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Brag Forum / Re: Simply Blessed
« on: February 12, 2017, 07:58:18 pm »
I like it!
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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Subjective "JET" review....
« on: February 12, 2017, 05:19:27 pm »
I'm not sure how old you would be, cranking cars...I remember my dad having a small farm tractor with a crank, and a great aunt had an old car that could be cranked, but she also could use the battery with a button inside. But I am not old yet. Well maybe if you are short person that rides my school bus, I might be old then. hahahaha... 
I did get to use the JET at the show. I was not overly impressed, but part of it might be that it was sitting in front, where, I think people were thoughtlessly fidgeting with the tension knob, which of course tends to throw the whole system out of whack. Once we got it adjusted, it was much better. I really liked that the grip on the blade and the tension was done in one smooth movement.
I am a bottom feeder, so the clamp device on the bottom really isn't a personal problem to me, except that we discovered how easy it is to loose one.. I didn't get to go on Friday, so when I got there on Saturday, we couldn't find the little clamp, I am guessing that someone left the blade loose on the top, and so the blade and clamp must have fallen out? ...at any rate, I think that could be an issue, since I try not to leave tension on my blades / saws, when not in use. I did find that if you don't get the blade properly installed in the clamp, and leave it stick proud of the cylinder, you can't get it to tilt properly to go to the top. I was just doing page holders, which is a very simple small project, for the make-it take-it we were doing, so I don't know if the vacuum holes in the table would really be a lot of problems with the pieces trapping your work.
Since we were in the American public, we kept the guard in place, which was a real pain to me, but it did help some of the inexperienced people hold down the wood.
I wish there were a positive stop in the back of the upper blade clamp, as I found it really difficult to line the blade up between the little set screw, where it needs to be to grip it.
This was embarrassing, to me, as I was trying to give the saw a fair sales pitch, since the store was kind enough to let them out for the public to test drive.
I do really like the saw in the overall appearance, and operation, however, I don't think I will give up any of my Dewalts, to make room for one, as I had supposed I might consider doing.
I too wish these shows were spread around a little better so more of you could actually go, so I think I will mention it to the owner of the The Woodworking Tools Shows.
I did get to use the JET at the show. I was not overly impressed, but part of it might be that it was sitting in front, where, I think people were thoughtlessly fidgeting with the tension knob, which of course tends to throw the whole system out of whack. Once we got it adjusted, it was much better. I really liked that the grip on the blade and the tension was done in one smooth movement.
I am a bottom feeder, so the clamp device on the bottom really isn't a personal problem to me, except that we discovered how easy it is to loose one.. I didn't get to go on Friday, so when I got there on Saturday, we couldn't find the little clamp, I am guessing that someone left the blade loose on the top, and so the blade and clamp must have fallen out? ...at any rate, I think that could be an issue, since I try not to leave tension on my blades / saws, when not in use. I did find that if you don't get the blade properly installed in the clamp, and leave it stick proud of the cylinder, you can't get it to tilt properly to go to the top. I was just doing page holders, which is a very simple small project, for the make-it take-it we were doing, so I don't know if the vacuum holes in the table would really be a lot of problems with the pieces trapping your work.Since we were in the American public, we kept the guard in place, which was a real pain to me, but it did help some of the inexperienced people hold down the wood.
I wish there were a positive stop in the back of the upper blade clamp, as I found it really difficult to line the blade up between the little set screw, where it needs to be to grip it.
This was embarrassing, to me, as I was trying to give the saw a fair sales pitch, since the store was kind enough to let them out for the public to test drive. I do really like the saw in the overall appearance, and operation, however, I don't think I will give up any of my Dewalts, to make room for one, as I had supposed I might consider doing.
I too wish these shows were spread around a little better so more of you could actually go, so I think I will mention it to the owner of the The Woodworking Tools Shows.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: dust extraction
« on: February 12, 2017, 09:16:11 am »
I went to the woodworking tool show, 
and this year there is a guy there that has made a wonderful vacuum accessory for the Dewalts, and Deltas. He is working on some for other machines, so what ever machine you have, maybe he would be the one to talk to. 
I picked one up for my Dewalt, but haven't had time to install it yet. 
I plan to use it at the shows for the demos that I do. If you have seen some of Steve's videos, you may have seen it, it is called the Scrollnado. It is the best system I have seen yet!
I can't remember the saws he is researching, but he did say that he is not working on one for the Eclipse, so I guess I am out of luck for my favorite, unique saw.
You all can probably tell, that I like the smiley faces, thanks Steve, for including them!! 
Diane
and this year there is a guy there that has made a wonderful vacuum accessory for the Dewalts, and Deltas. He is working on some for other machines, so what ever machine you have, maybe he would be the one to talk to. I picked one up for my Dewalt, but haven't had time to install it yet. I plan to use it at the shows for the demos that I do. If you have seen some of Steve's videos, you may have seen it, it is called the Scrollnado. It is the best system I have seen yet! I can't remember the saws he is researching, but he did say that he is not working on one for the Eclipse, so I guess I am out of luck for my favorite, unique saw.
You all can probably tell, that I like the smiley faces, thanks Steve, for including them!!
Diane
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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Subjective "JET" review....
« on: January 24, 2017, 07:57:34 pm »
I really was entertained by the review ....I mean that in a good way ! I don't really watch much TV with my spouse, I would rather expand my brain, than prop up my feet on the couch.
I think I would like to actually put my hands on one. I mean, like I have the Dewalt I, an Excalibur, and a Delta, 
that is actually the failed Dewalt with a paint job, and my newest addition to my scrolling department, is the last Eclipse, made by Ernie.
Anyway, This weekend, is The Woodworking Tool Show in Columbus Ohio, and I have heard rumors that there could be a Jet there on display...maybe even touch worthy!
Maybe they will let us try it out? ...Hope!..Hope!!
The week after that, as we are moving into February already, is the same show in Indianapolis, Indiana...I hope to go there also. (Just HAVE to look at all the latest and greatest tools!)
I too am wondering about that slot in the table. Seems I have spent a lot of time with different methods to get zero clearance with the ones I have, to not wonder how well that would want to grab my tiny falling center cuts and hang me up.
Thanks to Steve for doing a good review! I think we all, especially enjoy the 'real person' view point he gives us!
....I mean that in a good way ! I don't really watch much TV with my spouse, I would rather expand my brain, than prop up my feet on the couch.I think I would like to actually put my hands on one. I mean, like I have the Dewalt I,
an Excalibur, and a Delta, that is actually the failed Dewalt with a paint job, and my newest addition to my scrolling department, is the last Eclipse, made by Ernie. Anyway, This weekend, is The Woodworking Tool Show in Columbus Ohio, and I have heard rumors that there could be a Jet there on display...maybe even touch worthy!
Maybe they will let us try it out?
...Hope!..Hope!! The week after that, as we are moving into February already, is the same show in Indianapolis, Indiana...I hope to go there also. (Just HAVE to look at all the latest and greatest tools!)
I too am wondering about that slot in the table. Seems I have spent a lot of time with different methods to get zero clearance with the ones I have, to not wonder how well that would want to grab my tiny falling center cuts and hang me up.
Thanks to Steve for doing a good review! I think we all, especially enjoy the 'real person' view point he gives us!
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Brag Forum / Anyone else have an Eclipse?
« on: January 23, 2017, 07:22:37 pm »
I am wondering if anyone else owns an Eclipse scroll saw? If so, any comments? Like it?...Love it?...Hate it?...Don't know?
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Brag Forum / Re: Fireplace bellows with inlay.
« on: November 06, 2016, 07:55:05 am »
Very nice! I imagine that there is still a tiny market for them somewhere. The inlay is very nice looking!
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Introduce Yourself. / Eclipse owners, question
« on: November 06, 2016, 07:08:37 am »
Hey are there any Eclipse owners here? I finally got mine, this Spring. I waited a LOONNG time for it, but I am sure it will be worth it. Did you have problems at first understanding the tension? It is probably just me, I get things stuck in my head, and can't seem to just the hurdle at times to forget the old ways and start step by step with the instructions. I finally did it, and now I think it is great. ...I KNEW I would get it, and love it, but just have to shout it out once or twice when it happens. I am kind of like a kid sometimes...when it clicks in my head and I 'get it' I have to find someone to tell.
You can't start, any sooner than now!
You can't start, any sooner than now!
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Just dropping a line
« on: September 01, 2016, 07:01:22 pm »
HI! I like what you said about taking wood shop instead of homec...I wasn't even offered the option, so I never even considered it possible, but I sure was green with envy when the boys made things. I wouldn't have wanted to give up homec though..I would have wanted both of them. I feel very blessed to be able to do woodworking, and blend it with knitting and crocheting! Scrolling and turning are my favorite things in the workshop.
I feel very blessed to be able to do woodworking, and blend it with knitting and crocheting! Scrolling and turning are my favorite things in the workshop.10
Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from OH
« on: September 01, 2016, 06:56:30 pm »
I am also new to the group, and I am in Ohio. ...Not new to scrolling, but a real greenie with blogs, and such... I think I already goofed the first thing I tried to say...
Oh well, I am not new to making mistakes, tee hee!
Oh well, I am not new to making mistakes, tee hee!
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