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  1. don in brooklin on
    The dimensions on the link says Finished Dimensions: Height: 41 inches (104.1 cm) Width: 21.5 inches (54.6 cm) Depth: 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) Are they correct as compared to what is in SSW? I had ideas of making but this is a little long and wide. Don
  2. don in brooklin on
    Welcome to the Village. Don't throw away the lathe. I used to turn a lot before I started scrolling. Still do some I sometimes combine both in the one project. I have done quite a few of Diana Thompson's angels that have a halo. I don't cut circles very well so I drilled out a blank and then between centres made round and then cut them off. Kinda like doing a fat pen and chopping it up. Also, I have cut a couple of bowls that have a round ring on the top so I turned it . Have fun. Don PS: There are a couple of video series from Steve Good and Shelia Landry that are great for beginners or as a refresher. http://www.stevedgood.com/school/sss.html http://lumberjocks.com/scrollgirl/blog/series/4134
  3. don in brooklin on
    I don't do craft shows but from another site I got started doing birdhouses and angels from Diana Thompson. One lady sold 70 in one weekend at $10 each. WOW http://www.scrollsawinspirations.com/default.asp?ID=7&action=detail&ProductCode=131 They are really fun to do and don't take too long to pop out a few. You get addicted to making them and so I have about 30 birdhouses so far and dozen angels. I am going to give my collection to my mother who is going to sell them at her retirement homes Christmas sale. All the money goes to charity. On the other site some people are getting up to $10 for the birdhouses. I think that is a little rich but I think when my Mom sells them she is going to try $8 or 2 for 15. If it doesn't go we reduce the price. I also have a bunch of angels that she is going to sell. Good luck. PS: If you don't do well don't give up. A penturning friend took 3 years to figure out what sells and what doesn't.
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    Hi WolfmoonCT. These are adictive to cut. I have cut all 15 and now cutting multiples of the ones I like. Why I don't know but it really uses up the scraps and it is really fun to see what pops out of the block. Diana also has 3D angels that are in the Christmas issue of CWW. They are equally as fun. Cut about 6 of those and now am going to cut an bunch of the ribbon angels for a fund raiser. Don
  5. don in brooklin on
    That is very cool. The black really emphasises the cross. What do you cut the cross it self out of. thanks Don
  6. don in brooklin on
    I have used this type of wood for pens a few times. I prefer it cut on an angle versus straight accross. On the web site they had and example of a plaque that was cool. I am going to check with my supplier in Canada (Artistic Woods) to see if they carry bigger sheets. Here is an example of a recent pen. Excuse the picture.
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    At a meeting at the Durham Woodworkers Club we had to discuss scroll sawing, for tips I compiled a list of the sites in my favourites library. I have attached. I look at each of the first four every day. ( I have lots of time and enjoy the information) Forums.pdf
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    I don't have the Harbor Freight sander but I have the combination belt and spindle sander from Rigid. (Homedepot) It is more money ($199 not on sale). I find I use the belt a lot and usually have that on more than the spindles. I do a lot of pens and I use the belt to square the ends. It also does edges very well. The other minus is that the largest spindle is 2 inches but you can use the end of the belt. The warranty is 3 years versus 90 days/one year (what ever that means). My original machine had the lifetime warranty and when I moved recently the movers stripped the thread. I took it back, confessed my sins and since the part was not available they replaced the machine with a refurbished model and it works great. Just a my thoughts.
  9. don in brooklin on
    You don't where in Michigan you live in Mi but the Midwest Woodworking show in Richland Center Wi. http://www.midwesttradeshow.com/ 7 hours from Detroit, 5 hours from Grand Rapids, (12 hours from Brooklin, Ontario) I checked it out as we always travel in Mi each year as we have family in Travers City and I tried to swing it but they are not there in August.
  10. don in brooklin on
    This is cool. Thanks for showing. I really love the concept. Did you route out the back before you cut the pattern? If you did did you add a backer when cutting? Thanks Don
  11. don in brooklin on
    Welcome I am planning a trip in June up to Traverse City. We spend the first night or two in Saginaw and do a little shopping etc. Do you know if there any places in your neck of the woods that sell hardwoods that can be used for scroll patterns? I was hoping to find some 1/2 inch in walnut, cherry, or similar. Thanks Don in Broolkin On
  12. don in brooklin on
    Brand new to scrolling. Just got my EX-21 the week before last and ready to learn. Member fo the Durham Woodworking club where I got the bug. Don McFarland
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