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  1. don in brooklin on
    I have some issues with my EX-21 tension lever. I decided I better get a replacement just in case. ​ ​I called Montreal and could get one for $11 cdn versus 15 us at Seyco. I went ahead and ordered and they said it would be shipped UPS and the cost would be $17. WOW I asked if it could be ship via the post office and he was going to check. It probably would be same price as Seyco all in. I think Seyco is a little different but I went ahead anyways. I asked the part guy and he confirmed that there will not be anymore Excaliburs. He wasn't sure how long they would be open for parts but no word yet. Hopefully King Canada will stock parts. Don
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    The EX line was made overseas for years. I am not sure when Sommerville stopped making them.
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    In Canada there is now Excelsior . Quote The new Excelsior 21" Scroll Saw is our replacement for the almost impossible to find Excalibur 21" Scroll Saw. This saw is not a knock off, as it is being manufactured to the same specifications by the same factory that was manufacturing the Excalibur Scroll Saw line. Comes with five 5†pinless blades, foot switch, Spare blade tension lever kit and adjustment hex key The line is being handled by King Canada. Not sure if available in USA. Price is $999 Cdn. ($750USD)
  4. don in brooklin on
    Very Nice. I cut out of pine as a test and they did not look as good. Added to the todo list. Thanks for the info Don
  5. don in brooklin on
    I bought mine from Stock Room Supply http://stockroomsupply.ca/shop/keyless-chuck.html They are Cdn but do go to a lot of US shows and ship to US as they are near the boarder. Don
  6. don in brooklin on
    ​I think the font name is Edwardian ITC Script. It is a cool font I use all the time. I have no idea where it comes from. Might have come with Microsoft Office. Don
  7. don in brooklin on
    If the piece is not too heavy I have been using the 3M Velcro Picture Hangers. The specs say 4lbs weight per set but I have used 2 sets some time. Works great for Intarsia pieces too.
  8. don in brooklin on
    Done on scroll saw. Size is 7 1/2 long 3 inches high (oval). Made of mahogany Pattern is from Monroe Drutcher. This is very delicate at the weaves and staves are 1/6 thick.
  9. don in brooklin on
    There are also a few free patterns by arpop. http://fssp-arpop.blogspot.ca/search/label/Trivets
  10. don in brooklin on
    I buy my sanding mops from Stockroom Supply. I bought a cheap drill press from Princess Auto (aka Harbor Freight) for $60 and use all the time. I have the mini mops for my dremel and hardly ever use. Some videos of use at http://www.theonlinewoodshow.com/show/company.php?number=20102&cat=2 Don No affiliation to Stockroom supply but a satisfied customer.
  11. don in brooklin on
    I wasn't the one that asked but I do appreciate the answer. I am always on the look out for tips. Thank you
  12. don in brooklin on
    Great job. Bring backs memories. We went to Australia when we got married (1968) and the first thing we did when we got off the boat was buy a Holden. I think is was a 58. We had a great time and put lots and lots of miles on it. We left 9 months later and sold it for the same price we paid for it. Loved it. Thanks for posting Don
  13. don in brooklin on
    I use the ones that look more like files. There are times with an Intarsia fit you need just a little coaxing and this works.
  14. don in brooklin on
    The stuff that Michaels carry is not the real BB. I was doing a favour to a club member who had promised a bunch of plaques for his church and then got tennis elbow so bad he could not scroll. I said no problem. He gave me the wood with patterns and I did a couple and it chipped real bad. He said yeah that was a problem as he had only got 2 good ones out of the 4 he did. Didn't matter how you applied the pattern. Painters tape pulled off top layer. I put on real BB that comes as 5 x 5 and not one chip out. Did 8 more. Lesson learned.
  15. don in brooklin on
    Congratulations. The best thing about the Rikon is that they have a 5 year warranty. We recently got the VS model at our club and most the guys who use it like it. It gets well used so the warranty was a big reason we bought it. 6 months and not an issue so far.
  16. don in brooklin on
    Welcome to the Money Pit. The lathe is the cheap part. If you can buy used the better as often you will get the accessories thrown in. It seems when you start you NEED (or really want) better tools, chucks, mandrels, sharpening system etc. A must is the wolverine sharpening system. I have a Nova 1624. Great but it is not true variable as you have to change belts. It has been great machine and I still use on occasion. If you have a turning club near by check with them as many times they have members wanting to sell equipment plus I think lessons are invaluable. Don
  17. don in brooklin on
    Good use of tilted table is for inlays. If you do a search on the forum for inlay you will find lot of examples. Jim Finn did a post on making boxes with inlays. His work is outstanding http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/15518-making-simple-boxes-with-inlay-in-lid/?hl=inlay I have used for raising letters on signs and plaques. Just finished a couple of boxes that I made from a youtube video. I will post pictures of mine later. The plans are at http://www.seafax.co.uk/index.php?id=a-woven-scroll-saw-basket https://youtu.be/OXW-FfxCXiA
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    That is really well done. I put that on my todo list. What blade did you use. I usually use FD ultra reverse and a lot of that sanding goes awau. don
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    I believe that Steve site is okay. There is a virus and malware scan done everyday. Steve is a real geek so if something went wrong he would be all over it.
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    I would put a backer on it as you never know what the colour of the wall behind it will be. I have backed up a cuttings like this with felt. Looks nice and gives a little fuzzy look. don
  21. don in brooklin on
    When we used to go to shows to attract new members to our club we used to take a DW788. We have a stand with wheels and the machine just slides out to the back of an SUV and vice versa. You just have to make sure of your heights of where you are going to store in in your RV so you don't have to lift. My bet is that if you have some stuff to sell you will do okay in a camp ground as long as not too expensive. Don
  22. don in brooklin on
    Attached is the chart about Olsen Blades. olsen blade selection.pdf I am a big fan of Flying Dutchman blades and there is a section on selecting blades there. The link is https://mikes-workshop.myshopify.com/
  23. don in brooklin on
    Welcome I so both scrolling and turning. As you say turning is a bottomless pit for tools. I did a lot of turning and bought lots of stuff is really didn't need but it was fun. I ran out of friends to give bowls, pens and pepper mills to so now I do a lot of scrolling. All my friends have Steve Goods cheese boards but I still have lot on the to do list. I am not sure where you are in PA but there are a few turning clubs around. I still turn Wig Stands for Cancer patients and I know that there is a club in PA that have picked up on those to give them to local cancer support centres. Pens are addicting too. don
  24. don in brooklin on
    Well done. Cutting them is addictive. I did lots and lots a few years ago and still love doing anything in 3d. One thing I do is add some moss I bought at the dollar store to the hole. Hides the drill mark.
  25. don in brooklin on
    Welcome to the village. I live not far away in Brooklin, Ontario. I am a member of the Durham Woodworking Club in Oshawa. We have quite a few scrollers in our club including a master scroller in Orno. He is well known as he teaches at Lee Valley and at our club. If you want to hook up let me know. Don
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