don watson
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You people are amazing, thanks for your replies. I will leave this to my neighbour to see what she thinks. I have another pattern by Birchbark of the same dog so I will cut that and give her both, I suspect she will take both. Thanks again for the encouragement. Don W
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Finished the first burn of my neighbours dog. Don't like the wood so will burn another. Thanks grampa (Paul)
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Welcome Steve, Nice to see another Brit
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Kevin, I am still at a loss to fully understand your problem. Are the words to go on a vertical column ?? or across a horizontal row ?? Are you cutting the 23 letters from 23 pieces of A4 (or whatever the American equivalent is) of wood ? Can they not be cut as usual, ie across as a row and then turned sideways ? I am getting confused myself now Is this being cut from 1 piece of wood ?? Don W
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Hi All, Thanks for your help. The machine was scrapped this morning. The top arm was twisted and there are no replacements available. Pity as it was a pretty solid machine. take care Don W
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Thanks everyone, I have worked out the problem (with help from a good friend). The blade operating mechanism is contained in a 'C' shaped casting and this casting is bolted to the rear of the cast iron base. The left hand side of the first picture above shows the 'C' frame attached to the base. (Also in the centre of this picture is the link between the motor and the arm). This 'C' frame is bolted to the base with 4 hex head 8mm bolts. When the table is mounted on the machine, I can shim the the 'C' frame to square the blade to the table in the left/right direction I can also shim front or back of these 8mm bolts to square the blade in a fore/aft direction. Hopefully this should solve the problem. I am sorry there is no update pictures but it is still raining out and I don't feel in rush. I am waiting on a delivery of Loctite Threadlock before final assembly take care Don W
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Hi All, I have it figured after stripping the mechanism down and re-assembling. Will try and get some pictures in the morning. take care Don W
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Bob, The bottom blade holder is very loose on the end of the bottom arm. I should maybe remove both top and bottom blade holders and swap to see if I can turn the problem upside down ?? Don W
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I have had a look at the saw and found the bottom arm seems t be a fixed length and is not adjustable. The top arm, I will need to remove the plastic cover with the connections for the speed, on/ and off switches etc. I will see if there is anything under there that can be adjusted. I can't see what is causing this fore and aft movement or the sideways movement. thanks again Don W
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Thanks JOE_M. Will have a look through this later. take care Don W EDIT I have had a look and it is a very good explanation. It also leads to a 4 part series from the Gwinnett Woodworkers about stripping and maintenance of the De Walt 788 which I will look at later.
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Hi All, I am having a problem with a SIP 16" scroll saw. When I move the blade from the down to the up position it moves toward the front of the saw about 0.040" When I move the blade from the down to the up position it moves it also move about 0.040". Can this be rectified or is the machine for the scrap heap ?? Any thoughts appreciated. Don W
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I have the same problems and Ctrl+z is my friend. I like to SAVE every couple of minutes. take care Don W
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busy day no sleeping ,did one name and lots of things
don watson replied to amazingkevin's topic in Bragging Rights
Nicely done Kevin. take care Don W -
Hi Brian, Glad to see you here. I think you will be like a breath of fresh air. Your work is outstanding and should be recognised as such (it will be) The shed is almost there, lawyers are negotiating with the current owners of the shed (Scout Association) and that will get us the keys, hopefully before the end of July. take care Don W
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Hi Brian Welcome to the Village. I have met you on UKWorkshop take care Don W
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Very nice indeed. I like the shape. Don W
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fresh out of the hospial and put to work
don watson replied to amazingkevin's topic in Bragging Rights
Very well done Kevin. Please take care my friend. Don W -
That's a beautiful piece. Thanks for showing. take care Don W
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Great job there Rob. They should sell well. take care Don W
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All 3 are very well done. No sign of rust at all.
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Great work there. Well done.
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Truly amazing. Terrific workmanship.
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Welcome Matt. I am from Glenrothes.
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Very nicely cut. Well done.
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Many Congratulations John and a very big WELL DONE. take care Don W
