Up -Grade Your Harbor Freight Scroll Saw EZ blade Change

[@Craneopsss]

9 year old video still helping out today hats off Sir thank you so much.

[@graememorton9726]

Took your advice, contacted Frank, purchased it, glad I did, well worth the money for making a cheap scroll saw better. Thanks mate.

[@SHADOWATOIF]

Thanks for the video sir. It helped me more than you can imagine. Im getting into woodworking and tutorials like this really help us noobs out. Great quality and great audio. Thumbs up.

[@sparks991]

Hi guys. I order this set from Frank Pozsgai. He called right back with questions about the order to insure I got the correct parts. They were sent priority mail well packaged and got here in 2 days! I installed them on my Wen scroll and could not be happier. Blade changes and hole changes are a breeze. 3 thumbs up!

[@johnfrost8551]

Thank you. I've been looking at this upgrade but didn't really understand why I would need it. Your video shows clearly why I need it.

[@graememorton9726]

Gidday mate , I bought Frank Pozsgai's EZ blade change system for my cheap Ryobi scroll saw. Got to admit , best thing I could have done , cost about $70 Australian delivered . Scroll saw cost $125 , so for under $200 I have a great little scroll saw that just keeps going , and saves heaps of time changing blades. Didn't know about it until I saw this video , great job thanks .

[@gigabitist]

It worked like a champ! Thanks Sir (Backyard Woodworking) for your video. It took me less than 20 min to install the kit.

[@philtorres2975]

I bought that harbor freight scroll saw and next day took it back. They asked what was wrong with it, told them that I didn't have 8 arms like an octopus to change blades.

[@MisterDivineAdVenture]

Great! I missed what that side-mount block is for. I look at it as the sales tax on the Delta I was going to have to buy.!

[@martinoamello3017]

I got it today..ordered 4 days ago, but it works great. It took less time to install than it took to watch the video. The bottom part is a bit tricky, but I didn't remove the table so that might have been the issue with me..well that and sorting through my gazillion Allen wrenches for the right size. I swapped out the bottom screw last year sometime trying to fix the original setup which was less than useless. Best part now is NO BLADE WANDER! I'm impressed.

[@whisperinrod56]

I got this same upgrade, and it really works well. Thanks for the information in this video. Helped me a lot.

[@tringatringatringa]

Thanks so much for the heads up. This thing is great! By the way, I got the gist of your video: upgrade available to make a cheap scroll saw pretty damn good. I went ahead and purchased it (delivery is still super fast), tried to install it with instructions but just couldn't figure it out so I went back to your video. Big help! I'm very happy with the outcome.

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

He passed away. Just letting u know

[@drumw41]

So very sorry for your loss. ​@@scraplifetrashtocash4551

[@bobicard2503]

You sold me on this! Thanks...

[@bobicard2503]

I ordered it and it works great on my HF scroll saw! Thanks for the video...

[@bobicard2503]

Just found out he passed... so sorry to hear that.

[@knecht105]

Cool ... didn't know about this, thanks Roland

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Your welcome

[@AlFurtado]

Very nice video and upgrade, I just got myself an old Delta 16" saw and really need to do this upgrade to it. what a pain it is to keep re feeding the blade through a new hole on the work piece. Thanks for sharing Albert

[@TheChivo2012]

Thank you for the video. What is the main purpose of the square blk piece you did not attach to the table? But would attach to a block of wood later for? The blade fixture.

[@THEBASICDAD2022]

I am assuming it's just a blade holder

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

He passed away years back. That's why he don't respond and hasn't posted anything in years

[@emmitstewart1921]

Thanks for that video. I have one of those Central Machinery saws and I hardly ever use it because of how slow and tricky it is to move the blade between holes. I really can use this upgrade.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Emmit Stewart Thanks There is a link in the discussion section. I just tried it and it works. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffreychaffins3188]

Great find Roland. I'll have to look in to it. Thanks for sharing

[@hollymadden5229]

Thank you! Your video helped me install my adapter.

[@katrinastanley5335]

Game changer. Thank you for the tips!

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

He passed away. From Cancer

[@retirementisfine2369]

The part that's off camera is a fixture for attaching the bottom part of the blade to the blade holder. It comes with the adapter kit. I agree that there's not much metal to attach it to the Harbor Freight scroll saw table. I mounted mine to wood and drilled a hole to store the allen wrench used to tighten the blade holder.

[@Josef_R]

+Retirementisfine 2 You talking about the block he spends 10 minutes talking about, but never says what it's for or why he's mounting it on his table?

[@racerm50]

Wow I'm glad I found this video I work with a cheap saw and I'm tired of the blades popping off the holder when I tension the blade and start cutting.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

racerm50 Glad you liked it . Thanks for watching. and please subscribe.

[@michaelbeatty7465]

I got this upgrade and am pleased with how it works. The only problem is when I am cutting the bottom blade seems to slip on the rubber. Do you have any ideas as to where I may be going wrong. Hope you are still checking comments.

[@1JRrambo]

thank you so much for this video im starting out on learning how to do stuff like this and this video helps me a lot and you have sold me on harb, frig scrollsaw again thank you ,larry from fla.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Your welcome and thanks for watching Please hit the like button and subscribe.

[@alanallard9547]

Hi.Thanks for Vid.Have just orderd one for my Record ss16.Thanks again.Jim Northampton UK

[@justwondering5540]

My sears is like that a pain to change the blade.I like that set-up I think that was a smart move I would do the same thing with the block.

[@susiealverson1]

I am using this conversion kit. There's a learning curve but then again I'm a beginner scroller. Here's my question - How far down (or up) should the blade be inserted into the blade holders? I wasn't sure if I should barely have the blade in or give it a good shove into the holder or...somewhere in between. Thank you for the video. For those who are confused about the block that is not shown much on this video - it simply holds the lower blade holder as you tighten the blade into that holder. Attach it anywhere you like that's close to your scroll saw. I was able to attach mine to my scroll saw but it doesn't have to be on your saw at all. Just somewhere close by that is convenient. Think of that block as a tightly gripped hand that stabilizes the lower blade holder as you place the blade inside and tighten. I don't know why that was so confusing to me but once I understood the concept it was such a relief. Thank you for this video. I broke 7 blades on my first project ever. Lol. Having to learn about tension, force by which I push the wood through the blade as well as getting used to the wood I was using.This is a great conversion kit and the only way to go on older model scroll saws like mine (Tradesman) that only use pin end blades. I can now use spiral blades thanks to this kit.

[@old64goat]

Good video, I have a 15 year old 15" DELTA scroll saw, but I did not see any brands of saws listed nor could I find that kit on this guys website. The only saw brand seems to be OLSON. I also have to look at my saw to see what kind of blade I use. I don't use my scroll saw very much anyway.

[@usernamemykel]

Please explain the purpose of the "block" that has the two machine screws. Thank you.s

[@karizmaharsha]

The block is used to place lower blade holder in the slot of the block so that it helps us to place the blade in a correct position check this new tutorial it’s much clear kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2Kwl3VtbdKHsJY

[@usernamemykel]

@@karizmaharsha Thank you!

[@manoloramirez6456]

Where did you buy the New parts

[@trollmomjo]

Got mine! Thanks, fixing to try it out! Hope it works better!

[@trollmomjo]

Help did everything in the video but, started up the saw and it knocks! Don't know what is making it knock. Tried to tighten it almost broke my new blade. Please, what am I doing wrong. Seems like the blade is lose or the bottom wants to come out off the rubber holder. But, If I tighten the tension it wants to break my blade.

[@mikecherkas7372]

You Sir.......... Are AWESOME!!!! Thank You.

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

He passed away years back

[@lawrencerincon6936]

Is this still for sale?

[@KSFWG]

Can you use spiral blades with the Harbor Freight saw without the upgrade kit? Will the kit enable the use of spiral blades? Thanks for your videos about the Harbor Freight Scroll Saw.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

+KSFWG Hey yes you can. this device just makes things a litlle easier and faster. Thanks for watching.

[@stephenlutchman2101]

Thanks where can i buy iam leaner.

[@dwardsshop2077]

Thank you for the video, helped with installation!

[@marrano10]

awesome! hey, why don't you give us a small tour of your shop? I have a tiny shop so I really need organization ideas and i have liked the way you do things for a while!

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Ok I'll do one soon.

[@cliffcarlo180]

Blimey! is your house made of rubber, I'm sure I saw it wobble there for the first two minutes lol

[@deathanime252]

Having a hard time getting bladeholder sets for my saw. Any suggestions?

[@gerardoortiz577]

Thanks for sharing this is really helpful I have the same scroll saw. But we're can I buy this..

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Thanks for the inquiry. There is a link in the description Thanks

[@tomcosta47]

Sorry but I don't know what the product is what is the name so I can order. It?

[@ernieg1415]

DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE BOTTOM BLADE HOLDER COMMING OUT WHEN YOU ARE CUTTING? i HAVE THE SAME SET UP AS YOU DO AND I CANT KEEP MY BOTTOM BLADE HOLDER IN PLACE

[@Seaglasscandles]

Where are you from?

[@1wilnol]

Hi do you think they will ship to Ireland thanks for the information

[@jimtalbott9535]

Anyone happen to know if this would work on a 40-540 Delta?

[@susanyasinsky930]

Hi, does the larger silver bottom blade holder come with the conversion kit?

[@kirriekiwi]

If you put a button magnet on the bottom blade holder it will not drop off when changing blades and save you a few dollars.

[@williamdonnelly8783]

I found the video interesting, pity you did not get all the bits on camera, and the block you say has to be mounted on the side off the saw table, what does it do as at the side of the table it would have nothing to do with the blade mounting.

[@cbmech2563]

To put the bottom holder in while putting the blade in it?

[@koukouroukoukoukoukourouko5514]

I need that kit where i can buy it? Send me link please

[@robertdellinger4939]

I'm glad I came across the video I'm looking to bye one just like yours however that blade holder that they say you should mount on the side of your table seems to be a waste of time to me even if you did as they said it looks like it could get in your way some times I would rather take some PVC put a cap on one end mount it to the table my scroll saw is mounted on and keep them in it.

[@rhilton1881]

Hi! Thanks for your video, which was somewhat helpful. (I'll explain this comment later.) I recently purchased a Harbor Freight saw, like the one in your video because it was on sale and I needed a tool now to cut out a lattice in some 1/16" wood. The saw performed well, but I did take note of the problem you mentioned in your video, of the saw blade slipping out when moving to another inboard cut. It's very annoying and after watching your video, I ordered the Pozsgaidesigns kit and "upgraded" my saw. The kit was of good quality and I was able to install it. Because the only blades I had were the pin blades, I installed the kit to accommodate those kinds of blades . However, it looks like unless I use pinless blades, it doesn't clamp to the bottom of the blade. Or did I miss something? The instructions that came with the kit were somewhat general and vague. Your video gave me some good tips, but I still wonder about how the parts of the kit will accommodate the pinless blades. Another question that I have is about the big black block. What is the purpose of it? Your video was inadequate explaining it, and while you were talking about it, you didn't move the camera to show what you were talking about! And, I didn't see it appearing at the end of the video. Anyway, thanks again for making the video, and I'm sorry to be critical. I know that it's difficult to make these things, so I appreciate the effort. I purchased some pinless blades and am going to see if I can figure out how to use them with this saw.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Hey thanks for watching and commenting. Yes the pin less blades are the way to go.. You don't have to drill a 1/4" hole to get the blade in your project. If your doing large work then the pin less blades will work fine. Check out the scrollsaw workshop on you tube. or just google it.

[@rhilton1881]

Backyard Woodworking What is the purpose of the big block? I didn't understand what it's used for, and is it necessary for using pinless blades?

[@rhilton1881]

Roland, I took another look at my saw and figured out how to install the entire kit, converting it to pin-less. Well, that cured one problem, being able to quickly move the blade into a new location, but created another problem. Now the problem is that the lower blade clamp needs to be super tight, or else the tightening process will pull it out. I'm going to try it for a while and see if I can tolerate this new problem, but I may convert it back to the pinned blade mode. The pinned blades allow getting proper tightness without the risk of the clamp mechanism letting go. Also, I figured out what the purpose of the big black block is! It allows you to put the blade block in the slot so that the Allen clamp screw can be tightened. Yeah, it's a problem on this saw. Their mounting recommendation (and yours) doesn't make too much sense. The saw platform is too flimsy to fasten the block to it, IMO. And... if I convert back to pinned blades, it will no longer be needed. BTW, I'm using Olsen saw blades for the pin-less conversion.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Rick Hilton I mounted the block to the side of my saw near the power cord. Just take off the plastic cover so you don't hit any wires and predrill it. Pin blades are fine for lager work,but for fine work you have to drill to big a hole for the blades to fit through like on the heart box I made. Well good luck with your saw and thanks for watching. Roland

[@rhilton1881]

Backyard Woodworking Yeah, I think that would work. Alternatively, I think you could drill a couple of holes through the casting on the side without causing a problem, and you could mount the block there. This little scroll saw is "okay" for a starter saw, but I think if I were to do some major work, I would need something that's better engineered. There are a a couple of things I don't like: The adjustable foot is aggravating. I don't like the imprecise way it fastens. It's too loose and the foot itself is "tippy." I don't see a good way of addressing and fixing this problem. It's just a poor design. And, I don't like the the way the little air nozzle works, either. There is not enough adjustment to direct the air to blow away the shavings. But, for the money, it's hard to beat this saw. Despite its imperfections, it's handy for most minor cutting chores. Anyway, thanks for your video and comments.

[@brendanhorgan21]

I'm from Ireland how could I get this if he only delivers to america

[@123legomaker1]

i've looked at the web site but wich one is it the 15in or 16in kit

[@billherrin6958]

I put an order in for this conversion kit for my Shop Fox saw.. but I haven't heard from them since I placed the order. Do you know if they are still in business?

[@travisdyke7024]

did you ever get your kit?

[@whattheHisgoingon]

Thanks buddy!

[@Anonymous74153]

Can this harbor freight scroll saw take both pin and pin-less blades?

[@MrJpouch1]

It can now

[@wayne0425]

Thanks, good information

[@foxymulder8548]

Im a little lost on the costing.. you said $37 all up including shipping but on the website they are $49 for the top and another $49 for the foot.. works out very expensive

[@Burdxnboy]

Foxy Mulder look for the ez system set for 15 or 16 inch

[@alabamamotionpictureproduc6626]

Broadcasting under the sea eh? Nice feat!

[@markfannin3975]

Thanks! Great video and this is a very helpful modification. Appreciate your information!

[@carlosgarzon6906]

super and thanks

[@billyscarberry321]

sears has that same set up minus the rubber block if they have them in stock {Craftsman Scroll Saw Blade Conversion Kit (22259)}

[@celsoluiztargao4388]

How dom I buy a kit of these my Skil saw'm, from Brazil, Thank you.

[@alexmendoza1740]

Can't see. What r u doing ?

[@antonechanel]

👍 bagus itu.berapa harganya pin scrol itu

[@ryszardtrunk9802]

Witam Cie mam pytanie czy prześlą mi to do Irlandii .dziękuje za film widać na nim ze jesteś profesjonalnym wykładowca dzięki RYSZARD

[@PreachermanPiper]

That upgrade cost almost as much as the scroll saw.

[@abdrahman-ze8kf]

Thank you impressions can I message the item sent to indonesia

[@antonechanel]

Gak ada penerjemah bahasa indonesia?

[@RaymondJay]

Thanks!!! Going to oder one.

[@CynicalWilson]

How is the whole house behind him wobbling??🤣

[@texmexgod4002]

Maybe I should stop drinking.... I feel drunk.

[@robertboyce7919]

you need someone to do the camera work. Can't see what you are doing.

[@tejumolugu4990]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2Kwl3VtbdKHsJY better camera work

[@thomasmurray4717]

Where do ya get that replacement do_hicky?

[@jjcjr009]

Put the blade holder on a magnet and you could move it around.

[@yvonneschimmel453]

My blades never fell out

[@stevenbrrtt]

Thirty-seven dollars? Keep looking.

[@martinoamello3017]

Funny you mentioned those horrible stock clamps. I bought a used Dremel model and had to special order those same clamps from Dremel just to be able to use pinless blades and yes, they're just barely short of completely useless . You call them dohickies which is an insult to all dohickies everywhere. By the way, I'm here in Elgin just outside of Columbia. I'll be ordering the kit so at the end of the day my $50 saw will have about $150 invested in upgrades. I never did figure out how money works. Ha!

[@martinoamello3017]

This "zombie video" just keeps popping up in my feed. It's still useful though if you happen to have an older scroll saw..

[@usernamemykel]

Clear camera images, terrible camera placement. Get a camera with a screen that you can see to adjust your camera as needed.

[@vilmaparker7536]

Cant see what you are doing.

[@Freeman1776]

what the hell is the black block for??? Why can't you explain it in your description below the video or in the video???? You make such a big deal about mounting it but never explain what its for???? Wish someone would clear this up as I am possibly going to order this kit, but have no clue what the black block is for!!!!!!

[@Josef_R]

You spent 10 minutes rambling about the block thing that has to be mounted somewhere, but you never once said what it was for or why you are mounting it not on your saw. What is it for???

[@BackyardWoodworking]

+Josef Roesler Sorry it holds the bottom blade and block so to can tighten the up.so you can tighten it

[@jennifersmith8900]

i guess i'm the only one that wishes you'd be in camera more? 1/4 the time you can't see what you are doing.

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

This guy passed away. Bitches like u karma will strike

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Flying Dutchman Blades are good, they also sell scroll saw patterns scrollsawbladespatterns.com/index I use these blades and they work very well.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Just Google it

[@sueforman1952]

Too much unnecessary rambling & I agree with another comment about you needing someone to operate the camera. We couldn't see what you were talking about.

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

Give this guy respect. He passed away a couple years back. Morons like u piss me off!

[@you-tubejunkie2926]

You really should edit your videos before putting them up on youtube. If you don't. You're pissing in the wind.

[@mariomicallef4639]

could you Or anyone who knows it, foward me your email address ,please?