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  1. bandsawman
    Thanks everyone for your inputs to my suggestion. I do have a comment about using masking tape. I sometimes use it for the back side of the project being cut. I find that if you are doing a lot of close cutting (letters in a name for instance) when I go to remove the tape when the cut is finished, it does not all come off. Usually, where the letters are it sticks to the letters and I have to "pick" the bits of tape off the wood. Conversely, when I use the shelf paper 99% of the time the front and back just peals away leaving a smooth and adhesive free project.
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    Hi everyone. I was reading some inputs here about problems folks have had with packing tape, and other methods of attaching patterns to wood. It seems the majority of folks go for the blue painter's tape, which works fine, but I find a little pricey. For years I have used the sticky shelf paper that is cheap and has worked very well for me. I can get a roll at Walmart for about $3.00 and it goes a long way, especially if I save the cut off pieces and use for smaller projects. It goes on easily, comes off easily and does not leave any residue or pull up the grain. I saw an advertisement for a double sided sticky paper just for scrolling and thought I would try it. I was very disappointed. It was easy to apply but I found it had a problem coming off the wood while cutting. I threw it away and went back to my shelf paper. Hope you find this information useful.
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    Another BIG thanks to everyone who has commented on my work. All of the work you have seen were gifts to people and they were well received. I am now working on a couple more for Christmas gifts. Does anyone out there have a pattern for Pepi Le Pew? That is one I want to do but haven't found a pattern. If you have one reply with your email address and I will contact you. Thanks again to everyone and have a great day.
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    Thanks again folks for your support and comments. I am just now getting ready to attend some craft shows. There is no scrolling club near me in Hemet California but I am contacting a wood carving group in the hopes of joining their group. They put on a big show each year. I am also going to attend local Farmer's Markets where I can display my creations. I will post more of my work in the coming weeks. Everyone have a great weekend. Phil
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    Thanks guys. Scrolling is a relaxing hobby, unless of course you get to the last cut and then mess up! I enjoy doing the portraits, and I make key chains, jewelry, desk sets, name plates and other assorted items. My creations have been hits at family Christmas Parties. Have a great day.
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    Hello everyone, here are the portraits I have done so far. I really enjoy scrolling and have been working at it for about 15 years now. Hope you like what you see.
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    Just about all boater's have keys to their boats. Make some key chains out of 1/4 inch BB in the shape of boats. Even sail boats have lockers etc. that would require a key. Small boat pendants and ear rings for the ladies might work as well. Just food for thought. Good luck.
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    Hello fellow scroller's. Thought I would pass along this info in case anyone wants to make use of it. If you need to do some pin-point gluing and need a syringe with needle to make it happen, you can get both items real cheap at Dr. Foster and Smith's Vet website. They sell both items in different sizes for horses that should work just great for our gluing needs. I just ordered 10 each 12cc syringes and 10 each 18 gauge needles for $5.90 and free shipping. That is a lot cheaper than any other place I have seen. Also, check their shipping info before you order as some states require a RX from a Vet. I am lucky that my state does not require this, so I can order with ease. Hope this helps someone. Have a great scrolling day!
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    I have two portable sewing machines and both have foot feeds just like we use with our scroll saws. Both starts the sewing machine running and controls the speed. I have a press on/release off foot pedal I also got at Harbor Freight. My scroll saw has a speed control as well. Once you use a foot switch you won't be caught scrolling without it!
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    Hey Mike---Thanks for the info and video. Someone else on another forum pointed out his instructions so I printed them out. I will also be using those superior puzzle blades I recently got from you.
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    Hi everyone and Happy Holidays. I am getting ready to cut my first photo puzzle and was wondering if there is a specific way the puzzle should be cut? It's stacked and wrapped in packaging tape. Do you just pick a spot and start cutting (following the pattern of course) or is there a spot that works better than others? Appreciate any inputs.
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    Hi Eric and welcome to the site, you will find lots of patterns, help and advice here. You might try going on line and look under emachine parts. They have parts listings and exploded views of just about any tool you can think of. Also have prices and they are very reasonable. Hope this is of some help.
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    Are you refering to material like laminates? I have access to a ton of that stuff in thicknesses from 1/8 to 1 inch. Brought a trunk load home on Saturday.
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    Is there anyone who has a pattern to make a stand to hold a portable belt sander? I have a couple of photos of one but before I try to make one from the photos I would like to see if anyone already has one available. I realize that all belt sanders are not alike and would have to make some modifications to make mine fit (got it a Harbor Freight). If you can help please PM me or send info to flyingduck1@verizon.net. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all.
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    Hi guys----Reference amazingkevin's post, lately when I go dumpster diving at the local cabinet shop I have been finding exactly what he is talking about. Have found all thicknesses with laminate on one side only as well as both sides. Last week I got a lot more oak pieces and a whole cabinet door out of oak that they had messed up the cut. The masking tape trick as mentioned by Travis works very well. I also use mostly flying ductchman blades with a few Ryobi pinned blades when I am cutting something without inside cuts. This forum has a ton of great information as well as patterns. I am glad I found it and I appreciate everyone's advice. Have a great Holiday Season.
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    Thanks Travis, I will give you suggestion a spin over the 3 day weekend. I should be getting my metal cutting blades today from Mike's Workshop and I have tons of laminate to try you suggestion on, in fact, I will make the jig out of laminate as it's slick as a newborn baby's butt.
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    Thanks guys for the info. I am talking about laminated wood with plastic (I believe) veneer on both sides. I have tried a regular reverse tooth blade but the veneer chips badly. I have ordered some metal cutting blades with 40 teeth PI and will try those. I know from using my jig saw that if I use a metal cutting blade the finished cut is smooth as silk, so why shouldn't it work for a scroll saw blade?
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    Does anyone have any experience cutting laminated plywood with a scroll saw? If so, which blades do you use? I have an almost endless supply of 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch thick laminated plywood. We have a HUGE cabinet shop in my town and you would not believe what they throw away. I have dumpster dived, with their permission of course, and retreived pieces of the above thicknesses as big as 36 x 36 and 4' x 6". I even got two 5 gallon bucks full of Oak and Popular that were 12" x 4" x 1" that I have made 11 pens sets for Christmas gifts. I can't stand to see that beautiful wood go to waste. Sometimes I come home with a trunk full. Any assistance will be appreciated.
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