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Pattern Requests. / Re: Fonts that can be used for scrolling

« on: December 07, 2015, 09:43:12 am »

You can scroll saw almost any font that appeals to you!
Print out the words in the font you like and use a pencil, pen or sharpie to mark in bridges to keep letters with centers in place. That works on script also. Once finished the bridges are hardly noticeable on the project.
If you have a bit of drawing talent, you can design your own font. The possibilities are endless!



This is a simple example showing how I made the bridges on an inlay but, it works on any type of cutting.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: inlays

« on: November 30, 2015, 11:37:38 am »

OK Jim, I understand completely what your are saying about my "clockwise/counterclockwise" comments. You are right of course, it can get confusing but, I was just trying to illustrate that when you start cutting an item that it must be one continuous cut.
I also realize that it doesn't matter if the inlay is on the top or bottom of the backer but, I find that it is easier to install the (letters in my case) or shape from the front and the correct size to fit into the backer from the top and it can be sanded flush after glue-up. I don't worry about having the angle exactly right or what the back looks like.
Another example of some inlays that I've done.



This was an earlier piece and you can see the mistakes I made.

Rog

108

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: inlays

« on: November 29, 2015, 08:02:16 pm »

I do some inlays also. Mostly lettering and such. I also tilt my table to the left so I keep the inlay part on the left of the blade and cut clock wise so the top (inlay piece) is larger than the back ground. But, when cutting the inside piece of a letter like A, B, D, O, P etc, you will find the letter (good piece) on the right side of the blade and you are cutting counter clock wise!  SUCH IS LIFE!



Maybe this example will give you a better idea of what I'm talking about.

Rog

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: dewalt 788 type 2

« on: November 24, 2015, 10:15:16 am »

I have been using a De Walt 788 type 2 for at least 7 years and never had a problem with it.
There may have been some problems with a few in the past but, I keep thinking that some people will complain if they get hung with a new rope also.
No news travels as fast or as far as BAD news does.

Rog

110

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: blades vs wood

« on: November 15, 2015, 10:33:14 am »

Thanks for that chart Sheila.
After almost 15 years of scrolling, I have never see it before. Guess I use the wrong blades   but, it is GREAT information for any brand.
I need to print that out for future reference.

Rog

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Brag Forum / Re: Plaque for Hockey Mom

« on: November 13, 2015, 11:00:36 am »

That is a cool plaque and a VERY neat idea.
She will love it and I'm sure it will be displayed in a very noticeable location.

Rog

112

Get togethers, shows and swap meets / Re: West Slope of Colorado

« on: November 13, 2015, 10:57:30 am »

Can't help you because I live in Kansas but, as a side note......
My wife's name is Delta and yes, she was named after Delta, Colorado!
Just thought that was interesting.

Rog

113

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Maple wood trivets

« on: November 12, 2015, 11:47:27 am »

You can use any kind of wood from any source that is easiest for you.
After all, all a trivet does is keep a hot dish from scorching the table cloth or the wood top of a table.
I would try to use 1/2" or thicker wood but the real important thing in cutting a trivet is a good design so that it will be used regularly.

Rog

114

Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Blade pots

« on: November 04, 2015, 05:37:19 pm »

Get a short piece of 2x4 about 12" long or so, glue or screw a piece of 1/4" plywood 3" wide and the same length on the bottom to form an upside down "T". Now drill some 3/8" holes along the length of the top edge of the 2x4 to hold your blades vertical. Leave enough room around the holes to write the blade size that goes in the hole. You can sit it on a table or shelf within easy reach of the saw.
WARNING! You may have to empty it of blades and dump the sawdust out of the holes every year or so.
Also keep a covered coffee can near by to put broken, burnt up, worn out blades in. It will hold a TON of blades (well not literally) and can be taken to a recycle center in a few years. Please don't just put blades in the trash where someone can get cut, poked or stabbed with those sharp little suckers.

Rog

115

The Coffee Shop / Re: And God looked down

« on: October 30, 2015, 11:40:32 am »

I don't forget things, I just don't remember as much as I used to.

I don't minding kneeling down to retrieve things, I just hate the getting back up to my feet.

I don't mind the trip to the bathroom, I just wish that things worked out as they are suppose to when I get there.

It is all good though.

Rog

116

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: What blade???

« on: October 23, 2015, 10:52:46 am »

Yes dheaton, those blades that you showed in the pictures are #9's but, I've never heard of TWS either.
DON"T throw those #9's away! I'm sure that they don't work very well on any wood thinner than 1/2" BUT, if you ever get into a thicker or harder wood, you will be glad you have them!
You never know, some day you may want to cut a bowl or vase out of 3/4" walnut on the scroll saw and the bigger blades are just great for that. With fewer teeth that clean out the sawdust better and aggressive enough cutting for cutting with the grain on thicker stuff that keeps the heat down they work well.



Fret work is not the only thing you can do with a scroll saw.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Excalibur or DeWalt DX788

« on: October 11, 2015, 11:24:09 am »

I also have a De Walt type 2 scroll saw and have never had a problem with it in over six years. 
Again, I'm just a hobbyist and don't really put the hours on the saw like a pro would but, I don't see the problem with buying one.
Oops! I forgot, De Walt doesn't make the saw that I have anymore, it is now called Delta I think. 
Rog

118

Brag Forum / Re: Christmas gifts

« on: October 09, 2015, 09:49:45 pm »

Good job.... 4 months   glad I got mine all done over a month ago

WELL OK THEN!! 
Now what were the gifts and where are the pictures?     NPDH! (no pictures, didn't happen) 
Not that I doubt your word but, if you are going to post, add a photo or two please. 

Rog

119

Brag Forum / Re: St. Bernard Whirligig... I made it myself! =^..^=

« on: October 07, 2015, 12:34:54 pm »

Yea!
Just add a fire plug and have him lift one leg. 

Rog

120

Toy Makers / Re: Gear Toy

« on: October 05, 2015, 10:11:50 am »

That is cool that you still have the same magazine! You are right about the page numbers. 
As far as the full size patterns goes, mine are still in the magazine. I have a copier and just copied them right from the pages of the magazine several times and went from there.
If anyone is in serious need of the patterns, give me a PM and I will 'snail mail" them to you. Or, if Karl can scan the patterns into his computer, I'm sure he would email them. I don't have the computer smarts to do that. 
Yes Karl the plywood holds up quite well. In fact, I would say probably better than MDF would as dampness and humidity can effect MDF more than plywood at times.

Rog

PS I went back and looked at your link and saw that maybe I shouldn't offer the patterns for free!      I didn't know that Wood magazine was still selling them!  Very sorry about that folks! 

Also maybe I should mention that the 1/4" dowel does not fit into the 1/4" holes in the pegboard very well. I had to ream all the holes in the pegboard a bit (1/32") larger to get free turning, smooth operation from the gears.

Rog