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    I have just started using the shelf liner. Already went through a roll of clear. The only trouble I've had is using it on BB. For me it lifts and splinters the grain every time I use it on that type of wood. Maybe because its porous, just like bass wood? I do agree with you Paul, it is hard to see. Just recently, and mistakenly, I bought a roll of white shelf paper, (Duck Brand), and it seems to work as good as the clear. Could be in my head though, haven't used It enough.
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    Here's my response to Travis' challenge. Titled "Sweetheart clock". Maple with tung oil finish. Pattern bought from Wooden Teddy Bear. 33 years ago, come this Wednesday, she said yes. Man! How "time" flies!
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    Cool clock, neat idea. And thanks for posting where to get pattern.
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    Thank you, Scrollsaw 703. As I said in my original post, I'm looking for opinions from those who have the Hawk or Hegner. Not necessarily, the best. As we all know, "best" is subjective.
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    I have 2 EX-21's. One for winter use in the basement and one in the garage for summer use. Garage isn't heated, and MN summers are too short to be hanging out in the basement. I also have a Type 1 DeWalt, but I promised that to a nephew I'm looking into buying either a Hegner or a Hawk. Why? Because Iike the others are saying, it's an addiction.
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    Awesome job on the candle holder. I would have to change the sign from "ice cream" to "Hamms beer"! Hmmm..... Come to think of it. (Big smile)
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    Thank you all very much for your opinions. It is very much appreciated.
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    Dead man for me also. In my opinion, it makes the saw that much safer.
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    Here's my story. Four years ago, I started with a Dremel Scrollsaw. Upgraded to a DeWalt, then upgraded from that to the EX-21. I've done some intarsia, dabbled a little in in-lay, but find myself going back to fret work. My projects seem to get more and more intricate. The difference from saw to saw to saw was huge and my enjoyment went up exponentially with each saw. Scrolling is my way of escaping from the real world, so I'm not in any hurry. (Yeah right, (big smile)) From everything I've read, the RBI and the Hegner are the Cadillacs of scroll saws. Here are my questions: To those of you who own the RBI or Hegner, is there that much of an "improvement" over the EX? What made you choose RBI over Hegner and visa versa? And last but not least, was the upgrade worth it? Thank you, and I look forward to your opinions.
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    I thought it looks awesome!
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    Menards has the Duck brand 20' x 15" for $4.97.
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    Oak Combs

    Gonzo replied to WayneG's topic in Bragging Rights

    I forget..... What's a comb used for?
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    Not sure if what the table top looks like is a barometer of how used the saw is or not, but in my opinion I think it is. I have two Ex-21's, one in the basement for when it's cold and one in the garage for when it's nice (3 months out of the year, big smile). I've had a Dremel and DeWalt scrollsaws and the EX by far is a great machine. Haven't had the opportunity to use the Hawk or Hegner
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    An old ceiling tile screwed to the wall and a thumb tack to hold the blades. I cut a slit in the top of each packet. Dirt cheap and very easy to see the selection of blades
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    Have not had any problems with Super 77, except for the price. (Big smile) I'll have to try the 45.
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    I haven't had much luck staining BB. It gets blotchy. I would say that almost all of my BB projects are finished with a spray shellac. Very light coats. As for 1/4" thick hardwood, I recently purchased a spacer for my bandsaw. I purchase 3/4" hardwood and re-saw the lumber. Then plane it to size. Time consuming? Heck yeah, but I"m not in any hurry. Plus, I save a lot of money. ( I purchased a 9 1/2" x 7/8" x 8' piece of walnut for $60.00. I cut off a 2' piece and re-sawed that piece in half, resulting in two pieces 5/16 thick and ready to be planed. That right there would probably cost close to $60.00. )
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    WOW!! To all three projects. The 19 year old daughter of a very good friend of mine died in a skiing accident this past week. Am wondering if you could tell me where you got the "Forever" pattern.
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    I agree with Dgman and Slasher. None the less, it is a very nice project.
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    Yep! Mastered? Thanks, but far from it. I just got lucky. Believe it or not, I hot glued two pieces of 1/4 scrap to each other, set the saw to 2 degrees, cut out an oval. It worked. Piece of cake, right? Except, when it came time to cutting the real thing. I was pretty nervous cutting each one. The neat thing is, it opened a whloe new avenue with the scroll saw for me.
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    Thank you all very much.
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    That is awesome. I love the title of it.
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    Count me as a convert with the shelf paper. I get mine at Menards and is 20 inches wide by 15 long. I spray my pattern with Super 77 and glue it to the shelf paper while it's still on the roll. Then I trim around the pattern. Less waste, or so I think. I do not use the shelf paper on BB though, it seems to lift the grain.
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    A Steve Goode pattern. In the original pattern, the dove is just cut out. I thought I'd do an inlay. First picture is inlay. Second picture is finished piece. Walnut on maple, using FD UR3 blade. Spray shellac for finish. I might have to take some steel wool to them to knock down the gloss. My sister asked me to make six of them for her Confirmation students. Thanks to Trackman for blade recommendation and to Hotshot for tutorial. (Can you find the blade entrance hole in the in-lay?) Doing inlay is a lot of fun, looking forward to doing more.
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    Yep
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    Thanks Trackman for blade suggestion. Thanks Hotshot for the tutorial. I'll try the exercises before attempting the real thing.
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