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They're an interesting looking item, I wonder how well they work? Len
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what kind of spray adhesive does everybody use
Lucky2 replied to Dennis Key's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I use Elmer's, it's cheap and does a great job. Every so often I'll get a stream instead of a spray, when this happens, I take the tip off of the can and clean it in mineral spirits. That usually solves the problem. Len -
Dick, it depends upon which brand of saw you own, the blade screw on the EX and on the Dewalt I believe, have a pivoting tip that will turn when it's tightened against the blade. This stops the blades from bending, when the blade screw is up against the blade, which puts pressure against the set screw. The set screw has to be in the proper position also, so that when the blade screw pushes up against it, it will not be pushing the blade sideways, causing it to break. Personally, I think that it's a really good system, as long as you keep it adjusted properly and you keep the tip of the blade screw lubricated. I've never had any problems with my saw, it runs like a dream, but I do service my saw and keep it clean. All this info came with the saw, it was printed in the owners manual, their a good book to read, lots of tips. Len
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Need your help to choose. Excalibur or Hegner
Lucky2 replied to Jean-Marc's topic in General Scroll Sawing
Jean Marc, my preference would be the EX, I own one and am completely satisfied with it and I've owned it for three years. I did try out a Hegner, but I liked the EX better. One of the biggest deciding factors was how easy it is to cut things on an angle, the table stays in the flat position and the upper portion of the saw tilts. As for the blades breaking, I tend to think that it is just a matter of a slight adjustment of a screw. Good luck with whatever you decide, I hope it works out for you. Len -
Congrats on ordering the new EX21 Nick, you'll love using it once it arrives. Do you have any idea of, how long you'll be waiting for it to arrive? Len
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Good for you Darcy, now lets see what you and your new saw can make with them. Len
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Dennis, I've always started out on what would be the hardest or most difficult portion of the pattern first. After that I would cut the eyes, of course that is, if they weren't already the hardest part. When I'm done cutting these two areas, I'll usually cut from the center outwards. Len
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Colin, if you bought the saw new, you should be able to contact the dealer you bought it from, and they can probably get you what you need. Or, you could go to the General home site and look up the dealers in your area. Len
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It's stunning, there could be no better background then what you've chosen. I do hope that you've made a few copies of the picture of the background, to possibly use on future projects. Len
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Black or green, what does it matter? The saw will cut just as well no matter what color it is, mine is green and it's a joy to use. Yours is black, and I imagine you will really enjoy using it. The color switch came about because of an anniversary, I don't know if they are going to stick with black or, if they will be going back to green. Enjoy using it, and see what you've been missing out on by using Ol Yeller for as long as you have.(JK) You will find some difference with the EX, but, you won't find much difference other than the way the saw head tilts instead of the table. Knowing you as well as I do, I think it will almost kill you if you have to wait until spring to use your new toy. Good luck with it, I'm very happy for you. Len
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If it doesn't have variable speed leave it right where it is, a lot of their earlier models didn't have it. I don't know about you, but, I do know that I wouldn't want a saw without it. Len
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Yes you can use pine, but, you really have to give it a good coating of Valspar varnish or some other sort of weather protection. Len
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Well done. Len
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Fay, enjoy using it. Len
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Darcy, if you can hold off until July you'll get a much better price, General has a sale every year that starts around that time. They have all of their tools on sale at that time, I bought mine when it was on sale like this and I saved over $250. The best place to purchase one from is one that has a service center that would service the saw, I bought mine from a place that sells industrial tools. You could find out who sells are in your area, by going to the General site and check out their list of dealers. There's likely to be 4 or 5 of them in your neck of the woods, you would just have to pick the one you want to deal with. By the way, you'll love owning an Ex, I know I certainly like mine a lot. Len
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Fay, if it is a new saw it will be type 2, the original saws were type one and they've not been sold for years. Len
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Congrats on the 54 years together, do you have any plans to celebrate? The Hummingbird is lovely, I'm sure your wife will love it, as she does you. Len
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DW, I hate to disagree with you, but, Baltic Birch and Poplar are not softwood. One is made with birch ply and the other is Poplar, so that alone makes them a hardwood, then you add the glue and extreme heat to make it even harder. Ray, I've never enjoyed cutting a single layer of 1/8" plywood, but, if I absolutely have to I use a #1 or #3 flat blade with my cutting speed at about 1/3 max speed. I have always found that it is a lot easier to cut thin wood, if you can stack cut it. Len
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Try printing your numbers backwards or reversed, if you do this the paper pattern can be left on the wood, that will add strength to it. I have done this on a couple of items I've made, it was the only way to stop the letters and numbers I was working with from breaking. I leave the paper on them, and glue them to whatever that way. You may have to touch up the edges with a utility knife to get rid of a few paper fuzzies. Give it a try, all you've got to lose is one number or letter to see if it would work for you.<br />Len
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Onewaywood, blade drift is a true happening, I'm not familiar with the blades you mentioned, I use Flying Dutchman exclusively. As for the blade drift, I think that you'll find it worse when trying to cut a straight line. With practice you'll get used to the amount of drift your saw has, and you'll learn to compensate for it automatically. Len
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Thanks for the link Travis. Len
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Good purchase Kevin, nice find, especially at that price. Hopefully, you'll get the bearing replaced without to much trouble, take care and enjoy your new saw. Len
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I despise using spiral blades, and I use them only if there is absolutely no other option. The way I clean up the fuzzies is with an orbital sander, or, if it's real delicate I use my detail sander. I do mostly fret work, a lot of it is quite delicate, but, I have never had a piece break because of sanding it. As for using a flame or torch to clean up the fuzzies, I hope your doing it outdoors just to be safe. This is only my opinion, but, I don't think that wood and flames mix, Baltic Birch catches fire very quickly. Carl, personally, I didn't or don't see any reason for you to apologize, I read what you've posted a couple of times, and I thought they were quite informative. As for spiral blades, I've cussed enough about them that I never have to cuss again. Len
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Darcy, it's hard to believe that you've been away from your saw for as long as you have been, you must be going crazy waiting to get back to it. Len
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That's pure ingenuity, I'm surprised that he didn't make it peddle operated. Thanks Trav, for bringing it to our attention. Len
