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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Randome thoughts, Too old to scroll?

« on: August 16, 2011, 07:35:16 am »

Definitely agree with the probability that most scrollers are older than young.  Some of this could be due to now being able to take time to focus on something, even though it doesn't necessarily make us money, or take care of the kids...  We can now appreciate the jo, and stress relieft, of being fully mentally involved in creating something because we want to - distractions aren't welcome.  As far as keeping us out of the bars (or mischief in general) - it has been very helpful to me over the years.  Plus, you get to meet all kinds of new people. 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Steve's pattern today 08-09

« on: August 09, 2011, 07:41:26 am »

You know that cow "pies" are waste products from the cow, right?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Steve's pattern today 08-09

« on: August 09, 2011, 07:33:49 am »

I think that is absolutely hysterical!!!!!!!!!!   Cow pie - lol!
Cathy

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Ask Steve a question. / "Think about it" sign

« on: August 09, 2011, 07:32:23 am »

That is soooooo funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cathy

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: RIT dyes

« on: August 06, 2011, 08:31:24 pm »

Thanks for the feedback, especially the warnings.  I have casually looked for liquid food coloring over the last year and haven't found any.  Now I am glad.
Cathy

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / RIT dyes

« on: August 06, 2011, 06:58:02 am »

I am considering dyeing some wood in projects for effect.  I know there are several wood-dyes, but has anyone used RIT dyes?  I remember seeing something about these awhile ago in one (or both) of the magazines, but those at home and I won't be for a little while.

If you have used them - were they easy to use?  Less expensive than wood-dyes? (RIT liquid dyes are running around $4 for 8 ounces, $2.50 for 1.5 oz. powder online at the moment), easy to use?  easier/harder than wood-dyes?
Thanks,
Cathy

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: saw

« on: July 16, 2011, 05:42:53 pm »

Congrats on the new toy, I mean tool!  I've been curious about the Excaliber's, but having 2 Hegner's I doubt I'll ever find out.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Coins

« on: July 16, 2011, 08:55:13 am »

Here are some sites for 8/0 jeweler blades - I have no experience with any of them or their blades (I just performed a web search):

http://www.widgetsupply.com/page/WS/CTGY/jeweler-saw

http://www.progresstool.com/pd_herkules.cfm

http://www.ottofrei.com/store/home.php?cat=1139

http://www.pjtss.com/browseproducts/49.440-8-0--SWISS-MADE-PIKE-reg;-BRAND-JEWELERS-SAWBLADES-(SAW-BLADE).HTML

http://www.contenti.com/products/saws/400-201-8_0.html


This are reference guides for jeweler's blades:
http://www.anvilfire.com/FAQs/jewelers_saw_blades.htm

http://www.silversupplies.com/product-care-use/jewelers-saw-blade-sizes.html

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: freedom

« on: July 16, 2011, 08:46:38 am »

I'm do glad you'll be able to start again.  As others said, please take it slow and be aware of the heat.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Today from "PeachTree" Woodworking....

« on: July 16, 2011, 08:45:05 am »

I'll be interested in how it works under the Hegner (and how you attached it).
Cathy

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: picture puzzles

« on: July 04, 2011, 08:08:32 pm »

I use 1/4" plywood too.  I would be afraid that the small locks might break with 1/8".

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Proper way to cut 1 and 1/2 inch pine? This is a Question.... :+}

« on: July 04, 2011, 08:02:59 pm »

Thanks for asking the question and for all the answers.
Cathy

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Who all cuts puzzles?

« on: June 28, 2011, 11:24:13 pm »

Great looking puzzles!  I love that whole set of nesting standing puzzles.
Cathy

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: MIA

« on: June 28, 2011, 11:21:41 pm »

Glad you are back home now.  Wishing  you a speedy recovery. 

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The Coffee Shop / Re: " F A M I L Y "

« on: June 24, 2011, 08:13:25 pm »

I really like that - thanks for sharing.
Cathy