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Outstanding. Len

Good looking cutting Todd, it looks as if it would be a bit fragile. Len

Randy, my spare saw is brand new, it's a small variable speed Delta type. I first learned to scroll on one just like it. The whole reason for buying the saw, was for something like this. I plan to have the prep work done before I leave home, that way it wouldn't take very long to get started at the camp grounds. I plan to have the pen blanks all predrilled and glued up also, so I can turn or scroll what and when I want. Len

Dick, that's an awesome clock, I really appreciate you posting it even though Cliff posted his first. No matter how many times I've viewed something, I always like seeing other people rendition of the same item. Len

Outstanding piece. Len

Iggy, it's good that sales are going your way, all of your work look great. Len

Jim, why don't you stain them with a transparent orange stain of some sort? They would be the proper color for pumpkins, and you would still be able to see the grain pattern of the wood. Len

Jim, it's kinda weird that you'd ask this question now, I was considering asking it myself. I'm thinking of buying a motorhome within the next couple of weeks, and I'm thinking of loading my spare scrollsaw and my midi lathe in it. I plan to take my wife to the places she wants to travel to, and I plan to scroll or turn pens in my spare time at the camp grounds. I'll be very interested in reading what others have to say on this matter. Len

Ralph, it looks fantastic, it's truly a piece to be proud of. Len

Wow Jim, those sure are intricate cuttings, they are quite impressive. Len

Jim, it's a lovely piece, the bride and groom are sure to cherish it. There doesn't look to be much wood left to hold those lovebirds on each side, hopefully, they stay there. Len

Randy, that's some very fine cutting, usually how many attempts at a pattern does it take to be successful? To look at the completed cutting alone, a person would be hard pressed to figure out that it was a quarter in it's former life. Nicely done. Len

Oh yes Cliff, I forgot to mention. Another reason that I like using the 1/8" stock over the 1/4" stock, is that I like to stack cut whenever possible. And when I stack cut, I like to be as proficient as possible. Which simply means, that I like to cut as many copies of one item as possible at one time. When stack cutting 1/8" stock, I usually will stack up to four copies at a time. If stack cutting 1/4" stock, I usually only get two copies of the same pattern. I could cut thicker stacks, but, seeing as how it's BB, the blades dull a lot quicker. Not only do they dull quicker if cutting a thicker stack, they will sometimes cause enough heat to scorch the wood. Len

Cliff, I prefer to use 1/8" BB, but, a lot of other scrollers use 1/4" and have no issues. It's mostly a matter of preference, seeing as how both thicknesses will work. Some people like to use the 1/4" thick stock, because it adds more depth to their cuttings. The shadows are deeper, and they look a lot different then the 1/8" stock does. There are many reasons to use either one, I use both but prefer the 1/8" stock for the cutting and for the backer also. Because, by using the 1/8" stock for the cutting and for the backer, you'll find it much easier to fit everything into a typical frame. Len

Todd, your quite welcome, glad that I could help. Len

And he keeps on ticking, Kevin, your just like the old Timex ads. Len

Dave, your keeping yourself busy, and we're all benefiting from it. Len

Holy smokes Dave, that is a gorgeous cutting. Len

Sorry Ron, but, I'm not familiar with the Sweetheart brand. Len

Todd, I had a similar problem with my EX21. It was easy to solve the problem, once I figured out what the issue was. What I did, was I removed the white tension lever, then I took a good flat file and I filed the bottom of the lever flat. It seems that after awhile these levers round a bit on the bottom, that makes it so that the tension can cause the lever to flip when under tension. Filing the bottom flattens the base of the lever, and it stops it from flipping on its own. Don't file any more then what is necessary, otherwise you could have other issues with tension. I've done this twice to my saw, and I may get away with doing it once more. But, I now have the material needed to make a new one, so I don't know if I'll even try filing it flat again. You fellas in Newfie land are a pretty resourceful group, I sure you could make one if you get the right material. I got the material to make new ones at a fab shop, you might try to find a small piece there. You don't need a very large piece, it doesn't need to be much larger than your thumb. All you need are a few tools to do the shaping, I used my dremel tools and shapers along with some flat files. Len

Nicely done Jim, with it being the size and style that it is, it would be fragile. Len

Nicely done Marg, it looks great. Len

To cute Larry, this will be his favorite toy. Len

Nicely done Marg, plus, it's very generous of you to make them for the cause. Len

Very nice Helmut, I like the dark color you stained it. Len