Scrappile

Very nice scrolling, Denny. I love the pattern.

Well there are no Seyco saw users yet, but should be pretty soon. Those that watched Steve Good's video on YouTube, reviewing the new Seyco saw may have noticed the nice knob he had on the upper clamp. He mentions it in the video, however I don't think he tells where to get one. The question was asked of him on his forum and he answered: "Those knobs are made by a gentleman down in Georgia by the name of Marcus Bailey. You can reach him at 404-274-2532. He prefers calls but his email is [email protected]. He may be a little slow answering the email so be patient. They are $15 each and there are two sizes. I prefer the larger knob but the smaller one does give more distance between your fingers and the wood." I have a knob on my Hegner that looks like it and it is a great knob. I thought he was using a Hegner which would have made it a very expensive knob, being that you have to buy the Hegner one with a clamp. Anyway, just thought some Ex owners may be interested. I don't know if he makes them for other saws. But he very well might.

You are correct, Melanie, there are a lot of options out there on the internet. I also checked on the one on my drill press, which I never use, but it looks like it would very difficult to remove. Not sure why this intrigues me, like I stated earlier in the thread, I am a bottom feeder (carp). That is just what I am.

Some very impressive projects. Thanks for posting them.

Beautiful job.

Len, try again, it didn't show up for me on first try, but did on the second try.

A very thin bead of glue, like Tidebond, clamp, wait about 20 minutes, unclamp, clean up squeeze out with scrapper, like X-acto knife, re clamp.

Peter, you are a genius!!!! Darn Aussies, they know how to do things!!

Great idea and they turned out real neat.

Ha, posted twice. I responded twice, the second time I was wondering where my first response went. Shouldn't to that to an old man.

That is why CA glue was invented.

Great job on both. The eyes on that Sheppard really show expression. The Old Man and the Sea, Great picture and a great book.

You might call "The Art Factory" and ask about it. I think Mrs Boelman is still involved it not running the business.

Peter, that is one fine idea. I'm thinking you should come up with a commercial one and sell it as an accessory for scroll saws. Can you tell us more? Where did you get the laser light? On the new Seyco saw it would be cool to have one that you could remove the angle gauge that comes with the saw and insert a laser light. Them you could swap the angle gauge and the laser as needed. Yo should at least send the idea to Seyco.

Some mighty fine work. Loved the book. Great picture.

Dick, didn't anyone tell you, you can not access this forum from Arizona..... sorry..

DW, my thoughts also, Kevin has competition on who can get the most done in the shortest time! Looks very nice.

Frank, thank you for the comment, especially since it is a nice one!! The main thing I want to light up is the ball so I am hoping to put it just behind and to the bottom of the ball. I don't want it too bright either, more or less just a glow. As to blades, I used a variety, some straight some spiral and different sizes of each because of the size cut and thickness of wood. I am really finding that the more scrolling I do the bigger variety of blades I use, dependent on what I am scrolling. one blade does not fit all.

If you do a search on the internet for "scroll saw blade chart" look at images there a lots of charts available. Keep in mind the charts are a good starting point, but only a guide. Preferred blades is pretty much a personal preference. When I first started, I bought some combo packs that various vendors sell. That a least gave me familiarity with different blades and what sizes worked for what I wanted to do. From there I purchased different blades based on what I read on this forum, usually went by what people said, that did the kind of scrolling I was most interested in. Then I just kept narrowing it down as I gained more experience. I prefer Flying Dutchman blades, others prefer Olsen or Pegas. The brands you pick up at a big box store are not good blades, with the exception of Olsen. Some stores sell them. It takes time and practice. Do not be afraid to buy a variety and try each. I am still trying different blades for different things. I purchase the Flying Dutchman blades from "Mike's Workshop" or "The Wooden Teddy Bear". Both are owned and operated by the same people. I'm sure others will mention where they purchase their favorites.

I'm with Hawkeye10 (Don). Must not be in my DNA to top feed. I have tried and tried and to feed a 3/0 blade down through a hole drilled with a #70 bit, going against the direction of the teeth, just does not work for me. Use to bother me, but then I thought do I really care. Bottom feeding is what I am comfortable with. Maybe is like the left or right handed thing, you are born a top or bottom feeder. The yeng and the yang thing.

You did you usual fine cutting on that on. Thanks for letting have a look.

I could see those around a campfire. Very nicely done.

Very well done.