Lucky2
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Peter, I would suggest that you remove the bottom clamp screw, on the end of that screw there is a small swivel tip. This tip is supposed to set up against the blade, so that when the clamp screw is tightened, the tip stops the screw from bending/twisting the blade. Try rotating that tip with your fingers, if it rotates, fine. But if it doesn't rotate, you'll have to loosen it up. I have used a very small bit of Never-Seize on the tips of my saw, I did that as soon as I bought the saw. The only other thing I can think of that might be causing your blades to break, is that they are spiral blades and I hate them. Len
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Vern, how on earth could you consider these two beautiful pieces uninteresting. They are beautiful, I would love to cut the Snow Owls some day. Len
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Nicely done Charlie, it would be a nice trivet. Len
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Nicely done Todd, both pieces look fantastic. Len
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Peter, it looks perfect to me, how did you like using the new saw? Len
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Nicely done Rob. Len
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Matt, I own an EX21, and it's a pleasure to use. I do wish I had spent the extra, to step up to the 30" model. No matter what your cutting nowadays, you'll eventually want to cut a larger item. So, if money isn't an issue, now is the time to buy the EX21, then you won't be wishing you did later on. The final decision is yours to make, please let us know which one you decided to buy. Len
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Hello Charlie, rate of feed and tension are probably what's giving you problems. Do you know what brand and size of blade, you purchased from Lowe's? How thick is the stock you were attempting to cut, and what type of wood was it? What brand of saw are you using, and how good are the blade clamps? Need answers to these questions, to try to help to solve your issue. For me, when cutting 90* corners, I use the same size blade as I would use to cut out the project. The blade size I use depends on, how thick the wood is. You can't just grab any size blade, and think it's going to cut all thicknesses of stock! I have lots more on say on the topic, but, I would like for you to answer the questions first. Then, I can give you the best answer possible. Len
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Nicely done Steve, looking forward to seeing more like this. Len
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Wow Dick, this is definetly a cutting to be proud of. Len
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Nicely done Denny, have you ever made them with what is called a mushroom bird? Len
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Dick, that is an awesome cross, your priest should be happy with that. Len
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Nathan, I use 1/8" birch plywood, or 1/8" masonite. My backers are always the same size as the portrait cutting, and are usually painted black. Every so often, I'll need the backer to be the frame. When this happens, I place a small washer up against the side of the cutting which is sitting on paper. Then, I insert a pen or pencil in the hole in the washer and trace around the exterior of the cutting. Len
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Steven, why the heck would you take the blade clamps apart, it must have been a slow day. Without the blade clamps being in place, you can't use the saw. These saws take a plain end blade, pinned blades won't work. To insert a blade into the blade holder, flip the clamp lever into the open position. Then install the blade, by holding in place against the back of the holder, then close the clamp lever. Do this for the top and bottom clamps, then the blades are ready for tensioning. Do you know how to tension your blade? Len
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Have a pleasant time, the carving show sounds interesting. Len
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Keith, the cutting looks great, was the image a take off of a real photo? Len
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Nicely done Tony, it's impressive that you did this with a fret saw. Len
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Welcome back Thomas, that's a couple of good looking projects. Congrats on the upcoming nuptials, the big day will be here before you realize it. Len
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Monti, just because you have it, doesn't mean that you need to use it right away. You could save it, for when you have a good use for it. Len
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Charlie, welcome to the village. Len
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When scrolling I wear a 3M dust and particulate mask, I like the way they fit. I own a Trend Airshield and I wear it every so often when scrolling, but I use it more when using the lathe. The 3M dust mask has two straps, one clips around your neck and the other sets on the top of your head. The face mask part is soft rubber, and most times I don't realize that it is there once I get into a project. I'm a firm believer in wearing some sort of protection against dust, while working in the shop. Len
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Gonzo, buying a new saw might just be the answer, and if you can afford it, I think you'd be better off purchasing an EX21. When I upgraded I bought the EX21, that was about 7 years ago. It is a real pleasure to use, and it's never given me any problems. Len
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Good for you Roly, you had a great selection to pick from. Len
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Beautiful! Len
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Little items for my daughter to take to the Craft Fair
Lucky2 replied to Montserrat's topic in Bragging Rights
Monti, she should do well with these little items, they're very cute. Len
