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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Magnifying Lamp

« on: June 23, 2014, 12:23:47 am »

If the unit you guys are discussing has the circular fluorescent tube, I kept breaking them on my saw arm when a blade broke, so I bought a piece of clear plastic and made a doughnut to tape over the bottom of the unit.  No more breaking bulbs!  I just tape it in place with duct tape.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Excalibur , Dewalt or Delta ?

« on: June 23, 2014, 12:21:17 am »

Never had an Excalibur,, but I have had 2 diifferent models of Hawk and I havent met anyone that doesn't love them.  Be patient and you can find them on Cl at advantageous prices.  Parts are available, and they are in production again.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: branding irons

« on: June 23, 2014, 12:19:27 am »

I have had an electric iron for over a year now and use it often.  I have to admit that most of my projects are larger than a simple scrolling project however.  It's hard to beat the consistency and convenience of the electric units.  Another option is to locate someone with a laser engraver and hire them to engrave a batch of wooden coins (for lack of a better term).  Then you can inlay those with a forstner bit and perhaps inlay a shiny penny from the current year on the back of the project as well.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Can you pass an 8th grade science test?

« on: June 14, 2014, 11:33:02 pm »

Missed 1

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Hole repair

« on: June 14, 2014, 11:26:48 pm »

If you decide to try a wood filler, I have had great success with the Timbermate brand.  It comes precolored in a variety but also stains well and sands well. Better than any I've tried.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Today....

« on: June 12, 2014, 12:11:39 pm »

Happy B'day Dan!  Not the same here without you Buddy.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Foot Pedal

« on: June 07, 2014, 04:59:37 pm »

My paddle switches are electrical and replace the existing ones, however I think the one on my Unisaw is a magnetic switch.  That's why I have been hesitant to replace that one.  I need to unplug the saw and open the switch to examine it.  I just keep procrastinating.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Foot Pedal

« on: June 07, 2014, 09:49:06 am »

Nice setup Roger.  I would like to do the same to my Unisaw, but I'm unsure about how to set it up with the 220v motor.  I think it may use a magnetic switch.  I agree it is definetly a big advantage on a table saw!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Foot Pedal

« on: June 06, 2014, 02:53:39 pm »

I have a deadman on my RBI scrollsaw, but a paddle switch on my router table.  The paddles allows me to  move around more, but has the safety aspect of hitting it with anything should a problem arise.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Rockler Woodworking

« on: June 05, 2014, 10:42:58 am »

Sounds good.  I'm not sure where you get your knives, but if you watch the sales at Woodcrafter's they periodically have all of the sizes on sale for about $10 each.  I bought several a year or so ago and used my scrollsaw and pattern bits on my router table to make the scales (handles).  I gave all but 1 out as gifts and have that one for my own use.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Can you READ this?

« on: June 03, 2014, 11:59:27 am »

If I can read my own handwriting, I can read anything!

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Today is number 77 for this ol' dog!

« on: May 30, 2014, 12:04:25 am »

I think you are just getting started GB!  Keep doing new things all the time and you don't have to worry about growing old.

Happy Bday

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Font Or Program Help

« on: May 24, 2014, 09:30:36 am »

I often digitize monograms for my wife's embroidery machine.  If you tell me the letters, size, and layout, I would be happy to send you a pic if it might help.

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The Coffee Shop / If dogs could text (warning some language)

« on: May 21, 2014, 10:02:12 am »

http://fillthewell.com/if-dogs-could-text/

Follow the link

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Blood Wood

« on: May 17, 2014, 10:15:10 pm »

I have made a few projects like Steve's Keychains with names in them.  It.s a little like hard maple or purpleheart, dense and hard, easy to burn.  Slow things down and use a coarser blade than you normally might.