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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: selling & donating part of the profit to cancer research

« on: May 16, 2012, 11:51:17 pm »

Newfie,

Just a suggestion, but take a look at www.woodworkersfightingcancer.com.  It is a website sponsored by Marc Spagnuolo, the wood whisperer.  I participated in a project he held last year where we built rocking horses and donations were made.  I made a couple extras and sent the proceeds in as a cash donation as well.  The project last year forwarded the proceeds to the Livestrong foundation.  It is just one way to go, but it might suit your needs.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Picture Frame routing bits ....

« on: May 16, 2012, 12:43:59 am »

I can't say I am a big fan of Harbor Freight, but I can say I bought a raised panel door bit set there years ago and it worked out fine.  If you like the set they have, visit this site http://images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/campaigns/localmedia/general_may2012/images/22.jpg for a printable coupon for 20% off any single item in the store.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Picture Frame routing bits ....

« on: May 15, 2012, 11:50:47 am »

I saw that one this morning Ed.  It is a good deal.  I'm trying to justify it in my mind.  I don't do a lot of picture frames, but I think they would be nice to use making boxes, etc.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Weather has finally warmed up.

« on: May 13, 2012, 10:20:32 pm »

Been 88 degrees the last few afternoons here Gabby.  You take it easy now hear?

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Interesting analogies....

« on: May 10, 2012, 10:12:46 am »

Hey GB,  Do we need to be concerned?  I just noticed that you posted this message about guns killing people today and your last message was about your doctors advise and stress?   

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Interesting analogies....

« on: May 10, 2012, 10:10:57 am »

all very true, except that the auto complete in my phone does make me mis-spell words in text messages.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Guitar Stand update

« on: May 09, 2012, 06:32:38 pm »

Very cool GB!

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The Coffee Shop / Re: gonna be scarce..

« on: May 09, 2012, 02:34:41 pm »

Go and have fun!  We will still be here when you are ready to return.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Scored some wood, but . . .

« on: May 08, 2012, 09:45:55 am »

I agree with Karl, and I think you are on the right track.  One concern.  You mentioned that some of the boards have a finish on them.  This can be very hard on the planer blades and can dull and gum them up.  Ideally you could resaw the face off with a bandsaw if you have one, and then plane off the saw marks.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: This is weird!

« on: May 07, 2012, 11:54:29 am »

That's fantastic GB, now if I could only turn down the ringing in my ears!

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Thoughts and prayers please.

« on: May 07, 2012, 11:53:19 am »

Condolences Russ.  Words can't ease the pain but you do a lot of good for a lot of folks and we all wish you and your family the best.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Tool gloat

« on: May 07, 2012, 11:51:39 am »

Good things can be like bad things Chief.  Sometimes when it rains it pours!  Glad it is pouring good for you.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Scored some wood, but . . .

« on: May 07, 2012, 11:49:59 am »

There is another consideration with a planer.  It is never a good idea to plane a board shorter than the distance between the infeed and outfeed roller.  The problem occurs when the board might get "sucked" up into the cutterhead from being too short.  I would fear the same thing happening with simply feeding boards end to end (although this is a good way to eliminate snipe), or even fastened with 2 sided tape to a sled.  Especially with as many as you have to do.  A router on ski's would be safer.  A drum sander (as in a thickness sander) would be ideal, but a little pricey.  Just my opinion from doing similar things.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Can U recommend a good power planer?

« on: May 06, 2012, 04:50:08 pm »

A stationary floor model is the ultimate (I have a powermatic 15 inch), but if space or funds are a problem the Dewalt lunchbox models are both good.  The more expensive one is better as is usually the case.  I got a great deal on mine on Craigslist and they are often available there.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Scored some wood, but . . .

« on: May 05, 2012, 02:49:21 pm »

If you have a drill press or a spindle sander you can use them as a small drum thickness sander by setting a fence an appropriate distance from the drum and using coarse sleeves.  Use a push stick to slide the wood between the fence and drum and out the other side.