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Brag Forum / Re: My first scroll saw attempt!

« on: January 14, 2022, 12:16:27 am »

You'll find that lifting the upper arm makes it so much easier to thread the blade for fretwork. You may want to purchase a Dremel with a plunge router attachment to drill you pilot holes for fretwork. I have a drill press but the chuck doesn't tighten on the smaller drill bits I use for a lot of my projects. I will sometimes use the #60 drill bit which is .040. It is sometimes very hard to thread a blade through that small of a hole with an upper arm that doesn't lift. Seyco also makes what is called a scrollers drill that accepts very small drill bits for $140.00.

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Brag Forum / Re: My first scroll saw attempt!

« on: January 13, 2022, 03:12:25 pm »

Congrats on the new saw. I'm still working on getting my funds together to purchase a new saw for myself. I'm looking at the Seyco or Pegas. My current saw is also a 16 inch but it is a variable speed. It's actually a good saw except for the blade clamp setup. The only other issue I have with it is the upper arm doesn't lift for easy feeding blades when cutting fretwork.

Anyway, again, congrats on the new saw. Give us a review after you've used it a while.

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Brag Forum / Re: My first scroll saw attempt!

« on: January 13, 2022, 12:04:07 am »

Nice work Nicole. I see nothing wrong with your project. I really like the grain in the poplar.

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Intarsia / Re: Billy the Kid 55' Boat

« on: December 28, 2021, 02:46:56 pm »

This piece is as perfect as anything I have ever seen. Outstanding!

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Brag Forum / Re: Vintage Picture Frame

« on: December 18, 2021, 10:43:48 pm »

Beautiful Frame. You did a fantastic job!

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Brag Forum / Re: Mantle Clook

« on: December 14, 2021, 11:56:56 pm »

Very nice, Bluebird. That looks like it may be walnut. Whatever, you did an excellent job. I haven't tried to take on a project like that yet. I'm sure it's in the near future.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New Member from Washington State

« on: December 12, 2021, 10:12:38 pm »

Hello Nicole from SE North Carolina. You'll find the members here are more than willing to provide advice and to help in any way. I've been scrolling for about 9 months and found it is very addictive. Steve is very kind to share his patterns with others. His patterns range from relatively simple to complicated. Be sure to share your projects with the forum. That way we can give praise and/or critique.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: new member

« on: December 01, 2021, 12:29:47 am »

Hello Fil and welcome. I'm in SE North Carolina. Been scrolling for about 8 months now and loving it. I must say you started out with a much better saw than I did. I have an inexpensive WEN. I'm limited on a lot I can do but I have made some very nice projects. I'm hoping to upgrade in the very near future.

Members on this site have a vast amount of knowledge and if you have questions they are more than willing to help. So don't be afraid to ask questions or seek advice. Also, share photos of you work so we can watch your progress and admire your talent.

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Brag Forum / Re: Nativity Star

« on: November 30, 2021, 03:23:13 pm »

Great work, Bluebird. The lights really set it off!

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Intarsia / Re: Skateboarder

« on: November 19, 2021, 12:26:52 am »

Great job, Al.

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Brag Forum / Re: 3D Angels

« on: November 11, 2021, 02:04:16 pm »

Another nice project, Bluebird. Great job.

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Brag Forum / Re: Clook

« on: November 07, 2021, 10:01:26 pm »

Excellent cutting Bluebird. Very nice project.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New Member

« on: November 04, 2021, 11:06:17 pm »

Welcome to the forum. I am also a retired brother in blue and live in SE North Carolina. Don't forget to check out Steve's blog. He is very knowledgeable with scrolling and great about sharing his knowledge with others interested in the hobby.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hi Everyone

« on: October 26, 2021, 03:06:51 pm »

Welcome, Jeff. The people on this forum are super helpful and host a vast amount of knowledge. Please share your projects. Many times it is an inspiration for others.

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Brag Forum / Re: Tealight holder

« on: October 18, 2021, 02:58:01 pm »

Nice project. Great choice of woods.