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Ask Steve a question. / Skill Level Required for Octagon Bowl

« on: December 31, 2018, 11:05:33 am »

Wow Steve - you are correct this project is beyond the skill level of any project that I recall seeing on the blog.  I have built an octagon shaped box - with much frustration.  It sits in my shop as a unique item - not a piece of beauty in the house.  I did not have an electronic angle gauge and the accuracy of the measurement of 1/2 degree on the average plastic protractor is suspect.  I hope that I am wrong and there are many who will build this project successfully as it a pretty piece.   Regards > Gary Cooke in Cypress, Texas

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Blade Changing

« on: December 15, 2018, 10:22:05 am »

Perhaps you should try a non spiral, straight, blade and or a spiral blade with flat ends to facilitate clamping to see if your early blade breaking problem is solved.  Flying Dutchman makes many blades types such as these.  A supplier that I use is mikesworkshop.com
Regards > GLC in Cypress, Texas

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Brag Forum / Re: Steve Good Pattern

« on: December 11, 2018, 10:25:41 am »

Norm, thanks for posting that qualification on rate of exchange.  If we don't deal with it all of the time - we forget that it is an issue.

Regards > GLC in Cypress, Texas

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Good Morning from Florida

« on: December 11, 2018, 10:18:06 am »

Welcome to Steve's blog from another patron from Cypress, Texas.  You will find many levels of expertise here with many helpful hints. Regards > GLC

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Rift Sawn Redwood

« on: November 26, 2018, 11:10:07 am »

I recently cut a piece of rift sawn Redwood, which was 1/2" thick using Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse #5 and #3 blades.  I chose this wood for the straight grain that is presented there.  I was quite surprised at how hard this was to cut, dulling blades very fast.  I was wondering if scrolling thru the rift cut vs normal cut Redwood was what created this difficulty.  Does anyone have experience cutting this wood and was your experience like mine?  Perhaps the wood that I was using was really Petrified Rift Cut Redwood.

Regards  >>> GLC from Cypress, Texas










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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello

« on: November 14, 2018, 10:17:01 am »

Ditto on the comment from eburk.  You will find a wealth of knowledge here at Steve's blog and a multitude of free patterns available.  You of course can show your appreciation for this with donations of your choosing.

Regards >>> GLC

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Cutting Baltic Birch

« on: November 14, 2018, 10:04:51 am »

That's good to know.  Thanks, I'll have to check out the one in my area.

Regards >>>  GLC in Cypress, Texas

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Brag Forum / Re: Clock was supposed to be for my Mom..

« on: November 04, 2018, 10:20:38 am »

You should consider keeping the piece.  It can be her gift to you.  Nicely done!

Regards >> GLC from Cypress, Texas

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Brag Forum / Re: Selling at Shows

« on: November 04, 2018, 10:12:36 am »

Do unto  others...........  Always works.

Curious, what was the type of wood and finish on the beer tote in your picture?  That should have been an eye catcher!

Regards >> GLC from Cypress, Texas

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The Coffee Shop / Re: My thoughts exactly

« on: October 30, 2018, 11:38:30 am »

A great chuckle!  Thanks...

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Cutting Plexiglass

« on: October 22, 2018, 10:00:07 am »

I typically cut with the Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse blades for Hardwood and Baltic Birch.  They serve me well in these applications.  Last Christmas I cut a few things in Plexiglas and used these blades and experienced the overheating kerf weld up issue.  Very aggravating!  As others suggested - research for blades designed for use on Plexiglas and try those.  Regards, GLC in Cypress, Texas

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Wood for Christmas Ornaments

« on: October 12, 2018, 11:47:49 am »

For 1/16" baltic birch try Ebay search "baltic birch 1/16""    Regards, GLC in Cypress, Texas

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Intarsia / Re: No Strings Attached

« on: October 08, 2018, 11:29:27 am »

This is beautiful work.  You have a very fortunate Grandson!  Could you tell us the approx. size of the individual guitars and the scene.  Regards fro GLC in Cypress, Texas.

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Intarsia / Re: Latest Little Boy

« on: October 06, 2018, 10:25:46 am »

That is a very nice piece >>> GLC

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from alabama!

« on: October 06, 2018, 10:22:51 am »

Jim from Alabama, welcome to Steve's forum.  Twenty two years of scrolling!  That is awesome.  Looking foreword to seeing some of your work.  Regards from GLC in Cypress, Texas.