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kruzer, go to www.mikesworkshop.com for Flying Dutchman blades and any questions you have about which blade to use for what. Mike is the best and usually gets your blades to you before you order them. Mick
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I use mostly 1/8" for portraits. 1/4" for scenic pictures. Mick
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I can't seem to get in the Christmas mood, still golfing. Mick
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Martin, I leave all my portraits natural. I use 1/8" luan for a backer. I either stain it a dark color or paint it. Then I stain or paint the frame to match the backer. Have never put glass on one, but can see how felt would attract dust. I use the brush on a vacuum to clean mine. Mick
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Great cutting, great pattern. Mick
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Otho, very nice cutting. Now I will give you my opinion of the wood you chose. I have cut many portraits and believe that heavy grain takes away from the picture. I use mostly Finnish birch plywood which has very little grain. I like to use grain on scenic pictures and work it into the picture. This is just my opinion, whatever you like is best for you. O.K. I just read your post again and see that it was just some scrap wood. I love the backer. What did you use for that? Mick
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Peter, don't want to rain on your parade, but there is usually a reason for a fuse blowing. I hope it was just a fluke and the new fuse will solve your problem. Good luck with it. Mick
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Hi Geoff, I don't have a Dewalt saw but belong to several scrolling forums. From what I have read the 788 requires no lubrication, all the moving parts have sealed bearings. Go to http://www.scrollsaws.com Rick has a lot of great information on the 788 plus many other saws. I fogot to mention that elbow grease works great when cleaning rusty tools. Have fun with your new saw. Mick
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Geoff, fine steel wool with a small amount of mineral spirits or a random orbit sander. Start with about 100 grit, work your way up to 320 or 400 grit paper. Then a good coat of Johnson's paste wax. Don't use car wax as it contains silicone which will contaminate your wood for finishing. I rewax the tables on all my tools every couple months depending on how much I use them. The wax will also keep the rust away. You stole the saw if it is in good working order. Mick
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Hi Geoff, I cut mostly portraits of people, animals, cars and scenic pictures using 1/8" and 1/4" Finnish birch plywood, also Oak plywood. I prefer the birch for the portraits and oak for the scenic pictures. I feel the grain of oak takes away from the portraits. I use 1/8" luan plywood as a backer, either staining or painting it. I use just a clear finish on the cutting. Clear tung oil finish or a water base spray if I am in a hurry. I sand the plywood with a random orbit sander before applying the pattern. The blades used now require very little if any sanding on the cut edges. Like Xray, I use a small torch to remove the fuzzies from the back side as well as an assortment of tiny files. Mike is great for blades, any questions on what blade to use for a particular job, just shoot him an e-mail. He is always very helpful. Will be anxious to see some pictures of your work. Mick Delta P-20
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Dan, very well done. God bless our servicemen and women. Mick
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Tony, that is just awesome How many cuts? I can see why it took quite awhile to do. Mick
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Martin., I always use birch ply for my portraits, it has some grain but not a lot. Sometimes you can work the grain into the picture. I have used oak ply for scenic pictures. Oak has much more grain to it. I believe that a lot of grain takes away from a portrait, especially if it is of a person. Just my opinion. Mick
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I am a member of 8 different woodworking forums and according to my wife I spend too much time on the computer. Mick
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I make frames for all my cuttings. I purchase frame stock from my local lumber yard, available in oak or pine. I make the frame the same color as the backer with either paint or stain. Mick
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Great advice from Travis. I always look over the pattern very carefully and mark any difficult areas with a red arrow or circle to remind me to be extra carefull when I get to them. I would cut the inner cuts of her teeth before going around the outside of them. Great pattern. Mick
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Cut for Grandson's 9th birthday coming up Nov. 2. 1/8" birch ply, 1/8" luan backer, oak frame, 6 coats of Formby's low gloss tung oil. Pattern by Caribbean Scroller. Mick
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I would offer $750. The warranty is gone. Mick
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Cut from 1/8" Finnish Birch ply, 1/8" luan backer, oak frame. Pattern by Caribbean Scroller. The AGONY on my part was cutting the grill. Mick
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Just Johnson's paste wax every month or so. Mick
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My name is Mick. Retired mail carrier. Started scrolling 19 years ago when I retired. Started with a 20" VS Delta saw that I needed a special tool to change blades. I used that saw for 11 years. I then looked long and hard at both the Dewalt 788 and the Delta P-20. I chose the P-20 because of the clamping system. The 788 seemed to have a lot of back and forth motion. I can adjust most of that out of the P-20. I have used it a lot and have had no problems with it. Too bad they quit making them, I suppose parts will become a problem. I have made several clocks and cut mostly portraits, cars and scenic pictures. I am a top feeder. Married 56 years, 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Born and still live in Janesville, WI Mick