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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: bigred7469 on May 31, 2012, 04:05:07 pm

Title: Scroll Saw
Post by: bigred7469 on May 31, 2012, 04:05:07 pm: I have a Craftsman 16" var. speed scroll saw, model #137.216020. Does anybody know if there is a kit or a way to make it so I don't have to use a allen wrench to change out blades? or at least change out the top screw? Thanks for the inputs!!

Red
Title: Re: Scroll Saw
Post by: jscott2 on May 31, 2012, 08:20:10 pm: bigred, I don't know the saw but would it be possible to replace the allen screw with something different? For example, Lee Valley has a number of knobs for jigs - one might fit. McMaster-Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/#knobs/=hs33cu also has a selection of knobs and handles.

If you can't find one, you might be able to make a suitable knob. https://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/t16952/

Good luck, using an allen wrench must be a pain,
Jim
Title: Re: Scroll Saw
Post by: wiserthnu on May 31, 2012, 10:41:45 pm: This site has retro fit kits for most saws, I bought one for my dremel saw and it works great.http://www.pozsgaidesigns.com
Title: Re: Scroll Saw
Post by: tux_linux on June 01, 2012, 04:25:24 am: As I see the picture of the saw at Sears, you just need to add a hand knob to the blade holder.

The blade holder is the standard blade holder that is used in most C-Frame scroll saws. The holder itself works pretty good.

Check out the spare part list of the Porter Cable Saw - it's the same clamp: Porter cable Scroll saw (http://servicenet.portercable.com/Products/Detail?isId=true&productNumber=PCB370SS&selectedType=22472#). It's Part 97 and Part 98, both are the same. (also check explosion view and manual to see it's the same blade holder).
Title: Re: Scroll Saw
Post by: golfman on June 01, 2012, 06:13:01 am: On my craftsman I use the knob from the work hold down perfect fit
Title: Re: Scroll Saw
Post by: bigred7469 on June 01, 2012, 04:21:03 pm: Thanks so much!!

Red