Equipment/AxminsterScrollSaw - Revision history

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 = Summary =
-A scroll saw is a small electric or pedal-operated saw that is useful for cutting intricate curves in cases where a jigsaw or coping saw is not appropriate. It is capable of creating curves with edges. It is somewhat similar to a band saw, but unlike band saws, in which the saw blade is a continuous loop, scroll saws use saw blades similar to those of coping saws and operate through a quick reciprocating up and down motion.
+A scroll saw is a small electric saw that is useful for cutting intricate curves in cases where a jigsaw or coping saw is not appropriate. It is capable of creating curves with edges. It is somewhat similar to a band saw, but unlike band saws, in which the saw blade is a continuous loop, scroll saws use saw blades similar to those of coping saws and operate through a quick reciprocating up and down motion.
 A scroll saw has two main advantages when compared to a band saw. The first is that the blade can be removed and placed in situ through a pre-drilled starting hole. This feature allows interior cut-outs to be made without creating an entry slot for the blade through the edge of the workpiece. Second, a scroll saw can cut significantly more intricate curves.

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 * The teeth on the blade will wear out sooner or later. The blade must therefore be replaced often to obtain the best cutting results. A blade will stay sharp for half an hour to 2 hours of continuous running, depending on the material being cut.
 * Be aware that the blade has a tendency to follow the grain of the wood. You can compensate for this by watching the grain carefully and guiding the wood past the saw blade.
-* There is a jig and guide on the near right hand side of the bed to help you mount a blade in the bits. See [[File:scrollclamp.jpg|right|frame|Blade mounting jig on scroll saw]]
+* There is a jig and guide on the near right hand side of the bed to help you mount a blade in the bits. See picture to show where.  [[File:scrollclamp.jpg|right|frame|Blade mounting jig on scroll saw]]
 == Maintenance ==

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 * The teeth on the blade will wear out sooner or later. The blade must therefore be replaced often to obtain the best cutting results. A blade will stay sharp for half an hour to 2 hours of continuous running, depending on the material being cut.
 * Be aware that the blade has a tendency to follow the grain of the wood. You can compensate for this by watching the grain carefully and guiding the wood past the saw blade.
-* There is a jig and guide on the near right hand side of the bed to help you mount a blade in the bits. See [[File:scrollclamp.jpg|right|Blade mounting jig on scroll saw]]
+* There is a jig and guide on the near right hand side of the bed to help you mount a blade in the bits. See [[File:scrollclamp.jpg|right|frame|Blade mounting jig on scroll saw]]
 == Maintenance ==

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 * The teeth on the blade will wear out sooner or later. The blade must therefore be replaced often to obtain the best cutting results. A blade will stay sharp for half an hour to 2 hours of continuous running, depending on the material being cut.
 * Be aware that the blade has a tendency to follow the grain of the wood. You can compensate for this by watching the grain carefully and guiding the wood past the saw blade.
-* There is a jig and guide on the near right hand side of the bed to help you mount a blade in the bits. See [[File:scrollclamp.jpg|right]]
+* There is a jig and guide on the near right hand side of the bed to help you mount a blade in the bits. See [[File:scrollclamp.jpg|right|Blade mounting jig on scroll saw]]
 == Maintenance ==

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 * The teeth on the blade will wear out sooner or later. The blade must therefore be replaced often to obtain the best cutting results. A blade will stay sharp for half an hour to 2 hours of continuous running, depending on the material being cut.
 * Be aware that the blade has a tendency to follow the grain of the wood. You can compensate for this by watching the grain carefully and guiding the wood past the saw blade.
-* There is a jig and guide on the near right hand side of the bed to help you mount a blade in the bits. See [[File:scrollclamp.jpg|400px]]
+* There is a jig and guide on the near right hand side of the bed to help you mount a blade in the bits. See [[File:scrollclamp.jpg|right]]
 == Maintenance ==

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 == Instructions ==
-The scroll saw is a very safe tool to use, if you've never used one, here is a quick introduction [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU3V3MdkaJg video]
+The scroll saw is a relatively safe tool to use. if you've never used one, here is a quick introduction [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU3V3MdkaJg video]
 For detailed instructions se the manual or the saw [http://makespace.org/wiki/index.php/File:AWFS18_manual.pdf Scroll Saw Manual]