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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Proxxon 2 Speed Saw.....has anyone ever used one...any info etc?

« on: February 02, 2015, 09:33:06 pm »

I live in the U.S.A. and my saw looks quite similar to what you are asking about.  I love it because of Religious reasons.  I'm a Devout Cheapskate!!
http://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/power-tools/saws/c-9082.htm  Scroll to "Performax 16"    To see things that you can do with an inexpensive saw, click "Gallery" on this site, go to page 2 and look at things by jerry1939.  It uses a cap screw with an allen head & a T shaped wrench to clamp the blades.  Eventually the inside of the top cap screw wears round and needs to be replaced.  I watched this video & now use it for the top clamp:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxHRYPCJtzQ   A bicycle shop sold me the used part for 1 dollar.  Then I had to saw off most of the shaft and paid a machine shop $7.50 to thread it.

LOVE IT.  Should have done it sooner.

My saw is variable speed.  Don't know about a 2 speed, however, I usually set the speed and let it there.

jerry

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The Coffee Shop / Radiation in your home

« on: February 01, 2015, 12:30:35 pm »

This video is 8:14 minutes long, but it's worth watching.

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4026024921001/how-to-spot-potential-radiation-hiding-in-your-home/?intcmp=HPBucket&playlist_id=931078438001#sp=show-clips

jerry

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The Coffee Shop / Re: blizzard

« on: February 01, 2015, 11:40:25 am »

I live in Iowa.  Our snow will be from late Saturday to late Sunday.  It's now 6 - 7" deep and still coming.  Will probably hit you later.  Here is a link of where towing is prohibited.  It loads very slowly!

http://tr.511ia.org/truckers.jsf

jerry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Hanging my work

« on: January 31, 2015, 10:03:45 pm »

For the back, I take a drill bit and wrap masking tape around it for a "depth gauge."  If I know it will hang perfectly vertical, I drill one hole.  (Same principle as the keyhole router bit.)  Otherwise, drill 2 or more & cut between them with a chisel.  Flatten the bottom with a narrow chisel.

jerry

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The Coffee Shop / How to cut a cloud in half

« on: January 31, 2015, 12:10:37 pm »

http://www.flixxy.com/airbus-a380-cuts-a-cloud-in-half.htm

48 second video

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The Coffee Shop / Beer

« on: January 29, 2015, 05:46:12 pm »

http://www.kcci.com/health/study-beer-can-help-ward-off-alzheimers/30984434#comments        

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Oldie but goodie scroll saw

« on: January 27, 2015, 11:11:33 am »

Re:  The Light (or lack of.)  I take a CD and cut a 1/2" channel from the outer edge to the center.  If needed, I lay this on the table to act as a mirror, to shine the overhead light up, onto the bottom of the wood.

DO NOT put tape on the CD when cutting.  It pulls the coating right off of the CD, leaving you with just clear plastic.

When threading the blade, it also helps to rotate the wood so that you have the least amount of distance from the edge of the wood to the hole you are looking for.

Hope this helps.

jerry

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Anyone need this info ??

« on: January 26, 2015, 08:53:02 pm »

Hi,  I posted the original article.  You know the definition of an idiot??  Someone that makes the same mistake twice.  Yep, didn't wear goggles again today and got 3M on my glasses.

However,  I found out that you don't need to use a toothbrush.  Just toothpaste & fingers.

Hope this helps somebody.

jerry

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The Coffee Shop / Riding the City Bus

« on: January 22, 2015, 12:21:25 pm »

http://www.kcci.com/dog-rides-city-bus-to-park/30677906      2:07 minute video

On a different subject, I just read an article by a guy with an "Idea Surplus Disorder."

jerry

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The Coffee Shop / Eagle cam

« on: January 21, 2015, 12:42:02 pm »

By Decorah, Iowa (central U.S.A.) there is a live feed video of an eagles nest.

http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles

I "think" the eggs are laid in February.  Scroll down and click on LARGE VISITOR MAP

jerry

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The Coffee Shop / Bet you can't read the second paragraph without smiling !!

« on: January 20, 2015, 08:44:27 pm »

https://tv.yahoo.com/news/109-old-woman-reveals-secret-215000953.html

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The Coffee Shop / Two videos - 8+ minutes total

« on: January 20, 2015, 11:30:14 am »

http://biggeekdad.com/2014/03/amazing-violin-balancing-act/       6:08 minutes

http://www.flixxy.com/florian-kohler-is-back-with-more-amazing-billiard-trick-shots.htm       2:11 minutes
For all you dirty old men (You know who you are !!), be sure to watch the pool shark.

jerry

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The Coffee Shop / Anyone need this info ??

« on: January 19, 2015, 11:53:57 am »

For years, I have been using cans of spray paint.  For scrolling, I use the blue painters tape & 3M adhesive method.  I wear protective goggles to keep the spray from coming back and getting on my plastic lenses eyeglasses. 

Occasionally, some un-named idiot will forget to put on the goggles.  If so, take an old toothbrush and toothpaste & scrub the lenses.  Works great !!!!!!!!

jerry

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Computer questions / Re: resize a picture help

« on: January 18, 2015, 09:55:07 pm »

I use PAINT.  Your computer probably already has it.

jerry

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The Coffee Shop / 48 second video

« on: January 14, 2015, 08:03:29 pm »

http://www.flixxy.com/the-amazing-brick-carrier-of-bangladesh.htm