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Toy Makers / Gear Toy

« on: October 04, 2015, 06:23:24 pm »

OK guys and gals,
I posted a picture of a gear toy that I made several years ago and "A" request was made for me to show greater detail of it. 
I wasn't sure where to post it (patterns?) (tutorials?) (general?) but, IT IS A TOY so what better place to show it than here? 
First, let me say that this ISN'T my pattern but, I did find out where I found it!  (your not going to believe this) It is a free pattern so, I feel OK with posting it (or where for you can find it.) 
It is in a WOOD magazine from November 2012 issue 215! (I told you it had been a few years) 
You may have to do some research to find the magazine though. Try friends that have been in woodworking for awhile or, the library or, write or call the magazine to see if you can get a back issue from November 2012.
Anyway, here goes another long winded "How I Did It" from Rog with pictures of course!
You are suppose to use 1/2" MDF according to the mag but, I used plywood of course. I also made more gears than you need to but, I over do everything (and I was making two of them)









Each gear needs a "gear base" but, only one "crank handle" per set.

And of course some peg board for the backer. Use peg board with 1/4"holes and 1" spacing and a frame is not required but, it makes things nicer, more finished and easier to handle especially if you make the frame tall enough to cover with the gears in place.



A bit of finish on the gears (I recommend shellac for food safety reasons. Smaller people like to put things in their mouth you know.)
and you are good to go! 

I notice by the pictures that it took me 8 days from start to finish  but, as I said, I was making two of them and I made a few more gears than necessary.
You just install the crank handle on top of one of the gears (your choice), make sure the cogs are interlocked with each gear and turn it and watch "SPINNING JOY" as each one turns in the opposite direction. And be sure to look at the face of the kid when he turns it! 

Hope that helped. Now get started by finding the Wood magazine, copy the full sized patterns and make some saw dust and a kid happy!



Rog

PS I gave my grandsons theirs on Christmas 2012 and they are now 8 and 13 and still have the "Gear Set" in their play rooms and mess with them now and then. 

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Toy Makers / Re: Clown Drop for Grandson - Steve Good Pattern

« on: October 04, 2015, 12:40:19 pm »

Good job on the "Clown drop". I've made two of them....I have two grandsons.
Next thing on the list in a year or two will be one of these.....



They are not nearly as hard to make as you might think but, they do take some time.
I'm not sure where I got the pattern (it might be one of Steve's) but, if you are interested, I did take some construction pics if you are interested and  I am willing the share them.
Now that I think about it, I think the patterns were in a scroll sawing magazine a few years ago. If you want, I'll try to track down my copy and give you the info.

Rog

123

The Coffee Shop / Re: Peek a boo

« on: October 02, 2015, 12:28:07 pm »

I like that one!
Very funny if your old enough to remember Picabo.

Rog

124

Ask Steve a question. / Re: Kick Back

« on: October 01, 2015, 03:42:03 pm »

+1 for dunk's answer.... It has happened to all of us at one time or another. 
Also maybe you are using a too aggressive blade on thinner wood. the fewer TPI (teeth per inch) the more aggressive the blade is. A high tooth count is better on thinner stuff.
Speed of the blade inters into the whole thing too. Try speeding up or slowing down the blade speed and feed a  bit slower.
Sometimes even pushing the material to the side when cutting can cause the blade to catch and cause what I call "rattling" of the wood.
Hope some of those suggestions help you out.

Rog

125

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Need Help. 'Stencil'

« on: September 29, 2015, 10:46:19 am »

If you go to Steve's home site and search for "Stencil Maker", I'm sure that is still in there some place. I tried a quick look and couldn't find it right away but, I didn't do a search either. 
I've used it quite a bit and it takes some learning right at first but, once you figure it out, it works great!
Just keep looking, it has been a few years since he made it. 

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Sharing others designs

« on: September 29, 2015, 10:36:19 am »

I will agree with you and what you said about using patterns. Some people try to make money (and maybe even a living) from designing patterns so, sharing patterns with others is stealing from the designer.
My self, I don't buy patterns from others, I make my own or if I copy a "free" pattern even, I usually change it in some noticeable way.
I've made my own patterns  for several years and will gladly share mine with anyone BUT, I'm not trying to make money from them.
I mostly try to be inventive and try things for fun just to see if they will work and gladly share with others.
If you scroll down to "Tips Tricks and Techniques" you can find several different things and methods of doing them that I've posted for all to learn from. Unfortunately a lot of the pictures have been deleted but, I would be happy to re-post one if you are interested.
I have given some patterns away but, I don't have them in my computer so, I have to copy my paper patterns and send them "snail mail". I'm usually just happy to know that someone likes my design enough to want it. 

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: new saw I ran across

« on: September 28, 2015, 10:13:09 am »

It might be a good "starter" saw but, at that price, I think I would go for a De Walt or Delta first.
I agree with the above posts.

Rog

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Steve and Russ and the Guys talk Scrollsaws

« on: September 22, 2015, 10:29:33 am »

Please see my comments in the general category.
I will probably try to keep up with your videos and I do enjoy them. I just tried to give some constructive criticism to improve the work you are doing for all the scroller's  around the world.
Things will improve over time and with out knowing the minor glitzes from viewers you won't know what to work on to improve the show.
Just trying to be helpful I hope.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Steve and Russ and the guys talk Scrollsaws

« on: September 22, 2015, 10:19:02 am »

I watched the video and found it very entertaining but, the sound wasn't very good. Some of the people were hard to understand and I kept getting static or some feed back or something.
As far as the subject matter goes, I'm sure it was informative for a "newbie" however, I found it boring and a re-hash of all the questions found here on the site.
I did enjoy the one on one Q & A's with Steve and some of the comments by the panel though.
I hope that my comments are found to be constructive and not a put down of the show because I would like to see it continue.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Angle tool

« on: September 19, 2015, 01:08:09 pm »

Rapid Roger
hows my old stomping  grounds. I sure miss Kansas.  Don't ask me how I got out to this place. I hate it though.

It's been windy but is calm today. State Fair going on, the last day is tomorrow so ya better hurry! 

Are you from Hutchinson originally?

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Angle tool

« on: September 19, 2015, 10:38:53 am »

Another possibility:  Go to any school supply and buy a plastic protractor.

jerry

I've got one of those in clear plastic and it works quite well....... WHEN I THINK TO USE IT! 

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Table alignment

« on: September 14, 2015, 10:21:45 am »

I like Kepy's  answer. That is what I do too.
Quick, easy and a true 90 degrees. Can be used from and direction anytime.

Rog

133

Brag Forum / Re: Christmas gifts

« on: September 10, 2015, 11:04:49 am »

Hey John!,
I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondered if you would be coming.
I almost emailed you and another guy here on the forum from Kansas to invite you over for coffee and conversation.
I'm not going to the fair ( or anyplace else for that matter) so feel free to walk in any time.
If you call, use my cell number as we deleted our home phone.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: 1" thck scroll saw wood

« on: September 09, 2015, 08:42:25 pm »

herrwood,

When you are talking about 1" thick boards being 3/4", you are thinking of 4s boards. That is to say that they are already finished (jointed and planed to a nice smooth surface) on all four sides like you buy at Lowe's or Home Depot or a lumber yard.
 When you talk about 4/4 boards (USUALLY) you are talking about rough cut wood which will vary from 1-1/16" to 15/16" thick so that a person can finish them himself with a planer and jointer. A 5/4 board would be around 1-1/4" thick and be rough cut and need to be finished.
As far as buying a 4s board of  1" thick (which would be a 5/4 when rough cut) I don't think you can find one any where unless you pay a mill operator to finish one out for you.
I know this seems confusing and unfair (If I pay for a 1 x 6 board, darn it I want it to measure 1" thick and 6" wide!) But, the truth of the matter is that your 1x6 will actually measure 3/4" x 5-3/4" (if not 5-1/2") That is just way it is!?
I live in a fairly old house (built in 1953) The studs in the walls measure 2" x 4". I added a bedroom to the house in 1977, the studs in those walls 1-3/4" x 3-3/4" and today if you buy wall studs, they will measure 1-1/2" x 3-1/2"! It just don't seem right does it? 

Rog

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Intarsia lettering

« on: September 09, 2015, 11:04:54 am »

I just had another thought....
If you just want to cut the lettering separately and glue on top of the background but are concerned about spacing, use tracing paper under a second (or third) pattern to locate where the letters are and proper angle for them.
I would just cut the letters from one copy of the pattern, cut the background from a second copy and use the third copy with tracing paper over the background piece to trace out the letter position on the background to glue the letters in proper position.
Will that help?

Rog