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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: scotti158 on January 26, 2013, 03:47:58 pm

Title: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: scotti158 on January 26, 2013, 03:47:58 pm
 I recently made a scrollsaw bowl. It turned out good and I've had a few request for more of them. The problem is that I hate trying to cut with the table tilted. No problem, I'll just buy a EX21. Whoa, heart says do it, wallet says no way!
   Here is the solution to my dilemma, tilt the table, then tip the saw to get the table level again. A poor mans EX21!
   Check out the picture and tell me what you think. I can tip it 45 degrees both ways.
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: Al W on January 26, 2013, 03:53:19 pm
That's using the ole noggin.  Good one!!!
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Post by: king310 on January 26, 2013, 04:02:07 pm
That works for me! You should put a patent on it.
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: Rapid Roger on January 26, 2013, 04:06:09 pm
DARN!!!! >:( Why didn't I think of that!  ::) I LOVE your idea!  :)
My saw is on the standard DeWalt stand so, in order to do that I would have to build another stand but, it just might be worth it.
I have made a lot of bowls  and vases over the years and have always struggled with the "table tilt" and never once thought to do what you have done.  :P I really like that.  ;)  
Keep thinking "Outside the lines".

Rog
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: GrayBeard on January 26, 2013, 04:07:45 pm
I think I will use that concept on my "poker table" so the pot will always come my way!

~~~GB~~~
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: Billy in Va on January 26, 2013, 04:13:15 pm
Good idea GB  But for me it looks lile the table only tilt East- west  and my luck I would  be on the North-South side of the table.
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: scotti158 on January 26, 2013, 04:56:09 pm
Rapid Roger, I also had my saw on the Dewalt stand. My new tilting stand seems to reduce the already low vibration of the DW788. Before if I scrolled at top speed, the saw would be shaking slightly. Now on this heavy stand, top speed is smooth.
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: king310 on January 26, 2013, 05:05:16 pm
billy just use a left handed floor jack ;D
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: Billy in Va on January 26, 2013, 05:08:45 pm
King  That ain't the kinda hardware I usually care to the poker table.
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: Keefie on January 26, 2013, 06:25:52 pm
Now thats using the brainbox the way it should be used. excellent thinking - you sure you're not English?? lol
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Post by: jimbo on January 26, 2013, 07:18:28 pm
Great idea I bet a few members use that one
Jimbo
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Post by: Becky on January 26, 2013, 11:34:47 pm
What a great idea!  At least as long as the saw doesn't fall off.   :o

I applaud your creativity.
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Post by: king310 on January 26, 2013, 11:52:34 pm
billy as Bullwinkle said to rocky " nothing up my sleeve"
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: newfie on January 27, 2013, 08:34:21 am
thats a great idea you got there.
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: scotti158 on January 27, 2013, 08:43:31 am
What a great idea!  At least as long as the saw doesn't fall off.   :o

I applaud your creativity.

I have the saw bolted to the table, could saw upside down if I wanted but then the wood would fall off! ;D
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: EIEIO on January 27, 2013, 03:38:46 pm
Nice.
Did you consider mounting the saw by its table rather than by its feet?
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: scotti158 on January 27, 2013, 04:10:34 pm
I did consider that but I didn't think it was a good idea to hang the weight of the saw from the table mounts. It would also transfer any vibration to the table mounts. I did think about taking the table off entirely and mounting the rest off the saw on a new table with the saw frame pivoting. Looking at the dollar to benefit ratio and considering what I had on hand, I ended up using the K.I.S.S. engineering method.
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Post by: countryscroller on January 27, 2013, 04:12:59 pm
What a neat idea!
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: LHayes on January 27, 2013, 04:58:18 pm
What a good idea.  I agree, cutting those rings at an angle gets old very fast.  That is why I would love to buy the Ring Master.
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: scotti158 on January 27, 2013, 05:24:26 pm
What a good idea.  I agree, cutting those rings at an angle gets old very fast.  That is why I would love to buy the Ring Master.

The Ringmaster is a neat tool but is limited to round bowls, vases etc. With the scrollsaw you can do oblong, hearts, triangles and more.
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Post by: ShadowB6 on January 27, 2013, 11:18:52 pm
WOW - that's just was to cool. You're a genius.
Title: Re: Tilt-O-Scroll
Post by: geneVG on January 28, 2013, 08:30:27 pm
Either one of you can make me one anytime.

gene