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    I'm guessing right about the time she purchased hers. There was about a year when they were not available. Kevin has one and just replaced the complete arm assembly. He ordered the parts from Ray at Seyco. Haven't heard anything about the fit etc. I may have had one of the of the ones made in Taiwan under General International's contract . It's been holding up great. Let us know about how things go please.
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    I would think some heavier card stock wrapped in self adhesive felt should work. Just be careful gluing it on. I use E-3000 for this when I do it. Nice job on the one posted it really looks great.
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    Hi Brenda Every once in a while I experience this same thing. I sort of attribute it to the lack of clue between the layers of veneer. Slowing you blade down is not the answer, I increase me blade speed. Theory being the slower the blade the longer the contact with the veneer giving it time to pull if it is loose. Using a zero clearance insert or covering helps as it supports the material over the hole. I use cheap playing cards with a little tape to hold them in place. Watch your feed rate too, give the blade a chance to do it work. I am a huge fan of Flying Dutchmen blades. I use a #3 UR which has every third tooth reversed. Hope some of this helps.
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    When I first seen the image I thought it was plans to make it. Enjoy the puzzle and assembling it. Sounds like a lot of fun .
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    Take it easy Ralph and listen to the DR. Prayers are with you.
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    WOW ! Just amazing to watch this guy do his thing.
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    I wrap the outside. I tried the wrap it all around and didn't care for it. Something the top or bottom layer of veneer would separate a bit when taking the tape off.
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    Hi Gary I do a lot of stack cutting. Up to 6- 1/8 inch pieces and 3- 1/4 inch. From what your describing that the outside cuts great but a lot of vibration towards the middle ? Sounds like your wood is not tight together in the stack. When you tape it up do you push down on the stack while applying the tape ? I use regular tan masking tape and don't have issues . I do keep my stacks tight though. I use either a #3 reverse or #5 reverse blade to cut. I also sand the surfaces of the wood before assembling the stack, making sure they are level and clean. If they are warped they can leaves gaps and that causes vibration. Keep us posted on your progress. I'm sure you will get it worked out.
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    Les Try cleaning your router bit. If it has a bearing, remove it before cleaning. Routing out curves takes a little longer which means the board gets fed slower to the bit. This can also cause burning the wood. Going in two passes is best, you could try even adding a third pass just enough to clean it up . Hope this helps some, good luck .
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    Kevin just take your time and start small. As you start again things will come back and you will be back up and running.
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    Kevin Took a while for me to find the link I was referring to. I was also wrong on the name I remembered ( guess that is part of getting old ) . Here is the link for the website. woodturnerswonders.com - Wonder Weave This was from a video Stumpy Nubs did a while ago.
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    I have been using Diablo and am very happy with it. I have read or seen a video about a product called Abrenet (?) . It's more of a mesh sanding disc instead of the paper backed stuff. I believe it is hook and loop also. Wish I could remember more about it.
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    Some get used for cleaning out cuts and poking out small pieces that get stuck. Some are used for pin point glue application if something small breaks. Eventually they all end up in a plastic pop bottle or can for recycling.
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    Hoping you had a good outing and things went well for you. Ours will be starting next Thursday. We just got another letter in the mail with our check in it for next week end. Looking forward to things going back some form on normalcy .
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    I prefer hand crafted. That said I will admit being in the same business that working smarter not harder is the way to go. Glad you found a solution to make thing easier for you and raising your production rate a bit.
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    Have gotten great results from woodpeckers. One of my go to places.
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    Nice job. Would like to cut this myself.
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    First off welcome to the addiction ( hobby ) . I would suggest trying different brands and sizes of blades. You'll get a lot of information here as well as opinions. Personally I like Flying Dutchmen . Other swear by Pegas, Olson and many other brands. Each brand has it's own feel and they all cut wood, but have a slightly different feel to them . I get my blades from Mike's Workshop ( also the same as Wooden Teddy Bear ) at a very reasonable price and free shipping. Other will chime in on their particular blades of choice too and places where they purchase them for you. As for other questions, please feel free to ask, a lot of the people up here love to share knowledge and experience and opinions. Just an all around great place to be. Remember to exercise patience while learning and most importantly, have fun.
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    I clean mine with some denatured alcohol and a paper towel. Doesn't normally take a lot on normal manufacturing residue . May have to wipe down several times if they are dripping with oil, never experienced that issue. I have read someplace a while ago that mineral spirits works also . Best of luck.
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    This may sound a little old school but I know it helps me in times like your going through. First grab a pen or pencil and a notebook, then a cup of coffee. Make a list of what you do. Then a list of what you want to expand in or learn. On a second clean sheet draw a line down the middle and list the 2 saws on the very top. A couple lines down from the top draw 2 more lines dividing the halves into quarters. Above one quarter mark pro's and above the other Con's, repeat for the other side. Write down the pro's and con's for each saw in the appropriate column . Once you get this completed study each column and figure out which best suits your desires. This helps me put things into a clearer perspective for making a choice. Hoping this helps you some. One thing to keep in mind though. The Seyco has a built in electronic angle gauge for doing beveled cuts which eliminates the need for a separate gauge for setting the tilt of the arm on these saws.
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    Seems like if it isn't one thing it's another. Hoping things work out for you and all the others involved with doing craft shows .
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    We've been going through that on this side of the state also. They are supposed to open the open air farmers market the beginning of next month. Hopeful they do . Even all the shows around the 4th of July have been cancelling also which is going to hurt a lot of crafters I know. Hopefully Gov. Wolf will will use good solid judgment as to when the time is right.
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    The same applies to Tulip Poplar and many other wood species. Using something Urethane will help protect from UV rays but eventually it will go dark or darker . Trying to think of a good example, Cherry comes to mind first as it darkens to that gorgeous reddish brown with age . Very few species are less likely to darken such as certain maples . The one that darkens the most would be ebony ( Sorry couldn't resist ) . There is a color chart I remember seeing someplace that shows the effects of the different species as they age. If I can locate it again I'll let you know.
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    Would take some work and very hand but, a dremel with a very small tip would give you the 3d appearance. Wood burning would give you solid contrasting lines that would easier to do . The way Kevin mentioned makes sense too, but I would be concerned about the "bridges" showing and being strong enough to keep things together. I'm sure he has that worked out.
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    I like both but for different reasons. When selling to the general public you have to accommodate more people and their tastes. Limiting yourself to one option could cost sales. You also need a space to store them waiting for a quick sale. The contrast between the dark metal and the wood looks nice but also sort of reminds me of China ( nothing personal in that ) and the wooden sort of look towards Shaker or Amish types. Cost wise I'm sure the wood provides a better profit margin providing they are priced the same. The wood can also be stained ( I know extra work ) to give you a contrast that looks more natural. So all that said I like the wood for myself personally. I know from my experience that options pay off though.
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