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Ask Steve a question. / Re: hello when makeing

« on: December 29, 2011, 10:09:27 pm »

I'm sorry it didn't work out for you but, don't stop trying.
If you can get your hands on a copy of "Wooden Bowls from the scroll saw" by Carole Rothman it will tell you everything you need to know and more. It is a paperback book and costs about $20.00 US. Steve Good recommended it and I got a copy and it is worth every cent. You might even find a copy at your local library if it is a larger library.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Need Time

« on: December 28, 2011, 12:26:59 pm »

When ever I think about something like this (too much to do) I tell people "It's just like eating an elephant, you must do it one bite at a time."   

Rog
 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: sanding belts

« on: December 27, 2011, 08:50:41 pm »

I would try to repair them with almost any glue at hand. You might consider making a "sandwich" with two pieces of wood wrapped with wax paper to clamp the joint between so that the glue doesn't stick the sanding belt to the wood.
And you may have to experiment with different glues until you find the answer.
Just my two cent worth

Rog

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Brag Forum / Cherry vase

« on: December 27, 2011, 11:48:26 am »

A post by DW Sudekum inspired me to post my latest vase. It is not very fancy or unusual but, I am especially proud of the finish that I got.
It measures 8"in diameter and 11" tall. I also made a "cork/plug" for the top opening to keep dust out.





It was made from a cherry board that was 8-1/2" wide, 3/4" thick and 22" long.
The finish I used was two coats of shellac sanded with 220 and  400 grit paper. Then I did four coats of wipe-on polyurethane that was sanded with brown paper sack (about 4000 grit) between each coat. (I did the finish inside before the last glue-up around the middle before starting on the outside.)
As anyone who has ever made a vase or bowl knows, cutting it is easy, gluing isn't too bad but, sanding is a real BEAR and the finish takes a lot of time but, it can be done with patients.
I hope that between DW and I we can encourage more folks to try a bowl or vase.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Opps wrong ones

« on: December 21, 2011, 06:28:14 pm »

For me, two dozen of ANY blade isn't really all that many. If push comes to shove, I buy the 12s from you.

Rog

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Holiday Drinking, Driving

« on: December 20, 2011, 11:17:45 am »

Now you will have to take the bus back and get your car. 

 IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING!!!   

Rog 

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Some folks have OTHER hobbies!

« on: December 19, 2011, 06:36:43 pm »

Just think....If he would have spent the money on wood instead of all those light bulbs!! 

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Did my first stack cut yesterday

« on: December 13, 2011, 06:36:59 pm »

speaking of wax helping your project slide over the new insert, should I be waxing my saw table anyway?

YES!

But, do not use automobile wax with silicone in it. Use bees wax or a furniture paste wax and buff to a smooth, slick surface.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Did my first stack cut yesterday

« on: December 13, 2011, 12:08:27 pm »

OK, if it is too thin try putting some blue tape on the bottom of the insert. Use as many layers of tape as you need to build up to correct thickness.
I really like the idea of cutting a new, thicker insert out of plywood and sanding it down. Again, wax will help your project wood slide as you are cutting.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Did my first stack cut yesterday

« on: December 12, 2011, 11:40:08 am »

The scroll saw I have is one that has a plastic insert around the blade so the center can easily be replaced, but the inserts never fully level with the rest of the table and if you are cutting too near an edge of the board, the slight edge around the insert can catch the board and cause it to move in the wrong direction.  I also was more careful in laying out the pattern this time so that the edge never fell into the center area.

Take the blade out of your saw, lift the upper arm as far as it will go, and sand the plastic insert down to be flush with the rest of the table. Start with 120 or 220 grit paper on a block of wood and finish up with 400 or 600 grit. (the smother the better) and apply a coat of wax on the plastic and table top. You could even just knock the edges off of the insert if you are afraid of sanding through the plastic insert. That should help your "hang up".    (pun intended)

Rog

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The Coffee Shop / Re: This fits a lot....

« on: December 12, 2011, 11:01:37 am »

When trying something new, I like the old saying "We have nothing to fear but fear itself.".
I am always trying something new in wood working.
For example.........
Wooden vases and bowls.
Wooden can crusher (for aluminum cans)
Wooden belt
Wooden gear clock
And alot of other things.
On some I used plans from other people and on others I came up with my own ideas and materials.
The ony things you can't do are things you won't try or can't think of.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Nice deal on Delta scrollsaws.

« on: December 10, 2011, 10:40:28 am »

Barry,
I think you have that backwards. DeWalt (the yellow one) is the one that won't be available any longer. The blue/grey one is the Delta that replaces it and they are exactly the same saw. All of the parts are interchangeable. In the future if you should have a problem with your DeWalt, you will still be able to get parts from Delta and vic versa.

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: What was it again?

« on: December 10, 2011, 10:34:15 am »

I just discovered some new information.......
Mineral oil never dries! Therefore you can not put another finish on top of it. It is good for cutting / cheese boards and other things used for food that won't have any other finish and it looks good on most woods but, if you think that you could put polyurethane or shellac on top for a harder or shinier finish, it won't work very well.
I did not know that as I've never tried anything like that but, I needed to give a "heads up" to all of you scrollers that like a gloss finish on your work.

Rog

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Automobiles from the '50s

« on: December 09, 2011, 09:28:08 pm »

I got 92% but, I swear that one of my answers was correct but showed up as a different result.
It wasn't too hard but then I'm an old far....man. 

Rog

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: What was it again?

« on: December 08, 2011, 12:47:31 pm »

I have used mineral oil with good success. I don't mix or cut it with anything I just use it 100%.
It is a good "food safe" finish when it dries. Just don't drink it unless you are having internal problems. 

Rog