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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: How in the world.....

« on: November 08, 2012, 07:24:39 pm »

Or you could get smaller blades, and you may need to get smaller drill bits. I use a #68 bit for a #1 size blade. Mike has both.
Pete

http://www.mikesworkshop.com/blades.htm

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New from Colorado

« on: November 08, 2012, 06:10:05 pm »

Hello Jim, I'm Pete from Minnesota.

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Zero clearance insert

« on: November 07, 2012, 06:26:19 pm »

You may want to open the hole up more than just front to back. Sometimes I make very small pieces with inlaid letters, so I also need the zero clearance, but the table is set to a 3-4 degree side angle. If you plan to tilt your table, you need more room on the sides as well.
Pete

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Brag Forum / Re: First Christmas

« on: November 07, 2012, 06:13:55 pm »

Very nice cutting. I wish I could make round circles. Mine usually end up looking like Fred Flintstones' car tires.
Pete

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New to scrolling and this forum

« on: November 06, 2012, 03:53:32 pm »

Hello from Minnesota USA.
Pete

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Brag Forum / Re: A small project

« on: November 05, 2012, 05:54:28 pm »

Very nice! I like the different woods used.
Pete

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Brag Forum / Re: three dinosaurs

« on: November 04, 2012, 07:29:35 pm »

Those are really cool, I've never seen anything like that. Did you make those up, or are there patterns somewhere for that?
Pete

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Brag Forum / Re: Portrait try

« on: November 04, 2012, 07:27:33 pm »

You've done a fine job!     Live long and prosper.
Pete

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Brag Forum / Re: My first crack at interior cuts

« on: November 03, 2012, 08:58:03 pm »

Nice job, you've done well.
Pete

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Using Sprial Blades.... :+}

« on: November 01, 2012, 06:15:30 pm »

I also have been using the "new spiral" and haveing good luck. I had trouble clamping them at first, because they don't have much of a flat spot. I also sometimes forget that I can go sideways and backwords, which is great when doing portrait type stuff.
Pete

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from Kansas!

« on: November 01, 2012, 06:05:57 pm »

Welcome from Minnesota!
Pete

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Brag Forum / Re: makeup caddy

« on: October 30, 2012, 07:44:17 pm »

Very unique, nicely done.
Pete

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Brag Forum / Re: Steve's Christmas Scene.... :+}

« on: October 30, 2012, 07:42:28 pm »

Wow, I like that alot. Well done!
Cold? Come on up to Minnesota in a couple months, I'll show ya what cold is all about. LOL
Pete

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Cutting Thin Wood, Purchasing Thin Wood

« on: October 29, 2012, 10:30:10 pm »

I'm a relative newby myself, but I think you might try speeding up the machine. If it is moving too slowly it wants to grab the wood. Fast speed on the machine, slow easy pace with your hands. Don't push too hard. Let the blade cut. I have bought wood from ocoochhardwoods.com and had good luck. They have thin hardwoods (1/8",1/4" walnut, maple whatever) and plywood. You can also sometimes find thin plywood at your local big box lumber yard. I like 1/8" baltic birch for portrait type things, stack 3 or 4 if you want. For the edges of your "design piece" you could pour your stain onto a plate or something ( I use the disposeable aluminum cooking thingies) and then pour it back into the can, or use a spray.
Pete

PS  you should go to the introduction page and introduce yourself, there are many people here who like to help each other.

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Brag Forum / Re: Army Sign

« on: October 29, 2012, 10:06:47 pm »

Nice job on the sign. Also, love the banjo music, entertaining. Thanks for showing.
Pete