I was looking for plans for a foot powered scroll saw...I had seen an ad somewhere for one made out of PVC pipe and a bicycle wheel...don't know if any of this type are worthwhile anyway. Any ideas...Thanks Bob
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Ah BOB you are a man with great tastes
I love the idea of foot powered scrollsaw. I picked up an old treadle sewing machine. I havent got the plan for the PVC one but this link has a pedal powered one. And the price is right.
Here is another one that looks promising So does the scroll saw stand.
You can't get a better price for plans than free
I would not expect to cut wood that is too thick, you would tire quite quickly.CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ"proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net."Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21
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Here is the site with the one from PVC pipe. http://www.pctradingpost.net/footpower/
I have plans for a foot power saw for sale to on my web page.Last edited by Rick-H; 03-07-2006, 05:44 PM.Rick Hutcheson
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