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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Getting Out

« on: December 30, 2015, 05:31:35 pm »

Hi no1texan. It is the saw of averages..oops! sorry...It is the law of averages that something will go wrong when you are really busy. I have had similar things happen to me. I bought a brand new lathe 6 months ago, I am now on my 4th motor and 4th switch (soon to be 5th switch when i report it broken again) In between all of this I had customer orders for a number of my pens. The customers were understanding when I explained the situation to them.

Like the rest of the replies say, don't give up so easily, things will work themselves out.

Dave

I am now looking for any new machinery I buy to not be made in China,

152

Intarsia / Re: Corian British Bulldog

« on: December 30, 2015, 05:19:32 pm »

Great job Brian. Is it a picture of your dog?

Dave

153

Intarsia / Re: Barn Owl Intarsia

« on: December 30, 2015, 05:15:50 pm »

Och aye verra naice. Sorry about that Brian, my Scottish is a bit rusty. lol

It looks great mate...does your garage door fall down now or have you fixed it so you could re-use the stob?

Dave

154

The Coffee Shop / Re: How Irish Dancing Started

« on: December 29, 2015, 05:35:05 pm »

Hi Jim. Great video. They missed a golden opportunity to have a different ending. I believe they should have had no back on the toilet and they all could have danced into the toilet and disappeared behind the curtain.

Dave

155

The Coffee Shop / Re: Psychiatrist vs. Bartender

« on: December 29, 2015, 05:29:46 pm »

Thanks jscott2. I now have another joke er I mean Story to tell the guys at the Men's Shed.

Dave

156

Introduce Yourself. / Re: New to Forum

« on: December 29, 2015, 05:16:32 pm »

Hi NHRA and welcome to the forum.

I can see by your pictures you have been scrolling for a long time. You have some very lucky family and friends that have received them as gifts.

Well done.

Dave

157

Introduce Yourself. / Re: Just bought my first scroll saw

« on: December 29, 2015, 05:08:47 pm »

Hi Troy and welcome to the forum.

Have you received your new scroll-saw yet?

Dave

158

Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hey

« on: December 29, 2015, 05:07:04 pm »

Hi Chris and welcome to the forum.

What brand was the new scroll saw you bought?

Dave

159

Introduce Yourself. / Re: just registered

« on: December 29, 2015, 05:05:21 pm »

Hi Derek and welcome to the forum.

Dave

160

Introduce Yourself. / Re: New scroller!

« on: December 29, 2015, 05:04:08 pm »

Hi pastchiefparson and welcome to the forum.

I hope you have lots of bad weather so you can spend more time in your work shop. lol

Dave

161

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Foot Pedal on Makita SJ401?

« on: December 29, 2015, 04:15:49 pm »

Thanks for the replies everyone. I will be hunting for a foot pedal right away.

Don....When I get some more experience on the saw, I will write you a review. I own a number of power tools that are Makita and if the scroll saw is as good as them then it will be a nice addition to my tool chest.

Thanks Kepy for the idea of using it as a knee switch. It sounds a great idea for keeping the floor uncluttered.

I will be doing the same as you Rog by covering the switch to protect it from the dust. Cheers mate.

Dave

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Foot Pedal on Makita SJ401?

« on: December 29, 2015, 06:34:21 am »

I own a Makita SJ401 Scroll saw and I was wondering if it is possible to use a foot pedal for this model.

Does anyone know if the rheostat switch would would stop me from using a pedal switch?

http://www.superiorvalueproducts.com/Makita-Scroll-Saw-Variable-Speed-SJ401_p_326.html

I look forward to your replies.

Dave

163

Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: what NOT to try and build

« on: December 29, 2015, 05:21:26 am »

Mmm!!!!

Living dangerously seems to come easy for him.

Dave

164

Brag Forum / Re: Corian Scroll Saw Shell

« on: December 29, 2015, 04:46:49 am »

Very nice Ron. It must have taken many hours to cut and sand your creation. Well done.

Dave

165

Brag Forum / Re: Ready for Christmas

« on: December 29, 2015, 04:44:24 am »

Two very nice projects Brian. Well done.

Dave