Delta / rockwell scroll saw 40-44c

[t4runner]

I always wanted one of these scroll saws. I found it on Craigs list. He wanted $200 I offered $100 we settled on $125. Its missing a few parts like the foot and blade guard everything else is there. Does anyone one know of a parts source I have been on E-bay but its slim pickings right now. I was going to repaint it but it cleaned up pretty nice so for now Ill leave it be. Another question does anyone know where to get #10 oil ( for the crank case ).

 

[jakemac]

I just used a 50/50 mix of 10wt oil and Marvel Mystery Oil in the reservoir of my Craftsman to keep the oil from varnishing when the saw wasn't being used.

 

[t4runner]

The general consensus is even non detergent motor oil contains paraffin and shouldn't be used in this application. I did some searching and came up with this Mobil Light Spindle Velocite® Machine Oil
here are the specs

Mobil No. 6 Light Spindle Velocite® Machine Oi
Mobil Machine Oil
Food Grade (Yes/No): No
ISO Grade: 10
Type: Oil No. 6 Light Spindle Oil
Container Size: 1 Gal.
Container Type: Container
Trade Name: Velocite®
ISO VG: 10
Viscosity (cSt @ 40°C): 9.6

or this one

Mobil No. 10 Spindle Velocite® Machine Oil
Mobil Machine Oil
Food Grade (Yes/No): No
ISO Grade: 22
Type: Oil No. 10 Spindle Oil
Container Size: 1 Gal.
Container Type: Container
Trade Name: Velocite®
ISO VG: 22
Viscosity (cSt @ 40°C): 20.2

What do you guys think.

 

[7th Kahuna]

Thanks for sharing what you came up with. Last year I was trying to come up with something myself. One of the guys who had been around woodshops for a while told me to look for 'Model T Oil'. That was all he could offer. Said it had no sulfur. Figured I'd ask around at the annual car show but didn't make it this year.

Not sure if his was a good answer or not.

 

[Red Leader]

Yes, the BOYD (bring out your dead) forum on www.owwm.org will have the parts you are looking for.

You will need to register there to gain access to it, but it is well worth your time. Just be warned. You won't stop at the scroll saw.