Axminster Craft AC456SS User manual

AC456SS
Scroll Saw
Code 105250
Original Instructions
AT&M: 22/03/2019
BOOK REF : 105793

Index of Contents
2
EU Declaration of Conformity
The symbols below advise the correct safety procedures when using this machine.
Fully read manual
and safety instructions
before use
Eye protection
should be worn
Ear protection
should be worn
HAZARD
Dust mask
should be worn
Cert No: SS18LVR
Axminster Tools & Machinery Ltd
Axminster Devon
EX13 5PH UK
axminster.co.uk
Type Scroll Saw
Model AC456SS and conforms to the machinery example for which the
EC Type-Examination Certificate No WAR-16JU2178TTSP
has been issued by Wendeng Allwin Power Equipment Co., Ltd.
at: 18 Sichan Road,Wendeng, Shandong 264400 China
and complies with the relevant essential health and safety requirements.
2006/42/EC
EN 61029-1: 2009+A11: 2010
declares that the machinery described:-
This machine complies with the following directives:
EU Declaration of Conformity
Signed
Andrew Parkhouse
Operations Director Date: 25/10/2016
EU Declaration of Conformity 02
What’s Included 03-04
General Note 05
Introduction 05
General Safety Instructions for 230V Machines 05
Specific Safety Precautions for Scroll Saws 06
Specification 06
Assembly 07-08
Mounting the Scroll Saw 09
Illustration and Parts Description 10-11
Setup and Adjustment 12-13
Operating Instructions 14-15
Changing the Blade 16-17-18
Pegas Saw Blades 19-20
Changing the Multi-Tool Bit 21-22
Maintenance 21-22-23
Troubleshooting 23
Exploded Diagrams/Lists 24-25
Wiring Diagram 26
Notes 27

What’s Included
3
Quantity Item Part Model Number
AC456SS
1 456mm Scroll Saw A
1 Blade Guard B
1 Multi-Tool Flexi-Shaft with a 3.2mm Chuck C
1 64 Piece Multi-Tool Sanding & Grinding Kit D
1 Drop Foot Assembly E
1 Pinless Blade F
1 3.2mm Spanner G
2 Hex Keys H
1 Multi-Tool Shaft Locking Pin I
2 Pinless Blade Clamp Holders J
1 Instruction Manual
A
C
D
B
E F
G
H
I
J

What’s Included
4
Quantity Item Part
1 64 Piece Multi-Tool Sanding & Grinding Kit D
6 Sanding Sleeves D1
9 Sanding Discs Grey D2
20 Sanding Discs Brown D3
1 Sharping Stone D4
3 Cutting Discs D5
3 Felt Polishing Discs Large & Small D6
6 Grinding Bits D7
1 Sanding Drum Arbor Bit D8
Quantity Item Part
1 Wire Wheel D9
4 Diamond Grinding Bits D10
1 Disk Arbor for Cutting/Sanding Discs D11
1 Cleaning Brush Bit D12
1 Felt Disc Arbor Bit D13
1 2.3mm Collet D14
1 3mm Drill Bit D15
1 2.3mm Drill Bit D16
Replacement accessories see
our Dremel and Proxxon range
at axminster.co.uk or in our stores.
D1
D4
D2
D3
D5
D7
D8 D9
D10D11 D12
D13
D14
D15
D16
D6
D

General Note
5
Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using your new
tool; as well as the operating procedures for your new tool,
there are numerous hints and tips to help you to use the tool
safely and to maintain its efficiency and prolong its life.There is
also a detailed description of the parts of your scroll saw, which
will enable you to become familiar with terminology we will use
in this manual. Keep this Instruction Manual readily accessible
for any others who may also be required to use the tool.
Introduction
The AC456SS scroll saw has a flexible rotary shaft fitted with a
small hand piece including a 3.2mm collet chuck.The shaft is
900mm long, and runs at approximately 1,500-4,800rpm. A 64
piece accessory pack has a selection of sanding and grinding
tools for shaping various materials.
The scroll saw has a powerful, variable speed motor and is
easily able to cope with the 50mm depth of cut.
The generous cast iron table tilts to 45° and has plenty of work
space for larger projects.The base is also cast iron, providing
stability and includes holes for bolting down to a workbench.
Able to take both pinned and pinless blades, there is a large
tensioning knob easily accessible at the rear of the top arm.
There is an adjustable blower to remove dust from the cutline.
General Safety Instructions for 230V Machines
The following will enable you to observe good working
practices, keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain
your tools and equipment in good working order.
WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
OUT OF REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Mains Powered Tools
• Tools are supplied with an attached 13 Amp plug.
• Inspect the cable and plug to ensure that neither are
damaged. Repair if necessary by a suitably qualified person.
• Do not use when or where it is liable to get wet.
Workplace
• Do not use 230V a.c. powered tools anywhere
within a site area that is flooded.
• Keep machine clean.
• Leave machine unplugged until work is about to commence.
• Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and not the
cable.
•Carry out a final check e.g. check the cutting tool
is securely tightened in the machine and the correct
speed and function set.
•Ensure you are comfortable before you start work,
balanced, not reaching etc.
•Wear appropriate safety clothing, goggles, gloves,
masks etc.Wear ear defenders at all times.
•If you have long hair wear a hair net or helmet to prevent it
being caught up in the rotating parts of the machine.
•Consideration should be given to the removal of rings and
wristwatches.
•Consideration should also be given to non-slip footwear etc.
•If another person is to use the machine, ensure they are
suitably qualified to use it.
•Do not use the machine if you are tired or distracted
•Do not use this machine within the designated safety areas
of flammable liquid stores or in areas where there may be
volatile gases.
•Check cutters are correct type and size, are undamaged
and are kept clean and sharp, this will maintain their
operating performance and lessen the loading on the
machine.
•OBSERVE…. make sure you know what is happening
around you and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.
KEEP WORK AREA AS UNCLUTTERED AS IS PRACTICAL.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BE
ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS.

Specific Safety Precautions for Scroll Saws
6
1. Wear safety goggles as protection against flying wood chips
and saw dust. In many cases, a full face shield is even better
protection. A dust mask is also recommended to keep saw
dust out of your lungs.
2. The scroll saw must be bolted securely to a stand or work
bench. If the saw has a tendency to move during certain
operations, bolt the stand or workbench to the floor.
3. A solid wood workbench is stronger and more stable
than a workbench with a plywood table.
4. This scroll saw is for indoor use only.
5. Do not cut pieces of material which are too small
to be held by hand.
6. Clear the work table of all objects except the work piece
(tools, scraps, rulers etc.) before turning the saw on.
7. Make sure the blades’teeth are pointing down, toward
the table, and that the blade tension is correct.
8. When cutting a large piece of material, support it at the
height of the table.
9. Do not feed the work piece through the blade too fast.
Feed only as fast as the blade will cut.
10. Keep your fingers away from the blade. Use a push stick
as you near the end of the cut.
11. Take care when cutting a work piece which is irregular in
cross section. Moulding for example must lie flat, and not
‘rock’on the table as it is being cut. A suitable support must
be used.
12. Take care when backing off a work piece from the blade,
as the blade may bind in the kerf. In this event, switch OFF
the machine and disconnect from the supply.Wedge open
the kerf, and withdraw the work piece.
13. Switch off the saw, and make sure the blade has come to a
complete stop before clearing sawdust or off-cuts from the
table.
14. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of
the work piece to be sawn.
15. Be extra cautious with very large or small, or irregularly
shaped work pieces.
16. Set up the machine and make all adjustments with the
power OFF, and disconnected from the supply.
17. DO NOT operate the machine with the covers off. They
must all be in place and securely fastened when performing
any operation.
18. Be sure to use the correct blade size and type.
19. Use ONLY approved replacement saw blades. Contact your
local Axminster Tool Centre for advice.The use of inferior
blades may increase the risk of injury.
Code 105250
Model AC456SS
Rating Craft
Power 120W DC Motor 230V 50Hz 1Ph
Throat Depth 456mm
Stroke 17mm
Cutting Depth @ 90˚ 50mm
@ 45˚ 20mm
Cuts per Minute 550-1,600
Table Size 490 x 262mm
Table Tilt 0˚- 45˚
Dust Extraction Outlet 35mm
Overall Lx W x H 710 x 315 x 350mm
Weight 18kg
Specification

Assembly
7
Having unpacked your scroll saw and its accessories please
dispose of any unwanted packaging properly.The cardboard
packaging is biodegradable.
PLEASE DISPOSE OF ANY UNWANTED
PACKAGING PROPERLY.THE POLYTHENE ,
POLYSTYRENE AND CARD IS RECYCLABLE .
Your scroll saw is fully assembled, except for the Blade Guard
assembly (B-E), the hose for the blower and Multi-Tool flexi-
shaft (C). Please follow the instruction below.
1
2
A
C
B
3
A
4
5
C
Continues over...
6
B
E
7
B

Assembly
8
Air hose Air blower nozzle
8
9
Multi-Tool Flex-Shaft Drive
Attaching the Multi-Tool flexible drive chuck (C) to the scroll
saw’s power takeoff on the motor assembly can quickly and
simply convert your saw into a rotary tool. This enables you
to use a host of accessory bits. Follow the instruction below
for assembly.
10
Drive cap
11
12 13
Insert the square drive shaft into the square hole in the motor’s
power takeoff. Screw on the flexible drive coupling.
C
I
G
Shaft locking
pin access hole
3.2mm Collet chuck
Square drive
Drive coupling
14
15
16 17

Mounting the Scroll Saw
9
It is strongly recommended that you mount the machine
to a workbench or to a purpose built scroll saw stand.
A pad between the saw and the workbench/stand is also
recommended to reduce vibration. Ensure you use flat
washers between the bolt head and mounting holes,
see figs 01-02-03.
NOTE: Fretsaw Stand Only.You may need to add a larger
sub-table (MDF or Plywood plate) to give extra support
to larger models.
Fig 01-02-03
Mounting hole

Illustration and Parts Description
10
Blade guard
Air blower nozzle
Cast iron chassis
Table insert
Flexible
LED light
Side access panel
45˚ Degrees
scale & pointer
Blade tensioning knob Rocker arm bearing
access ports
Table clamping knob
35mm Dust
extraction port
NVR switch &
variable speed
control
Drop foot clamping knob
Drop foot assembly
Air hose
Arm
Mounting hole
Power takeoff
for rotary Multi-Tool
Anti-kick back guide
Rocker arm bearing
access ports
Blade
Motor

Illustration and Parts Description
11
0-45˚ Degrees scale & pointer (A), 35mm Extraction port (B),Table clamping
knob (C) NVR ON/OFF switch (D), Variable speed control (E)
Scale & pointer
Anti-kick back guide (A), Air blower nozzle (B),
Upper blade holder cradle assembly (C)
Flexible LED light that
lightup the cutting line
Multi-Tool flexi-shaft with a 3.2mm chuck
that turns the scroll saw into a rotary tool
64 Piece Multi-Tool
sanding and grinding kit
A
EC DB
A
B
C
Spindle lock
access port
3.2mm Chuck

Setup and Adjustment
12
The scroll saw comes with the blade assembled. Please
follow the instruction below on how to tension your saw.
Tensioning the Blade
Check that the blade is under tension. If the blade is loose, turn
the blade tensioning knob to the rear of the arm to take up the
slack then turn the knob one full turn clockwise. Check that
the blade is sufficiently tensioned by pinging the blade, see fig
04-05.
NOTE: Before turning the knob one full turn, place a
positioning mark on the knob to make sure you don’t
over tension the blade.
WARNING! DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
THE BLADE OTHERWISE THE BLADE
WILL BREAK.
Fig 04-05
Positioning mark
Setting the Table
1. Place an engineer’s square on the table and position it
upagainst the blade, making sure that the square is not in
contact with any of the teeth. Check that the blade is
perpendicular (90˚) to the table, see fig 06.
2. If adjustment is required, loosen the table clamping knob
and rotate the table until correct. Re-tighten the knob to
secure the table, see fig 07.
Fig 06-07-08-09
3. Check that the scale pointer is pointing at ZERO degrees
on the scale. If not, loosen the Phillips screw and adjust
pointer until correct, re-tighten the screw, see fig 08-09.
Reset the scale pointer
so it reads ‘ZERO’

Setup and Adjustment
13
Setting the Anti-kick back guide
Place your work on top of the work table and lower the
anti-kick back guide by loosening the drop foot clamping knob.
Position the anti-kick back guide, so its just above your work
piece, clamp the drop foot assembly in position, see fig 10-11.
Fig 10-11
Setting the Air Blower Nozzle
Loosen the screw (A) holding the air blower nozzle and adjust
so it’s pointing towards the front of the blade, see fig 12-13.
Fig 12-13
A
Operating Instructions
NOTE: If you are new to scroll saws, there will be a learning
period, a period to learn the saw itself, and a period to learn
how the wood and saw work together.
Expect some blade breakages, scroll saw blades are fairly
fragile, compared to blades found on a bandsaw.
CONNECT THE SCROLL SAW TO THE MAINS
SUPPLY AND SWITCH ON.
SEE THE SYMBOLS ON PAGE TWO FOR
WEARING THE CORRECT SAFETY PROTECTION
WHEN USING THIS MACHINE.
CONNECT A DUST EXTRACTION
MACHINE TO THE SAW.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN THE WORK AREA
AND KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF
REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN!
CHECK THAT EVERYTHING IS SECURE,THAT
THE BLADE IS TIGHT AND ALL NON ESSENTIAL
ITEMS HAVE BEEN CLEARED AWAY FROM THE
WORK AREA. CONNECT A DUST EXTRACTION
UNIT TO THE DUST EXTRACTION OUTLET ON
THE SCROLL SAW.
1. Before turning on the scroll saw make sure the variable speed
control is turned down low, see fig 14. Place the work piece on
the table and lower the guard so it’s just above the work piece.
Rotate
Nozzle

Operating Instructions
14
Fig 14-15
2. Switch on the scroll saw by pressing the‘GREEN ON’ button,
see fig 15. Adjust variable speed so it’s between‘Low and High’,
supporting the work piece with both hands slowly guide the
work piece forward into the blade, see fig 16.
Fig 16
NOTE:You must guide the wood into the blade SLOWLY,
because the teeth are very small, and it cuts ONLY on the
downward stroke. If you push the wood into the blade too
rapidly, you can easily break the blade.
NOTE: If you find the blade is struggling to cut through,
increase the speed by turning the variable speed knob.
3. Once you have completed your cut, switch off the scroll saw
by pressing the red‘OFF’ button.
4. If you have finished using the scroll saw, clean above and
below the work table and wipe the scroll saw over, see fig 17.
Fig 17
DISCONNECT THE SCROLL SAW
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY!
5. If the scroll saw is not going to be used for
a period of time, use ‘Ambersil Dry PTFE Film
Antistick’, spray, code 952137 over the work
table to prevent the table from rusting and
place a dust sheet over the scroll saw.
1. Loosen the table’s butterfly clamp and
rotate the table to + /- 45˚ degrees and
re-tighten clamp, see fig 18-19.
Tilting the table to 45˚
Fig 18-19

Operating Instructions
15
DISCONNECT THE SCROLL SAW
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY!
DISCONNECT THE SCROLL SAW
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY!
CONNECT THE SCROLL SAW
TO THE MAINS SUPPLY!
CONNECT THE SCROLL SAW
TO THE MAINS SUPPLY!
Scroll Saw Operating Characteristics
2. Place the work piece on the table and set the guard so it’s
just above the work piece.
3. Switch on the scroll saw by pressing the green‘ON’ button,
set the variable speed and carefully guide the work piece into
the blade, see fig 20.
4. Once you have completed your cut, switch off the scroll saw
by pressing the red ’OFF’button.
Fig 20
The scroll saw’s unique ability is cutting intricate curves which
other saws cannot do. A scroll saw can also be used for straight
line cutting such as cross cuts, ripping and bevels.The following
is a list of points to remember when using a scroll saw.
1. The saw does not cut wood by itself.You feed the work piece
into the blade, letting the blade cut the wood as you move the
piece ahead.
2. You must guide the wood into the blade SLOWLY, because
the teeth are very small, and cut ONLY on the down stroke. If
you push the wood into the blade too rapidly, you can easily
break the blade.
3. Although the capacity of the saw accepts wood up to 2”
(50mm) thick, better results are obtained with wood no more
than 1”(25mm) thick. For wood thicker than 1”, you must guide
the wood into the blade very slowly, taking care not to bend or
twist the blade.
4. The teeth on the blade will wear out sooner or later. The
blade must therefore be replaced often to obtain the best
cutting results. A blade will stay sharp for half an hour to 2
hours of continuous running, depending on the material
being cut.
5. Be aware that the blade has a tendency to follow the grain
of the wood.You can compensate for this by watching the grain
carefully and guiding the wood past the saw blade.
6. If you are not familiar with scroll saws, there will naturally be a
learning period - a period to learn the saw itself, and a period to
learn how the wood and saw work together. Expect some blade
breakages, scroll saw blades are fairly fragile not the same types
of blade you find on a handsaw or circular saw.
Cutting Intricate Patterns
Flexi-Shaft Rotary Multi-Tool
One capability a scroll saw has that other saws do not, is cutting
intricate patterns inside a work piece.To do this, you should
adopt the following procedure.
1. Drill a 1/4” hole in the middle of the work piece, in an area
which will not be a part of the finished object.
2. Switch off and unplug the machine from the supply.
3. Remove the blade from the machine, see pages 14-15.
4. Place the work piece on the table, with the 1/4”hole
over the access hole in the table.
5. Replace the blade, through the hole in the work piece, (with
the teeth pointing downwards), and re-tension the blade.
NOTE:To get better access to the lower blade holder,
remove the side access panel.
Check to ensure that the work piece is not touching
the blade before switching ON.
6. Switch on the saw and continue with operation.
The Multi-Tool enables you to turn your scroll saw into
a rotary tool.
1. NOTE: Lower the saw guard (B) down to cover the saw
blade before using the rotary tool.
2. Make sure the bit is fitted securely before switching on the
scroll saw.
3. Hold onto the rotary tool firmly before switching on the saw,
preventing the flexi-shaft spinning uncontrollably.
4. Before switching on keep the sanding / grinding / cutting bit
away from the work piece.

Changing the Blade
16
DISCONNECT THE SCROLL SAW
FROM THE MAINS BEFORE
CONTINUING!
1. Turn the blade tensioning knob anti-clockwise to release
tension on the blade and remove the table insert, see fig 21-22.
Fig 21-22
2. Unhook the pin blade from the lower blade holder, see fig
23-24. Repeat for the upper blade holder, see fig 25-26.
Standard Pin Blades
Fig 23-24-25-26
NOTE:The blade can be removed from the lower blade
holder without removing the side access panel but figure
27 shows a detailed picture for clarity. Fig 27
Lower blade holder
Cradle recess
Blade pins
Blade

Changing the Blade
17
3. Clean both blade holders and remove any compacted crud
before fitting a new blade.
4. Check sawblade for flaws (cracks, broken teeth, bending)
before installation.
WARNING! DO NOT USE FAULTY
SAWBLADES.
MAKE SURE THE TEETH ARE
POINTING IN THE CUTTING
DOWN DIRECTION!
5. Lower the pinned blade down through the table insert
hole and into the lower blade holder housing. Insert the blade
between the slot in the holder so that the pins on the end of
the blade engage into the cradle’s recess. Repeat for the
upper blade holder.
7. Make sure that the pins are seated correctly in both cradles
and nip up both blade holder caphead screws. Replace the
table insert, see fig 28-29 and re-tension the blade as described
on page 12.
Fig 28-29
Insert locating pin
CLEAR AWAY ANY TOOLS
AROUND THE WORK AREA.
CONNECT THE SCROLL SAW
TO THE MAINS SUPPLY!
8. Start the scroll saw and check everything is running correctly.
If all OK, switch off the saw. If not repeat steps 1-7.
Pinless Blades
DISCONNECT THE SCROLL SAW
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY!
The scroll saw will accept pinless blades, to fit follow the
instruction below.
1. Repeat steps 1-3 on the previous page to remove the
standard pinned blade and clean both blade holders.
2. Locate the two pinless blade clamp holders (J), the supplied
Hex key, (H) and pinless blade (F) see fig 30. Loosen the grub
screws on either side of the holders. Place the blade down into
the machined slots and tighten the screws, securing the blade
in position. Fig 30
3. Check pinless sawblade (F) for flaws (cracks, broken teeth,
bending) before installation.
NOTE: Make sure both blade clamp holders (J) are the same
way round before fitting the blade, see fig 31. Fig 31
JF
H
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Table insert
Cutout slot
Grub screws Machined
slots

Changing the Blade
18
4. Insert one end of the blade down into the machined slot in
one of the blade holders (J). Make sure the blade is settled flush
against the holder and nip up the two grub srews, clamping the
blade in position. Repeat for the remaining holder, see fig 32.
Fig 32
MAKE SURE THE TEETH ARE
POINTING IN THE CUTTING
DOWN DIRECTION!
WARNING! DO NOT USE FAULTY
SAWBLADES.
5. Lower the blade assembly down through the table’s void.
Insert the blade between the slot in the lower blade holder, lift
the blade assembly so the pinless blade clamp holder (J) slots
into the saw’s blade holders cradle, see fig 33-34.
Fig 33-34
Pinless blade
clamp holder
Lower blade
holder
Cradle
Pinless blade
6. Insert the other holder (J) into the saw’s upper holder’s
cradle, see fig 35. Replace the table insert and re-tension the
blade as described on page 12.
7. Place a 90˚ degrees square behind the blade and check it’s
perpendicular with the table. If adjustment is required adjust
the pinless blade until correct.
NOTE:You my need to remove the anti-kick back guide
to gain access to the blade.
Fig 35
PRESS DOWN
Engineers
square
Pinless
blade
Blade holder
Blade clamp Arm
CLEAR AWAY ANY TOOLS
AROUND THE WORK AREA.
CONNECT THE SCROLL SAW
TO THE MAINS SUPPLY!
8. Start the scroll saw and check everything running correctly.
If all OK, switch off the saw. Continue with operation. If not
repeat steps 1-7.

Changing the Blade / Pegas Saw Blades
19
Notes on Saw Blades
BLADES BREAK FOR FIVE
PRINCIPAL REASONS
1. Too much tension or too little tension on the blade.
2. Overworking the blade by feeding the work piece too fast.
3. Twisting or bending the blade by feeding the work piece
off-centre.
4. Over use, the blade has reached the end of its useful life.
5. Maximum cutting depth 50mm and exceeding the depth for
which it was designed.
Selecting the right Blade
The scroll saw will accept a wide variety of blade widths and
thicknesses.The width of the blade, the thickness of the blade
and the number of teeth per inch (TPI) are determined by the
type of material and size of the radius being cut. Here are
several examples:
TPI WIDTH THICKNESS MATERIAL
10 2.8mm
0.11”
0.5mm
0.020”
Medium curves on 114” to 1-3/4”
wood, wallboard, hardboard.
15 2.8mm
0.11”
0.5mm
0.020”
Same as above, plus wood
1/8”to 1-1/2” thick
18 2.4mm
0.095”
0.25mm
0.010”
Extra thin cuts on soft woods
to 1/4”and parquetry
As a general rule, select the narrowest blades recommended for
intricate curve cutting and widest blades for straight and large
curve operations.
Pegas Scroll Saw Blade
Pegas Pinned Blades
Pegas Skip Tooth Blades
Pegas Reverse Skip Tooth Blades
Pegas scroll saw blades are right up there alongside the best
blades available on the market and are produced in Switzerland
to a very high standard. Anybody using the scroll saw will enjoy
using these high quality blades and good blades make for
easier working!
Pinned blades are generally a lot more coarse than pinless
blades and they have a much wider kerf.These are ideal if you
are trying to cut straight lines, however they are not very good
for doing internal fret work because of the size of the blade.
Skip Tooth blades come with various tpi.These are great from
the respect of cutting different materials according to the tpi.
If you are cutting more hard wood than softwoods then go for
a coarser tooth blade.They are called skipped blades because
they have a tooth then a space then a tooth and so on.With
these blades the teeth always face down towards the table.
Reversed Skip Tooth blades are the same as skipped blade
except they have around three quarters of the blade facing
down towards the table and about a quarter facing up
underneath the table.The idea being that they cut both sides
of the wood giving you a cleaner cut top and bottom on the
work. Reverse teeth prevent splinters from developing on the
underside of the workpiece because the top teeth do not cut
entirely through the work.They have various tpi and are also
available in double skip reverse to help clear more debris from
the cut.
• Easy to fit, 127mm(5") pinned blades
• Suitable for many materials
• Best carbon steel, made in Switzerland
• Packs of 6
• Reverse teeth prevent splinters on the underside of the work
• Versatile, suitable for many materials
• Various sizes & tpis
• Blade length 130mm
• Performs well in wood, plastic, bone, Corian®
and most fibrous materials
• Allows the cutting of intricate patterns
• Heat treated high carbon steel
• Versatile, suitable for many materials
• Excellent chip removal, fast feed rate & smooth finish
• Blade length 130mm
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See our full range of ‘Pegas’scroll saw blades and accessories in
our catalogue or visit us at axminster.co.uk

Pegas Saw Blades / Changing the Multi-Tool Bit
20
DISCONNECT THE SCROLL SAW
FROM THE MAINS BEFORE
CONTINUING!
Multi-Tool Drive Chuck
The Multi-Tool comes with a host of accessory sanding,
polishing and cutting bits. To change tool bit follow the
instructions below.
I
Insert the shaft locking pin (I) into the chuck body and using
the spanner (G) loosen the collect chuck
Remove the bit and place safely aside. Insert another bit into
the collet chuck and tighten, NOTE: DON’T OVERTIGHTEN.
G
D7
D8
D1
1
2
3
Pegas Modified Geometry Teeth (MGT) Blades
Pegas Spiral Blades
Pegas Metal Cutting Blade
Modified Geometry blades are the same as skipped reverse
blades except that they have more spacing between the teeth
so they do not heat up as much.These blades are great on
lower set speeds for cutting materials such as acrylics, from the
respect that they do not heat up.They are also great for cutting
hard woods.
Spiral blades are great for doing intricate fret work as the
blade cuts 360°, however these blades are not so great if you
are trying to cut straight lines as they will want to wander off
course.
Metal Cutting blades are great for people wanting to cut
non-ferrous metals, such as jewellery or coins, using their scroll
saws.They have a much finer tpi and with the right tensioning
on the blade they cut very well and very clean.
• Tooth design minimises burning
•Use on soft and hard wood up to 75mm thick
• Also well suited for plastic
• Accurate pattern cutting leaving a very smooth finish
• Blade length 130mm
• Helical design offers all round cut
• Heat treated high carbon steel
• Blade length 130mm
• Work does not have to be turned to make cuts
• Excellent for wood, plastic, metals, bone, wax and more
• Various sizes & tpis
• Heat treated to give maximum performance
with power scroll saws
• Use in scroll saws or hand frames
• For precise cutting of thin metals up to 3mm
• Blade length 130mm
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