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I would use poly and not worry about it. Since there is usually plenty of drying time between humid ones I think you should be fine. As Bill Wilson said, if there is moisture to damage the wood, there is moisture to grow mold and that is a much bigger problem.
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typically slabs are cut thick, then dried and planed/resawn to the final desired thickness. This helps to reduce checking, splitting and warping. When drying green lumber, you want to promote air movement. so don't bury it in sawdust or stick it under a tarp. Slabs should be stacked with small boards (called stickers) to promote air movement. You can let slabs sit in standard air and dry out, it takes about 1 year per inch of thickness to achieve "dry". You can also build a kiln of sorts that uses solar energy to speed the drying process. There are some good resources on YouTube on milling your own lumber. I have a list on my school computer that I show my students. I will try to remember tomorrow to post some links.
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I missed this one, but look forward to trying to make another week. Also, I love the deadpool project!
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You can stain or finish one side. It may cause the panel to warp out of flat, since you are adding moisture to only one side. It probably won't matter once you cut it in to smaller pieces.
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Like Breadstick mentioned, do a search for "pumpkin carving patterns" or "stencils" I have found quite a few things that way. You can also do a Google image search, then under search tools change the type to line art, there are often images that work well for scrolling with a little bit of work. We have had a few different walking dead patterns posted. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/11914-rick-grimes/?hl=%2Bwalking+%2Bdead http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/12823-walking-dead/?hl=%2Bwalking+%2Bdead http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/13003-ok-last-one-of-these/ http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/18325-carl-walking-dead/?hl=%2Bwalking+%2Bdead http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/12685-walking-dead-patterns-daryl-dixon-and-others/
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If the adapters are the type that hang from the pin holders, you may be able to get some extras and mount a few blades at once. It may reduce some of the frustration. Also look at the Hegnar clamps. there is a chance you could make something work with the tuff screw or quick clamp. http://www.advmachinery.com/c-6-scroll-saw-accessories.aspx
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My best advice is to practice. I had a cheap saw at school that had an annoying blade change, after the kids started wanting to use it I got pretty good at changing the blade. Also, practice cutting. There are lots of outlines you can do with no or few cuts. If you think you will continue to enjoy the hobby, start saving for an upgrade or used machine that has a better blade change system.
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I typically freehand puzzle pieces. Usually something like A but with a fatter top so they interlock just a bit better.
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I usually just use a clear spray acrylic or spray lacquer I don't like the mess of dealing with oils for the most part.
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Letters are really hard to scroll. Because we see them all the time our eyes really notice slight bumps or thick/thin spots. In many other types of scrolling little errors like that are not noticeable to the average person. I am very impressed by those who can scroll word-art well.
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Dave. I also use the spray that you pictured, and I love it. It really is clear so it is great for any projects that have been painted or otherwise colored. Shellac and most poly is Amber and yellows paint
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my students love spiral blades. I use both, but lean towards flat most of the time. It always takes me a moment to re-adjust to the switch when I get to school.
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how do, i make hardwood dowel ring holders 3" long tapered?
MrsN replied to amazingkevin's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I would be really tempted to get a lathe. I like the sander method. You would need to start with a piece longer then you need so you have a handle. Another option might be to make a pattern for a 3-d compound cut with a scroll saw. You would end up with square edges (like an elongated pyramid) but you could sand from there (or convince the buyer that the geometric square edges are cool) -
I tried to tell him that, he didn't cut for very long because he didn't want to interrupt my project No the Tuba Player decided to cheat on me, so he had to go! This one is a car salesman. It is in the miscellaneous category of the pattern library. I use 3m velcro command strips. One on the wall and one on most of the projects. One of the heavier frames has a strip in each corner. I have block walls in my basement shop and at school and it is the best (non-permanent) method of hanging projects. I did drill a hole for a screw for one of my nice heavy frames at school that I didn't want to chance falling off. I am a complicated person, I have collections of both Thanks for all the kind words!!!!!! Katie
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A few weeks ago Russell posted a really cool shoe pattern. I had to cut it! I framed it and hung it on my wall with my other shoes. Then I got to thinking about another shoe pattern that I hadn't cut... I think I requested the converse pattern years ago for a student. I had one student cut it, and the pattern has been haunting me ever since. It is an interesting pattern, only two holes (the star and everything else) I painted one blue and hung it on the wall (but it didn't make the photo). The other is mounted on oak stained red and it is now hanging in my office at school. While I was cutting out all of the shoes, my new boyfriend was curious and came down to my shop. I showed him how to cut a bit, I haven't quite got him hooked but we might have his and hers saws in the future
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Glad to see that you are back in business! It is rough to be without our saws.
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isn't there a scroll saw pattern of something similar to this? like an old man's face in the tree? I would love to see what you do with the picture.
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I used to have an old "lunch box" style planer. I think it was harbor freight model from the 80's. I loved it! I was really handy to have something to take material down in thickness. I had to get rid of it when I got divorced, there is no way I could use a planer in my apartment.
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Mine is in the basement! I love having heat and ac. In my last apartment my saw was in the bedroom. I have been working on training a new boyfriend about having his and hers tools. Although he has taken an interest in what I do, I may have to teach him how to scroll.
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I have a hand drill and a drill press that will accept tiny bits, but I love my dremel plunge router base for drilling. It is so handy for being able to drill squarely in the middle of a board, and not having to worry abut the wobble of the hand drill breaking the bit. I typically leave a 1/16" bit in my drill press and smaller sizes in my dremel.
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I have been using the 3m Velcro strips. They hold plenty of weight for the pieces I cut and they let me hang at just the right angle, not necessary the angle it wants to hang at. On framed pieces I use framing wire strung across between two eye hooks. saves me from having to measure perfectly to get the saw tooth in exactly the right place.
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I have been an inside scroller for most of my almost 10 year scrolling adventure. I will not stop anytime soon! I love having heat and air conditioning, and constant access to my baby. I had my saw set up in the second bedroom of my apartment for about a year before I moved to a new place. I have a boxfan/filter set-up and do a lot of vacuuming in my shop, but never had any sort of problems carry over.
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beautiful!!!
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Congrats!!!
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I have wanted to make a set or two of these. I think it would be a fun gift for some friends.
