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Could be the lacquer is waterbased. A different smell and yes takes longer to dry.

Yes that was the rage back then for puzzles. Has the formula changed any? Have no idea. Just bought not long agao some removable spray adhesive from that same company and it came in the same cans as it did many years ago so maybe they do not change formulas much.

It is for extra clamps. You can preload clamps and have them ready for use. Instead of changing blades out you can just change clamps with blades already to go.

You can put it on the same level as the Cell Phone stands. Are they really that big of a sale these days. You see lots of patterns for them of all kinds of designs. But is it really a seller?

I do not see the need for something like this. Todays phones have a tremendous speaker and if laid down the sound is actually too loud. I many times have to lower the volume on my phone. I can see these amplifying sound if that is what you are looking for but also see it muffling sound. With that said I do see where if you want your phone to stand up like that being speakers are on the bottom it can help. Good luck with the project. Hope you get creative in wood choices and make something segmented and colorful

Not sure how many would get this reference but I equate Steve to be the Norm Abrams of scrollsawing as Norm is well known in the woodworking world that introduced us to the tool world as well as the make your own projects world. I put them both in that same class. I learned so much from watching Norm's shows over the years and he too was one of the nicest people when you meet him at shows. People like this are valuable assets to their fields. Steve's legacy will live on. As we older scrollers slowly pass on, hopefully a new generation carrys the torch and with it the legacy. RIP Steve.

Oh no!!!!! This is so sad. My condolences to his family in these times of extreme heartbreaks. The scrollsaw world both a huge man with a huge giving and caring heart and an extremely talented artisan. May he rest in peace.

Over the years there were many knock offs of the Jim Dandy lift tool. As mentioned easy to make. Papa' Woorkshop had a great idea and I included that video as on the bottom. May want to check that out. There are a ton of videos of installing various ones and I am sure you can get some idea to come up with one that works for you. Good luck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z97If-Jy8CA https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/31559-another-dw788-lift-arm/ https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=jim+dandy+lift+system+for+dewalt+scrollsaw&view=detail&mid=22681A2C76A4E4E64B4A22681A2C76A4E4E64B4A&churl=&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3djim%2bdandy%2blift%2bsystem%2bfor%2bdewalt%2bscrollsaw%26refig%3d699a8a0f961c47d09ffe9ea412c3367a%26pc%3dHCTS%26pqlth%3d0%26assgl%3d42%26sgcn%3djim%2bdandy%2blift%2bsystem%2bfor%2bdewalt%2bscrollsaw%26qs%3dHS%26sgtpv%3dHS%26smvpcn%3d0%26swbcn%3d10%26sctcn%3d0%26sc%3d10-0%26sp%3d1%26ghc%3d0%26cvid%3d699a8a0f961c47d09ffe9ea412c3367a%26clckatsg%3d1%26hsmssg%3d0%26FPIG%3d9684BC76E502440DA437B4248F23757C%26first%3d34%26FORM%3dPORE%26ajaxnorecss%3d1%26sid%3d0A11D340BEA16D1A36F2C448BF516C5E%26format%3dsnrjson%26jsoncbid%3d2%26ajaxsydconv%3d1&mmscn=vwrc&FORM=WRVORC https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=scroll+saw+arm+lifter+diy&FPIG=830B2F0457FF4AEA8A91FE9809DA6A98&first=46&ajaxnorecss=1&sid=0A11D340BEA16D1A36F2C448BF516C5E&jsoncbid=3&ajaxsydconv=1&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3dscroll%2bsaw%2barm%2blifter%2bdiy%26FPIG%3d830B2F0457FF4AEA8A91FE9809DA6A98%26first%3d46%26FORM%3dPORE%26ajaxnorecss%3d1%26sid%3d0A11D340BEA16D1A36F2C448BF516C5E%26format%3dsnrjson%26jsoncbid%3d3%26ajaxsydconv%3d1&mmscn=vwrc&mid=F1038765980EFA37E4C8F1038765980EFA37E4C8&FORM=WRVORC&ntb=1&msockid=d13f7a610fac11f1af8877d4442d86f7

If you look on ebay you maybe find a new or a resonably used one to replace. Not sure if Delta still offers them as replacable. It is an older saw.

There is an antique. Wow. They used the same blade clamps for quite awhile. The older P20 saws had those too and many users loved them. I do not know if the Pegas blade clamps are compatible to this saw but that is the clamp most people upgrade to. Might check with a vendor who sells them. I am sure someone will come here and mention a vendor for you. But you could stat doing a google search in the mean time. Good luck. I do not believe they work on that type saw but maybe they have different set ups. Why is not user friendly. That was one of the first style with a flip lever to hold blade. Once you set blade tension just flip open and close to do fret work. Here is an older thread from here talking about that saw. https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/39056-delta-40-540-blade-insertion-difficulty/ There is a gentleman here that can probably answer what he did to his and he makes videos. Hope this link works for you. https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=can+the+blade+clamp+holders+on+the+Delta+40-540+scrollsaw+be+changed+to+a+user+friendly+style&refig=6990a1628672443b81cf7fb122364f00&pc=HCTS&FPIG=40585751F7444D5AB02290358DC8056D&first=3&ajaxnorecss=1&sid=3E7E4AAFA44568A202DF5DAFA5066943&jsoncbid=0&ajaxsydconv=1&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3dcan%2bthe%2bblade%2bclamp%2bholders%2bon%2bthe%2bDelta%2b40-540%2bscrollsaw%2bbe%2bchanged%2bto%2ba%2buser%2bfriendly%2bstyle%26refig%3d6990a1628672443b81cf7fb122364f00%26pc%3dHCTS%26FPIG%3d40585751F7444D5AB02290358DC8056D%26first%3d3%26FORM%3dPORE%26ajaxnorecss%3d1%26sid%3d3E7E4AAFA44568A202DF5DAFA5066943%26format%3dsnrjson%26jsoncbid%3d0%26ajaxsydconv%3d1&mmscn=vwrc&mid=5E708E6FFF63AB4471AE5E708E6FFF63AB4471AE&FORM=WRVORC&ntb=1&msockid=5473937909c211f184be77aa48c65961

That is the new formula Deft. Less harmful. I use Deft or Watco. I too use a spray gun for water base finishes but usually only do that on large projects because I have to use large compressor.

When I read your link I saw that is was a sew on velcro and that is why I posted the stick on. Hey he does what he wants.

Probably more this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P8G549Q/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9ocXBfc2hhcmVk&th=1

They sell different thickness velcro. I suggest look in craft stores. They are more geared toward that as opposed to a hardware store or Home depot that will carry heavier duty velcro. As far as the magnet thing, they also sell different strength magnets used in electronics but I would be worried about the use of magnets and people with pace makers and or other metal body parts. Also magnets can mess with phones and watches. Looks like a cool idea.

Have not seen anything on any of the sites as I have been watching.

Just a point of interest you want to use elctronic solder as opposed to standard pipe solders. Electronic solder has flux built in and also melts at a lower temp so it does not harm electronic components. It is also a more flexible solder. Cleanliness is key. Clean surfaces helps for better adhesions.

Dirty power surges is what causes problems with people using standard generators to run electronic equipment on power failures. It will destroy boards. Today so much of our appliances are elctronic controlled as well as cars as Kevin mentioned. Things like vibration as well as surges and even undervoltage when power companys cut back on power distribution in extreme heat situations can really take life out of electronic equipment. Many items have what is called zener diodes built in along with other components that can absorb voltage differences but you pay for better equipment like this. I am sure the electronic field has changed so much today from what it use to be. As I said heat is a huge enemy in the electric field. Even when using too small of extension chords when powering tools. Try to keep as short as possible and the use of chords is preferred to be not used if possible.

Without seeing a wiring diagram that looks like a pot with 2 variable resistors. More complex circuitry will use both resistors to control signals or speeds to be more exact. That probably is a pot that is universal and they use what they need which is one set of resistors to control resistance in circuit. Having a wire with only a few strands is bad in that that wire can heat up because now more resistance is put on that wire causing heat. Heat is an enemy in the electrical field as it is in many other fields. The vibration of the saw could have been causing increase and decrese in Resistance which is added to the pot and cause surges and decreases. I bet that was your problem.

We all know what MDF is medium density fiberboard so here is the differences. https://forestplywood.com/blog/plywood-uses/mdf-vs-hdf-how-theyre-different-and-what-theyre-good-for/

Prayers sent your way Steve. keep fighting.

Ocooch woods. Name it they have it. I buy from them all the time and waiting on latest order for BB ply.

I will eventually get to my version as soon as I can complete this shop make over and have to build a few jigs for projects upcoming. But I do have now the plans for that cross so will attempt it also.

As many of you follow Steve's Blog and look forward to his daily patterns may have gotten his message that he broke his ankle. Well seems he now needs surgery on it because it is not healing. He mentions that this will cause him to miss some time posting patterns. he is trying to post a few ahead of surgery to make up for the absence. But I think we all can just wish him get well wishes and have him concentrate on his health. I am sure we will not go into pattern withdrawl and be able to carry on in his absence. I believe he at times reads the comments here so hopefully he sees this and sees that the scrollsaw community real do appreciate what he does and the dedication he has attributed to it over the years and yes the patterns will be missed but more important he will be and we all wish him a speedy recovery and maybe when he gets back at the drawing board he can relate some of his patterns to his experience. Maybe an ankle with a broken bone or pair of crutches. Good Luck Steve and listen to the doctors.

kevin brought up point about getting blades with saws. Forgot about those blades. I think they were called AMI blades that I got with my Hegner. Delta blades and there were a bunch off brand names I never heard of but have samples of.

I have been cleaning my shop and reorganizing a few things to get ready for some new projects. Today I opened a cabinet that stored many bits and things like that in there. But there was a box of scrollsaw blades. Now over the years I probably tried every blade that ever hit the market till I settled on FD blades which are my go to blades even till today. But I found some packages of Pegas blades. Have to give those a spin. Found some Tiger blades which came from the Old Steebar. They were a Swedish blade and I loved those when I first started. Found some Olsons. Some Vermont Americas. and a few that had no name on packages. Now I have a drawer that has all my old blades at least I thought so but these too can be added to that pile. I could not possible use all blades in 10 life times. Anyone else ever do the trial and error blade challenge?