Travis

Howdy all. I just wanted to point out a section of SSV that some of you may or may not know about. The Articles tab in the navigation window at the top of the screen holds a ton of really great resources and articles. When you click the tab, the first screen shows the most recent articles added to our area. On the right is a list of categories where everything is neatly organized. Whenever I create an article or resource, or if someone puts together a great tutorial, I place them here for easy reference. There is a ton of great material in there. Here are a few things covered in the articles section: Inkscape and GIMP Classes (including the written tutorials) Pattern tutorials for Inkscape, GIMP and Photoshop Lists of clip art and font resources. Lists of great software Beginner Topics Business articles Pattern resources Wood Information Cutting Tips Painting Tips Scroll Saw Manufacturers and Reviews Tool Information We welcome articles and tutorials from our SSV members. Share your knowledge with the rest of us. Even if it's basic information, a new scroller will find it invaluable. If you want to write an article to be included in this section, simply start a forum thread with your article. Try to be thorough and informative. Here are a few article ideas: Pattern Making Tutorials Beginner tips Selling your wares (craft shows, online, social networks, etc) How To for a specific type of scrolling (compound cutting, intarsia, lath art, inlay, etc) Anyway, take a bit of time to browse the Articles section. You'd be surprised how much great information is there. Happy Reading.

I was sorry to hear that too. Mike used to be an advertiser here on SSV's early days. He even popped in every once in awhile to offer scroll saw blade advice to new members. He was a cornerstone of the scrolling hobby and will be sorely missed. I wish him all the best. I'm sure Wooden Teddy Bear will offer great service. They have big shoes to fill.

A wooden gear clock is on my bucket list. I won't design my own, though. I'd rather just buy the plans. If you do a build, be sure to document it in the Works In Progress forum. I'd love to see it come together.

I removed the pattern. We can't lift patterns from someone's cutting as it circumvents the original designer's control of their patterns. You can do it for yourself, but we can't distribute it. Thanks for the assist, though.

I think that might be the best place too. I added one to the rotating banners. I also updated the Support SSV tab to include a link in the Amazon section description along with the banner.

Sure. Basically, if you go to the support page, you'll see an Amazon banner. Just click that and it directs you to Amazon. Whenever you make a purchase by clicking the banner first, we get a small kickback. The entire transaction takes place on Amazon. I don't know who bought what, no credit card information, or other vital information. So there's no worries there. SSV gets about 3-4% of the total, depending on what is purchased. It's not much, but any little bit helps. I need to find an easier way to make the Amazon link available without getting in the way. I don't want it to be too spammy, but easy for those who choose to support SSV that way. If anybody has an ideas, I'd love the feedback.

Sorry I'm late to the game. I'm still trying to play catch-up since my unexpected trip back to MT. On the Support SSV tab, we have multiple options to support SSV. The first one is the SSV Patron badge. This is what most people do. You get a few extra perks on SSV, plus a Supporter badge that shows under your avatar. The next option is the Donate button. This is for those who want to donate a few extra bucks in addition or in lieu of the regular Supporter badge. And lastly, an Amazon link. When you purchase from Amazon by using this link, SSV gets a small kickback. We got a handful of donations recently, probably as a response to this forum post (Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, Dick). Looking at it now and I guess it might be a little confusing. I'm wondering if some of those folks intended to purchase or renew the supporter badge and clicked the Donate button instead. I'll re-arrange the info on that page to avoid confusion. If anybody clicked donate but meant to buy the supporter badge, PM me and I'll get you squared away. Dick, I sent you a PM. We'll fix you up.

Hegner has an different way of setting up blades. Basically, the blade holder/clamp is removable. You attach your blade to the clamp first, then slide it into brackets that hold the clamp. I'm not sure how you're supposed to thread your blade through for internal fretwork. Seems like a significant hurdle to cross. However, Hegners are a popular high end saw, so I suspect it isn't an issue. Here's the manual if you want to take a closer look: https://www.advmachinery.com/manuals/H-manual.pdf I believe they also have a conversion kit that will make blade changing similar to the way other saws. Here's an article about their conversion kit vs the original method.

I removed the pattern. We can't post other people's patterns. Even we're just cleaning them up for others and not taking credit. Designers like to control their own distribution of their work. Thanks y'all.

I use lemon oil. The same stuff you find in the cleaning aisle of your grocery store. It smells nice, pops the grain, and does a nice job. I have a little tupperware try I keep it in and dip the project in it. I also have a foam brush I keep in the container. Just dip, then let drip dry on a bed of nails. If any needs to be wiped away, you can. I think Steve Good uses a similar method. An alternative method is to put it in a spray bottle and spray down your fretwork. Wipe away any excess. It's a little more wasteful, but you don't have a big container of oil getting in your way. After is is dry, I add an acrylic spray to protect it.

Most people just tape a furnace air filter to one side of the box fan. The air filter will "scrub" the air and remove any dust particles. Some people get more elaborate, but the principle is the same. Quick, cheap, and easy.

I found it on SSW&C. It's also a pretty small pattern. You could contact Oily to see if he has a larger version. http://www.scrollsawer.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/9535

Hi Lorenzo. Welcome to the Village. We're glad to have you. It looks like you didn't attach the picture to your post. Here's a tutorial on how to add a picture to your post. Let us know if you're having trouble. Despite the playful ribbing, everybody here is very helpful and would be happy to lend a hand.

Whew! I'm finally finished! I have added a section for all the saws listed here. Click the details link (labeled Click Here) for a particular saw to see the details, photos, rankings, and owner comments. Take a look at the list. Are we missing your saw? If so, let me know and I'll add it to the list. If you see your saw on the list, check out the details and let me know if they're accurate. Be sure to vote on the different attributes so we can get a good feel for the quality of the saw. Also, post your experiences about that saw. It's really helpful for a new person in the market for a saw to see how others like it. Thanks for your help!

I fixed the member map. You can now add your pin, or update your location on the map.

When I design patterns, I like having a black outline to follow (stay on the line) with the cutout pieces in gray so I know where my waste area is. I use gray because it's cheaper than color cartridges and photocopies well.

Can you describe the project (without posting the pattern). That may help in finding someone to cut it for you.

2015 is right around the corner. It's time to start thinking of some New Year's Resolutions. What are your scroll sawing and woodworking goals for 2015? Here's mine: I'd like to make more scroll saw videos. Design more patterns Try different types of scrolling. (lath art and bowl making specifically) Do larger woodworking projects Fix up my shop so it's easier to work in (better storage, benches, lighting, and access to tools) and of course, make SSV the best community I can...but that's a given. What's yours?

US. I've been through 3 hosting companies so far. At first, they don't restrict. But at some point, they limit the number of database queries in a designated time (I don't know the exact details). If you remember about 8 months ago, SSV was really slow. It's because SSV was doing too many database queries that slowed down the server. They ended up throttling me, which really slowed down the site. I went though and optimized some of the site to cache content. That seemed to help. There are a bunch of different chat room types; PHP, Java, IRC, etc. However, the chat room I use is an addon service from the IP Board (the software I use). It's integrated into the community software, so I don't have to cobble together a chat room from a different source and keeps 1 login. It doesn't cost a lot...about $25/year. But if nobody uses it, I'd rather put that money toward scroll saw blades.

Yes. I pay an annual fee. Chat rooms create a lot of database queries,which quickly eat up your alloted compute cycles. Most hosting services don't allow chat rooms for that very reason. Which is why we use a 3rd party service for the chat room. Our chat room can host 20 people. I can downgrade it to the free version, which only supports 5 people, or remove it all together. I'd just hate to have a scheduled chat with people wanting to participate, but being locked out. US Chat: Every Tuesday at 9pm ET UK Chat: Every Wednesday at20.00 GMT Reminders pop up in the right side of the forum in the Calendar section (below the shoutbox)

Does anybody use the chat room? I'm usually at work during the regular scheduled chats, so I can't attend. I'd hate to pay for something that nobody uses.

Thanks Larry! I added that to the list. You can find the review thread here: http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/12228-delta-40-690-saw-details-user-reviews/

Delta & Hawk have now been represented. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forum/49-scroll-saw-reviews/

Excalibur owners have been represented. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forum/49-scroll-saw-reviews/

I wanted that section to be in comparison to other scroll saws in the market. The saw details list the cost of the scroll saw for a more specific answer.