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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: malc on August 04, 2010, 05:32:11 am

Title: Blade clamps
Post by: malc on August 04, 2010, 05:32:11 am

The blade clamps on my machine are tightened by Allen key closing the slotted jaws and are a constant source of frustration. The Allen keys need considerable force to tighten them and wear quite quickly. Whats the best sort of clamp to get, or make as a retro fit?
Malc

Title: Re: Blade clamps
Post by: Marcellarius on August 04, 2010, 06:15:48 am

i use hegner clamps

http://www.aduis-knutselen.nl/zaagbladklem-knop-grip,-gleuf-0,7-mm-art501550.aspx
http://www.aduis-knutselen.nl/speciale-klem-voor-het-binnenzagen-art501631.aspx
and the old one:
http://www.aduis-knutselen.nl/zaagbladklem-0,5-mm-sleuf-art501511.aspx

this lastone is available in 0.5 and 0.7 mm opening

sorry the sites ar in dutch, but you get the picture ;)
just have to find a local hw-store

Title: Re: Blade clamps
Post by: Merlin on August 04, 2010, 07:05:50 am

As already stated Hegner English here:-  As already stated Hegner English here:-  http://hegner.co.uk/system/index.html
Ok the site wont open where I want to so click on Hegner Machines, then on Scroll saws, then on Accessories.

***Merlin***
Ok the site wont open where I want to so click on Hegner Machines, then on Scroll saws, then on Accessories.

***Merlin***

Title: Re: Blade clamps
Post by: UHMNL on August 04, 2010, 10:06:17 am

 Go to my website mikesworkshop.com and click on Accessories and you will see the replacement I have for the Hegner knob. Customers really like that one.
FD Mike

Title: Re: Blade clamps
Post by: campasano on August 04, 2010, 10:55:39 am

I agree with Mike, I installed the Hegner Quick Clamp on my Hegner 18V and it makes a world of difference.

Mike

Title: Re: Blade clamps
Post by: malc on August 04, 2010, 12:57:22 pm

Do the Hegner clamps fit most machines mine is a Scheppach DECO 402
Malc

Title: Re: Blade clamps
Post by: UHMNL on August 04, 2010, 03:25:25 pm

Halc,
No. The Hegner has metric tread.
FD Mike

Title: Re: Blade clamps
Post by: malc on August 04, 2010, 03:47:54 pm

My Scheppach DECO 402 also has metric threads M4 allen bolts
Malc

Title: Re: Blade clamps
Post by: mouse on August 05, 2010, 03:00:54 am

hi malc,
I have modified my Sip to make blade changing easier and turn the top clamp into a quick release.
The indexing lever was a straight swap for the allen bolt Cost ?7.77 inc.P&P from here. Part numberWDS 8229-2042045 and they do all kinds so may be useful for owners other machines
http://www.wdsltd.co.uk/Handles%20and%20hinges/Clamping%20-%20Crank%20Handles
Very helpfull staff, you can order by phone,very fast delivery

Title: Re: Blade clamps
Post by: malc on September 18, 2010, 01:55:33 pm

Thanks Mouse, got two of these, wish I had done it months ago! They are first class, makes changing blades a pleasure!
Malc

Title: Re: Blade clamps
Post by: Russ C on September 18, 2010, 02:24:26 pm

My new machine has quick release blade clamps. The old one I had for years had the allen key set up. I hated it. Glad you found a fix. Good find there mouse.  8)