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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: how?

« on: November 03, 2013, 09:30:27 pm »

Fab4 is probably right. It might take more than 10 minutes and of course it would help to practice a few times to get everything right. And the wood must be completely submerged in water while boiling.
All I know is that boiling wood in water lets you do strange things to wood. 
That is how I accomplished this.....



And I had to boil it twice! Once to crush the top arm so I could drill the hole and install the nail and once to get it to go back into shape. 

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: darkening wood

« on: November 03, 2013, 09:19:33 pm »

I think you cooked ALL the moisture out of it. You turned a "french fry" into a "potato chip". 

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: how?

« on: November 03, 2013, 05:57:10 pm »

Cut it first. Put the cutting into a pan of water and boil it for about 5 or 10 minutes. Basically forcing the air out of the pores and letting the water in. Take it out of the water with tongs and go to the shop, wrap the wood around a 3# coffee can or something even larger diameter CAREFULLY and either wrap tape or a very large rubber band around the wood forcing it into a curve. Holding it in the curve around the can, let it dry for a day or two (at least overnight) so that the water gets out and air gets back in, and release the tape or rubber band and it will hold a curve. It may spring out to a larger radius but, it will be close. Maybe one of the wifes sauce pans or something larger would be better than a coffee can.
There are areas that look prone to cracking but the softer the wood (think pine) the easier it will be to make it curve.
Hope that helps.

Rog

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Segmented vase construction

« on: November 03, 2013, 10:19:45 am »

Tomsunnu,
The wood used was 3/4" thick. I bought rough cut wood and used my planer to make all of the pieces smooth and the same thickness to start out with. Then cut the pieces to 7-1/2" square before laying out the pattern. The vase ended up being about 7-1/4" diameter at the center and 10" tall overall.

By the way, I don't mind you guys looking a all my old projects but, to be honest, I didn't mean to send my whole "Photobucket"! I just meant to send the one album of the tutorial.
Sorry, I'm just not computer savy when it comes to things like that.       

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: The science of scrolling

« on: November 01, 2013, 08:44:41 pm »

I learned when I was racing, and it is true when driving or riding a motorcycle or bike also. You will go where you are LOOKING not where you SHOULD go. Never look at an obstruction or you will hit it! Focus on the fastest, smoothest or safest way to go.
I think this is just as true with scroll sawing. Don't look at the knot, grain of the wood or the piece of tape that came loose just concentrate on the line you need to follow to make a smooth cut. Never force it or try to hurry, the end will be there when you get to it.
The other thing I learned was to BREATHE! I'm serious, sometimes when a person is trying to go too hard to do something, weather it is negotiating a tight corner, miss a another car or obstruction, they HOLD THEIR BREATH! I found this to be true when I first started scrollsawing also. I would make a long cut trying to be smooth and by the time I finished it, I would be gasping for air and taking deep breaths before I started the next cut. Just keep a normal breathing pace, relax and look at the line you are cutting.
As I've said before, "This is fun not rocket science!" And has been said so many times before by others "Practice and muscle memory will make it even easier as time goes by."
Keep making sawdust.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Digital Measuring devices!

« on: November 01, 2013, 12:11:17 pm »

I own all of those except the marking gauge and HIGHLY recommend any of them.
Mine aren't the same brand but, those prices look very good compared to what I payed.

Rog

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Brag Forum / Re: Finished a project

« on: November 01, 2013, 10:46:21 am »

Thanks for all the nice comments folks. It makes me feel good and, I hope it encourages other people to try something other than fret work.
By the way, Steve Good posted a great video of a guy making a bowl and he showed step by step how he did it and it turned out great. Check Steves main blog page to see the video.
Yes these type of things take a bit more time and patients to make but, the result usually gives the maker great pride and other people really like a project like this. Everyone wants to know how you did it and most think that I use a lathe (which I don't own) and are amazed when I tell them it was just a simple scroll saw (and a LOT of sanding  ).
Keep makin' sawdust and smile!

Rog

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Brag Forum / Finished a project

« on: October 30, 2013, 06:59:22 pm »

I just finished a project and thought I would "brag" a little.
I also posted a picture tutorial of how I made it in the "Tutorial Section" if you are interested in seeing it. Am willing to answer any questions you might have about how it was made.

Segmented Vase....






Rog
 

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Segmented vase construction

« on: October 30, 2013, 06:51:51 pm »

Going to try to load a tute on how I made a segmented vase. I hope it works. 

This is NOT necessarily the right way to do it, it is just my way. I have another idea to try and see if it can be done any easier.
This is a picture tute and not really a lot of description so if you have questions feel free to ask and I'll try to give you an answer.

http://s193.photobucket.com/user/rapidroger/library/Segmented%20Vase%20Construction



 Does this work?

Rog

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Voices

« on: October 29, 2013, 08:33:59 pm »

Well Jerry, my problem is entirely different. I know all the answers but, I keep forgetting the question.

Rog

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The Coffee Shop / Voices

« on: October 29, 2013, 12:17:39 pm »

I know that the voices in my head aren't real but, they sure come up with some great ideas! 

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Blo/mineral spirits and bookmarks?

« on: October 29, 2013, 12:07:29 pm »

I think that you put the BLO on a little thick. It will dry or cure eventually but if you just wipe on a thin coat and then wipe it off it really pops the grain and wasn't meant to be a finish.
I too would put a coat of shellac or poly or lacquer on it for a final finish. I know that BLO dries and cures because it does it on the top of my can when I get sloppy with it all the time.

Rog 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Stains and Finishes

« on: October 27, 2013, 10:08:01 am »

Good answer Daveo!  Shogun, I have used a lot of different stains, dyes and finishes.  That said I usually rely on an oil based stain or dye followed by shellac or lacquer.  Water based causes raising the grain, and I don't like to have to sand again.  Shellac and Lacquer dry in a few minutes and are easy to use.  Another good thing to know is that both lacquer and shellac do not require sanding between coats (other than for removing defects) because in each case the new coat partially dissolves the prior one.  Rattlecans are convenient for both for small projects.

Bill,

I understand your concern about water based stains or finishes raising the grain and have to re sand an item. One thing that helps this quite a lot is to wipe the item down with plain water first. Don't saturate the wood but get it wet all over and wipe it down with a paper towel or something and let it dry and raise the grain first and then re sand before putting the stain on.
Hope that helps as water based stains and finishes will dry faster than oil based most of the time. I use both types of stains and have fairly good luck with both.
Also if you put on a coat of 1# cut of shellac it helps stop blotching of more open pore woods and the grain raising problem too with either of these bases.

Rog

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Pattern Requests. / Re: british cars

« on: October 26, 2013, 09:23:03 am »

Hey!....Plywood is not all bad! You could be amazed at what you can do with it if you just try.




Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Newbie advice please

« on: October 24, 2013, 10:00:53 pm »

When you get frustrated    (and we all do) stop, take a deep breath, tell your self "This is not rocket science" get a firm (not tight) grip on the wood, and slowly run the pattern line into the front of the blade watching it disappear and become a kerf cut.    Next thing you know you'll tell yourself "This is FUN!" 

Rog