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An example would be different URL's which others have found. I noticed one today relating to resizing of patterns. Another would be the facebook link. Many times when you notice a link you may not have the time to use or apply the information and sometimes it can be difficult to go back and find where the link was posted in a comment. Just thought a single location where these links could be filed would be useful for many. Just a thought.

I have only been a member for about a month. I notice messages from other members identifying various links which they have used to complete certain tasks. Would it be possible to have another field of resources where someone could go to instead of having to find the message posted by another member? Just a thought. Thanks, Ron

A great cutting and a unique approach to intarsia.

In consideration of my entry, I would suggest maybe the image of a scroll saw on the front along with the website and the verbage on the back.

Have some verbiage which can be considered and an image can be added if needed, so here goes. Scroll Saw Village Dedicated to those who know and are willing to share the Art of Scrolling. If it can be scanned, it can be created in wood. Actually have the last sentence on my business cards. Thanks, Ron

Thanks all for the kind comments. Really enjoy this type of cutting. Also found that making my own frames was better than trying to find the right kind in the store which could hold the art work, glass, double mat as well as a foam backer board. I also got tired of going to a frame shop to have mats cut so decided to start doing that as well. If I only knew how to make my own glass I think that I would have everything worked out. Ron

Just finished this up today. Also posted on Bragging Rights. Am happy with this one.

Thought that I would share my latest project with all. Finally got smart and started taking pictures before putting the glass in the frame. Allows the details to be seen without having the glare of the flash on the glass. This project has over 400 cuts which took over 22 hours to complete. Spiral blades are the only way to go with this type of project. Hope that all enjoy.

Finishing up a portrait style project this weekend. Will upload photos by Sunday. Have a great weekend all.

Thanks for the kind words Travis. Just uploaded the Duke to my Gallery and also included a couple of others recently as well. Ron

Your 20" is a bit different than my 26" G4 model Hawk. If I am not mistaken however, both models use two blade holders, one for the bottom and the other for the top. You can load the blade either from the top or from the bottom. You can choose the method which works best for you. I removed the arm which is used to hold down the upper rocker assembly and keep the blade down while inserting from the top, so I have gotten into the habit of inserting from the bottom up. Lining up the blade into the top holder is easier for me. This process in most cases required me to get up and be able to look under the work piece to accomplish this task. In the end, I do not mind this extra step because I can move my body around on a regular basis instead of staying in the same position. I just finished a project which had over 400 cuts and it was not that much trouble overall with this method. Some day maybe I will try the top down method to see how I like it. You can also check to find out if the blade holders have been upgraded to newer/easier to use versions. Mine changed I think 3 - 4 times during the past 3 years and the newer versions have worked better the those in the past. The link below is from someone who has their G4 for sale with photos and their is also a link to a write up from another user. http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/tls/1195231002.html Overall you have a great machine which I believe, once you are able to get a handle on its use, will be a great addition to your shop. Wish I could find a deal like the one you got. Ron

Thought that I would throw in a cutting of a legend

No doubt you have the shop which is the envy of many, myself including. For the most part al of my work like many is done out of a garage and the dust gets all over anything and everything. Maybe someday in the not too distant future a stand alone shop will be in my backyard. Ron

I have used a number of patterns from Steve's site. Enjoyed making Basketball and Soccer trophies for my boys last year. There are a large number of his video clips on You Tube as well. He also recently provided information and software for making key chains which works very well. If you have not checked him out you should do so.

If it is anything like my G-4 26" model, maybe this will help. When you load the blade mine has a lever on the top are just rear of the blade which has to be rotated to the rear. This will provide the set tension to the blade. If the blade is not tensioned enough you can go to the rear of the unit and mine has a blue lever which when in the forward positon applies the tension to the blade. You can pull the lever to the rear and you will find a long treaded bolt which can be turned to adjust the tension. The instructions say that when you move the blue lever up you should start to notice when the tension should start. Depending on the blade, the tension should start at about the 10:00 position. There are different settings for different blades. If your machine is like this, let me know and I can advise on setting levels for other blades as well. Hope this works, Ron

Just wanted to let all know that I put together some information on Stack cutting. Hope that the information will be of assistance to you scrollers out there.

Thanks for your comments Tom and Wade. I really enjoy scrolling and challenging myself for more complex projects. I am presently working up something to post in Wiki on stack cutting to share my success and failures which hopefully will be of use to others. Happy scrolling, Ron

Thanks for the kind comments. It has been fun working to perfect my skills. Sometimes I tend to bite off a little too much such as starting with the Cheetah with 1200 cuts as my first portrait type of project. Did a little work and had to put it away for awhile to focus on what I thought to be an easier project with the cowboy. With time though, was able to finish and am happy with the results. Will start to review the Gimp clips and attempt to get into my own designs soon. Thanks Travis the all the work in putting something together for all to learn from. Ron

You will enjoy this machine. I have a G4 26" model and I love it. Very sturdy machine and simple to use. Ron

Just joined on Saturday. Was able to get a Gallery started and upoaded 4 of my projects. Have been scrolling for going on 3 years now and love it. Have been woodworking for years however did not know that this level of detail could be created. Many think that the work is done by a laser cutting machine and not by hand. Photos never do the acutal work justice though. Got turned onto scrolling quite by accident when I ordered a DVD from Hawk and now own a G4 26" machine and love it. Live in Orange county, CA. Decided to stay here after I retired from the Marine Corps in 1995 and now work hard for a living. Married for 28 years with 2 boys, 13 & 17. My youngest has expressed an interest in woodworking and made a couple of projects in school this year. Like everthing that I have seen on this site and looking forward to more.

New member to the site and like what I have seen. Alot of great information and help in many areas. I have been scrolling for almost 3 years and enjoy every aspect of it. Presently reside in Orange county CA. Will work on uploading some examples of my work in the near future. Have a great day to all, Ron