Parkside Scroll Saw Mod

[linkshouse]

Don,

Sorry, I don't know why the penny didn't drop on this sooner...

Have a look at my old topic - https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/record-saw-losing-blade-tension-t97942-15.html

I'm afraid it ended up quite long but if your machine looks similar to this, and I suspect it will, I have a brand new Record "turny knob" and shaft assembly that you would be very welcome to.

You will see in that thread that NazNomad kindly sent me a part from his old SIP saw that looks very much like yours and it fit straight into my Record scrollsaw without any modification.

After effecting that repair, Record sent me a new replacement for their original part and I still have it.

Look at the photos in the my thread and if you think it will fit just PM me your address and I'll happily post it on to you.

Regards

Phill

 

[NazNomad]

So the moral of the story... buy a 2nd hand Delta and all your problems go away.

You know it makes sense.

 

[donwatson]

Thanks for the latest round of suggestions. I emailed WDS yesterday asking for a quote for the 2 pieces I am interested in but they have not yet replied.
@ novocaine, I reckon I could get around 12-15 mm of thread on the rod, enough for a lock nut as well as the handle.
@ linkshouse, thanks Phill PM sent
@naznomad, I wish

 

[linkshouse]

So the moral of the story... buy a 2nd hand Delta and all your problems go away.

You know it makes sense.

That was my final solution.

I love my Delta but feel it is showing signs of wear. I definitely couldn't stand a pound coin on the table with it running.

I wish I could easily source spares to give it an in depth service because I really do love it.

Phill

 

[Claymore]

So the moral of the story... buy a 2nd hand Delta and all your problems go away.

You know it makes sense.

That was my final solution.

I love my Delta but feel it is showing signs of wear. I definitely couldn't stand a pound coin on the table with it running.

I wish I could easily source spares to give it an in depth service because I really do love it.

Phill

Do all the Delta scroll saws have round tables? just wondered as everyone i have seen has a round one, I prefer to have a large table size to help support larger pieces of wood. The Delta's certainly get good reviews.

Cheers
Brian

 

[donwatson]

A quick update chaps, WDS has quoted their cam lever at £3.60 but with handling ? ? P&P and VAT the total is £16.40 :shock: :shock:
I am afraid that is a no-no.
I will get out my recently acquired SIP RSS 16G and give it a going over while waiting
Thanks for your PM Phill

 

[AES]

@linkshouse: Phill, you wrote, QUOTE: I love my Delta but feel it is showing signs of wear. UNQUOTE:

I don't know the machine, but bearing in mind its good reputation for quality, I bet you could buy "off the shelf" spares for it (e.g. plain bearing bushes or ball bearings for the arms and other pivots). Or even get someone to make some for you.

AES

 

[loftyhermes]

I love my Delta but feel it is showing signs of wear. I definitely couldn't stand a pound coin on the table with it running.

I wish I could easily source spares to give it an in depth service because I really do love it.

What parts are you looking for?
happy scrolling
Steve

 

[linkshouse]

I love my Delta but feel it is showing signs of wear. I definitely couldn't stand a pound coin on the table with it running.

I wish I could easily source spares to give it an in depth service because I really do love it.

What parts are you looking for?
happy scrolling
Steve

The main (centre) bushes in the top and bottom arms are slightly worn and these look to be pressed into the arms so would effectively require new arms I'm thinking, but the main wear is in the rear linkage and the associated pivot screws. The screws are worn nearly 30% of the way through and the holes on the linkage are oval.

Regards

Phill

 

[loftyhermes]

Phill, I've replaced the rear link and screws on mine, the linkage I drilled a piece of steel the same size (well close enough) with a 6mm hole and ordered some shouldered bolts 6mm - 5mm x 16 off ebay from these guys, gwr fasteners, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Socket-Should ... O9K8L6Yzmg
The main pivots have a little bit of play in them but not enough to worry me at the moment.
happy scrolling
Steve

 

[AES]

That certainly sounds like a good solution.

Also, DEPENDING on what material those arms are made of, it should be possible to drive the old bushes out with a drift of suitable size, but PERHAPS cold, especially if the arm was warmed up (I won't say heated up) first - I'm thinking of "too hot to touch" type heat, but not much more, IF the arms are some sort of cast alloy.

AES

 

[linkshouse]

Phill, I've replaced the rear link and screws on mine, the linkage I drilled a piece of steel the same size (well close enough) with a 6mm hole and ordered some shouldered bolts 6mm - 5mm x 16 off ebay from these guys, gwr fasteners, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Socket-Should ... O9K8L6Yzmg
The main pivots have a little bit of play in them but not enough to worry me at the moment.
happy scrolling
Steve

Steve,

Thanks for the link. I've ordered some of these and some mild steel for a replacement linkage.

Regards

Phill

 

[novocaine]

That certainly sounds like a good solution.

Also, DEPENDING on what material those arms are made of, it should be possible to drive the old bushes out with a drift of suitable size, but PERHAPS cold, especially if the arm was warmed up (I won't say heated up) first - I'm thinking of "too hot to touch" type heat, but not much more, IF the arms are some sort of cast alloy.

AES

freeze spray. cool the bushing instead of heating the arm.

 

[AES]

Yup, good idea. Or do both. (Just FYI, the same way that pivot bushes are put into big aeroplane landing gears - except the coolant is not a spray can but a flask of liquid nitrogen).

AES

 

[novocaine]

yep, it's how I install bearings too. anyone would think I was an enginerd or somefing.
N2 isn't as easy to get hold of as a can of pipe freeze from screwfix though, don't know about you, but I don't have a dewar hanging around my shop and the local place won't sell you it unless you have one, apparantly my thermos flask doesn't count. most boring if you ask me.

the joy of doing both is that you don't need as much heat to get the same effect, differental temperature is what matters, so warm the arm in an oven or with a heat gun instead of with a blowtorch then quickly cool the bushing and push it out 20-30 degrees C is worth a few thou, which is all you really need.

 

[AES]

Yessir, Mr. Enginerd Sir! Can of pipe freezer works fine for me.

AES

 

[novocaine]

lol, wasn't mean't like that AES. all said in jest, honest.
does a nice job of seized bolts too, after a few applications.

 

[Claymore]

All this talk of Wizardry is baffling me but very interesting all the same

Clever stuff guys and love this forum as ya something new everyday!

Cheers
Brian

 

[AES]

Novocaine: "lol, wasn't mean't like that AES. all said in jest, honest."

Yup, I didn't take offence either mate, I knew it was just a joke. (Mind you you'd need a helluva hot air gun to warm up the top of a big aeroplane main landing gear leg!!!!!!!!!).

"Yisterdie, I coulde-na even spel Anginere. Now I are one").

AES

 

[novocaine]

this count as a hot air gun?

mwah ha ha ha.