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General Scroll Saw Talk / Cutting thin plywood

« on: January 25, 2013, 03:26:37 pm »

I have a smallish cheapo Craftsman table saw and need some insight on what kind of blades and technique to use for cutting 1/8" plywood. I have something called a plywood blade but it just shreds the edges. I'm looking to make a stock of 8" x 10" blanks, ready to scroll.

Thanks, Pete

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Question for DonR

« on: January 25, 2013, 03:19:32 pm »

pictureman, follow this link to the "Computer Questions" > "Portrait Software" thread, and you all will find what y'all are looking for.
And welcome to the forum, how about going to the "Introduce Youself" category and doing same.
Pete

http://stevedgood.com/community/index.php?topic=12339.0

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Brag Forum / Re: 2013 Valentine by Steve Good

« on: January 25, 2013, 03:09:33 pm »

Very nice, I like the backing material, what is it?
Pete

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Brag Forum / Re: My First Box

« on: January 25, 2013, 03:08:05 pm »

Nice first box Troy! Make a few more, maybe try an inlay on the top.
Pete

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The Coffee Shop / Re: WHY CHINESE PRODUCTS COST LESS

« on: January 19, 2013, 11:12:17 pm »

Never once looked back while reversing, safety is job 237.
Pete

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Small Clock Patterns from Steve's Pattern page

« on: January 19, 2013, 09:58:26 am »

Troy, all 21 clocks in that group require the 1-7/16 clock inserts, which requires a 1-3/8 hole preferably using a forstner bit for a nice fit. You can get both at Sloan's Woodshop.That detail seems to have been ommited from the pattern. I printed it out and measured it. Print at actual size or 100% as previously stated.
Pete

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Introduction

« on: January 18, 2013, 06:42:00 pm »

Hello, and welcome, I'm Pete from Minnesota.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: hello de France

« on: January 18, 2013, 06:38:51 pm »

Hello Florent, glad to meet you.
Pete from Minnesota, USA

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Please allow me to introduce myself

« on: January 14, 2013, 12:14:54 pm »

Pleased to meet you
Don't have to guess my name
I'm Pete from Minnesota

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: This is my scroll saw set up

« on: January 13, 2013, 10:16:15 pm »

I also use mine all the time. You get what you pay for though, the first one I had kept falling down. I have to push this thing out of the way every time I feed a blade, because I have to reach to the back of the saw for blade tensioning.
Pete
Craftsman 16"

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Computer questions / Re: My New Bamboo Tablet

« on: January 13, 2013, 09:18:34 pm »

Don, I'm thinking about getting one of these things. If I was following the tutorial posted earlier, would I do the "Photocopy" in Gimp save as jpg,
then touchup in the tablet software,
then back to Gimp for the paint bucket fill?
Then continue on your way through the rest of the steps.
Thanks, Pete

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: This is my scroll saw set up

« on: January 13, 2013, 09:03:49 pm »

Here's mine. Top and bottom of the saw plus drill press dust removers, and the box fan with filter to collect any remaining dust. The shop vac is located in the room next door and operated by remote control. The blade holder has a magnetic strip on the front to hold blades that have been used. Also have the aquarium pump hose (in small conduit) attached to the blower hose that came with the saw. Small flexible LED light on left side is for peeking underneath (bottom feeding). Stereo headphones of course.
Pete

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New to Scrollsaw

« on: January 13, 2013, 08:49:12 pm »

Hello Roger, I'm Pete from Minnesota. Many of us here have the inexpensive saws, and many have the other kind. Mine (Craftsman) was $99 when I bought it 5 years ago. I have had to replace some parts, but that's OK. It is a little tough sticking those blades up through the bottom sometimes, especially with very small holes. But it does get easier.
Pete

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Never Fail blade chart

« on: January 13, 2013, 03:04:31 pm »

Billy, it's in the brand new one, I just got mine last week pg. 73.
Pete

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Brag Forum / Re: Cup of Coffee

« on: January 12, 2013, 12:24:34 pm »

This is beautiful work, as are the cupcakes. I've been watching some of Carole's videos...I think I have to have this book.
Pete

P.S.
It seems there may be a bit of sanding involved, is there a spinde sander involved?
( I'm trying to justify buying one LOL)