Scroll Saw Accessories And Must Haves (My Opinion)

[@jsantef]

I have a Dewalt, I just keep a small piece of wood on the back of the table I use to hold arm up. I lift arm and use board to prop it up. Works great and its free. I rarely use the whole table so it doesn't interfere.

[@ArtisanPirate]

I agree with using the block of wood on the dewalt, however, with me putting my saw on a big angle, it would just always be falling off my table

[@stbeeze]

Great tips Tyler. 👍 When you get older like me you might want to check out the lighted clamp on desk magnification light at Harbor Freight. It’s took me a couple of days to get used to it but the visibility was tremendous. Now I can’t scroll without it.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thanks Tom !

[@markduggan3451]

Totally agree with being comfortable. Thanks for everything.

[@ArtisanPirate]

You are so welcome!

[@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033]

Lots of Great tips Tyler. There are lots of great people on FB to help you on your personal journey in scroll sawing. If you have questions, just ask.

[@patriciatyree6605]

Please try the flying Dutchman blades. I have used them for years and am partial to them. Love the idea of putting the saw on an angle. Going to try it.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Great suggestion! Never used those blades, Might have to try them, and yes, put the saw on an angle! Makes a world of difference!

[@bigmotorfinger7414]

Very positive attitude toward this art. Thank you.

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

Simple but POWERFUL Tips. THANK YOU

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thank You!

[@cindyharrison4191]

Thanks I'm in the UK and and a grandmother. Thanks for your advice

[@ArtisanPirate]

Your Welcome!

[@DanoSlingz]

Nice video, my friend 🙂

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cindyharrison4191]

It's me again. Thanks this video is soooo helpful. Your the best. Kind regards Cindy Harrison xxx

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thank You!

[@jamesruff3527]

Thank you for the friendly advice and you really encouraged me to get started

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thanks so much for the kind words! If you need any help with anything, please reach out!

[@B.Cote39]

Great Info man..just got an old delta 16" , love to see your enthusiasm for your craft. Lots of experience too.. thanks 🙏

[@ArtisanPirate]

Awesome! Thank you! Hope you enjoy your scrolling journey

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Thanks for sharing those yips and ideas!

[@ArtisanPirate]

Your Welcome !

[@stevecurtis4137]

2 of my mentors are women scrollers. One started in the 70's and she is still at it. I just bought 6 patterns from her this morning.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thats awesome Curtis! Major props to them. I'm so happy that females are getting into woodworking as well and teaching others

[@bhazen5510]

Thanks Mr Pirate! Very helpful video. Lots of great tips. Fascinated especially with your 3D scrolling videos. Your enthusiasm with the hobby is infectious!

[@ArtisanPirate]

My pleasure!

[@Sebastopolmark]

Thanks for this video. I am new to scrolling and these tips help. I especially like the tilt & bucket tip and the reference to the blades! !! !!!

[@ArtisanPirate]

You are so welcome! Glad it helped!

[@greatgrandpaswoodworking]

Great information. Thanks

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thank you!

[@erallen97]

Great tips! I will be ordering that catalog. Also use my old iPod touch 4 when I scroll.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Nothin like good music when scrolling

[@chriscynefin966]

1: Comfy Seat: Craftsman Shop Stool @3:07 2: Tape & Spray Adhesive: Clear packing tape, 3M quick bond spray adhesive @3:42 3: Put the saw on an angle @4:51 4: Wastebasket to catch scraps @5:34 5: Locking upper arm for threading the blade @6:08 6: Hand file for burrs @6:25 7: Magnetic strips for tool storage @6:52 8: Foot switch @7:00 9: Xacto pen knife and ..poking.. tool.. thing @7:46 10: Good set of blades (Sharktooth) & caddy w 6 inch medical plastic test tubes @8:42 11: Especially the #5 reverse tooth blade @9:32 12: Tunes @10:34

[@robertryan4781]

I use both a bandsaw with a 1/8 blade and a scroll saw, instead of using a file to round over the back of the blade on both saws . I use a sharpening stone that you can buy at a dollar store . my stones are about 1''wide -3''long -1\2''' thick. for the cost of them , I all ways have a few around . BIG THUMBS UP !!!!!!

[@ArtisanPirate]

Awesome idea! So sorry for the late reply and I do see the advantage of using the stone instead of a file

[@lancejasper3272]

I have tried scroll saw. I have done a couple of small projects. Thanks for the advice.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Glad to help

[@mrnobelnigel]

Good tips. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thanks for watching!

[@patshea4763]

Great video. I have been scrolling for 20 years, mostly since retirement in 2006 but I do not file the back of the blade. I will now.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thanks Pat ! Happy Scrolling !

[@alfredsmith9727]

I have a dust mask handy at all times. The scroll saw makes really fine dust and we don't want to breathe that fine dust in.

[@ArtisanPirate]

I have one as well and wear it

[@davedaniels8211]

Thanks chap. I'm new to scroll saws and just purchased a 2nd hand saw from ebay UK . Its trial and error at the moment , but shocked how time flies . I sit on an oversize gym ball , helps keep my spine neutral , great tips 🇬🇧

[@ArtisanPirate]

Awesome ! Good luck on your journey !

[@robertrospendowski3510]

Good to see you again it’s been awhile.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thanks! And, I've been here lol

[@liquescustom1881]

Very cool. I am just starting and you have alot of great tips. Going to watch more of your videos

[@ArtisanPirate]

Awesome! Thank you! And good luck !

[@liquescustom1881]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@gaylewilliams7353]

Thanks for the info! I always enjoy your videos.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Glad you like them!

[@19JEFFRO67]

Awesome tips & tricks Tyler just started scrolling myself on an old Dremel 16 inch i was Given. I got a foot switch recently it helps alot. Love the inclined saw tip I'll be trying that soon Thank you. I Subbed to your Channel 👍🙂

[@DEVINREYNOLDS06]

This was a great video and very helpful again Tyler!!

[@ArtisanPirate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DEVINREYNOLDS06]

Of course it was, u are very help ful always

[@manny3549]

Loved this... Subscribing! Useful, to the point. Great attitude!

[@ArtisanPirate]

Awesome, thank you!

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

I just order spiral scroll saw blades too ! I have not used them before. That is the next thing on my list.🤗🤗🤗

[@ArtisanPirate]

Good Luck !

[@philipchandler330]

Thanks so much!!

[@ArtisanPirate]

You're welcome!

[@lloydbannister8062]

Awesome tips do you have a link to the delta scroll saw

[@ArtisanPirate]

The Delta Saw is available from Lowes or Amazon

[@mrapache10]

Just found your channel. And subscribed ;-) Anyhow I can for second the tip on the foot pedal. I used a Dewalt for 10 yrs without one. Never saw the need in it and thought I wouldn’t like it. Bought a new King scroll saw last year and it came with one. Now I do t know how I ever lived without one lol Keep up the good work

[@ArtisanPirate]

Same for me! Scrolled for years without a pedal and after I got it I was like wow!

[@timmyblackwell3561]

My question is and maybe you can help me. I have been having trouble with my blades. The wood I use is a birch 1/2 wood and blade I use is #5 skip reverse tooth. I use a porter-cable scroll saw. When I am cutting my blades breaks and when I stop I see below that the blade is bent over at the bottom and another thing to my blades slide out of the grips even though I tighten them tightly. Blades are expensive and for it to be breaking all the time it’s getting old. Can you tell me what is going on or what wrong? Thank you for your help.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thanks for reaching out, from what I'm reading it sounds like one of 2 reasons or maybe a combo of both, It does, to me sound like a tension issue and maybe a feed rate issue, take your time and let the blade do the work. also, a scroll saw cuts on the down stroke so, make sure the majority of the teeth are facing down,.

[@wensmyrtlebeachliving]

Really great tips!

[@ArtisanPirate]

Glad you like them!

[@martinkenny9384]

Some great tips there have used them all love that delta scroll saw I wonder do they deliver to Ireland

[@ArtisanPirate]

I hope the would ! Would love to see an Irish Scroller !

[@michaelmarchione3408]

I'm pretty much set up the same as you. I like that magazine too and hope more people look into it. I sometimes stand and sometimes sit. So I haven't figured out yet the best angle for the saw. Also I never seem to remember to file the back of the blade lol. Your advice is very sound!. I did though add a LED magnifier to my stand. But that's probably not for everyone Question. Have you ever printed or drawn out your patterns in red ink? It shows up beautifully against a black blade. I always design my patterns in red. If you haven't try it. Enjoyed your video. Take care!

[@glennmcleod4751]

Tyler I've got an old 1987shopcraft 15" scroll saw I can't find any info on it ..it runs great it's painless and the blades I've found seems to be too thin the block will not tighten down on blade...any info would be greatly appreciated..

[@ArtisanPirate]

wow, certainly an older saw, maybe try searching google as i've never used a Shopcraft

[@lakeshorewoodturner5136]

Great tips. Have been looking at scroll saws. A friend has a 15" jet for sale hardly used $100.00. Will see?

[@ArtisanPirate]

Awesome ! It is a fun and relaxing tool !

[@lancejasper3272]

I was wondering about what angle do you have scroll saw at.

[@oldman719]

Great video; many good tips. Question? where did you find the pattern for the scroll saw man leaning up against the "I turn wood" sign? Thanks for informative video.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thanks, and it's a Steve Good design, It's a business card holder

[@richsparkman9980]

Have you tried blue painters tape and spray glue i used to use packing tape but on close cuts some times the tape and pattern will tear and then you are in trouble.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Yea, and it is a good idea, however I consider that to be a waste of painters tape.

[@peterclifton7069]

Really great tips AP .Thank you. I have a Porter-Cable scrollsaw and I cannot get pinless blades to stay in. Any thoughts on where to look for help/tips?

[@alfredsmith9727]

What kind of clamp does PC use? If it uses a bolt to clamp the blade you might have to sand the end of the bolt flat.

[@peterclifton7069]

@@alfredsmith9727 I have tried that Alfred. Sometimes it just pulls straight out or it will run a couple of minutes then, bang, it comes out. It has been like it since I got it 18 months ago from new. I am looking to see if I can swap the clamp assembly for something different. One of Steve Good's videos showed a good one . I need to find out if it will fit PC.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Good luck on replacing the clamp. keep us posted !

[@georgeburchett5798]

I like the idea of the forward tilt on your saw. It's a little difficult to tell how much of an angle is working for you. It looks to be rather steep, maybe 35 - 40 degrees? I have a great table with my saw mounted to it, maybe I can just figure a way to add some lift to the rear legs. Thank you for your encouragement well done! I am also a Steve Good fan.

[@ArtisanPirate]

I used a digital angle guage and my scroll saw is at roughly 16 degrees, of course it will differ for each person depending on your height as well as your workbench and works tool height, I just kept trying different heights until I found what was comfortable. Sorry for the late reply

[@toddsalters]

Great channel! Can you give me the website for Scroller magazine?

[@ArtisanPirate]

The Magazine or the pattern catalog?

[@christianbergeron2535]

Thank you very much for the info. Is it possible to put the link for your magazine i'm unable to find it ?

[@ArtisanPirate]

www.foxchapelpublishing.com/scroll-saw-woodworking-crafts-subscription.html

[@bearpickin]

Know where I can get the top quick release for my old Delta ?

[@ArtisanPirate]

Delta has discontented all older parts sadly, I'd check ebay for aftermarket clamps

[@roberthossack286]

p.s forgot to say, great vid.

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thank You !

[@kenlane6655]

Naked to the human eye, LOL, invisible to the human eye sounds better, ya dope. hehe

[@ArtisanPirate]

🤷

[@peteroberts7334]

Hi there Artisan Pirate , Pete Roberts from Halifax Nova Scotia Canada . When a lady asks me if she could use a scroll saw , I ask them can they use a sewing machine . I say they are pretty much the same . I give them a business card a suggest if they have questions , call me . Just one more tip for you to use!!!!

[@ArtisanPirate]

A sewing machine was actually the inspiration for the Scroll Saw ! Awesome to know the history !

[@OkieOrganix]

Cool video. Keep scrolling, friend. 🤙

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thank you 👍

[@williampeak8851]

👍❤️

[@ArtisanPirate]

Thank You!

[@pierrefortier1096]

what and the height of your work table

[@ArtisanPirate]

I'm unsure since my Grandfather built them and he was shorter than me

[@CharlesNolanArt]

Brother, I just got my scroll saw last week and I don't know why I waited so long. This is already a passion of mine, I do have 1 question, as I said, I'm new to scrolling, my wood starts to bounce up and down rapidly and has broken a couple of my projects. My wood is 3/8 to 1/2 inch walnut, birch, and I believe some pine. What hits you if you are troubleshooting jumping up and down? Thanks, man

[@ArtisanPirate]

Glad you love scrolling! Its so relaxing. Sounds like your blade is in wrong. A scroll saw cuts on the down stroke. So, make sure your blades teeth are facing down. I use a reverse tooth blade mostly. So, the last few teeth on those blades face upwards to produce a cleaner cut

[@billkerkstra1846]

Don't forget a work light (which the Delta does not have) to luminate the work space. Comes in real handy for us 80 year olds. :) :)

[@ArtisanPirate]

Very True!

[@colinweightman1056]

I live in Adelaide Australia can anyone recommend a magazine for scrolling I am a complete novice and Santa is bringing me a scroll saw for Christmas merry Christmas everyone

[@ArtisanPirate]

Awesome ! Scroll Saw And Woodworking Crafts is a great magazine

[@roberthossack286]

boy you can waffle in the beginning, you make my teeth hurt.

[@ArtisanPirate]

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