JTTHECLOCKMAN

Yes this is not right for sure. But I can warn you because I see this alot with questions as well not only here but on my pen turning forum. Look at the amount of posts of the person asking and make the decision from there. If they are signed on and have fewer than 10 posts it is a good chance they are just here to use the forum as a resource and not as a friendly place to share ideas and thoughts. Happens alot.

I would do away with the wood pins and use some brass screws. Tap the wood and then glue screw in. If you are worried about screws wearing into wood, then add some brass tubing as sleeves.

What type holders do you have? Are they the barrel type or the square block type. Either one you install the blade into the holders with the holders out of the saw. Could not be any easier. The top blade holders you see very easily too. As far as setting tension there are instructions on the RBi site or at least there use to be.

Can you show us a box with a few more views like with it open and from an angle? Thanks. Yor work always is impressive.

Yea there is one guy or a company not sure how he goes about it but does all kinds of things. He advertises on FB as well as etsy and probably other sites. He also sells the patterns. Just something about the look of tan wood with dark brown edges and burn marks does nothing for me. You definitely know it is laser cut. Always thought the train was different. Because I like trains I guess. Not my cup of tea.

I just do not see that as an advantage in scrollsawing. We build boxes with thicker materials and can cut any shape we want. It would be alot of work scrolling those kerfs and not worth the effort. You won't get the money for the extra time because no one will see how that is done. Laser you sit back and watch the machine do the work. You would always have to use a plywood because hardwoods will be difficult to bend in those radius Maybe get away with bendy plywood. https://www.bord.com.au/products/bending-plywood-bendy-ply

Relief cutting or kerf cutting, is done all the time in woodworking world. Many times moldings need to be bent or shapes need veneering and that is done with tablesaw or bandsaw blade cuts. Nothing new. There are many people that do what you show. I see them all the time on etsy. . There is one guy who does all kinds of stuff making projects. From trains to purses to boxes. But have fun and no that is not a new idea. been around for many years. https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=relief+cutting+to+bend+wood&mid=5A0D25961D9E5940A4345A0D25961D9E5940A434&FORM=VIRE

I took my reply down because I do not want to start another tech war. Seems there are people that love that stuff. I am old school scrollsaw hobby. No lasers CNC or AI for me.

Thanks Marie I believe I have that very book somewhere. Need to find it. Will give these a try. Yours came out perfect. I have done some flocking and it is a good fit for things like this. Thanks for showing.

I love it. These were on my list of things to try this year but health issues have slowed me down. Where did you get the pattern for the ribbons? Do you have a pattern you can share ? Is that real felt or did you do a Flocking? Looks real nice and am sure it will be a hit.

Paul that is very very nice!!! I bought that book many years ago and wanted to do the same. Just make to give away but never got to it. Life is too short. Keep up the good work.

I totally agree what Bill has said.

Interesting. I never kept tract of how many crosses I cut over the years but bet I am close. But then again I never kept tract of any project I have made. Nice work on both but like the second the best.

May I ask why you want to use a gel stain? To me an oil stain is the way to go and just dip in a container and then pour rest back into the container. My opinion only. I think I used a gel stain once in my life time on some pine furniture I was restoring.

Now you know why the cost of homes has gotten rediculous. Everything that goes into building a home let alone furnishing it has gone up. No end in sight. Supply and demand. This goes for shipping things as well. If you get free shipping with an order you think you won the lottery.

Yes finishing products are expensive but still cheapest part of what we do. When you buy finishing products it is for multiple projects. Materials such as wood is costly unless you have a source. You buy wood for 1 particular job at a time.

It is plywood. You are contending with multiple layers of wood that when are glued together are rotated 90 degrees from each other so the grain pattern makes it tough. Plus cutting into adhesives is not easy on the blades. Stacking 1/4" just adds to it. Just the nature of the beast. remember BB plywood has even more layers than regular plywood for stability.

Carbide is your best bet. Always carbide for longer lasting drilling in anything. Lennox is a good brand.

In that link I think there were some misinformation. There has not been any major problems with that saw. Not sure what Kevin and where he was reading that. Also the 788 is still made in Tawain not China. Now many people associate China with Tawain so maybe that is how that started. The 788 saw is still a proven good saw and mid price range. I have no problem recommending that saw. As far as the rocking of the table, I could not find the fix that was always recommended for the 788 saw but am sure it is out there. Something to do with adding a washer or something like that. Memory is not what it use to be.

Going to go way out on a limb here and say you are talking about this scrollsaw. When you said table top I had no idea what it is you want. Can you be more specific please. Those type saws are known for table top wobble in many brands including the Dewalt 788. Can you take a few photos and show us what you are trying to do. This can help others with a solution. https://wenproducts.com/products/wen-ll2156-21-inch-1-6-amp-variable-speed-parallel-arm-scroll-saw-with-extra-large-dual-bevel-steel-table

gets some glue in there and use slurry of sanding dust.

It is like any vendor you buy from they usually start offering discounts. I get this alot from pen turning sites such as Penn State Industries, Woodcraft, Turners Warehouse, Crafts Supply USA and so many more.

https://www.uline.com/BL_3853/Industrial-Packing-Tables https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/60-w-x-30-d-maple-butcher-block-square-edge-workbench-adjustable-height-black?msclkid=1e3d4515a5cb15899e7722bacb3fdd44&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=[ADL] [PLA] [tROAS] (Workbenches %26 Shop Desks - Workbenches) - {Boost}&utm_term=4583108132736650&utm_content=(Workbenches %26 Shop Desks - Workbenches)&adlclid=1e3d4515a5cb15899e7722bacb3fdd44 Take a look in Costco, Walmart, as mentioned Ikea, Home Depot in dent and scratch section, desks, adjustable work stations and so forth. Your favorite store Harbor Freight.

Either Laser people are dumb or lazy from what I am reading out of this. They can not be cheap if they are spending big money on a tool. Buy once and set for life. As I said a workbench can be custom made to any dimensions and any needs. Takes a little know how yes but there are a ton of videos on just about anything you want on the net today. The expense depends how much you want to put into it. There is no set price. Yes there are tables specifically made for lasers out there. This is not a new concept but again what are you looking for and what do you want to spend. Then there are tables of all kinds. Knock downs, workbenches, adjustable workbenches, coffee tables that can be repurposed, Tool boxes that are rollers so they can be moved around or not, do you want with drawers or shelves, Want a larger section of the table, add a piece of plywood to match the laser dimensions. Home Depot will cut to any size you want. No tools needed. Lay on top of table top. here is an example of a guy who like the Huskey tables and the adjustability and wheels for his big laser. An old desk or one in a store that has nicks and things to it could work. If you want to build here is a guy who builds them cheap and easy. Not rocket science here. Can build from down and dirty to extreme work of art. I saw one on FB yesterday. I wish I had saved the link. All parts in the kit. Varible height adjustment. Came with the top and all. Screw driver and pair of pliers and if you can read instructions. If i see it again I will link it. https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=laser+work+benches&refig=16c274c285c84ee5914bf99bb4452b71&pc=HCTS&pqlth=0&assgl=18&sgcn=laser+work+benches&qs=HS&smvpcn=0&swbcn=10&sctcn=0&sc=10-0&sp=1&ghc=0&cvid=16c274c285c84ee5914bf99bb4452b71&clckatsg=1&hsmssg=0&FPIG=0AB33D9D3C0F479790C0EA766185E7C3&first=4&ajaxnorecss=1&sid=20B3F0D837B2624722CEE54A361A63BA&jsoncbid=0&ajaxsydconv=1&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3dlaser%2bwork%2bbenches%26refig%3d16c274c285c84ee5914bf99bb4452b71%26pc%3dHCTS%26pqlth%3d0%26assgl%3d18%26sgcn%3dlaser%2bwork%2bbenches%26qs%3dHS%26smvpcn%3d0%26swbcn%3d10%26sctcn%3d0%26sc%3d10-0%26sp%3d1%26ghc%3d0%26cvid%3d16c274c285c84ee5914bf99bb4452b71%26clckatsg%3d1%26hsmssg%3d0%26FPIG%3d0AB33D9D3C0F479790C0EA766185E7C3%26first%3d4%26FORM%3dPORE%26ajaxnorecss%3d1%26sid%3d20B3F0D837B2624722CEE54A361A63BA%26format%3dsnrjson%26jsoncbid%3d0%26ajaxsydconv%3d1&mmscn=vwrc&mid=B4B89AF3E0B29CD0A976B4B89AF3E0B29CD0A976&FORM=WRVORC&ntb=1&msockid=73b38f27ea2611efb1f75d926c020f22 https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=laser+work+benches&mid=DB84C91FCC0461CB3462DB84C91FCC0461CB3462&FORM=VIRE

There are entire kits out there that have all the parts you need if that is the way you want to go.