Tom J

In Canada I buy mine here. http://stockroomsupply.ca/shop/sanding-mops.html . They likely ship to USA .

Lee Valley sells the on line.

I watched a video about it and it has a lot of the EX features. The bottom blade clamp however is a little adapter that you have to remove from the saw to install a blade. This may be OK for those that bottom feed but for me I would be a pain as I always top feed. I'll stick with my EX-21 thanks. Tom

On Youtube there is a demonstration of how to draw an oval using a compass.

I have the Epson WF 7620 which is multi function and prints on up to 11' x 17" paper. I also got the continuous ink supply system from this site WWW.INKXPRO.COM. This give about 10 times the ink for about the same price as a set of cartridges.

I have never seen a scroll saw like this before. It is huge.

I found this foot switch in Australia that may be what you want http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Foot-Switch-10A-240V-AC-Nonslip-Momentary-Contact-Footswitch-Control-Pedal-NC-NO-/131520419068 Tom

Just a note of caution. Anyone that was using Media Center to watch or record TV shows on their computer should be aware that Media Center does not come with W-10. It is an add on that I believe costs about $100.00.

The great white north. Montreal, Canada.

I have a EX-21 and always top feed. Tom

3/4" is fine for resawing but to get the desired tension you may be stressing the saw frame and the bearings. I have a Delta 3 wheel saw and use a 1/2" 3 tooth blade for resawing with no problem. Have done maple and walnut up to 7 1/2 ". *" is the saw max height. Tom

I looked at the Dewalt and EX-21 side by side and went with the EX-21. Reasons: 1) Had an old Excalibur 19", 2) Tilting head versus tilting table, 3) Upper arm raises higher and stays up on its own without any after market attachments. As for the EX-21 versus the EX-30, the only difference is the extra 9 in. of reach and the accompanying table size. I have never found a need for the extra reach but that depends on what you are doing with the saw. Tom

Most scroll saws use a standard 5 inch blade and that size should fit your saw with no problem. Check the distance between the table and the bottom of the top arm at the back of the table and again near the blade. This dimension should be the same at both locations. If the dimension is greater near the blade then turn the black knob at the back of the upper arm until these dimensions are approximately the same. Once the are the same the blade should fit with no problem. Some people use the knob at the back to increase tension and forget to back it off when they re-clamp the blade. This results in the upper arm getting further and further away from the table near the blade and eventually the blade is no longer long enough.

You are welcome. Glad to help. Tom

1. My EX-21 did that on me a couple of times and I found that the blade was slipping slightly in one of the clamps then the lever would flip over on its own. Cleaned up my blades and problem solved. Depending on the use your saw sees the lever may well be worn. The lever on the older EX-21's was held with a roll pin, which is what you describe. The newer ones use what they call a screw post. To remove the roll pin, first take the upper blade holder off the saw. Drill a 1/4 in hole in a piece of hard wood to accept the pin when it is being driven out. Position the blade holder on the wood to align the pin with the hole. Using a suitable punch drive out the spring pin. It may be hard but it will go and as the holder is fully supported on the wood it should not get damaged. A 3/16 in drill bit is a good size to use as a drift but be sure to wear eye protection. The hole size is 5mm so don't use anything larger than that. You don't need to take the pin all the way out, just enough to remove the lever. With the new lever in place you can drive the pin back in to hold it. Any questions, post them here and I will check back regularly. Good luck Tom

I recently cut some stand up puzzles from 3/4 " Oak, Birch and Walnut Using FD-UR#7 Blades. No fuzzies to speak of except on the Walnut which had a little bit. I also cut 1/2" Mahogany using a FD-UR#5 and it did have a few fuzzies but not as much as your Poplar is showing. I think the softer woods end up with more fuzzies that the harder ones. Tom

Nice little spray booth. My only concern is with the fan motor being in the air flow. If you a spraying a flammable product a spark from the motor could cause a fire or explosion. If you are using flammable products I would suggest you off mount the motor and drive the fan via a belt. That will keep the motor out of the air flow. Tom

My family came to Canada from the Cornwall area in the mid 1800's Tom

More photos here. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Example+album&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=example+album&sc=0-10&sp=-1&sk= Tom

Creative Woodworks & Crafts magazine just released the "2012 Holiday 2012" issue that has a few angels in it. You may be able to check it out at your news stand to see if it is what you want before you buy. Tom

Try chewing gum, it may help. Tom

Here is a link to a home made one similar to what I post before. Has step by step instructions and photos. http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/138/139/ Tom J

I use this one and find it quite good. Don't know if they are available in the UK. Would not take much to make one.http://www.busybeetools.com/products/CLAMP-FRAME-SELF-SQUARING-5X7-TO-26X30.html Tom

I'm working on my third box like this. First was for my wife. Second for my grand-daughters birthday. The one I am working on now will be for my youngest daughter. Tom