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The Coffee Shop / Re: Seniors Sometimes Forget
« on: September 16, 2011, 05:26:04 pm »
Ahhh yea. I live with Goodoldwhatshername too.
Rog
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Ask Steve a question. / Re: glue
« on: September 16, 2011, 05:21:06 pm »Bottom line is that they are all great glues if used for the proper job. GB I have also switched to the Gorilla wood glue. I got a couple of sample bottles at the woodworking show last spring, and really like it. I also use 3 different viscosities of cyanoacrylic (superglue) and an activator when doing things like bandsaw boxes and such. One thing I learned about those is that if stored upright they will dry out, but if you store the little bottles upside down they last a long long time.
Another thing that I do with CA glue is store it in my "Beer Box" (refrigerator) to keep it cool. That seems to help the shelf life of it too. I just keep it in the butter tray laying on its side not really upside down.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / From the past.
« on: September 15, 2011, 11:31:38 am »
I went to the Kansas State Fair yesterday and learned something from the past.
There was a booth showing a scroll saw called the "Hawk". I had heard of that brand along time ago but not much lately. Come to find out the Hawk saw is manufactured in Bushton Kansas!
It seems to be a nice little saw (They come in 16". 20" and 26" throat capacity) but a little pricey for me just now. The 20" saw sells for $1200.00 and the 26" is $1400.00.
I didn't have a chance to try it out (altho it was offered for me to cut a little, I didn't have time.) but, it seemed very quiet and I think it may come with a foot dead pedal and stand as well as a blower and uses pinless blades.
My point is....Or question is.... Does anyone on this forum have one or have you used one enough to give a report on?
I really like the idea of it being American made along with the simplicity of the way it is made. It is made by Bushton Manufacturing In Kansas USA!!
Rog
There was a booth showing a scroll saw called the "Hawk". I had heard of that brand along time ago but not much lately. Come to find out the Hawk saw is manufactured in Bushton Kansas!
It seems to be a nice little saw (They come in 16". 20" and 26" throat capacity) but a little pricey for me just now. The 20" saw sells for $1200.00 and the 26" is $1400.00.
I didn't have a chance to try it out (altho it was offered for me to cut a little, I didn't have time.) but, it seemed very quiet and I think it may come with a foot dead pedal and stand as well as a blower and uses pinless blades.
My point is....Or question is.... Does anyone on this forum have one or have you used one enough to give a report on?
I really like the idea of it being American made along with the simplicity of the way it is made. It is made by Bushton Manufacturing In Kansas USA!!
Rog
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The Coffee Shop / Re: Words of WISDOM.....
« on: September 14, 2011, 07:31:22 pm »
"Sex is a misdemeanor, the more I miss the meaner I get."
Rog
Rog
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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Height of saw
« on: September 14, 2011, 07:12:58 pm »
See Wingnut, I told you so! 
"Easy Lift" is what I couldn't remember. And I was off on the price too. 
Oh well, I tried and the important thing is that you got the information.
Rog
"Easy Lift" is what I couldn't remember. And I was off on the price too. Oh well, I tried and the important thing is that you got the information.
Rog
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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Holding the top arm up.
« on: September 14, 2011, 07:07:45 pm »
There is also an aftermarket attachment that can be had for the 788. It is an arm that bolts on the right side of the upper arm and has a spring for a counter balance attached to the rear of the saw.
I forgot the name of the company that sells it but, I think it sells for around $20.00. I'm sure someone else will be along any give you more and better information. Personally, I copied the idea and made mine myself.
Check out some of Steve Good's earlier videos and he tells about it and shows how it is installed and works.
I am a "top feeder" myself and can not figure out how the bottom feeders can fumble and feel their way around to get the blade aligned and tightened with any ease. That is just me and what ever works for you is the way to fly (or saw in this case).
Rog
I forgot the name of the company that sells it but, I think it sells for around $20.00. I'm sure someone else will be along any give you more and better information. Personally, I copied the idea and made mine myself.
Check out some of Steve Good's earlier videos and he tells about it and shows how it is installed and works.
I am a "top feeder" myself and can not figure out how the bottom feeders can fumble and feel their way around to get the blade aligned and tightened with any ease. That is just me and what ever works for you is the way to fly (or saw in this case
).Rog
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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Blade size
« on: September 09, 2011, 10:42:59 am »
Besides drilling the smallest hole possable for the blade when veining, I suggest that you drill the hole near the midle of the line to be cut and then cut each way from there. The wider area where the hole is (near the center) is not nerly as noticable as it is on or near the end of the vein.
Rog
Rog
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Mask and Glasses
« on: September 08, 2011, 06:14:48 pm »
To keep your glasses from fogging up, use a drop or two of "Rain-X". Put it on both inside and outside of the lenses. Just wipe it around a bit, let it dry and then buff with a lint free cloth.
Yes, I'm talking about the Rain-X that is for the windshield of your car. It can be purchased at your local auto parts store. It is not real cheap but, a bottle will last you for YEARS!! I've been using mine for about 8 years now.
It is great in the winter when you come in from outside and your glasses fog up right away too.
Rog
Yes, I'm talking about the Rain-X that is for the windshield of your car. It can be purchased at your local auto parts store. It is not real cheap but, a bottle will last you for YEARS!! I've been using mine for about 8 years now.
It is great in the winter when you come in from outside and your glasses fog up right away too.
Rog
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Ask Steve a question. / Re: glue
« on: September 08, 2011, 10:51:39 am »Roger If I'm not mistaken they came out with the third glue in response to Gorilla glue being so popular, and it shares it's chemistry, correct me if I'm wro, uh mistaken they both foam and like water in order to make the best bond!??!
I like your bird bath I hope it holds together, if you get freezing weather that will be the test.
Gabby
Sorry Gabby, Titebond III does NOT foam up like the original Gorilla Glue and it does not need water to activate. It comes in the same style bottle as II except it has a green label instead of a blue label. The only real difference to be noticed is that it drys with a brown color instead of yellow.
I have used it to glue up my windmill that has been in the back yard for three years now season after season. Al-tho I did use brads to secure the joints while the glue dryed, the glue is the main fastener on it.
Rog
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The Coffee Shop / Re: New Snow Shovel....
« on: September 07, 2011, 07:40:35 pm »
Living in Kansas, I have the "required" gas powered snow blower altho a small one. I only have three double wide and 3 single wide driveways to plow. One for us and 5 for the various neighbors who have jobs to get to.
Rog
Rog
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Ask Steve a question. / Re: glue
« on: September 07, 2011, 10:55:46 am »
Forgot to post a pic of the bird bath. Sorry.
Rog
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Ask Steve a question. / Re: glue
« on: September 07, 2011, 10:52:41 am »I used Titebond II for several projects. Pretty good stuff, only thing I found negative it isn't good in all weather year round exposure!
Gabby
For out door use or items exposed to water, use Titebond III. I've had great success with it.
In fact, I used it on a cedar bird bath that I made this spring and it still holds water even if I have let it dry out for a day or two. I'm going to leave it out side over the winter just to see how long it will hold up.
Rog
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The Coffee Shop / Re: Worth a read
« on: September 05, 2011, 10:41:37 am »
You can either agree with me or be wrong!
Rog
Rog
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Woodcrafts for outdoors
« on: August 30, 2011, 06:21:11 pm »
I live in Kansas. We have extreme weather both hot and cold.
I recommend cedar or fir wood and Titebond III for glue. I usually don't finish it at all and it turns an old looking silver/grey. I kind of like it but when I do finish it, I use BLO and then several coats of 'Helmsman Spar Urethane' varnish. The weather will wear the finish out after two or three years but, a quick sanding and a re-coat of varnish will bring it back to life if that should happen after awhile. The UV rays will ruin any finish after time.
Pay close attention to the end grain and be sure to soak as much finish into the end grain edges as it will hold and then add a little more. That is where it will start cracking first.
Rog
I recommend cedar or fir wood and Titebond III for glue. I usually don't finish it at all and it turns an old looking silver/grey. I kind of like it but when I do finish it, I use BLO and then several coats of 'Helmsman Spar Urethane' varnish. The weather will wear the finish out after two or three years but, a quick sanding and a re-coat of varnish will bring it back to life if that should happen after awhile. The UV rays will ruin any finish after time.
Pay close attention to the end grain and be sure to soak as much finish into the end grain edges as it will hold and then add a little more.
That is where it will start cracking first.Rog
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Selling
« on: August 30, 2011, 11:00:19 am »
Ah ah! The old reverse psychology trick!! 
Some times it works great as you found out.
Try advertising something using a picture and a note that it is 'Out Of Stock'. Everyone and his brother will want one. 
Rog
The old reverse psychology trick!! Some times it works great as you found out.
Try advertising something using a picture and a note that it is 'Out Of Stock'. Everyone and his brother will want one.
Rog
