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This here is what I replaced.. https://seyco.com/product/excalibur-drive-link-complete-assembly/ basically the whole assembly inside the saw. I wanted to just change out the bearings but bearing sleeves are a oddball size and I never could find a source for those parts. Also found that just the bearings ( for the good brand name ones ) cost just as much or more than this whole assembly does. Saw is still running fairly well and I've worked it pretty hard since putting these parts in..

Currently scrolling another one of these as a friend on Facebook seen it and asked if i could make him one so he could give to his wife for their anniversary.. Luckily he's not like everyone else that wants me to make something.. he at least asked me well over a month in advance.. most give me about 3-4 days,

Thank you for the update, continued prayers..

Prayers for Paul and his family.

I ended up buying something different, I thought it was the same stuff until I looked at the picture again. I ended up with Varathane grey weathered look oil base stain. I did some sample pieces and seems to have the look that I think we are after..

oohhhh, that looks great! Thank you! I didn’t know this was available. I’m going to get some.

Thanks for some leads.. I guess rather than distressed I'm looking for a aged look.. not really beat up or dented etc just aged with some grey type tones.. This is what they sent me as a reference to what they want. This is more of a white wash so to speak.. she said aged / distressed look. Now that they show this.. I may be able to just paint and sand it? https://www.amazon.com/PHAMTE-Christian-Quotes-Jeremiah-Scripture/dp/B0G4W1G5HK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=20U5BVKLL9Q9H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QWPlg4KnJQk18c2m68MWJNeQAF3iKOAG4vQn8x9qnLksaqsssPBgsvkQd3gJN_2NBkl9ywNauSP1u4o1ktNu4Sxn_jEWWVDjtoEN0PfoQwDv-uxmWq6S0cu4cHpoWfSD9AlrHPRielAtalSQkuIys8PgKGL6Aoaf1z3vfl2Z5hUX-0fFZdmpX_G08N_lsZbzgqmw11dvA7R0srXKqa5aEbhnhxqArwaId3CFizdXev4mHr6GTk2kP4y7YR3aMglNB5CO245fabywl8IBuubJrmU5uSlKgGP7X5sotS4WT9s.bZuAouASxxlA6YC6_Zz7WgEOwivnaieIqmzydAL1bqI&dib_tag=se&keywords=jeremiah%2B29%2B11%2Bwall%2Bart&qid=1787085850&sprefix=%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

Probably could make the guinness world record to find a straight board from the box stores period, LOL.. Just thought maybe if it aged maybe it'll straighten up.

I agree which is why I only sold the one Hawk.. I had to choose between the new one I bought or the other new one which was a 1998 but very few hours as it was in a seal box when I got it, LOL.. actually only had 100 hours on the meter and the new one sits near 500 hours.. Both were 26" saws and I felt I didn't need two of basically the same saw.. I like the Excalibur better for angle cutting and I have the dust vac system all hooked up to it so just not ready to sell it yet. The Hegner I still want to use more just to get a better feel for that saw.. shortly after I got it is when I started having some health things going on so I quit sawing thinking it was related to wearing the mask for several hours a day.. which was a small part of not feeling good but not the main issue. I still want to limit the scrolling as I do feel better without wearing a mask for hours on end. Laser fumes are extracted via dryer type vent to the outside so no dust, smoke, or anything with it other than presanding or after sanding and finishing etc is all and most of that I do outside when it's nice out. Anyway, I'll be keeping the bigger stuff since it's nice having for more than just the hobby.. still making and putting up new trim in the house when I get time and energy to mess with it. I've got two smaller benchtop type lasers that I'll likely sell.. Haven't used either of them in over a year and the Co2 tubes go bad / expire and also do from usage.. But the tubes cost about $200 for the small ones and that's about all they're worth if I sell them so sell them while they still work and have some value, LOL

I have a request for a laser engraved sign with a aged wood look.. Like to cut it and engrave it from BBply if I could for light weight since the sign is going to hang inside a home and it's going to be 24 x 36 inch in size. I'm not certain how to go about making it look aged.. I'm guessing the quickest way would be to paint it and sand it to give a distressed look? Wouldn't you know I had about 200bdft of age stained Maple from sitting stickered outside in the sun for a year or two and I couldn't sell it to nobody so I made it into campfire wood and burned it up over the last few years. LOL. Thought about using cedar pickets too and might get lucky to find some that have sat outside at Menards or Lowes..

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one that ends up with the table saw and other tools end up being a workbench or a catch all spot to set things down. I don't even really have a workbench in my shop and that's what I'm working towards combining tools onto one of the fliptop strands to help free up some space for a workbench. I just made a big storage spot for my sheet goods up in the ceiling of my staircase landing and can store my 20 x 30 inch cut down BBply and other ply nicely and stand on one stair step to easily reach it without needing any ladder etc. so that worked out really nice. Even nicer is I only needed to screw in a scrap OSB piece of leftover that was already the right size, LOL. Switching hobbies from scrolling to doing more laser stuff ends up being I have finally got all the tools I ever wanted for scrolling and making my own lumber to now I don't really need 4 scroll saws and really don't use the planer, table saw, bandsaw, etc etc since I mostly buy sheet goods to laser onto or cut.. However I'm not wanting to totally give up scrolling and woodworking just yet.. and never really gave my CNC router and good go at things which usually I need big glue ups for the signs I make etc so those tools still have a potential to get used more once I "organize" and do a complete shop layout redo.. was set up really nice for scrolling though .. I did sell a Hawk scroll saw a couple weeks ago so now down to 3 saws.. probably should sell at least one more but it's a struggle to decide which one goes since I like each for different purposes.

They asked this question on June 27th and haven't visited since June 29th.. Likely found their answer somewhere and never come back.. could be a lurker in the background without logging in but my guess is they they aren't going to see this.. Lots of new people come and ask questions and then never come back to follow up or anything.. and that's okay too but, it always does make some wonder what the outcome was and somewhere down the line their answer could help someone else but we'll probably never know.

Ever since I seen the Jet fliptop tool stand I kind of wanted one. I see Powertec now has one much cheaper and it has wheels to roll it around. https://www.homedepot.com/p/POWERTEC-25-in-x-20-1-2-in-Universal-Stand-with-Flip-Top-Caster-Wheels-Mobile-Workbench-300-lbs-Capacity-for-Benchtop-Machine-UT1012N/336215935 Anyone have one or seen one in person? Wish I had a Home Depot closer by me. Maybe I better look at Menards as they may have something similar too.

I didn't even know this saw existed.. searched your model number and sure enough 18" scroll saw by DeWalt. According to google it was released in June of 2025. I'm going to have to go look at it at Lowes next time I'm there.

You might be able to just replace the POT controller. I did that with a older Hawk I had and that repaired it for me. I got the switch off eBay for like $5 and soldered it on.. Some of the newer saws I don't think you can do that as it runs through a chip on the board itself. Maybe if you have a electric motor repair shop locally they can help you get it repaired. Do a internet search on "pot switch" you should find something to match the one you have in your saw.

I think one could cut out the names fairly easily. The one downside with cutting them is it'll make the piece a bit more fragile.. I know I've cut a lot smaller text than this making custom personalized Christmas ornaments etc.. I've cut 1/4" tall text on those plenty of times.

Made myself something to put on my desk.. usually making this stuff for my wife or someone besides myself so here is my gift to myself, LOL. Made from Spalted Maple with Walnut legs one ring is Cherry and one from Spalted Maple.. I like to mix it up a little and it's good for using up small scrap pieces too. Cut from 3/8 materials on my Hawk BM-26 with Pegas #3 MFG blade. Been a while since I've run my saw. Now that I show it off to a couple friends I now get to make some more of them, funny how that works out sometimes. LOL

Ready to use files for the lasers are usually SVG files.. and for a CNC it's SVG or DXF type files.. That said PDF files are very easily transformed into a SVG using my laser program ( Lightburn software ) but, I'm not sure on the other laser programs. The program I use on my small lasers can't modify designs at all so you need it to be sized and everything ready to go as it only runs the laser so no editing within that software ( K-40 Whisperer software ) which was a pain in the back side compared to Lightburn... Though to be fair I have not updated the K-40 Whisperer software in 6 years so maybe it's different now.LOL.. I recommend anyone getting a laser to get one that can run on the Lightburn software as it's just easier to learn and all around easier to run etc.

I looked at the craft paints I have and it says "All Purpose" and also says works with many types of surfaces. Clay was one mentioned however there is no instructions listed and glass isn't mentioned either. Let me ask though, does putting the painted product in the oven smell up the house or anything?. Two times I've used the oven for purposes other than baking I almost had to move out, .. Not doing that again. If you don't mind the smell you can bake a Poplar board in the oven and make it look like Walnut.. but as it turns out just getting a walnut board was cheaper than a hotel room for a night..

The vellum paper is nicer to work with if you have a larger area to cover as it's not as flimsy but, yeah I also was quite impressed with just using wax paper.

Many areas have places called makerplace? now where you can go use a laser and many other tools for personal use. I've read some libraries have them now too..

Okay so the paint I have is the right brand but wrong kind, LOL.. Mine is acrylic paint, not enamel paint shown in the link. I asked chatgtp the question and it says any paint that is a "multi surface" paint. What it comes down to it seems is that it'll scrap off really easy until the paint is fully cured. SO, unless I wait 30 - 90 days or use a paint with a catalyst or possibly put in the oven to bake it on my idea isn't going to work for this years holidays. I might do tractor paint with a catalyst since tractor paint is much cheaper than automotive paint and with the catalyst is pretty durable for multi surfaces. Let me tell / show what I was doing and maybe someone has an idea besides paint. I have had these glass blocks as I bought a case of them maybe 25 - 30 years ago when there was a popular crafts thing to decorate these and add Christmas lights inside.. maybe still a popular thing. I know I bought these before they got soo popular these didn't have holes in them for adding the lights.. not too long after I got these ( maybe a year or two ) they made them available with a hole and a plug for crafters. Anyway I drilled the holes and spray painted this black.. then put it in my laser to engrave the paint back off to create the designs on them. The issue is the paint is very easy to scratch and basically ruin them if not careful.. however the first one I did a few months ago is in fact pretty durable now.. so it is just needing to let the paint fully cure. I was looking for something better that was quicker to dry so I could make some Halloween and Christmas themed ones for family and friends but don't want the paint getting scraped off during them handling them etc. I also had these ceramic tiles I was going to make coasters out of.. they're just left over from a project I did several years ago.. but again the paint scratches too easy for them to be used this year unless I use a expensive paint and take the time to spray a batch of all of this with a spray gun etc. IMG_6724.mov

Thanks for all the info, I actually have some of the folkart brand craft paints that I like for using on wood.. I'm not certain that it's the "glass" paint though I'd have to look. I was hoping for a spray paint as it will be crucial to be applied very evenly. I mean I probably could use these paints in a spray gun if they can be diluted. I'll have to do some researching on this but thank you for heading me into some sort of direction.

Anyone ever paint glass with any success? I've been toying with some glass blocks and would like to paint them however the smooth glass makes for very easy scratching and possibly peeling later on and wanting something that'll be somewhat durable.. is there some tricks or certain paints to achieve such a thing?

Yes I see he post is beautiful works on his FB page.. I think he checks in here fairly often but mostly just lurking.