Picked up a DeWalt scroll saw... how did I do?

[FULLSCALE302]

It's something I've wanted to add to my ever growing DeWalt collection for a long time but just never pulled the trigger due to the $600 price tag here in Canada.

I came across this one on Kijiji 15 minutes from my house so I went and picked it up for $150. Cleaned up a bit of dirt and dust and it looks like new.

There's very minor surface rust on the table, what's recommended to remove that and protect it to make it look as good as the rest of the saw? Is there any way to tell how old the saw is? The guy I bought it from said it may have been used 5 times.

 

[gungatim]

not a bad price if you need a scroll saw.

steel wool and some light oil will polish the plate up. boeshield or johnsons paste wax for protection. if it's really pitted, you can use a ROS starting at 800 grit then proced through 2000 grit...

 

[jimreed2160]

Great score on the scroll saw. I would carefully polish that table with AO sandpaper (400-800) and then coat it with Johnsons paste wax. Most scrollers like to elevate the rear a few inches and then find a comfortable stool. That way you can scroll for hours. Stock up on blades and saw away!

 

[Unruh]

I have that scroll saw and have used it on many projects. I had to replace the power switch, but besides that it has been amazing. I really like the longer neck.

 

[SYENEFARMER]

That's a great find, you did well! Johnsons Wax does an excellent job of making the surface slippery but isn't the best for rust prevention. Personally, I like to put down a coat of Bostik TopCote for rust prevention followed by a coat or two of Johnsons Wax for slipperiness.

 

[FULLSCALE302]

Thanks! I will look into those waxes and polishes. There is no pitting whatsoever, just very light surface rust.

I've done a little more research and was happy to see that my saw is a Type 1 which is made in Canada, unlike the Type 2 made overseas. Hard to nail down an exact date but it seems like it may have been built in the mid to late 90's.

 

[HoosierBuddy]

I must be the odd guy out here. I have a scroll saw and almost never use it.

Regarding your find though...I think most tools are always worth about 50% to 70% of the cost of new...so you beat that mark by a wide margin!

"Score", I say, "Score!"

Phil

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Thanks! I will look into those waxes and polishes. There is no pitting whatsoever, just very light surface rust.

I've done a little more research and was happy to see that my saw is a Type 1 which is made in Canada, unlike the Type 2 made overseas. Hard to nail down an exact date but it seems like it may have been built in the mid to late 90's.

For light surface rust use Nev-R-dull cotton wadding. Around here most auto parts stores and even department stores have it. Chrome looking can.

 

[Empty Pockets]

I have the same saw, while i rarely use it, the wife uses it from time to time for her craft type of projects. At $150 Canadian, you did quite well

 

[derosa]

for light surface rust which is a problem in my basement I use wd40 and a green scotch brite scrubber and follow it up with turtle wax. I can run a lot of rough cut boards over the cast iron tablesaw surface before the turtle wax needs refreshing, probably last forever on a scroll saw.

 

[exmaxima1]

I must be the odd guy out here. I have a scroll saw and almost never use it.

Phil

You're not alone. I bought one years ago and never used it. Sold it in new condition to the local pawnshop.

 

[FULLSCALE302]

I tried the saw out last night, it works great but I'm going to have to do something about the stand. It seems there is a reason the DeWalt stand only has three legs, this one with four is almost impossible to stop it from vibrating. If I held it down with my foot while my wife used the saw it was no problem.

I will either pick up the DeWalt stand or if I can find some free time I'll make one.

 

[FULLSCALE302]

Didn't think it was worth it's own thread, but just thought I'd update that I made up a stand with some scraps I had laying around.

I bought three wheels that lock the wheel and the swivel, while they hold it in place there is a bit of play in the wheels themselves. I may upgrade later but they do the job for now.

 

[ptgarcia]

Didn't think it was worth it's own thread, but just thought I'd update that I made up a stand with some scraps I had laying around.

I bought three wheels that lock the wheel and the swivel, while they hold it in place there is a bit of play in the wheels themselves. I may upgrade later but they do the job for now.

Nice job!

 

[Teenager with old tools]

My solution to stands vibrating across the floor is put cardboard under the legs it helps a lot

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[FULLSCALE302]

Nice job!

Thanks!