Mikiono's homemade scrollsaw

Mikiono sent me some video clips of his homemade scrollsaw. More info at:

[MacLeod]

I've been watching your videos but never thought about looking at the really old ones. Your brain is just amazing. You're such a genius and so talented.

[pheenix]

This isn't just a tool...it's a work of art!

[CosmasBauer]

I could watch this over and over! What a beautiful machine!

[ArnoldsDesign]

Wow, that's an impressive machine. It's like a dynamic sculpture. I like the use of a vfd, too. I tried building solid state drives from components and had limited success, and finally just decided to order one.

[matthiaswandel]

Shaking should be greatest at the resonant frequency, yes. But that is more experimentation than calculation.

[moalanikai]

Wow, excellent work. That looks like a scrollsaw anyone would be proud of. (it actually looked like it vibrates less than my DeWalt!) Congratulations on a great build and amazing creativity. Aloha. Clayton

[WarBerJr]

I really like these home-made equipment projects. These projects remind me that I can probably make whatever I need and I do not have to go to the box-store to buy those things, if I don't want to.

If I ever make anything like this though, I want to use some clear acrylic sheets in the construction. I am going to want to see inside the thing to see how everything is going together.

[ProfeHobby]

Man, I just saw your video of making screw clamp and got impressed, so decided to follow you. Now, this scroll saw is even more impressive! Congratulations!

[paulmanson]

Back in the mid seventies, Fine Woodworking magazine published a fairly lengthy article on two mostly plywood table saws, one built heavily enough to take the abuse of students. If interested, back issues or collections are available occasionally. From the photos it seemed a very doable project. You might be interested.

[JRatLSE]

I know Matthias doesn't use a scroll saw all that often, but it would be really cool to see him make plans for a wooden one based on this design. Either that, or it would be nice to see a more detailed explanation from Mikiono, ideally with English subtitles!

[edhysrahmandarto]

I can say: I'm amazed by your work

[akyubachang]

This scroll saw build is the best one I saw

[aplavins]

It's a neat effect, almost looks deliberate.

[Barnacules]

You make the things you work on wood with out of wood? Which came first the chicken or the egg? My mind is blown.

[woodjock]

Would you consider building a osculating drum sander? I enjoy your progects very much & would like to think about building a osculating drum sander

[PkTo]

Mathias you rules... I have seeing all your videos, everything is amazing. Actually thank you I already bougth a pantorouter and is comming to my home :) keep going... one day I will be like you!

[DoctorClyde]

I really like this method. My only concern is how you ensured the vertically of the augured 20mm holes? I would think if you were slightly off vertical the dogs either wouldn't fit or they also wouldn't be vertical either. Great video and channel

[rallen]

if you stiffen the arm (by laminating an aluminum sheet between the plys) you'll increase the resonant frequency. To lower it, add some mass to the arms, like lead weights.

[Daniel-rzvy]

Hello Matthias Wandel,
Can you please tell us what motor was used in this project? Where can we find and buy motors for diy scroll saws?
Thank you in advance!

[timlandscheidt]

Not only the gear, I also found the lampshade very interesting - fine art indeed :-).