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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Pre-stretching of blades?

« on: December 30, 2013, 03:02:19 pm »

I also clean both ends, both sides of the blade before installing.  When I first got the 788 I used a tension of 2-3.  A friend told me to try 3-4  (or more) and see if I liked it any better.  the higher tension give me better control along with a higher speed.  One of the hardest things I had to (learn/relearn) was that just because the speed was higher, I did not have to cut faster. for me it give better control, especially in small frets.  The larger blades 7, 9 do get less tension than the 1-5 size. 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Displaying your work

« on: December 28, 2013, 08:44:43 pm »

I have used all of the methods listed.  Even used two different display methods for the same pattern

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Pre-stretching of blades?

« on: December 28, 2013, 08:40:10 pm »

Here is what I do on my  Dewalt

Install a new blade and tension to about 4 or 4 1/2 depending on blade

Run the saw and use a smooth Arkansas stone on the back of the blade for a few seconds  to round the edges -  same as I do for band saw blades

Release tension, insert blade into a fret hole, re-tension and start cuting  Most times even if the next cut is a perimeter cut I drill a hole rather that just cutting into the edge.  I think it makes for better stability.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Happy Birthday Rob Roy

« on: December 24, 2013, 12:27:49 pm »

Yeah Judy  I'll drink to that!!!   Happy Birthday Rob!!!!!!

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The Coffee Shop / Re: a Christmas thank you

« on: December 23, 2013, 01:01:13 pm »

Lets raise our glass to Steve and Russ
For all the things they do for us
And to the things that go unseen
The time that's spent behind the scene

A toast to show we appreciate
The times that you're kept up late
The hours spent on our behalf
The two of you -  the only "staff"

Its because of you Russ and Steve
That we continue to receive
Knowledge gleaned from everywhere
On the Best  Forum-  Anywhere!!!

To Russ and Steve we raise our glass
The  two of you are just FIRST CLASS!

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Christmas Funnies

« on: December 19, 2013, 07:14:07 pm »

Thanks Keefie~~~~~   I needed that!

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The Coffee Shop / Re: That's it - I'm totally knackered !!!

« on: December 04, 2013, 06:17:13 pm »

Keefie  You should have worked up to two rounds gradually.  sometimes you are such a blockhead!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Why baltic birch?

« on: December 04, 2013, 10:46:36 am »

Well Geeeezzzzzz Keefie  Maybe you should have started a bit slower. Work you way up as it were.  Sometime you are such a blockhead!!!

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Roosters

« on: December 03, 2013, 08:33:49 pm »

Stacy  -  Do a web search for Rooster Silhouette  or Rooster Outline and you should find many to choose from.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: portrait glueing advice please?

« on: December 03, 2013, 09:21:16 am »

Aleen's on painted - finished surfaces and paper/  ood glue  on wood to wood and super glue on other things

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Magazine fold out patterns

« on: November 29, 2013, 10:34:06 am »

Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts has al of their back issues on CD.  The patterns are either in the article or placed at the end of the issue,  No folds, no holes no trip to office store (70 mile round trip for me) You can print as many as you need as often as you need I think the price is reasonable for he benefit plus you get all of the articles too. Personally I import the pattern to Corel  and then save it to my HD, Now if the other magazine would do that! (or maybe they have and I just have not seen it yet)

PS  I am not affiliated with either magazine  in any way)

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Question about stack cutting

« on: November 29, 2013, 08:56:10 am »

I have used tape, glue and nails and all are good. My favorite is staples. For a 3 stack of 1/8 Baltic Birch I use 3/8" staples. Holds all three pieces tightly together and with a medium pressure on the staple gun, they do not poke thru the backside.  For ornament type patterns, I usually put multiple patterns on a piece of wood.  Staples go in the corner waste areas and slso between the patterns in a couple of places for added holding. sometimes I make all the inside cuts first and sometimes I make the inside cuts on one piece and then the perimeter.  When done, toss the still stacked carcass in the waste box and remove the pattern.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Removing burrs left from fretwork

« on: November 27, 2013, 06:40:07 am »

I'm with Keefie and Danny -  FD-UR I sand my wood to 220 before starting to cut, and  when done I can count the fuzzys  ........ on one hand!!!!

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The Coffee Shop / Re: You Tell Me 3 0r 4

« on: November 23, 2013, 05:20:49 pm »

Make it into a pattern and see if anyone can cut it. then we will know!!!   

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: JigSaw Puzzles

« on: November 21, 2013, 09:51:06 am »

Roger is right about about the speed.  Onty you can determine what speed is best for your situation.  When I first started I used a fairly slow speed.  A good friend and folks here suggested I speed up the saw and I would get better control.  It did not work for me at first I was making more designer firewood than I could afford.  After talking to more people, I soon realized that I was trying to cut as fast as the saw was running.  One if the hardest things I had to re-learn was to slow down my push rate and let the saw do the work.  It didn't take too long until I was cutting much better and my mistakes became few.  High tension and high speed coupled with patience will result in quite a bit more enjoyment. 

I seldom have any problem with burning/ Once again my solution may e different from other folks.  I use clear packing tape, but I put it directly on the wood, and glue the pattern to the tape.  The only time I use the pattern directly to the wood is if the pieces are very tiny and removing the tape would cause damage.  I use the tape first due to the glare I get from the tape, but that is probably a problem due to my vision. I put the tape on from a dispenser and then use a squeegee  to smooth each strip.  When the wood is covered, I spray the back of the pattern with spray glue, apply the pattern to the tape and squeegee the pattern flat.  It takes longer to type it out than it does to  actually do it. I know many use the tape and pattern in reverse order but this is what works for me!   Just like most of the  people who  use a foot pedal on their saw, prefer a dead-man pedal. I use the on-off style.  I find that when making long cuts, I can stretch my leg to a more comfortable position.