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Brag Forum / Re: Nativity Cross
« on: April 27, 2017, 11:32:31 am »
Very nicely done Mike. Those came out great. Thanks for sharing them with us.
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News: Had a couple issues with the forum today. 1/19/2017. I believe I have them corrected now. Let me know if you have any trouble. Thanks.
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Pattern Requests. / Re: Scroll Saw Fonts
« on: April 24, 2017, 12:11:25 am »Hi All,
I am trying to cut a prayer and I can't find a scroll saw font. I have googled, shopped, etc and can't find anything. Help Please! I really appreciate any assistance. This is the prayer I am trying to cut.
Thank you, God for this food.
For rest and home.
And all things good.
For wind and rain and sun above.
But most of all those we love.
Amen.
Cathy find the font you want.. let me know which it is and I can modify it so that it will be scrollable.
DW
Thank You
Cathy
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Brag Forum / Re: Post office box door front used to make a coin bank
« on: April 22, 2017, 09:50:03 am »
Nicely done bank Jim. I like that. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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The Coffee Shop / Re: blade storage
« on: April 21, 2017, 09:36:22 pm »
They sell a 5 inch long plastic test tube with a screw on lid called a Baby Coke Bottle... https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/store/baby-soda-bottles-giant-test-tubes.html
This is what a lot of us use.
DW
This is what a lot of us use.
DW
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The Coffee Shop / New Toy
« on: April 20, 2017, 02:03:49 pm »
I got me a new toy to play with,,, when I have time of course 
It is a low end 3d printer and it has been an experience and a half getting it set up properly. I will post some pictures as I get things made with it. The process is not fast
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It is a low end 3d printer and it has been an experience and a half getting it set up properly. I will post some pictures as I get things made with it. The process is not fast DW
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The Coffee Shop / Happy Easter
« on: April 16, 2017, 05:55:22 am »
Hope that everyone of you that celebrates Easter will have a safe and enjoyable holiday and even if you do not please be safe.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: where do you buy your blades and what kind?
« on: April 15, 2017, 07:05:28 pm »
I use Flying Dutchman branded blades. I used to get them from Mike but he has since passed but before he did he sold everything to the Wooden Teddybear. You can still order from mikesworkshop.com.
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Pattern Requests. / Re: pistol dxf wood cnc
« on: April 15, 2017, 10:27:17 am »
Steve Good fairly recently put out a free pattern for a rubber band shooter.... here is the link to it.
http://www.stevedgood.com/bandgun2.pdf
http://www.stevedgood.com/bandgun2.pdf
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Pattern Requests. / Re: pistol dxf wood cnc
« on: April 15, 2017, 03:57:00 am »
Are you looking to have this just as a shape or is it going to shoot rubber bands, or what?
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: AMT Scroll saw
« on: April 14, 2017, 10:40:49 pm »
It looks like it was a decent enough saw when it was in production. For the air, you can use a strong air pump ( aquarium ) and some tubing to blow the sawdust out of the way. As for the blade holders ... those I bet will have to be trial and error.
DW
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: AMT Scroll saw
« on: April 14, 2017, 09:43:41 pm »
I have located the operator and parts manual for this saw.. a link to it it is attached. This is a very old saw as scroll saws go. It will be difficult if not impossible to find parts should you need to do so.
http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/29/2828.pdf
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http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/29/2828.pdf
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: AMT Scroll saw
« on: April 14, 2017, 08:12:08 pm »
Not familiar with the brand. Could you post a picture of the data plate?
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Brag Forum / Re: Wisconsin - Brewer logo with a blue backer
« on: April 14, 2017, 11:07:39 am »
Very nicely done Scott. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from CA!
« on: April 13, 2017, 04:36:29 pm »
Welcome Peggy.
As for your blade twisting issue. What thickness of wood are you cutting. For 1/4 and below the 2/0 and #1 are good. For 1/2 to 1" #3 and larger work well. The problem as I understand it from what you have written is the 2/0 and #1 blade are too thin to easily cut anything but a straight line in stock thicker than 1/4 or there about. You best bet would be the #3 as it has enough metal in the blade that it will be ridged enough for the turns. Unless you are doing really really intricate work in very thin stock I have found that the #3 blade a very good all around blade. Just remember the thicker the wood the bigger the # blade.
DW
As for your blade twisting issue. What thickness of wood are you cutting. For 1/4 and below the 2/0 and #1 are good. For 1/2 to 1" #3 and larger work well. The problem as I understand it from what you have written is the 2/0 and #1 blade are too thin to easily cut anything but a straight line in stock thicker than 1/4 or there about. You best bet would be the #3 as it has enough metal in the blade that it will be ridged enough for the turns. Unless you are doing really really intricate work in very thin stock I have found that the #3 blade a very good all around blade. Just remember the thicker the wood the bigger the # blade.
DW
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Opinions on the PORTER-CABLE 1.6-Amp Variable Speed Scroll Saw?
« on: April 12, 2017, 10:36:21 am »
It is similar to the Hitachi CW40 which I used extensively until I wore it out. These are the top of the sub $200 range saws. I found it to be a good saw to learn on and it really got me interested in getting a Dewalt when I had the money saved up ( limited fixed income ). If you do decide to get one you will enjoy it.
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