My First ever scroll saw project using Central Electric Scroll saw from Harbor Freight.

[@eriksalmon]

That is a great start. I purchased a used central machine scroll saw and the first thing I did was order an adapter that makes it easier to change out the blades so I did not have to keep holding the blade so it did not drop off the bottom while inserting into the project. The adapter is the one that Backyard Woodworking channel demoed on how to install it. I found his channel from looking for info on the harbor freight scroll saw.

[@shaineriches4369]

The reason why the tension knob keeps undoing is because theres not enough tension on the blade. You want to ideally set the blade tension so it sounds like a C note. Hope this helps

[@jasoneustice8034]

Here's my advice for what is worth Get carbon paper and trace your designs directly onto the wood with carbon paper. It is like following drawer lines instead of dealing with paper under the saw. Been doing this for years. Also just bought this saw looking forward to using it.

[@eriksalmon]

That's a great tip, and I am going to give it a try.

[@beartechdeck]

Awesome job! Better than my first scroll saw project was! I don’t recommend using spirals for a puzzle. The curf is wider so the puzzle doesn’t lock together as well.

[@allenklaugh]

Very nice and thank you for the video sir 👍😎🇺🇸

[@johnafagerquist8235]

Very nice project! I wish I knew exactly how to keep the tensioner bolt tight. Not to be a wise guy, but maybe search up how to, generally, get bolts to stick in loose holes.

[@davidcozadd]

take the handle off and use 2 nuts or a nut and handle or a nylon lock nut

[@ToddB987]

Just picked up the saw yesterday. I make high costumes using EVA foam. So I think this work for foam easily. The only thing I was thinking is. I’m trying to figure out a jig to cut a straight line? Maybe clamp of 1 by 1 to cutting platform?

[@hankfoto]

Well, I just got an ad from Harbor freight this week for a discount , so will be going to purchase the same type. If i figure out the locking system I'll let you know

[@justbumpit5231]

Ditch the glue sticks and use spray adhesive.

[@tedr.richardson4655]

Possibly Blue Loc-Tite may help, I use it on Second Ammendment Products.

[@jessicahimes1747]

Why was 3/4 board a bad idea

[@kelpritchard3693]

I wanna know that too.

[@nathanwebster2800]

If it's within the 90 days I would bring it back and exchange it for a different one it sounds like it has a defect in it right out of the box that one that you got

[@JohnMustin-l4w]

See if the knob will come completely off then put a lock washer on then tighten down the knob.

[@nathanwebster2800]

And by the way them things can cut up to 2 in depth

[@tedr.richardson4655]

Amendment, sorry.

[@10001gunner]

To the blade tentioner problem, buy a better scroll saw.