Difference between revisions of "Scroll Saw"
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*All nails and staples removed | *All nails and staples removed | ||
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* Wear Safety Goggles | * Wear Safety Goggles | ||
* Use Hearing Protection | * Use Hearing Protection | ||
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* Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry | * Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry | ||
* For dusty operations, wear a dust mask | * For dusty operations, wear a dust mask | ||
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| + | == Safe Operation == | ||
| + | • Always cut work pieces that are resting on the worktable – no ‘free hand’ cutting | ||
| + | of work in air | ||
| + | • Always adjust the work piece foot to gently rest on the work piece | ||
| + | • DO NOT attempt to clear the blade of loose pieces while the machine is running. Only clear the blade and table of loose pieces of work after the blade has come to a complete stop | ||
| + | • Push work pieces through the saw by applying even pressure on both sides of the work piece | ||
| + | • If the blade cannot cut a tight radius without bogging down, cut straight through the scrap material, remove the scrap, and try again from a clean cut | ||
| + | • DO NOT push on the work piece along the scroll saw’s line of cut | ||
| + | • Adjust the tilt of the table by loosening the table tilt lock, tilting the table to the desired angle, and tightening the table tilt lock | ||
== Prior to each use == | == Prior to each use == | ||
Revision as of 21:06, 9 October 2012
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| Owner | Midsouth Makers |
| Tool Category | Tool -> Power Tool |
| Model | Old Rusty |
| Cost | 0 |
| Status | Available |
| Availability | Anyone may use |
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Questions? Talk to Ben or Dan for help or more information. |
Location
Features
Consumables
Standard scroll saw blades will work or coping saw blades with the pins knocked out.
Allowable Materials
Wood and plastics are recommended. Thin metal can be used if equipped with a metal blade.
Wood must comply with the following rules:
- No moldy or wet wood
- All nails and staples removed
Personal Protective Equipment
- Wear Safety Goggles
- Use Hearing Protection
- Roll long sleeves above the elbow
- Tie back long hair
- Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
- For dusty operations, wear a dust mask
Safe Operation
• Always cut work pieces that are resting on the worktable – no ‘free hand’ cutting of work in air • Always adjust the work piece foot to gently rest on the work piece • DO NOT attempt to clear the blade of loose pieces while the machine is running. Only clear the blade and table of loose pieces of work after the blade has come to a complete stop • Push work pieces through the saw by applying even pressure on both sides of the work piece • If the blade cannot cut a tight radius without bogging down, cut straight through the scrap material, remove the scrap, and try again from a clean cut • DO NOT push on the work piece along the scroll saw’s line of cut • Adjust the tilt of the table by loosening the table tilt lock, tilting the table to the desired angle, and tightening the table tilt lock
Prior to each use
After each use
- Brush off any sawdust/leftover materials
- Sweep surrounding area
- Return scroll saw back to it's location