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i use both. like travis said, they are very different programs with different uses.
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Looks great!!! So glad I could help with the pattern
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Pete - I will check with the website guy and get our schedule up on the website. The NorthStar Scrollers meet the first Saturday of the month at the KC hall in Bloomington Minnesota. I can help with directions or details if anyone wants!
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A #5 blade is my normal go-to blade. I adjust from there depending on what I am cutting.
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I am the Vice President of a local scrolling club. The club has asked me and another guy to do a presentation on fretwork. I got nominated to do the presentation not because I am an expert, but because I like to talk and have done it before. So I have a question for you. If you were going to hear a talk on Fretwork, what big questions would you hope got answered? I hope that you guys can give me some idea of what I should cover in my presentation!
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Edward, I really am happy to help so please let me know if you ever need anything else! Katie
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When I cut something from pine I always go to Menards and buy their best pine. I think it is the black label? It costs a bit more then the lesser grades but usually a 6' piece lasts me several projects. I find that it cuts really nicely.
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Edward. This file should help get you started. Katie
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When that screen opens click on drawing. That should take you to the draw program where the tutorial starts.
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edward, can you tell me what is on your screen? I will help if I can.
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Open office is a free downloadable program similar to Microsoft office. I use it all the time.
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A great scroller and a friend to many has passed away
MrsN replied to Huntter2022's topic in General Scroll Sawing
This is such upsetting news, My prayers go out to all who knew him. -
I personally like the look of "squished" text for word art better then the underlined style. Here is a tutorial I wrote for how to do it in Open Office squished text.pdf
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Thanks for the offers. The funeral got moved back a day so I will be able to cut the project. Now I do need a pattern made. This is Sargent Jennifer Nielsen. It is a PTSD related suicide, not a combat fatality.
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A friend of mine lost someone close to them and were hoping to get a portrait cut. Both guys are marines, and it is a paying job. They need it ASAP and I'm on vacation. If you are able to help out I will put you in touch. Katie
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An easy fix to extra vibration on a stand/cabinet is to add sand bags to the bottom to add weight. I have used the ones made for putting in the back of cars in the winter (Canada must have those) another thing to try is putting a carpet pad between the saw and the stand/cabinet. I haven't actually done this but I have a buddy who swears it helps.
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I have made a few puzzles. I always use a clear-drying white glue or a decoupaging medium (mod-podge). I usually top coat it with acrylic spray before I cut it. From what I have read about puzzle making there are lots of ways to attach the picture. I have also heard people using spray adhesive or contact cement. I think you find one that works for you and go with it. As for price, I have no idea so I checked ETSY. http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade/woodworking?q=custom+jigsaw+puzzle&order=most_relevant&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US&ref=auto1 Judging from the listings you are good between $10-$100. I would probably go between $20-$40 depending on how much I liked the friend.
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One more thing. I looked up my saw on e-replacement parts and found the triangle piece for $0.44. Way better then $50 for the whole assembly. If the two saws really are as similar as I think the piece should fit. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/clamp-bolster-p-189477.html
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I just noticed that I forgot to flip a couple of my pictures and that the camera focused in on the dust in the second one. Oh well.
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I dis-assembled my Hitachi to see if I could find you part, and how it relates to the other pieces. It is rather interesting on the inside. I don't think I have had this one quite this far disassembled before (on a side not, I think I found the source of the funny noise/vibration I was getting, there is a spring only attached at one place ) This is what the tensioning linkage assembly should look like (except for that pesky spring) This shows the top pieces of the assembly. The handle thingy has threads on the inside of the tube which thread to the long rod. The other tube is just a spacer bar, no threads. I believe this is the mysterious triangle piece that you are missing. In my saw it has no threads and basically just acts as a spacer/alignment piece for the tensioning rod. The way it looks in my saw, if you could find some sort of material that could withstand the compression of the tensioning, and would fit in the notch of the arm, it would work.
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Is this the piece you need?
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I usually buy replacement parts from e-replacement parts http://www.ereplacementparts.com/porter-cable-pcb370ss-type-scroll-saw-parts-c-129_1845_116049.html I think the part you are referring to is part of the linkage bar assembly (part 112) at $50, it is an expensive part. I have a Hitachi (and older repainted porter cable) I will look at the part and see if you could make something. Katie
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The layering on this is really nice! Great job.
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A good attorney is a wonderful thing. We have a wonderful one from going through some custody issues with my step-son, and I know the difference they can make. I wish you the best, I hope you don't have to go back to work.
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I almost forgot my grandpa's remodeling advise. "install twice as many outlets as you think you need" I have 12 sets of outlets in my 8'x20' shop, I think there are almost 30 in our 2-car garage. Now, the circuit couldn't handle having that many things running at once, but it is nice to never have to look for an extension cord or try to guess which machine is plugged in.
