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  1. WayneMahler
    Not really familiar with the Dewalt planers. One thing I have found is paying close attention to the grain direction. If the grain direction changes in the board, instead of cutting with the grain you start going against the grain. This will cause chip out and a few other things too. Another thing to try would be to mount the maple on a separate board and use it as a sled. I attach mine with double sided tape and it works great . Taking lighter cuts may also help. Maybe others will chime in on this for you also. Best of luck with your issue and getting it resolved. Please keep us posted.
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    Wow and Congrats Brenda. Happy to hear you'll be back up and running once the package arrives. I fully agree, that is great customer service.
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    I have a Ridgid Cabinet saw. Very happy with it. Not sure of the cost though.
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    Sorry to hear this. Being down in times of need is no fun at all. Hopefully Tony can find something that will work for you. I'm not real familiar with Axminster brand but isn't that the same as Excalibur ? If so you can try looking at www.seyco.com as Ray stocks all kinds of parts . He is located in the US. There is another place to look also. I think they are also bases in the US though. www.ereplacementparts.com. Pretty sure that is correct URL if not Google will find it. Best of luck with your searches. Hopefully you be back up and running soon.
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    Prayers going up for him and his family. Sad to hear about this. Such a great and giving guy.
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    Great job on that. Love the way it came out.
  7. WayneMahler
    Wishing you a quick and complete recovery. Never had kidney stones but have heard horror stories abut them.
  8. WayneMahler
    Boxes or bowls. Can be really simple to extremely complex .
  9. WayneMahler
    Nice job Ike. Also like the way the grain pattern wraps around the frame. Very nice touch indeed.
  10. WayneMahler
    That's one sweet lantern. Great job Barb.
  11. WayneMahler
    I also have never tried or thought about it. Using a jewelers blade does make sense though. I would also be careful about blade speed with it ..
  12. WayneMahler
    Don, I am impressed with you memory on patterns. Also that looks like an awesome one to cut. So i have it ear marked for future purchase and cutting.
  13. WayneMahler
    For me a fun cut would be the current project. I do prefer more intricate patterns. Also any thing that presents a challenge.
  14. WayneMahler
    Kevin You can wipe off your fingers with mineral spirits and a paper towel to get the glue off. Using nitrile gloves adds to the frustration and like you said, wasteful.
  15. WayneMahler
    I have used 3M 77 for years. Putting blue painters tape un it. On very delicate patterns I just use the pattern directly on wood. Once cut dampen with mineral sprits, llift off the pattern then carefully wipe off any left residue if any. The remaining mineral spirits will evaporate quickly . As always watch what you do with the towel ( i use paper towels ) so you don't get an accidental fire..
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    Best of luck with everything Ralph. Moving is an exciting period but also a lot of work. Take care if things get too rough. Buy a fret saw and a piece of ply and have fun.
  17. WayneMahler
    I do sets of military plaques. I use spirals for part of it and slat for the rest. My opinion is you to practice with which ever you don't use normally. In time you will comfortable with using both styles of blades. I can switch between them and be as accurate as just installing a new blade. I also do a piece, The Last supper which is all spiral blades. Some folks use a practice scrap piece between shifting styles of blades. Seems to make things easier to get the feel of things. Eventually it will become much easier. Good luck and happy learning . We have all been there, and some like me still learn something new all the time.
  18. WayneMahler
    To flatten a board in a planer you would need to make a sled for it, then support the warped wood with shims or something like that. Both the planer and jointer are not recommended for boards shorter then 12 inches for safety reasons. There is a lot to take into consideration. If I have a board that has warped or twisted, my preferred method for flattening it is winding sticks and a sharp hand plane. It is accurate and quick, then you can run it through the planer to achieve the thickness you want.
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    Truly amazing work, and to think by a fret saw. Add the history and this heirloom takes on a whole new dimension. Thanks for sharing .
  20. WayneMahler
    Something I have always considered a rip off. We will leave this for another day .
  21. WayneMahler
    I'm going to check out Denny . Been wanting to try the Pegas MG blades. I'm still dealing with Mikes Workshop, just ordered on the 2nd and received it today. And they still give free shipping. I understand Wooden Teddy Bear charges shipping? Can anyone verify this ?
  22. WayneMahler
    All great advice above. Nothing new I can add other than, using a zero clearance adapter so the really thin cuts don'y blow out the back or break.
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    Nice looking pattern . Looks like there are a lot of smaller delicate cuts in it. Besides the ones you mentioned, the mans legs, the rigging for the sails etc. What are you cutting this out of ? How thick is the wood ? I have done a lot of delicate cutting and there are many ways to correct some of these issues. But for me they differ with the wood and thickness.
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    What a difference . Happy you got it worked out.
  25. WayneMahler
    We can all suggest our "favorite" blades. I use Flying Dutchman . But the truth of it all is simple. Get a few different brands, Flying Dutchman, Pegas, Olsen you get the picture. And try them out. Most manufacturers offer a sample package. Different sizes and type of blades. Denny Knappen sells Pegas and I would think he could suggest a mix of them. Denny is also a resident here at the village. Mikes Workshop sells Flying Dutchman and I know they have an assortment pack.
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