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The Coffee Shop / Re: Las Vegas
« on: September 12, 2010, 09:35:13 pm »
Alright people PG-13.
"THIS IS DONE BY THE CHIP MONKS"
LMAO.
"THIS IS DONE BY THE CHIP MONKS"
LMAO.
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Brag Forum / Re: Portable Prayer Bench
« on: September 12, 2010, 09:29:59 pm »
My prayer bench is my bed. I kneel beside my bed before I start my day and at night before I lay my head down to sleep. I just have a little talk with Jesus. I tell about all my troubles. He always hears me when I pray. It is a wonderful beginning and ending to my day. 
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hi from West coast of Sweden
« on: September 12, 2010, 03:03:41 pm »
Hi Kristian. I'm Russ from Florida, USA. Glad you found us. Welcome to the Scrollsaw Forum. Jump in and let the sawdust fly.
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The Coffee Shop / Re: The New Pastor's "Business Card"...for you Bible Students....
« on: September 12, 2010, 01:04:47 pm »
Glad they didn't answer the door. LOL
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Looking for the right Planer
« on: September 12, 2010, 11:22:02 am »
I have a Craftsman Professional 15 amp 13'' Planer. It will plane from 1/8 in to 6 in thick. Had it for several years and it works great. I also have an 8" joiner/ planer.
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Pattern Requests. / Re: Pattern Software Request
« on: September 12, 2010, 11:12:28 am »
Bitmaps vs Vectors
There are two basic types of graphics that I will describe that can be used to make patterns. Vector based graphics created by programs like Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Inkscape. Bitmap or raster graphics like those created by Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photopaint, Coyote Stencil Shop and GIMP.
Vector based graphics are mathematical representation of an image. Vectors are composed of nodes which define the space in relation to other nodes to create shapes, lines and curves. These complex shapes are then layered upon each other in order to define an image. The advantage of vector graphics is the file size tends to be much smaller. You may enlarge or shrink down a vector graphic without losing quality because the nodes stay within the same relative position to one another. The mathematical formulas recalculate the image based on node information, so there is no information that is lost (or gained) during resizing.
Bitmaps are a rectangular grid of pixels (blocks of color) used to define a picture. The more pixels that are used in an image, the more information the image contains. This is called resolution. The higher the resolution is, the more detail you can pull from an image. You can enlarge a low resolution graphic. But since a low resolution only has so much information (number of pixels), when you enlarge it, it only spreads that information over a larger area. You do not gain additional detail by enlarging a low resolution graphic.
So it also depends on the type of pattern you want to make. I would use Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photopaint, Coyote Stencil Shop and GIMP for photos/portraits. Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Inkscape for designs (Welcome Sign).
Steve also did a review on Coyote Stencil Shop.
http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2008/08/coyote-stencil-shop-review.html
I hope this helps.
There are two basic types of graphics that I will describe that can be used to make patterns. Vector based graphics created by programs like Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Inkscape. Bitmap or raster graphics like those created by Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photopaint, Coyote Stencil Shop and GIMP.
Vector based graphics are mathematical representation of an image. Vectors are composed of nodes which define the space in relation to other nodes to create shapes, lines and curves. These complex shapes are then layered upon each other in order to define an image. The advantage of vector graphics is the file size tends to be much smaller. You may enlarge or shrink down a vector graphic without losing quality because the nodes stay within the same relative position to one another. The mathematical formulas recalculate the image based on node information, so there is no information that is lost (or gained) during resizing.
Bitmaps are a rectangular grid of pixels (blocks of color) used to define a picture. The more pixels that are used in an image, the more information the image contains. This is called resolution. The higher the resolution is, the more detail you can pull from an image. You can enlarge a low resolution graphic. But since a low resolution only has so much information (number of pixels), when you enlarge it, it only spreads that information over a larger area. You do not gain additional detail by enlarging a low resolution graphic.
So it also depends on the type of pattern you want to make. I would use Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photopaint, Coyote Stencil Shop and GIMP for photos/portraits. Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Inkscape for designs (Welcome Sign).
Steve also did a review on Coyote Stencil Shop.
http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2008/08/coyote-stencil-shop-review.html
I hope this helps.
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Brag Forum / Re: Portable Prayer Bench
« on: September 12, 2010, 11:07:27 am »
Nice job, I like it. Thanks for posting your work.
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Brag Forum / Re: My First Fret
« on: September 12, 2010, 10:54:55 am »
I build all my own frames. Most of my work is 8" x 10" or 11" x 14". All my frames are 1 1/2" wide. I agree with Al, the bigger the project the wider the frame needs to be.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Small parts sanding tool
« on: September 12, 2010, 08:07:42 am »
That tool will definitely save the fingers.
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Brag Forum / Re: My First Fret
« on: September 11, 2010, 08:46:42 pm »
Beautiful job SamCec . Thanks for posting your work.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: lighting
« on: September 11, 2010, 08:28:59 pm »
Defective Merchandise is what you must have purchased. For me, mine works fine for $18.99
Ok GB, first you tell us to not buy cheap,,,,,
"You get what you pay for and the really cheap 'magnifier / light' combinations will not 'set still' and hold their position."
Then you tell us,,,,,
"Got one from my stepson's jewelry findings supplier and it works great.
$12.95 vs. $43.00"
Ok GB, I am confused!!!!!!!
Ok GB, first you tell us to not buy cheap,,,,,
"You get what you pay for and the really cheap 'magnifier / light' combinations will not 'set still' and hold their position."
Then you tell us,,,,,
"Got one from my stepson's jewelry findings supplier and it works great.
$12.95 vs. $43.00"
Ok GB, I am confused!!!!!!!
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Pattern Requests. / Re: Patern request
« on: September 11, 2010, 08:21:59 pm »
Nice work, I like it. Thanks for posting the pattern.
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Pattern Requests. / Re: help please
« on: September 11, 2010, 08:20:57 pm »
Beautiful job. Thanks for posting your work.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: lighting
« on: September 11, 2010, 06:37:21 pm »
Excuse Me!!!! 
I bought mine from Harbor Freight for about $20.00, I have not had a problem with it staying still. First one is over a year old with the original bulb. Bought the second one for my Band Saw. GB. The really "cheap 'magnifier / light" works great for me.
I bought mine from Harbor Freight for about $20.00, I have not had a problem with it staying still. First one is over a year old with the original bulb. Bought the second one for my Band Saw. GB. The really "cheap 'magnifier / light" works great for me.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Blade type and size
« on: September 11, 2010, 10:51:39 am »
Janet, all the above. Pattern size, density and thickness play a part in my blade choice. If I am using a thick wood and large pattern (Steve's Crayon Truck) I would use a FD-UR No. 7 or FD-SR No. 7. The smaller blades will cut thicker hard wood too. They are not as aggressive and you will have to go slower.
