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My Scroll Saw

Kardav

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Well, as you all probably know, I picked up Woody's old scroll saw on Friday and had a bit of a play, but, as the blower wasn't working, I found it difficult to keep blowing and concentrate on the lines etc. So had a quick look and it didn't take a genius to work out the air bag was split. I went on Clarkes website, downloaded the destruction's and lo and behold, there was the part complete with part number, in the blow-up diagram. I emailed them on Saturday but didn't get a response until this morning. The new air bag would cost 39p, yes 39p plus vat plus p&p. So, I'm on the phone at 8:30 to order one, they were in stock so all's well. How much will that be in total, I inquired? £8.50 was the reply. I said the email I had received indicated it would be 39p + vat + p&p, that should be about 47p plus p&p. He said that's right, p & p works out at just over £8. You can imagine what I said to him, the part is only small and barely weighs a couple of grams. Anyway, cutting a long story short, the spares depot for Machine Mart is in Nottingham, gave them a ring and within 1/2 hour had one in my hand for £2.50, still a big mark-up but no postage. Fashioned a bit of pipe and of we go. Rest of the day playing and, taking a leaf out of Woody's book, came up with my own sign. No sanding or cleaning up, just the raw sawn object. Plenty of lumps and bumps but it is my very first go on a scroll saw.

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Bloody fantastic Dave well done init?
When I read 39p I thought I will get a couple for my saw one to use and one for spare, they don't last long I have found.
Read on further and they can poke it at that price.
 

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That's brilliant:thumbs:but when you say"it didn't take a genius to work out the air bag was split" what are you saying about Woody:devil:

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Dave whimsical wording mate love it, you have done so well. A small fish tank air pump makes an easy controlled jet or blow of air that can be located out of the way considering your outlay so far and Woodies generousity as a beginner scroll man youve come a long way IMHO.

Peter.:thumbs:
 

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Thats a fantastic job for a first, second or third attempt Dave :thumbs:
 

Jim

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Another good effort with the scroll saw by a newbie .. Well done Dave .. :thumbs: I also like your your get up and go fetch one manner my friend .. :thumbs:
 

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Well done Dave.:thumbs: excellent, got rid of our scrol saw about 10 years ago:vangry: looks like I may have to get looking for one now I have seen such inspiration on here..:love_it:
 

Kardav

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Thanks guys, you're all very encouraging so I will definitely be giving it some more bench time, hopefully it won't be too long as I have an op on my knee cartilage on Wednesday so will be out of action for a little while.:sob::sob::sob:
 
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