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The Coffee Shop / Re: Actual questions and answeers
« on: July 05, 2010, 07:20:51 pm »
Getting elected doesn't make you smart.
Rog
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Anybody as chaotic as me??
« on: July 05, 2010, 12:31:44 pm »
Ya know, I must be the only one that doesn't do that!!!
When I start something, I just can't quit untill it is either done or it's junk!!!
I haven't been doing alot of scrolling lately but, I've got an idea in my head right now and as soon as I get some wood, I will be cutting untill it is done. It involves several items alike and they will be Christmas gifts. About 36 pieces all together.
Rog
When I start something, I just can't quit untill it is either done or it's junk!!!
I haven't been doing alot of scrolling lately but, I've got an idea in my head right now and as soon as I get some wood, I will be cutting untill it is done. It involves several items alike and they will be Christmas gifts. About 36 pieces all together.
Rog
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: wood
« on: July 05, 2010, 12:17:35 pm »
Jimbo,
Have you ever scroll sawed a bowl or vase?? That wood is just screaming to be either one.
Rog
Have you ever scroll sawed a bowl or vase?? That wood is just screaming to be either one.
Rog
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Brag Forum / Re: Baseball Mitt
« on: July 05, 2010, 12:00:56 pm »
I like that one! Very cleaver!! and a good job scrolling too!
Rog
Rog
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Brag Forum / Re: Not much scrolling
« on: July 05, 2010, 11:58:24 am »
sp_343,
I would GIVE you a pattern but, I don't have one!!! It is all in my head.
I made one out of pine first and it was trial and error all the way.
I can't even write the directions and steps on this fourm because of length of telling would be too great.
I started with a strip of 1/4" x 1-1/4" about 60" long and cut it into 1-1/4" pieces. I stacked the pieces together and taped them into one piece 1-1/4"x 1-1/4"x however long. Then, being careful to drill 1/8" holes in each piece along the edges using a drill press. Stop short of going all the way through by about 1/16" Then using a dado blade and the fence, I notched two corners of the block on one side and cut a grove through the center of the block to match the other side so that they fit together. Toung and groove style.(Are you following me?)
Then cut 1/8" dowel into pieces about 1-3/16 long to act as hinge pins. It is a bit of fuss and fit to get them to aling and flex but it can be done. After hinging put a drop of glue on the open end of the hinge pin to hold it in place.
The buckle is in two pieces. The front (with the scrolling) and the blank back with hinge ears and a hole for the clasp dowel. You need to cut or sand the buckle into a curve to fit your waist of course.
Told you it was a long story! GOOD LUCK!
If you need more help, just ask.
Rog
I would GIVE you a pattern but, I don't have one!!! It is all in my head.
I made one out of pine first and it was trial and error all the way.
I can't even write the directions and steps on this fourm because of length of telling would be too great.
I started with a strip of 1/4" x 1-1/4" about 60" long and cut it into 1-1/4" pieces. I stacked the pieces together and taped them into one piece 1-1/4"x 1-1/4"x however long. Then, being careful to drill 1/8" holes in each piece along the edges using a drill press. Stop short of going all the way through by about 1/16" Then using a dado blade and the fence, I notched two corners of the block on one side and cut a grove through the center of the block to match the other side so that they fit together. Toung and groove style.(Are you following me?)
Then cut 1/8" dowel into pieces about 1-3/16 long to act as hinge pins. It is a bit of fuss and fit to get them to aling and flex but it can be done. After hinging put a drop of glue on the open end of the hinge pin to hold it in place.
The buckle is in two pieces. The front (with the scrolling) and the blank back with hinge ears and a hole for the clasp dowel. You need to cut or sand the buckle into a curve to fit your waist of course.
Told you it was a long story! GOOD LUCK!
If you need more help, just ask.
Rog
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Intarsia / Re: Intarsia
« on: July 04, 2010, 07:49:26 pm »
OK, I give up! 
How did you get a half glass of wine without uncorking the bottle???
Just teasing you a little. I really like the project and can see where it would fit right in to decor in alot of different places. 
Rog
How did you get a half glass of wine without uncorking the bottle??? Just teasing you a little.
I really like the project and can see where it would fit right in to decor in alot of different places. Rog
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Brag Forum / Another Jesus cross
« on: July 04, 2010, 03:07:15 pm »
There have been several crosses shown on this site. I thought that I would show you one of mine.
It started with an idea that my brother saw of a larger version some place and grew from there.
I later did a larger one for a music stand for a young Christian singer but, I had to use a jig saw for that one.
Rog
It started with an idea that my brother saw of a larger version some place and grew from there.
I later did a larger one for a music stand for a young Christian singer but, I had to use a jig saw for that one.
Rog
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Brag Forum / Not much scrolling
« on: July 04, 2010, 02:56:02 pm »
There is not much scrollsawing here but, thought you might like to see another of my crazy ideas.
It is solid oak with polyurethane finish. I cut it about two years ago.
Most of it was cut on the table saw except for the buckle of course. Yes, I have worn it but, it is not very comfey.
It is all wood, no metal in it, the sections are hinged with pieces of oak dowel rod.
Guess I'm just wierd because nothing seem worth while unless I think outside the lines.
Rog
It is solid oak with polyurethane finish. I cut it about two years ago.
Most of it was cut on the table saw except for the buckle of course. Yes, I have worn it but, it is not very comfey.
It is all wood, no metal in it, the sections are hinged with pieces of oak dowel rod.
Guess I'm just wierd because nothing seem worth while unless I think outside the lines.
Rog
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The Coffee Shop / Re: Pawn Stars
« on: June 28, 2010, 07:43:23 pm »Never seen it, never heard of it.
Try the "History" channel on Monday nights about 8 PM (here) cant miss it.
Rog
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The Coffee Shop / Re: Pawn Stars
« on: June 28, 2010, 04:35:08 pm »
I watch "Pawn Stars" all the time!! I find it very educational on alot of different subjects and yes, it does have some lighter moments too.
Rog
Rog
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Fast or Slow Cut
« on: June 27, 2010, 06:56:13 pm »
I kept thinking about the foot controls for sewing machines that control both the speed and on-off, but you'd have to keep fairly steady pressure on the switch for long periods of time. I see no reason you can't make this, and it shouldn't cost a whole lot either.
I considered a sewing machine pedal when I was looking for mine and thought that the cord looked a might lightweight for something in the shop. I never considered the fact that it has a reastat in it too. That would be a real PITA trying to controll the speed with my #11s and a shaky ankle too! Besides they are more expensive that what I ended up with anyway.
I realize that cost is a very important factor with any hobby but, I have found that I would rather save-UP (
) and get something that works and I will be happy with, rather than saving $5.00 on a less expensive item and cussing it for months before I break DOWN () and buy what I wanted to begin with.Rog
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The Coffee Shop / Re: Seriously folks....
« on: June 27, 2010, 04:07:59 pm »
I can give you my plumbers phone number. He doesn't like working on Sundays but he only charges $80.00 an hour!
Rog
Rog
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Brag Forum / Re: Not fret work
« on: June 27, 2010, 01:36:28 pm »
Vases and bowls are alot of fun to make but, they require ALOT of sanding. Both inside and outside. A spindle sander is a GREAT help for sanding the inside. I didn't have a spindle sander when these were built so it was all done on a drillpress with flap wheels etc.
The plywood was some that I had around for several years and didn't have any voids in it. Can't say the same about the newer stuff that you buy these days. Also the ply was only 5 layers and 3/4" thick. I don't think that 11 or 13 plys would look quite as good.
I sanded down to 220 grit and put so meny coats of poly on that I lost count. I sanded to 400 grit between coats. They still wont hold water...Well, I don't think they will....I made a beer mug out of the plywood too and it leaked Miller Lite all over the shop floor!
Anyway, thanks for all the nice comments and keep thinking Out Side the Lines!!!
Never say "I can't do anything like that." Just keep trying. I will do anything twice!
Rog
The plywood was some that I had around for several years and didn't have any voids in it. Can't say the same about the newer stuff that you buy these days. Also the ply was only 5 layers and 3/4" thick. I don't think that 11 or 13 plys would look quite as good.
I sanded down to 220 grit and put so meny coats of poly on that I lost count. I sanded to 400 grit between coats. They still wont hold water...Well, I don't think they will....I made a beer mug out of the plywood too and it leaked Miller Lite all over the shop floor!
Anyway, thanks for all the nice comments and keep thinking Out Side the Lines!!!
Never say "I can't do anything like that." Just keep trying. I will do anything twice!
Rog
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Brag Forum / Not fret work
« on: June 27, 2010, 12:38:09 pm »
We seem to have alot of fret work on this site. Not that that is a BAD thing but, I thought that I would show that other things can be done with a scrollsaw.
Some time back, Steve showed how to make a vase on his blog and I got real excited about that so, I made a few. Here are some.
This is Canary wood.
The left one is oak and the right one is oak with some walnut added.
As you know, I think "Outside the lines" alot and some of this wood gets expensive so I tryed something else......
Plywood!
Well, lets not stop there!!!!!
Lets make a pitcher out of plywood!
Well,Go for broke!!
This is my "Super Bowl".... 11" across and 6" tall
Now you know why I call my shop "Out Side The Lines"
Rog
Some time back, Steve showed how to make a vase on his blog and I got real excited about that so, I made a few. Here are some.
This is Canary wood.
The left one is oak and the right one is oak with some walnut added.
As you know, I think "Outside the lines" alot and some of this wood gets expensive so I tryed something else......
Plywood!
Well, lets not stop there!!!!!
Lets make a pitcher out of plywood!
Well,Go for broke!!
This is my "Super Bowl".... 11" across and 6" tall
Now you know why I call my shop "Out Side The Lines"
Rog
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Pattern Requests. / Re: It's 5 o'clock somewhere pattern
« on: June 27, 2010, 11:43:03 am »Now that's pretty cool. Is that poplar?
No, actually it is 3/4" burch plywood. (13 ply if I rember right) It is 11" across and 11" tall. I had to rout out the back for the clock works. They were Christmas gifts for a good friend (who enjoys beer thirty with me) and the liquor store where I buy my supply of beer.
By the way, I do have a pattern for the clocks but, no way to scan it to post here. You are welcome to copy the design if you would like or I could use snail mail to send you one.
Rog
