Monday, August 4, 2014

DIY Replacement Knob for Sore Hands. Works with DeWalt and Excalibur Scroll Saws.

Many of us have sore hands from arthritis or other medical problems. The thumb screw that comes with the DeWalt and Excalibur scroll saws is not the best for sore hands. I have bought and built replacement knobs in the past but I keep looking for the best solution. This DIY knob is just another attempt to solve that problem. 

Before you consider this project read these cautions.  
1. The stock DeWalt screw has a bearing in the tip. The bearing helps prevent blade bending. This DIY knob will not have that feature. If you carefully flatten the tip of the screw you can minimize the problem. The instruction with the pattern show how to do this.
2. You can apply more torque to the blade clamp assembly with this larger knob. Do not over tighten the clamp or you could possibly break the clamp assembly. There is no reason to tighten the clamp to much. If the blade is slipping out of the clamp there are other issues.  
The pattern includes complete instructions to build the knob. All the hardware was purchased from Lowes and should be easy to find at any good hardware store. The screw is an M6-1.00 X 30. You will also need a lock nut, Washer and two part epoxy. The knob is cut from 1/2" thick Baltic Birch plywood. I used the ply for strength but you can probably get by with any hardwood. There really will not be that much stress on the knob. Remember we are not going to crank down on it.

You are going to need a 3/4" Forstner bit. A drill press is recommended but if you are careful you can get by with a hand drill.
  

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Tree Birds Scroll Saw Pattern.

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Thousands of FREE scroll saw patterns. No registration or signup required.

The projects form these patterns can be sold without restrictions. The patterns cannot be sold.

Click here for the Free Online Catalog.

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Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw Book $12 Each

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Each digital book is available for download immediately after payment.
The books are $12 per edition and contains eight unique patterns each.
Watch the following video to see how easy these beautiful scroll saw vases
are to make. 

Order the $3 pdf Catalog

This is a PDF of all the patterns in my free catalog. It is for Windows only and has a program to automatically download the pattern to your computer. Please watch the video below before you order. Click the picture to order.
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You do not need a PayPal account to order. At the bottom of the PayPal page is a button that will allow you to pay with a credit card. After successful payment click the Return to Merchant button for the download.

Stencil Printer 1.7

Stencil Printer Instruction Video.

The Scrollsaw Workshop Stencil Printer 1.7 is my latest software for creating patterns. It will create key chain fobs, desk name plates and more. Click the image above to download the latest version. It is free to use donationware. This software is for Windows PC only.

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1
Download the Free Scroll Saw Pattern Printer Version 1.1. Create name patterns in seconds. Windows PC only.
Download Version 1.1
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Scroll Saw Keychain Pattern Maker

Use the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker to start a small keychain business. Build yourself a nice display and make up severl keychains with common names. Sell at craft shows, on Ebay or at work. Everyone needs a keychain. Take custom orders. Heck just make them and give them away as gifts. It's all made easy with the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker. Watch the video demonstration then download the file below and get started with the fun.
The following link will start the download process. After the file download is complete just click the setup file and the program will be installed. Please consider a $5 donation for the program.

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Enjoy designing and printing these great personalized key chains. Give them as gifts, make them for fun or sell them at craft shows. It's easy, just watch the video demo then download and install the program. You will be designing these fun projects in minutes. Windows PC only.
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Philip Lowndes Noah's Arc Pattern Available. Watch the video below.

This video is from Philip Lowndes. He is the designer of this beautiful Noah's Arc puzzle pattern. If you would like the pattern follow the link below.
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Think Safety

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