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Mod Your Sewing Machine Into a Scroll Saw

Arcade featuring multiple pinball machines in a dimly lit environment.

From sewing machine to scroll saw, check out Instructables member bongodrummer's in depth HowTo.

Says bongodrummer,

"...Old sewing machines, that are actually really rather well made, are often thrown out by people who do not have the time or inclination to use or maintain them...

Converting a sewing machine shouldn't be all that difficult - hence the idea. You have a needle that goes up and down at a speed fast enough to drive the saw blade, a work area with a section underneath to keep tension on the blade... What could be simpler? All you need are some basic hand tools, some epoxy, and an old unused sewing machine."

If it's as easy as it sounds, I find the idea pretty ingenious.

Sewing machine close-up showing needle and presser foot.

Sewing machine foot with wood piece being stitched.

Wooden ornament shaped like a Christmas tree.

Sewing machine stitching a design onto fabric.

Woodworking tool in action with sawdust on surface.

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