JTTHECLOCKMAN

Come on people. There has to be some scrollers here that remember the clock I am talking about. Just do not remember if this was the clock or was it one of Dirk Boelman clocks. It was in one of the scroll magazines. I also know that Dan and Ray talked about this clock in the magazines also. Don't make me have to go into the attic to find them. It is hot up there. OK after doing a little more digging all I could find is reference to the clock I am talking about and it was indeed a Dirk Boelman clock called The Great Fret Work Clock. I saw the mention of it in his obit. www.thedodgevillechronicle.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=3&ArticleID=5071

This clock looks like a Wilckens design. Now that I think back, I am going to wake up the old time scrollers here, was this not the clock that Dan and Ray had scrollers from all over the world help build the first one. I remember going to scrollsaw picnics and seeing it in various stages of completion. If my memory serves me well. If this is the clock and people do remember the clock I am talking about were you one of the makers or contributers to it and if so how about a little story. Maybe some photos.

Do you know the size of the saw?? Here is a chart for details and manuals www.hawkwoodworkingtools.com/WebsitePages/Scroll-Saw-Manuals.html Needs to be put on a solid floor and not a wood floor. The legs need to be splayed properly so the saw sits level. Most saws have no oil fittings on a RBI Photo would be helpful and all info on the saw such as motor name plate and name plate on the side of the saw.

I just use clamps. The key is a good glue joint which can be done on a tablesaw or with a router or with a jointer.

Yellowheart is one of those woods that will never lose its color. It may darken somewhat over time but will remain yellow. There are many woods like this. I use Danish oil as my finish and if i need a top coat I will use a lacquer.

I just use tape. Works for me.

I too very rarely take an order that has specifics in it. Not worth the effort. I have been left with product that I could not sell because people pull out of the deal. Yes you can keep deposit but still not enough to cover time and effort and then materials you have a hard time reusing. If someone wants more than one of something I make is much different because even if they pullout I can resell easily. Putting names on things is something I have stopped doing also. I will not personalize. I leave that to others. Again just no money in it and not worth the time.

Always have multiple projects going. I have about 6 or 7 pen projects I am working on and also just ordered some clock inserts for a project I want to make as a thank you gift to someone so that will be another project. Nothing wrong with that.

You are actually shutting down the job for 3 stiches You have nine other fingers.

This is the one I sell and have sold many of them. I make from 3/4" red oak. It is a pattern from the old Berry Basket company. I look back on this pattern and wonder exactly how many of these I cut. probably 50 to 60 over the years. Have to say this was a very good pattern for me. I could almost scroll this one with my eyes closed. Some patterns do get very familar with time.

You have to be careful making comparisons like that though. That is comparing apples to oranges. Hegner and RBI saws are better quality and maintenance is nothing compared to a dewalt. They are priced accordingly. The people that buy the top of the line saws are more into production work as opposed to hobby. The Dewalt is a very good top of the line hobby saw. Selling the higher $$ saws is tougher just because of the price but if people do their homework they can assess the value more. The price of that Dewalt could be a good price depending on the condition and time spent on that saw. Seeing first hand and getting to run the saw is a great thing when buying any tool. Good luck.

That is the old "C" arm design saw. Many people did not like that aggression and that is why the more popular parallel arm design came about . They would be tough to come by these days. people have junked them more than try to sell them. Maybe find a machine shop that can duplicate some parts if you need something. Good luck.

My use of Watco Danish oil goes back to when I started some 30 years ago and still love it. I normally make projects that I use the dipping method. I will take about 3 or 4 gallons of Danish oil and pour in a large container. I dip the project and let drain and wipe down. I then use a funnel and pour the remaining back into the same original cans. That is why some of my oils are so old. I do this all outside under the bright sunlight. But after I return to can I take back in soon so that it does not get too hot. heat will set that stuff up. I clean container with acetone and it is good for next time. Easiest method to apply and the finished product looks great.

I have both that is over 8 years old and has not gone bad. I keep in the can it came in. The lids do not close tight any more from build up product on them. Keep in my basement shop. If you keep out of the heat should be fine. I do save some used empty cans of mineral spirits and acetone and denatured alcohol for transfer some times or at least just the cap. Just threw out about 15 empty cans when I cleaned a section of the shop.

Carter was the name. That is correct. he is the best I have seen do any type puzzles.

I use felt dots on the bottom of my pieces instead of whole pieces. Alot cheaper

There was a guy,and I am sorry but forgot his name, but maybe someone will remember him. He actually maybe a member here for he was a member of all the scrollsawing sites years ago. He would scroll the best looking puzzles and was famous for his scrollsawn stamp puzzles. He would send these to just about anyone requested one. I have one somewhere. he did a write up years ago and it was pretty detailed and he always tried to help others do them. He would take normal photos and scroll them into puzzles. I am drawing a blank on the name but if I come up with it I will post and maybe some one in the meantime will post it. I believe it was Fred -----. But there are tons of videos and tutorials on the net of how to make scrolled puzzles. Google is your friend.

Don, as far as non stick felt you can get better quality as I mentioned in a material outlet store. The one I have sells good quality. Now you want to take the next step up buy pool table cloth. Really heavy weight and top quality.

I believe they are just about all equal when it comes to peel and stick felt. I have tried Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Ac Moore and Walmarts. They are are equal in my eyes and I buy from whoever is closest to when I need it. Prices are just about the same. Now if you are talking about felt that is larger in size and has no sticky back then that is something else. I buy that from a true material dealer or store. I have a few in my area that sells material for dresses, curtains and things of that nature. You buy it by the yard. I use for various projects. I use 3M 77 spray adhesive to secure it. The weave is tight and strong. You can easily see the difference side by side with the sticky back stuff. I have also bought from these people and like the product. www.dickblick.com/products/quick-stick-felt/ Now if you are talking about velvet. This is a totally different topic. By far hands down the best velvet I found is here and just used it on my Gamblers clock /pen holder I shown here. Thickness and quality is so much better than any hobby store. www.rockler.com/self-adhesive-velvet-choose-velvet-color

Oh I agree about the magazines being an impact back in those days but those days are bygone days. There are not as many scrollers as there once was. you saw it in forums, gatherings,and I believe in magazine sales. As I said some people convert to internet volumes as opposed to hard copy if they are offered but there is still a fee. I see it in craft shows too. Pen turning is a new hot hobby and even that is taking hits. When people find out it is not so easy to sell these items it can become burdensome and not a lucrative hobby. If people can withstand the $$$$ crush then they continue. The world is a very different place than it was 20 years ago. I went from being in 6 different stores in top name malls and doing 10 shows a year down to 2 shows a year now. Sales are well off and not a good idea to throw good money after bad. I have added turning to my inventory and it has helped in sales but not enough to get back into things that full blown again. I remembered when I could not have enough stock in all stores. Those were the days. Times have changed and the invention of the Walmart stores and mentality.

Do not do it. Please give me one example where you would need to change speed when you started cutting. Never come across a situation and I have cut many materials. Change speed before you start not while you are cutting and how do you hold that exact speed as you cut???

I feel a little different than most here. I know some of you work for the magazine but this is just my opinion. I felt that both magazines had catered too much to the beginner scroller and there are no tough patterns for the experienced scroller that challenges you. I believe the reason is the length of the magazine and the need to keep them simple and quick. Yes there are patterns that appeal to all but to me over the years they are fewer and fewer so I gave up my subscription as well as my subscription to just about all woodworking magazines. I do not find myself going back to past magazines. i have now a huge problem of what to do with many years of many woodworking magazines. I do not want to just throw them out. It would be a huge shame to do this. I now go to Home Depot or other places that carry magazines and may scan them and if something catches my eye then I buy them. I believe you can order some of the magazines by email now too. Yes that saves clutter but again value is the key. It would be interesting to read stats on the different magazines over the years. Has readership dropped or increased or stayed about the same. Could give an indication of the hobby itself. I am betting it has dropped dramatically. As I said just my opinion.

The statement of do not use VS with a VS motor is correct. Some people tried using a sewing machine foot pedal and they burned the motor up. A word to the wise do not do it. There is actually no need for it. You do not vary the speed as you cut. Need to vary speed use the dial meant for this. Stop and think about how tiring that would be trying to hold steady a certain speed with your foot. Does not make sense in scrolling.

Answer is NO Goes for the other way around also.

There are many ways to handle taxes and probably every state maybe different so no one person can say what is right or wrong. I feel sorry for your state if that is how they determine vendors. Maybe a note to the safety board about their show would be in order too. good luck to all as the new year starts up. Hope everyone has a better than last year rating.