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  1. Scrappile
    Are you referring to painting a backer board so different colors show in different cut-out areas?
  2. Scrappile
    Nice save! I've noticed that things I thought were the worst of swear words, use only only on the most drastic of occasions, are now just everyday common language! In my young day had I said some of them I would have to have eaten a whole bar of soap! Needless to say my Mom living with three sons and a husband, went through a lot of bars of soap.
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    Sorry that happened, but it does happen. I had a similar occurrence When I cut this moose picture. I stacked cut two. Somehow I did not get the pattern centered on the wood so when I finished cutting the pattern I had more boarder on one side than the other. Decided to even it up by cutting a little off of one side on my table saw. Was working fine when all of a sudden the piece "Blew up" into tiny pieces. I had to just vacuum it up and put it in the garbage. Lucky I still had this copy,
  4. Scrappile
    Very Christmas-y looking! Nice job.
  5. Scrappile
    Only thing I can add is make sure you cut straight into the blade. Do not rush. I find myself have a tendency to push to the side, I really have to pay attention to that. I love 3D cutting. It always amazes me when you remove the waste and see the prize inside that you created.
  6. Scrappile
    Beautiful projects.
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    Congratulations. I think you will be happy with it. I wish the used one I bought was a 20". The 26" takes up too much room I and do not see me ever needing that big. No,one saw does not fit all, nor does one brand/size blade. I have approx, 30 different size/types of blades. I have narrowed it down to two brands, I think, Pegas and Flying Dutchman. But I have only tried about 3 other brands besides those two.
  8. Scrappile
    Well done!
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    @Skyhawk7, Not sure you will get an answer, the gentleman has not been on the forum since April of 2024. I think, It is fair to say that most Hawk owners love their Hawks. Some of the older ones had blade clamps that were not really popular and at one point some had motors that, if they went bad they could not be fixed. But all that has changed, and the current manufacturers seem to be doing real well, and have great customer service. Whereas, the one thing I dislike about the Hegner parts, should you need any, are very expensive. Probably because they have to come from Germany.
  10. Scrappile
    I have been working on a detailed picture, and got to thinking about your comments about your bottom clamp. I never paid much attention to mine. So decided I would look. This is what it looked like. Been working fine.
  11. Scrappile
    Better to enjoy what time you have left scrolling than fussing with a saw you are not happy with. Where I live there are several Hawks and Hegners for sale. Within a couple hundred miles. A few months ago I purchased a Hawk Ultra 226VS for $275. I wish I could find a Hegner owner somewhat close to me, that would like to trade. I have found the Hawk is just not a good fit for me. Great saw, but I like my Hegner much more. But having two or more saws is a good thing. To each his/her own.
  12. Scrappile
    Gordon, I do not think that matters; the clamps on a Hegner do not sit solid in the holder, they "Float". Even the top clamp should not be tight in the holder unless you are using the Quickclamp; it is suppose to be tight in the clamp holder. If you watch the video on the Advance Machinery site, it shows you snapping the lower clamp in. There is nothing to hold it in place tightly. The top clamp goes in, the knob is screwed down to it, and then backed off a little so the clamp is not held tightly. Again the exception to this it the Quickclamp, it is held tight in the clamp holder. It also appears that the blade is in the clamp not quite perpendicular to the clamp. If it is perpendicular the clamp should sit straighter in the clamp.
  13. Scrappile
    That is some precision cutting for sure. Beautiful!
  14. Scrappile
    I use a finish called 'long-time-exposure-to-the-sun'.
  15. Scrappile
    I still have the rocking horse my dad made me 80 years ago. It has served me and just about every toddler that has been born in the immediate family since. Still going strong, now pastured at my Daughters house, waiting to be corralled at some great-grandchild's home someday.
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    One other thought, Dave. If you put in your profile where you are located, or approximate location, there are those here that love to shop for others and they may look in your location and make suggestions. Like Craigslist, Facebook market. I, for one, love to spend other people's money.
  17. Scrappile
    For heavy work a Hawk or Hegner is the way to go. But before purchasing a used one, consider posting it here and letting people give input. Some older Hawks have clamps that many did not like. Does not mean you would not like them, but you should make yourself aware of them. Some older Hawks may not have parts available. Most parts are available for Hegners, but they are expensive. Older Hawks are bottom feeders only and all Hegners are bottom feed; some people do not like that.
  18. Scrappile
    Sorry, I do not know. I just used what was on the pattern. Maybe one of our script experts here will know.
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    I have done enlay down to 1/2". Same as relief only at a slight angle. You are correct. I always have to concentrate on the direction of cut. But it is fun to do. This is a pretty good book on Relief cutting. It is what got me started. https://www.ebay.com/itm/256436403190?_skw=scroo+saw+relief&epid=1081578&itmmeta=01K8K5FEXJ44PGS0PS6KNXKM3R&hash=item3bb4ccfbf6:g:pNkAAOSw82Fl5~eU&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1egQq2frKIOVSCbac8zVDD0744SbKp2KdR6FhjF9aoOAstJXdZUa9V38RhBiw7z7nYpOQYn5AoU2oBVw2PTkQEtePw1ECdri7YAoC9V0HW%2BBVq%2BKCOQGdSPZSRsp3Y7QccSiVGFyz18wkie725AZIOT12LOb1hAh8bN3nKUC8NdAO0YBiLoSDAy7r0OdpzPOwc5CIzg956%2FJZQFHHk3Ob4RG5JTFpqsvaFSBRPe5Stg6OruncCdEymot2PNlELkn%2BA0YCioz9HfJU%2F3Rv3dKt68dH7%2BaWRMtHRZKHZFoCH0jA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBM6O-95cRm I use this book to learn how to relief cut the tree and heart in this piece.
  20. Scrappile
    Well done and thank you for sharing the pattern!
  21. Scrappile
    Oh, no doubt, she may not like it she will love it!
  22. Scrappile
    Welcome to the Village. Toy making is fun. As are a lot of other items you can make using a scrollsaw. If and when you decide you need to upgrade to a larger saw, check out what used saws are for sale in your area. Depending on where you live, you can get some high-end saws for very good prices. I recently purchased a 26" Hawk in great condition for less than $300. But before buying, ask for advice here on what you are looking at. You will get some good advice.
  23. Scrappile
    Really like that, Dick.
  24. Scrappile
    Welcome to the village. Looking forward to seeing your projects. Do not be afraid to try different things. I suggest get some Pegas and Flying Duchman blades to work with, they seem to be the most popular. Try different types and sizes, to determine what works best for you on the project you are working on. Have fun.
  25. Scrappile
    I have not seen that before either. Bottle up some of that fine sawdust and keep it to mix for repair work on some other project. I collect little bottles of different sawdust just for that purpose.
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