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Most any place sells drill bits, you shouldn't have to much trouble finding what you need. All hardware and most building supply stores have them, Harbor freight should have what your looking for at cheap prices. Len
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Nicely done Dave, a person would never guess it was your first intarsia projects. Len
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Nicely done Dan, it's easy to see why they are such good sellers. Len
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Keith, it's great to have you back on the boards, hopefully you can drop by more often. Len
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Cute bank Don, and it's a very nice thing your grandsons are saving their money for. Do you have a pay-pal acct, if you do, I wouldn't mind donating a few dollars for the cause? P M me if your interested. Len
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No worries Art, it happens quite often. Len
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Nicely done Helmut. Len
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Beautiful box Neil, and the pyro work looks fantastic also. Len
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Nicely done Art, the colored backer really adds to the cutting. Len
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Impressive! Len
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Yes Damian, you can use wheel bearing grease. But, if they're sealed bearings, I don't know what good greasing them will be. If you are greasing the saw to tighten things up, use the heaviest grease you can find. Years ago when I was trucking, I used a special grease on my equipment. It was a product put out by Lucas Oil, it's called Red n Tacky #2. It's a great product and it does stiffen things up as well as it lubricates, plus it's not expensive. Len
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Purchasing Patterns from the "Scroll Saw Goodies Pattern Shop"
Lucky2 replied to Sam777's topic in General Scroll Sawing
No Paul, your not wrong, you hit the nail on the head. Len -
Mark, splintering or fuzzies on the back of a project cut with spiral blades, is a common occurrence. It's one of the characteristics of spiral blades that I don't care for, and I don't think it can be prevented. One way to not have as many issues with chipping, is to use a flat blade for most cuts, then use a spiral blade where there is no other option. With you being new to scrolling, now is the time to learn to use both types of blades, spiral and flat. Don't only learn to use spirals, and don't only learn how to use flat blades either. Learn how to use both, you'll be a better scroller if you do so. By being familiar with using both types of blades, you will have a much greater selection of patterns to pick from. Len
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Bob, that is a very impressive undertaking, you did a spectacular job bringing it together. Thanks for sharing this piece of art with us, it's definitely a piece to be proud of. Len
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Mark, I agree with Ron, and I think you should stick with what you've got unless it's worn out. You would be way farther ahead in the game, if you saved up to buy a better quality saw. Cheap saws like the ones you've listed, are always available. So, even if your saw gives up the ghost, it shouldn't be very hard to replace it. Save up your spare change and sell a few items, you'll be surprised how quickly the money will add up. Len
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Beautiful work, I agree wholeheartedly with what kywoodmaster has stated. Len
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Nicely done Art, your friend should be real appreciative. Len
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Monti, personally, I don't see anything wrong or out of place with them. I like to display my puzzles in the standing position also. It doesn't make all that much difference in the way the pieces line up, it's not something that most people would notice. You will find that there is no suiting everyone, so you're bound to find a few negative comments along the way. Cut to the best of your abilities, then, if that doesn't suit people just pay them no attention. Len
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Nicely done Dave, I see a few hold your breath moments in this one. Len
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Nicely done Helmut, thanks for sharing it with us. Len
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Peter, it's a very touching pattern, you did a wonderful job of bringing it all together. I've always meant to cut this pattern, just haven't gotten around cutting it. Len
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I wax and service my saw twice a year, once in the spring, and then again in the late fall. I own an Ex21, I've owned it for over six years and I've never had a problem with it. My previous saw was a Delta 16" 2000 series, I serviced it the same way and it lasted me 11 years. Granted, there was a few issues with the Delta, but none of them were serious. Len
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Wayne, I have no idea of how you feel about buying things from China, personally, I have no problem doing so. I order these smaller items like screw eyes sawtooth hanger and the like, from the Alibaba site which is one of the largest retailers on the net. My last purchase was for 1/8" screw eyes, 1000 silver colored and 1000 gold colored. All toll it cost me $25.00 with shipping included, that works out to be just a whisker more than $.01 per piece. Locally it cost me $2.49 for a pack of ten, with this much of a price difference, I had no choice but to buy from China. It doesn't take long for the items to arrive, I think the longest I've ever waited was ten days. That's not bad, seeing as how it takes that long or better to get an item from the states. Check it out, it could save you a lot of money. Len
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Kevin, you're making great headway, just make sure you don't overload the breakers. Len
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Cool cooler and stand Dan, what did you use for a finish? Len
