, turn the black knob counterclockwise to release the tension hold. Then move the table to the desired angle.

Read the angle by using the arrowhead on the right side of the knob.

Lock the table to the desired angle by turning the knob clockwise.

Flip the red power switch on the top of the scroll saw.

If the saw is moving too slow or too fast, adjust the speed with the black circle knob on the top of the scroll saw.

1 is slowest and 8 is the fastest. Doing a test cut may be necessary to determine the right speed.

For harder the wood use higher speeds, and for softer woods use lower speeds.

When pushing wood through the saw, use a soft even pressure, the wood should almost glide through the saw. Do not force the wood as it can damage the saw and potentially harm the user.

First, untighten the two black knobs that are both above the saw table, and underneath the saw table.

The blade should pop out of its tension hold once the two knob are untightened.

There are three blades available to choose from:

9.5 - for wood ranging from 1/2 inches to 1.5 inches thick

11.5 - for wood ranging from 1/4th inches to 1.5 inches thick

28 - for wood ranging from 1/16th inch to 3/4th inch thick and veneer up to 3/16th thick

Most likely the blade will not have to be changed, unless needed for a special case or a blade breaks.

Install the new blade with the teeth facing the user, not the wall.

Please contact staff if you require any assistance with changing the blade.

Once done cutting, turn off the scroll saw and make sure to:

Clean any saw dust with either a vacuum or broom and dust pan.

Throw away any scrap pieces that are too small for future use.

Save any big scrap pieces in the scrap bins or keep for personal use.