Scroll Saw Safety Tips

Series Summary

The creation of consumer power tools is an incredible advancement along the lines of stone tools. Power tools allow modern workers to build at much higher productivity and efficiency that was previously impossible; and the scroll saw is no exception. The scroll saw allows the carpenter to create very detailed work that would take hand tools far longer to achieve. If you would like to learn how to use a scroll saw, you can learn from one of our experts.

In this free how-to video series, learn from power tool expert Ed Reyes how to use a scroll saw. Ed will show you how to store a scroll saw, how to turn a scroll saw on and off, how to change the blades on a scroll saw, how to set the angle on a scroll saw, how to set the depth on scroll saw, how to use the blower on a scroll saw, how to service a scroll saw, how to service a scroll saw motor, how to mount a scroll saw. Our expert will tell you what types of projects are good for using a scroll saw and how to remain safe while using a scroll saw.

Video Transcript

"Hi! I'm Ed Reyes with Master Builders here in Tampa, Florida and on behalf of Expert Village, I am going to teach you the proper use of an electric scroll saw. The first thing you want to remember is safety first. What you want to do is take this and plug it in correctly and make sure that it is in all the way. The next thing to do is always wear your safety glasses. I always wear them with the angles on them for safety. You always want to make sure that you keep your arms away from the reciprocating blade. It is very small but it is very sharp. There is a unit here that we will explain later that will add to the safety to keep that board from bouncing. Basically the only thing you need to do around here is make sure your hands stay about 4 to 5 inches away from that blade at all times because you are cutting intricate cuts, turns and angles and the wood will jump if you are not careful. So always be careful with your hands when you are close to that blade, do not wear gloves or long sleeves. "