Delta scroll saw speed

[jpmaser]

I have a 40-601 delta 18 in. scroll saw. It will operate at low speed or hi-speed but nothing in-between. Any help? Thanks.

[UtahAV]

Hi jpmaser,

It sounds like the variable speed controller on the saw has failed. As electronics age the chance of a failure increases greatly. Unfortunately, Delta quit producing the saw and parts for it years ago. In fact they where bought out by Black & Decker in the meantime. The electronic controller is no longer available. I believe that some have retrofitted their saws with new systems, either variable speed DC or with AC motors. I don't have any specifics about either retrofit.

Let us know how it works out.

-UtahAV
-Mark