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    That is how i used to do it.. Drill holes to avoid splitting the wood.. then to countersink the screws i used a bigger drill bit to drill so the screw head would be below the surface... I stopped using screws as the screws and holes in the wood weakened it clocks and I actually had a couple that broke right where the screws were... I started gluing them the last 2-3 years now and have not had one issue or complaint.. The down side to gluing them is.. it's pretty much permanent and if something happens to the base or the cutting.. the whole thing is trash
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    Glue bonds the best on bare wood.. That said.. I've seen many people glue backers that had been painted to fretwork and they claim they had no issues... But for the reason glue to bare wood works best is why i choose natural wood backers of contrasting colors.. ie.. oak cutting with walnut backer etc etc.. I'd like to take a cheaper painting route.. but don't want my customers stuck having to re-glue backers that come loose or fall apart.. LOL so I stick to the wood to wood method..
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    I've been sawing for 12 years now and seriously scrolling for about 5 + or - years.. with production cutting.. I'm turning 50 years old in November.. I'm thinking the best scrolling expert level i'll achieve in my lifetime will be expert at producing ornamental firewood..
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    It's Harvey's pattern but not sure if Scott has this one on his website or not.. but it is available here.. http://www.woodenteddybearonline.com/x/product.php?productid=6661&cat=1023&page=2
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    Thank you!
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    Thank you! Yeah, it's been talked about in the last few years about taking analog clocks out of schools.. because kids can't tell time with them anyway.. I may be old fashion but.. why not teach kids to read them rather than remove them.. Guess it doesn't matter.. I'll just switch to selling them with digital inserts one day..
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    Thank you, I hope they sell good..
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    Thank you! Yes Owls have a special place in my heart as my mother used to collect owl figurines and most anything owl related, lol
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    Thank you! Always loved this light / dark wood combo with things that use backers..
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    Thank you! Me Too..
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    Thank you! I do like the round backer better.. still might toy around with some other style backers at some point..
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    Nicely Done as always!
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    This is what I always say at the beginning of these type topics.. So many people ask what blade without saying what they are cutting.. and it really drives me crazy when people jump right in head first saying what blades they need to use / try.. and they don't even know whether they are cutting 1/8 inch stock or 2 inch or what material ... since scroll saws can cut metal, plastic, and ? etc etc..
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