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  1. loftyhermes
    Loads more room for sawdust and off cuts.
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    Well done Brenda.
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    Brenda, pages 18, 19 and 20 of the manual https://www.axminster.co.uk/media/downloads/501201_manual.pdf cover blade changing. I've not used your saw so can't offer any more advice than that. UKworkshop is about the best UK forum. https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/index.php
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    I think bad batches in blades are common and not manufacturer specific, here in the UK a while ago a lot folks were complaining about FD blades breaking.
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    Your corner is too tidy, not enough sawdust or off cuts lying about.
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    Brenda, it was the first but it probably won't be the last time you do that.
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    Danny, I'm in the UK and I've used 3M, Bostik, own brand from local craft shops and now currently using one from Crafters Companion, all re-positionable. All performed the same. I now buy when on offer, that's why I'm using the one from Crafters Companion which I think I'll stick to because of the price and a local shop.
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    Danny, if you use re-positionable spray adhesive on the back of the pattern you can just pull it off and it leaves little or no residue on the wood that soon goes when given a light sanding. I've been using this system for over 20 years and it's been problem free.
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    Not sure I should say this but I have an old Racal Airlite respirator, (no longer made), a Sundstrom half face mask and loads of disposable masks. Do I wear them? mostly no by the time I've thought about putting one on I've done the cutting it's only if I've a big job to do that I even think about putting one on. I also have a vacuum I can connect to the saw to collect the dust, do I switch it on? Again no. I also have ear protectors again they're left hanging up when scrollsawing. Brenda, if your glasses steam up with masks then the best solution is an air fed visor like the Airlite, there are several cheaper brands of this type of mask, or try something like the Sundstrom, it doesn't steam up my glasses like disposable ones do (when I wear it). You could also try ear plugs instead of muffs.
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    You can bend thin wood with heat, Google bending iron.
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    I had to Google Torrified Maple and it's wood that's baked in a vacuum.
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    No Brenda, I've made those kind of decisions, the trick is to learn from them. I no longer set any time limit on projects now, they're done when I'm ready and in the right mindset.
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    I sit and also have the saw tilted, just on a piece of 4" x 2". Bench height and saw position are very much down to personal preference so experiment before finally fixing everything down.
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    It was the next morning Marg, he got up and said his legs ached but that soon went and he was back to his normal self.
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    Thanks for the comments, I do like taking the old saw out to demonstrate, it's amazing how many old boys come and say that they or their dad had one of those when they were young, sometimes it was used in the kitchen.
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    Just done a two day craft fair at Papplewick Pumping Station, http://www.papplewickpumpingstation.co.uk with my 5 yr old grandson and between us we managed to cut a Giraffe (he peddled) as well as some keyrings and other stuff on a Hobbies A1 treadle saw. So as a thank you for his help I made him this Steve Good Toy. ball toy.mp4
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    Welcome Don, enjoy your stay.
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    I use a chuck like John but mine came out of an egg beater hand drill and had a plain shaft so I just put that in the drill press chuck.
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    If you're thinking of using ebay or etsy then work out what fees will be charged and don't forget paypal charge as well if you use it. A lot of folk, myself included, have used facebook to sell stuff with no problems.
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    Congratulations on getting the saw and the haggling. I'm sure you will be happy with it.
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    I just dip mine in Danish Oil, (in fact nearly everything I make gets the same treatment,) let them drain then wipe off the excess.
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    Yes it's worth looking at. It's a Hegner clone and has very good reviews. At that price it's half of a new one. You could always try for a lower price or ask for extras.
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    You can bend thin wood with heat. Google bending iron these are used a lot by Luthiers/ guitar makers.
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    Very nice work there Brenda.
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    Brenda, after reading on here about how far they travel over the other side of the pond, we are neighbours (it's about 32 miles to J37) and should be having tea or coffee together everyday. Also don't be afraid to ask anything, we all started just like you, only in my case there was no internet to ask, all trial and error.
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