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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Re-cycled Wooden Box
« on: March 16, 2015, 03:32:13 pm »
Good use of that old box, and that's a dandy scroll table.
News: Had a couple issues with the forum today. 1/19/2017. I believe I have them corrected now. Let me know if you have any trouble. Thanks.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Sawyers' Day Exchanges
« on: March 16, 2015, 03:28:04 pm »
NOTE TO RUSS - THESE ARE LINKS, NOT UPLOADS. THEY DON'T TAKE UP SERVER SPACE. PLEASE DO NOT DELETE THEM.
I received Sawyers' Day gifts from my good friends across the pond! First from my exchange partner Keefie (Keith Perry, Cornwall UK) - this perfect Sawyers' Day plaque:
Also from Keefie - a beautiful turned walnut desk clock:
And finally from Marcel - we were not paired, so a special thanks Marcel for thinking of me:
You guys really captured the spirit of Sawyers' Day. And Marcel - as usual, your scripting is unbelievable. Some day I hope to cut characters that well.
Happy Sawyers' Day
I received Sawyers' Day gifts from my good friends across the pond! First from my exchange partner Keefie (Keith Perry, Cornwall UK) - this perfect Sawyers' Day plaque:
Also from Keefie - a beautiful turned walnut desk clock:
And finally from Marcel - we were not paired, so a special thanks Marcel for thinking of me:
You guys really captured the spirit of Sawyers' Day. And Marcel - as usual, your scripting is unbelievable. Some day I hope to cut characters that well.
Happy Sawyers' Day
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Brag Forum / Re: Vinyl records
« on: March 16, 2015, 10:15:22 am »
I like the look but it's a shame to cut up a vinyl if it's still usable. But cutting some CDs would be fine with me.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Handsaw
« on: March 15, 2015, 06:58:00 pm »
By "sheet" do you mean the paper used to put the pattern on the wood, or the type of wood?
Plain printer/copier paper works OK but getting the spray glue just right can be tricky. Some people cover the paper with clear packing tape. That helps lubricate the blade, and makes the paper stronger and less likely to tear. Adhesive label paper works well also - it's a little heavier than printer paper and the glue is already on it. In either case, after cutting, soak the paper with mineral spirits or paint thinner to soften the glue so it peals off. Or use a heat gun to soften the glue (but don't burn your project).
If you mean the wood, baltic birch plywood in 1/8" and 1/4" (3, 4, or 6mm) works great. You can even get it in 1/32" for fine work or book marks.
Plain printer/copier paper works OK but getting the spray glue just right can be tricky. Some people cover the paper with clear packing tape. That helps lubricate the blade, and makes the paper stronger and less likely to tear. Adhesive label paper works well also - it's a little heavier than printer paper and the glue is already on it. In either case, after cutting, soak the paper with mineral spirits or paint thinner to soften the glue so it peals off. Or use a heat gun to soften the glue (but don't burn your project).
If you mean the wood, baltic birch plywood in 1/8" and 1/4" (3, 4, or 6mm) works great. You can even get it in 1/32" for fine work or book marks.
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Pattern Requests. / Getting a photo to show up and stay visible on the forum
« on: March 15, 2015, 06:49:45 pm »
Photos that have been uploaded to the forum recently are getting lost. A way to avoid losing the image is to first upload it to an Internet photo hosting site. I use the Google+ Photo function to upload a picture. Once it's on line you can put a link to it in your forum posting that should not get lost.
But First - you need a place to upload it. Here are instructions on setting up a photo site on Google. This is a free service, but you need to join Google. If you have gmail then you are already a member. If not, you can join Google without setting up a gmail account. Here are some instructions for uploading:
http://m.wikihow.com/Upload-Photos-in-Google%2B
This can also be done using Picassa to move photos to an on-line Google+ photo album.
When your photo is on the Google+ site, you can see it in your browser. Right click the photo and select "copy image URL" (in Chrome). Then go to the scrollsaw community forum, start your posting, and click on the "Insert Picture" button above (looks like Mona Lisa). That puts image (img) tags in your post. Paste the URL between those image tags. Then if you hit the Preview button you should see your posting with the photo in it. When it's good, hit the Post button.
Note that this does not take any photo memory on the forum site so it should not get dropped.
But First - you need a place to upload it. Here are instructions on setting up a photo site on Google. This is a free service, but you need to join Google. If you have gmail then you are already a member. If not, you can join Google without setting up a gmail account. Here are some instructions for uploading:
http://m.wikihow.com/Upload-Photos-in-Google%2B
This can also be done using Picassa to move photos to an on-line Google+ photo album.
When your photo is on the Google+ site, you can see it in your browser. Right click the photo and select "copy image URL" (in Chrome). Then go to the scrollsaw community forum, start your posting, and click on the "Insert Picture" button above (looks like Mona Lisa). That puts image (img) tags in your post. Paste the URL between those image tags. Then if you hit the Preview button you should see your posting with the photo in it. When it's good, hit the Post button.
Note that this does not take any photo memory on the forum site so it should not get dropped.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: trivet
« on: March 14, 2015, 10:37:13 am »
I recently made a 16" diameter wedding cake base for my wife and used (6) wooden drawer pulls as feet. They were cheap (100 for $9) and make a good spacing to get your fingers underneath to pick up a heavy cake. The pulls I used take a Kreg washer head screw so they are easy to connect. Small ones would make nice trivet feet. Here's a (link to) a photo of the bottom of the base.
The pulls are from here: http://www.craftparts.com/sale-114-wood-drawer-pulls-p-2059.html
The pulls are from here: http://www.craftparts.com/sale-114-wood-drawer-pulls-p-2059.html
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Pattern Requests. / Re: I have a photo I would like to have made to a pattern. Any pattern makers willin
« on: March 14, 2015, 10:06:15 am »
Look for a PM
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Brag Forum / Re: Desk sign
« on: March 14, 2015, 10:05:14 am »
Nice 3D effect. Thanks to your friend for his service.
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Pattern Requests. / Re: New Rule For Posting Photos For Pattern Makers
« on: March 14, 2015, 09:59:12 am »
Should we post instructions for uploading a photo to an outside site and linking to it on the forum posts? I use Google+ (Picassa) to put photos on-line and can easily link to them with the picture button on this forum. Others use PhotoBucket. I believe that takes a minimum of forum space (just the address of the picture).
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Pattern Requests. / Re: hanging sign request
« on: March 11, 2015, 09:14:39 am »
that looks great (and is actually visible). Thanks for posting the photo.
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Brag Forum / Re: A "Welcome" sign for over our front door. (NEWBIE)
« on: March 10, 2015, 02:29:02 pm »
I think you'll be surprised at how quickly you'll pick up skills on the scroll saw and be making great items. I have a local guy that does flower arrangements for funerals. He'll occasionally need something special that you can't get from an on-line store (some nick name or other image special to the family) that I can turn out overnight for him. It's a remarkable tool.
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Pattern Requests. / Re: Simple Word Pattern
« on: March 10, 2015, 02:24:36 pm »
I think it's an archive matter - I've seen several postings about it with Steve trying to make fixes but then losing all attachments. Hopefully it can get fixed - otherwise we will have to post only from outside sites like PhotoBucket.
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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Portrait pattern
« on: March 10, 2015, 12:04:14 pm »
I attached my method using GIMP and Inkscape. It takes some practice - the best way is probably to look for others to post a request for a pattern, then try to render a pattern from their photo. That gives you a chance to compare your results to what others did with it. A part of the work is deciding what to actually convert - it's often better to crop the photo to a smaller image that highlights a face, or to bring 2 faces closer together for the pattern.
I hope the attachment holds - they have been hit-or-miss lately.
I hope the attachment holds - they have been hit-or-miss lately.
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Pattern Requests. / Re: Lion pattern
« on: March 10, 2015, 11:58:04 am »
This is one of my own - not 3D but it makes a nice cutting if you can use it.
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Pattern Requests. / Re: Simple Word Pattern
« on: March 10, 2015, 11:48:37 am »
Apparently Steve has been having a problem with uploads. Here' another copy - maybe it will stick.
