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JPSmit

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Yup scroll saw alliteration. :D. A couple of years ago I picked up this saw off our local freecycle and am fixing it up for my daughter. Not the actual saw b ut it looks like thie:

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It seems to have been made in the 40's and early 50's for Canadian Department Stores and, apparantly Government Surplus in the USA

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We used to make things in this country. #255: "Simple Simon" Power Tools (Wilson Brass & Aluminum Foundries, Toronto, Ontario)

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The saw itself has an oil bath lubrication system for the guts of the saw - any suggestions what to use for oil? I was thinking Singer 3 in 1 but, could I use Marvel Mystery oil or use up some ATF or Fork oil?

thoughts anyone?
 
I would us a 20W oil, any brand and non synthetic. (y)
 
PAUL161 said:
I would us a 20W oil, any brand and non synthetic. (y)
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Thanks Paul! funny you should post, this is from last February and I literally pulled out the saw today to try and make it go. I actually poured gear oil in because I had some. I think I need a better belt and maybe a stronger motor (It has a sewing maching motor and a rubber 'O ring' type belt) - it turns but reluctantly and it doesn't especially cut.
 
The 3 in 1 makes a 20w for furnace pumps.
 
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