JTTHECLOCKMAN

It is so easy to make any pattern into a clock these days. I have shown many examples over the years. I thought you said clocks do not sell well any more.

You can buy colored veneer that is 1/64". 1/32" and 1/64" BB plywood is super thin layer. 3 layers in them.

Trying it is the best answer. But I do not think it will work because if you are cutting fret work with the bent wood you are reliving the pressure that is being applied to the fibers as you bend. I say it cracks where the cuts are made. Good luck.

When I was scrolling alot, I would use FedX all the time. Years ago when I first started I would just scan in sections and then put together with tape. Well back then copiers were not that reliable and many times each page was just a little off in size. I use to look for that good scanner in wherever I was trying. Lot different today.

Each blade company has a chart that helps with selections. But in the end it still comes down to your style of scrolling, woods and materials you are scrolling, and just how fast or push your blades all count. No one shoe size fits all. Brand of blades adds to the equation. Sorry but just the way it is.

if you cut one why did you not make multiple copies for future use? Just asking.

Not sure that was his. I saw this on FB.

Ok from what I see you sandwiched the glass between to of the same projects. You glued the glass to the backside of the front piece and then just laid the back piece over that. So you can see the edges of the glass between the 2 wood parts?

Need a water system to keep cool and get better life out of them. i say learn how to cut the pieces with a good quality glass cutter. Believe me when I say good quality cutter is a must. One that oils as you cut. Been there done that. I bought years ago a diamond small desk system grinder that works well. Name escapes me but I can look for it if you want me to. Again though it requires water. There is a scrollsaw water system I had seen somewhere before. Maybe a google search. I believe RBI has a drip tank system. Maybe you can adapt. They sell small pumps and things. You do not need alot of water cooling the blades, just drops.

A nice fluffy tree skirt under it and that really would look great. Either or works well.

Should not be too hard. The brown background and the maple with the lettering is treated separately Then treat the fish as a picture frame and go from there. Makes it look 3D. I would cut 2 pieces together for outside edges, walnut and maple. (taped together) Then scroll out the center for the fish design. Now to allow for the photos which that is up to customer to cut and shape, you cut a slot in top of fish that will allow to photos to be slid behind and can be moved around to where they want them. If you are thinking of putting dividers in as they have for photos there then you will need to relief those areas with a router so photos can slide by. I did this type thing for my Nephews many years ago when they were smaller and played little league. I made picture frames with a place for their baseball. They probably do not have them any more. I am sorry the only photos I have of them is probably on film. So long ago. Over 30 years ago.

Yea because that how they suck you in and the money is in the battery not so much the tools. But again Dewalt is a very good line of tools to be in with. They keep expanding and upgrading the batteries that can be used for years to come. They are used in the trades alot. Is there better choices, probably yes. I can see Festool going down this road of continue expanding their line. Their batteris being any better I doubt it. They pride themselves on tool quality.

You spelt enuff wrong. Also you spelt Cher wrong too. Man you need a dictionary. And they hired you!

The 1.3AH batteries were the first lithium ion batteries they put in low drain tools such as flashlights. Drills usually got the 2AH batteries. Moving up to a 3 AH battery is a big jump and the more you go up the power increases and so does the run time. Many times if you had a 2AH and a 3AH battery or even higher, when putting a drill under strain you will hear the drill bog down easier with the lower rating. Thus more power. Put one of those flex batteries on a drill and that thing will go for hours. And sound like a drill. This info is the same across the board with any battery. The old Nicad batteries died alot quicker and the big thing with those was they had a memory problem. Those you were told to drain battery fully before charging or else it will only charge up to the area that it was charging at.

The run time between 2AH and 3 AH is tremendous so do not look at it that way. Also 3AH battery is as light as 2AH.

Now Kevin come on. You are intelligent. Any battery operated tool, the battery is not going to last forever. yes the battery cost more that the drill and thus why they sell drills so cheap. It is a platform that they want you to buy in on and have all tools work off those batteries. But that makes sense because then battery cost is worth the money. Plain and simple. Even the Bauer line if you only owned one tool the battery will cost more than the tool and if not the first time then the next time. But if you love HF Bauer line then stay with their tools. Do not start different platforms because it will get costly. Again you being intelligent I do not need to tell you this but the higher up the AH rating is the more expensive the battery because of the amount of cells needed and size of them. For the Dewalt drill the 2 AH original battery line is the cheapest and will serve you well. Probably that is what they came with I bet. Unless you use it for long periods of time at one time. Batterys have certain amount of recharge life in them. Depending on normal use that is about 300 to 500 times the life of a battery. But just like a car battery they wear the cells down each time recharged. Now if you let a battery drain down all the way then you shorten the life of the battery. Same with a car battery. Thus an alternator. With battery operated tools it is best to stick the battery on charger after use of tool. Yes they still rebuild these batteries and if you go on ebay you will see refurbished Dewalt batteries. Yes there are many off brand batteries that fit multiple platforms and yes they work but they more than likely use less quality cells. Thus the cheaper prices. It is not only the name Dewalt you are paying for but quality. Dewalt now sells 4 different grade batteries as you probably know and it is just a matter of time Bauer will be doing the same thing. Standard 20V Max professional. Lowest price 20V Max XR 50% more power and longer life span (comes in 2 varieties and these are new technology just on the market) 20V Max XR Powerstack these are flat lithium batteries stacked which makes the case slimmer and lighter. Down side is a little less voltage but still powerful 20V Max XR PowerPacks these are back to the round cells that we all know. But heavier duty. 20 volts and most powerful and longer life span Finally the latest to match all the large tools FlexVolt batteries. These are a combination 20 volt and 60 volt batteries so can be used in both tools. The big difference with these is the tool tells battery what voltage it needs. 20 volts, then the cells are wired in parallel. If it is a 60 volt tool it tells battery to wire in series thus producing 60 volts. Now at 20 volts the power is great and the run time is longest of all batteries. 60 volt still powerful but run time is shorter. These are and always will be the most expensive batteries. But you get what you pay for. Does not answer your question but gives a little insight to the world of Dewalt that is always upgrading technology. As I said I bet Bauer will follow in their footsteps.

Would it be possible for you show us the back side to show us how you are laying the glass and acrylic pieces down?

And your wife did not stop you?

Both work well. Both give a different look. I could add one more look and that is to use colored mirror acrylic. Makes for a nice look. too. If I had to choose between the 2 you have I would lean toward the stain glass but reverse the color combination. The green should be the dominate color against the light colored maple. My opinion only.

Looks like a standard caster wheel. Any home center could have them. Did you try HF? I bought a set from Home Depot years ago. probably not as cheap as that link.

I am in the #5 double skip tooth Silver reverse FD blade. I use that blade for just about all cuttings including 3/4" woods. Many times it takes some trial and error to settle on a blade that works well for you. That is why it is always good to buy a few different types and sizes just to have on hand to play with. Well worth the money and effort in the long run.

Ray you and I have been going around for some time now and I got the message. As I said look back at threads here I am probably the only one has mentioned they do not like HF tools with motors so who else did you direct at. Go ahead name names pal. You are sneaky so as I said I got the message.

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Hey Ray just for you. Just because some do not like HF tools does not make them a snob. You hold your own wallet sir. I have nothing against anyone buying HF tools. I just said I will not buy any motor related HF tool and never will so I take objection to your comment. You know I have been the biggest critic of HF tools and this was directed at me.

I think everyone who has this type saw should have this pattern and scroll one up and hang over the saw. Maybe someone can start making them and sell them to HF for the Bauer saw. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1636929360/c250-scroll-saw-scroll-saw-pattern-pdf?click_key=41b30f686667aa15434d8250f4023ab7e1a58d08%3A1636929360&click_sum=99663401&ref=shop_home_active_32&sts=1