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  1. WayneMahler
    Use a pre-stain conditioner on it. It won't be so blotchy and evens the tones out.
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    I pretty much agree with Paul on this. First look was it's a new EX-21 with a different paint job and decals. I'm thinking that the company that got the new contract for making all of these saws is doing very well right now.
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    Nice job on cutting that. It looks stunning.
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    Poplar does not stain very well. I use a water based pre-stain conditioner then lightly sand to remove the raised fibers. Then apply stain. The same method for staining pine . Results are decent. I doubt you get poplar to look like oak, hopefully you can get it close to color. Both species have a very different grain pattern though.
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    Some really great links thank for sharing.
  6. WayneMahler
    I subscribe to scroll saw and Wood worker Journal. After they expire I'm going to stop both. Nobody seems to offer ( scroll saw ) that is a challenge and the other seems to repost items that were published before. I find that pintrest and a few other searches yield better ideas for creating my own work.
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    I keep Titebond II and III in my shop. CA dries clear but won't accept stain over it, same with Titebond. I use a damp rag or paper towel to clean up the excess glue and squeeze out then a light sanding before putting finish on.
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    Working in my shop today I was removing the pattern and blue painters tape. I got to place that was very fragile and was very careful. Yet a small piece broke off. This piece was about 1/4" long and a 1/16" wide. Since the pattern is totally symmetrical I wanted to put it back in. Normally I use a tooth pick but am out of them. I looked around and could not find anything small enough to fit in that area for the repair . I looked in y trash can a seen some old blades from my scroll saw. I used one of them. Was surprised at how easy it was to control the amount glue applied and the control of applying the titebond. The repair went very good and no excess glue or lines could be seen. Just thought I would share this little tid bit I learned today in case anyone else runs into this.
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    First thing I thought about was the little led lights. I use them on some of the items I make. They work great although the wires can be a bit if trouble. The free hand routing and a backer sounds great to me..
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    On my EX 21 I would like to see the top with out the little holes for the dust extraction and better lasting top coating for the table . Other then that I am very happy with it.
  11. WayneMahler
    Nice haul Kevin. Wished I could be so lucky .
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    I normally cut mine from 1/2" red oak. I use a #3 UR blade. Something like this I would probably start in the middle and work my way out. As you can read from the other statement we have a different approach to our work. Just take your time and let the blade do the cutting and you should be fine. After a few you will gain comfort in cutting letters and everything else.
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    Jim I believe Steve Good uses an I Pad for some of his patterns. You may want to write him and ask. He is super friendly and helps when he can.
  14. WayneMahler
    Congrats on the new saw. Let us know what you think when you some time with it.
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    I believe the end result is about 2 inches . So it was suggested in the article to make then glue up very carefully. So I would suggest to try and picture a puzzle with 4 pieces. You get a complete puzzle when they are assembled.. Or if you have 4 small squares and join them all together to make a larger square . Wished I could explain this a lot better. Would really be great if we lived close so I could show you in person what I trying to explain to you. Hoping this helps some.
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    Ralph Sue Mey created the patterns, and Rolf cut them.In the beginning of the second paragraph he stated that he had cut 4 separate pieces and glued them together due to the size of the project. He also mentioned that precise cutting and sanding was necessary for this project. Hope this helps better explain things.
  17. WayneMahler
    These actually sound pretty good. Dropping the noise level by 31 Decibels. Will look into them due to the design. Thanks
  18. WayneMahler
    Happy birthday and Happy New Year Deb. Wishing you all the best
  19. WayneMahler
    Nice looking project. I think the pattern that Jim posted would be great and drilling with a brad point bit should do the trick. Would enjoy seeing the final results.
  20. WayneMahler
    I would agree with the over lays. I have several patterns for Urns and coffins. All are pretty plain and non descriptive .
  21. WayneMahler
    Sorry to hear this Kevin. Please keep us posted as to ow Bear Woods treat this.
  22. WayneMahler
    I have had both sides done. Mine was not due to scrolling though. I was a mechanic for 45 years and it took it's toll on me greatly. I will say if it turns out as well as mine did, it can be a life changer. Wishing you the best of all with it.
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    John Your 100% correct. With a light package added they are impressive indeed. Was also about thinking about adding so type of acrylic to the openings for more of an effect of stained glass. When I get the opportunity to do this I will keep a photo ;log of the build, and share it here. Just a matter of time and how well the business does this year. Last year it grew about 40 % and hoping the trend continues.
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    Thanks for the link Paul. I really like seeing them. I book marked it so I can return to it. Maybe someday if I ever get caught up. That will also be after i do "The Apostle Clock" which something 23" wide. 34" tall and around 10" deep. This is a pattern from the Winfield Collection . And that has to wait for me to get time also.
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    Mine are about even with my table. I bought a tall bar stool with a swiveling cushioned seat and cut about 2 inches off the bottom of the legs. Works great for me.
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