| dc.description.abstract | A scroll saw is a small electric or pedal-operated saw used to cut intricate curves in
wood, metal, or other materials. The fineness of its blade allows it to cut more delicately
than a power jigsaw, and more easily than a hand coping saw or fretsaw. Like those
tools, it is capable of creating curves with edges, by pivoting its table. The scroll saw\'s
name derives from its traditional use in making scrollwork, sculptural ornaments which
prominently featured scroll-head designs a bevel scale is located under the saw table as
a convenient guide for setting the approximate saw table angle for bevel cutting. When
greater precision is required, make practice cuts on scrap material and adjust the saw
table as necessary. When cutting at an angle, the drop foot should also be tilted so that
it is parallel to the saw table and rests flat against the work piece. To tilt the drop foot
when making a bevel scroll saw cut, loosen the Phillips screw, tilt drop foot to the proper
angle and then retighten screw. Blade tension knob: Check tension by the sound the
blade makes when plucked like a guitar string. This method of adding tension to the
blade can be developed with practice and requires knowing a better understanding of
your particular scroll saw. Be careful not to adjust blade too tight. | en_US |
