Travis
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I got an email from my web-host today. Apparently SSV is "too popular." They want me to upgrade my hosting plan to one that costs $180/month. Currently SSV costs me about $300/year to operate, which I'm usually able to recuperate from advertising. But there's absolutely no way I can recuperate $2400 for a year. So I guess I'll be moving SSV to a different host. I use a different host for my other websites (I have a number of other woodworking & hobby websites). I think I'll be moving it over there. A buddy of mine has a forum there that has more traffic than I do and he hasn't had any problems. So I guess I'll give it a try. I have 7 days to "fix the problem," so I guess I'll be spending Thanksgiving weekend moving the site. I just wanted to give everybody a heads up that things might look goofy, act wonky, or flat-out not be able to access the website for blocks of time over the weekend. Messing around with PHP, My SQL, HTML, and Java is not much fun (I'm not a computer engineer), so wish me luck.
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I think humidity can cause some white spots on the finish. Especially if it rained recently. Don't know if that's the case or not.
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There's a couple things you could do: First, I'd take out the screw that clamps your blade. Sometimes during the manufacturing process, there is a little nib on the end of the screw. This nib will prevent the full surface area of the screw bottom to come in contact with the blade. If you see a nib, you can take a fine file or some sandpaper and smooth that out. Second, when they ship scroll saw blades, they'll coat them with a bit of oil to prevent rust. Take a some sandpaper and fold it over. Then slip the end of your blade between the sandpaper and give it a few scuffs (pinch the sandpaper and pull out the blade). This will remove some of that oil and rough up the end a bit so the clamping screw has something to bite onto. Hope this helps.
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Here are a couple of saws on ebay that are hand-cranked. Not sure if the pix are of any use, but it might spark an idea or two. http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-AMERICAN-SC ... 335ef155cd http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Delta-Scrol ... 3f04893c89
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That's a cute story. That would make my day too. I like the idea of Santa picking up toys for other little kids. We have too many toys. That would be a great way to lighten the toy load.
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That's a neat site. Thank you. I added a link to on the Wiki.
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Hi Everybody. I finally was able to compile our SSV eBook project for charity. Our designers have graciously donated their talent to create an ebook of 34 Holiday Ornaments. You can download this eBook for free and check it out. If you decide to keep the eBook, all we ask is that you donate to your favorite charity (we're on the honor system, here. ). Remember this is a way to raise money for those in need, so please dig deep when donating. Spread the word. The more who know about this, the better. Grampa came up with the idea last year and I thought it was a fabulous idea. Thanks to everyone who participated this year in designing these wonderful ornaments: Dan, Grampa, Oges, and Travis. We have an amazing community. Thanks to everyone who makes SSV what it is today. Happy Holidays! http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/ornaments-for-charity/
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Reminder that this is the last day to get your ornament patterns in. Remember, its for the children.
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Macgyver can make C4 out of a battery and hair coloring.
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A reminder to get your ornament patterns in. I'll make the ebook available early next week. Remember its for a good cause.
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I use Flying Dutchman myself. The Scroll Reverse #3 and #5 are my go-to blades. I also like the #3 spiral blade for portraits with lots of curves. I think as long as you're sticking with a brand name, I think you'll do well. The big 3 are Flying Dutchman, Olson, and Pegas. I would stay away from the blades you find at the hardware store. They are intended more for construction type work and don't work well for intricate work hobbiests are after. Plus, they're very expensive compared to the quality stuff you buy (strange but true).
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Here's a neat project from Dremel. The plan is downloadable and has pretty good instructions. http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/resou ... index.html
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Here's an update. We have 20 patterns from 4 different designers. It would be awesome if we can get double that if not triple it. The ebook will be donation ware. Basically anybody can download the ebook in exchange for a donation to charity. Its a great way to give to the less fortunate. A reminder that submissions end on Nov. 1st. So get your patterns designed soon. Details can be found at the beginning of this thread.
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Love it! Good job!
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How do you organize your patterns? Do you print them out? Keep them all digital? Or are you like me and have a huge stack of paper in the corner?
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We got 15 ornaments so far from 3 different designers. Keep 'em coming! We're off to a great start and the designs are really cool.
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This is what kept me from selling up to this point. I wanted to see how it worked out. It looks to me as if they relaxed the rules a bit for crafters. Natural materials are not subject to testing (wood being one of them). If you're using materials that from a supplier that has been tested, you're OK too. Basically small manufacturers and crafters aren't scrutinized as harsh. But if someone decides to do a random test, you better be darn sure you'll pass. I think if you stick with wood and a natural beeswax finish, you'll be fine. I plan on adding a bit of color too. I'm going to be using acrylic washes and perhaps some watercolor. But if you use some, make sure it's AP Non-Toxic certified. You can find the logo is on the label. If anybody is interested in learning about the CPSIA rules, etsy has a great thread Everything you need to know about CPSIA.
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I've been battling spam accounts on the Wiki for awhile. Its mostly bots creating user accounts. Its pretty time consuming to remove these fake accounts. So I decided I'd turn off new account registrations to the wiki. I also went through the user list and deleted any user that has not contributed to the wiki. This doesn't really affect how the wiki works. You don't need to log in or register if you want to add to a wiki article. You simply click the Edit button and make your changes. If you'd prefer to have a wiki account, you can request one in the forum or from me. If you plan on doing a lot of wiki work, there are some nice tools to track your changes. But like I said, it certainly isn't necessary. Hopefully this move will save me a few hours each week deleting garbage and hopefully deter those dern spam-bots..
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Hi Mike. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. One of those magnifyers that fit on like glasses might work well. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015I ... B0015IN8J6 I see jewlers and modelers use them quite a bit. In fact, I wouldn't mind having some myself. Anyway, welcome aboard. Jump in and have some fun!
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Hi Marco. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. We have a number of members around that area. I checked out your website. You have a lot of nice work. I especially like your abstract work. Those turned out great. Welcome aboard. Jump in and have some fun!
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Hi Mike. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. I've been doing this a number of years and I still output some designer firewood. So don't be too hard on yourself. If you have any questions, just ask. Everybody is very knowledgeable here and very friendly. Anyway, welcome aboard. Jump in and have some fun!
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Hi Crystal. Welcome to the Village. You found a treasure trove of talent. It just amazes me what folks come up with. Just browsing through the gallery is inspiring. Anyway, welcome aboard. We all have a pretty good time here. I think you will too. Jump in and have some fun!
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Hi Ken. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. I checked out some of your boats. Those look like a ton of fun! We go to the lake a lot during the summer. That would be fun to play with. Anyway, welcome aboard. Jump in and have some fun!
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I'm thinking of starting to sell some toys on Etsy. Any other Etsy store owners out there? How is it working for you? Post a link to your shop. I'd love to see your storefront.
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Maple and Walnut would be a good choice. Holly and African Blackwood (or even ebony if you can afford it) will give you a traditional white/black combination. Post some WIP pix if you get a chance. I always love seeing chess sets come together.
