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Feel free to ask questions someone will surely have an answer for you.
That is very cool! Is there software to create the pattern for those?
Well, I got to spend several hours on the Craftsman 16" variable speed saw I have and learned a few things.
1. I had some issues with patterns lifting from the wood. I used the blue painters tape and 3M adhesive method, letting the adhesive soak on the pattern for about 1 minute before applying.
( Ensure that your wood is dust free and that you do not wait too long to apply the pattern to it after applying the 3M )
2. The blower is NOT strong enough on that saw. Need to go the aquarium pump route soon.
( An aquarium pump will work just need to ensure that it will pump enough air )
3. A wake of blueish saw dust piled up behind the blade, and sometimes in front of it. Made it difficult to see where I was going.
( When using the blue tape that sometimes happens better air flow will help )
4. Need more work on sharp inside corners. Overran the corners on one side quite a few times.
( Sometimes looking ahead at what you need to cut if you can drill a hole right at the sharp turn then when your cut gets to there the sharp turn will be easier to do.)
5. Need a good method to remove the "schnibbles" on the back side of the project.
( Using a reverse tooth blade will reduce the amount of "schnibbles ")
6. The best thing: once you remove pattern no one knows that you deviated from the line. :-)
7. Pins can come out of pin style blades.
( This is how I started, pinless are generally smaller so can use smaller entry holes )
8. Pixilated graphics are harder to follow than line drawings.
( using more lighting will be better for seeing a fainter pattern )
9. There is a bit of freedom to following the pattern (on the cross I did) and I got more comfortable with every section I did.
( There is freedom as the pattern is just a guide to work from. The more practice you have cutting the closer to the actual pattern lines you will be )
10: Gotta get a cushion for that tractor seat!
( Comfort is a must. If you are comfortable you will be cutting better )
Comment / suggestions are welcomed.
P.S. 11. I now see the need for a foot switch!
( A foot switch is a definate must for most folks )
