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Brag Forum / Re: I'm so glad to see...

« on: July 14, 2013, 06:03:51 pm »

Nice. Is the cedar the end project and the black just a source for shape and parts?

Yes, you got it. The black one was from the original guitar.
It is kind of a long, crazy story.
I told my son that I was considering going to a pawn shop and buy a old, cheap guitar to try this with but, I never got around to doing it. So for father's day, he got me a brand new guitar!    I told him he was crazy for doing that and he said "Hey dad, I got the new one a lot cheaper than if you had gone to the pawn shop!" 
He has played in a band for a long time and also shops online all the time and managed to buy a new, electric guitar for $70.00! 
 I'm sure he is right, a used pawn shop one would probably cost over $100.00 and all I really needed was a pattern  and the electronic pick-up, switches etc. Now all I have to do is get it back together using the new body! 

Rog

PS Thanks for all the nice comments. Keep thinking "Outside The Lines"

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Brag Forum / I'm so glad to see...

« on: July 14, 2013, 10:57:53 am »

I'm so glad to see all of the different projects done on the scroll saw these days.
Fretwork has it's place and I enjoy seeing the work that people have done but, here lately people have been coming up with other ideas and uses for the saw that we all enjoy using and I must say that I LOVE the way things are going.
I always enjoy coming up with new ideas in my woodworking and uses and ways of using the tools and wood in different ways.
Here is my latest (first try) and I hope that it encourages people to step out of the comfort zone (the RUT as far as I'm concerned) and try new and different projects.






Yes, the shape was cut on my scroll saw and there was A LOT of sanding done. (almost as much as a bowl or vase  ) The wood is 1-1/4" thick cedar and measures 12-1/2" x 18". I did have to use the router and drill to  cut the holes for the electronics and a few hand tools as well. Still some re-assembly to be done when I get the finish completed to make it a usable instrument again. 

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Need advice on a sander

« on: July 13, 2013, 11:43:18 am »

Another vote for the Ridgid oscillating belt/drum sander. I love mine too.
I also have another tip for sanders.
You can clean the sand paper by sanding a piece of cork! I know, I know, I didn't believe it either until I tried it.
I used a cork from a wine bottle and doggone it, IT WORKED! So now I have a small plastic bag of wine bottle corks that a friend gave me (I'm a beer drinker myself) and another large piece of cork right near the sanding station.
Try it, you'll like it! 

Rog

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The Coffee Shop / Re: When you are over 60ty

« on: July 11, 2013, 06:31:53 pm »

A friend that I hadn't seen for awhile, patted me on the belly and ask "What happened here?". I replied "My six pack abs turned into a keg."

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Vertical cut in thick hard wood - any suggestions?

« on: July 07, 2013, 10:40:32 am »

You are pushing the material to one side too much as you cut. The upper end and the lower end of the blade will remain in line but the center will bow a little as you cut. You might be rushing things a bit also and not letting the blade do the work and track vertically as it should.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Securing Patterns to wood blanks.... :+}

« on: July 06, 2013, 07:28:17 pm »

I've been using the spray glue for about 7 years and seldom have had a problem.
You do want to let it set-up and tack a bit before putting it on the wood and maybe cover it with clear packing tape but, I have never had a serious problem with removing the pattern after cutting it.

Rog

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Keep KNATS at bay.......:+}

« on: July 02, 2013, 06:26:32 pm »

It is G N A T S.....
And yes they are a problem here too but, maybe not as bad a mosquitos. I'll  try your recipe and see if it works  on any of those pesky critters too. Thanks. 

Rog 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Opinions Please...on PORTER-CABLE 690LR 11-Amp Fixed-Base Router

« on: July 02, 2013, 06:11:59 pm »

I have a porter-Cable router in my table. It was a used one that I bought at a auction about seven years ago and still going strong.
I also have two other PC's that are older and a Hitachi with a plunge base and a Bosch Colt trim router that I use a lot.
I can't really bad mouth any of them but, I think that I could still use one or two more routers as I have a lot of different router bits without a home. 

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: how to

« on: July 02, 2013, 09:36:04 am »

I think that the easiest way to describe this is.......
Tilt the table a few degrees and make a practice cut of a circle. If the center wants to drop down instead of up, make another practice cut from the other side of the blade and it will rise up from the background.
If it sticks up or down too much, add another degree or two the table tilt. If it is not deep enough, take a degree or two off of the table tilt.
Keep trying, you'll get there in short order.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: New DeWalt 788 came yesterday! :)

« on: June 25, 2013, 01:17:30 pm »

Once you get rid of the hold down, blade guards etc. just add a dead mans switch and an easy lift and you will be GOOD TO GO!!

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Belt sanders?

« on: June 25, 2013, 01:12:37 pm »

Mine was under tension when I bought it four years ago. I've used it twice since then and when I put on the shelf two years ago it was still under tension then.
Do you think that maybe I don't have much use for belt sanders?

Rog

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Best video I've ever seen.

« on: June 25, 2013, 09:33:32 am »

Not only interesting and informative but, funny too!
I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for posting.

Rog

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The Coffee Shop / Re: I'm outta here!!!

« on: June 21, 2013, 10:00:33 am »

Wave as you drive by!
I'm in Hutchinson Ks. just a bit (50 miles) south of Salina when you are doing the "sleepy leg" of I 70.
The boredom is unbelievable in this area. 

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Grizzly OSS?

« on: June 21, 2013, 09:31:45 am »

You might be surprised how much you will use it once it is in the shop!
I personally bought a Ridgid spindle sander because it came with 4 sizes of spindles as well as a flat belt sander and had a tilt top. Yes, I spent more than $120.00 but, I  felt that it was worth it and I could get it locally (Home Depot). I use it alot more than I ever thought I would on all kinds of projects. It is especially handy if you make bowls or vases with your scroll saw.

Just my dos centavos worth.

Rog 

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The Coffee Shop / Re: watch out....

« on: June 20, 2013, 07:09:00 pm »

OK! I did it, and now I feel like I'm good to go. 

Rog