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  1. WayneMahler
    Really looking good there. I would think something that has UV protection should help, clear of coarse. All wood ages and darkens to some extent including Holly ( very expensive ) Keep us posted on your choice and progress.
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    Nice find Ike. I have 4 machines in my shop. 3 dead and 1 running Waiting to order an EX-21. The Type 2's I understand were trouble some, but from the years, I would hope you got a Type 1 Best of luck with your new toy
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    I don't have ex yet. But you issie sounds to me to be propor blade tensining. Any thime I hve run into this I have found a "loose" blade is the issue. Try making sire you blade ensionis correct and that you are square with the table.
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    DW This for sure is traveling in muddy waters. I went back through the book I purchased and no where does it state any number of copies allowed for cutting. It does state no reproduction or distribution allowed. Thus my assumption of being allowed to cut and sell my work or intepritation of the pattern. I also tend to think that those of us that legally try to proceed with in the confines of the laws, sometimes get the short end of the pervibial stick. It's best to keep it clean and honest and stay the best we can with in the laws.
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    This has been discussed with sports team logos. And that had mixed results. I would think the same would apply to celebrities. I have seen many designs for celebrities that were drawn fresh and my understanding is that becomes the artistic property of the designer. Taking a photo from the internet and creating a pattern is quite different. I have found photos on one site that were marked copyrite and the same photo on a different site that were not marked.I went through all of this with "foot prints in the sand" and wrote the web site asking permission to cut it. I was eventually granted permission to do only one. Later I purchased a book that had the pattern published in it giving for credit to the original author. This arrived at me assuming that if it is published in a pattern book and you are the rightful ower of the book via purchase.
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    Congrats on the news. As they say, cheap is good, free is better
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    I have inquired about these many times. I found that puttng a piece of 100 or 120 grat on my ROS does a grea job when needed. Detailing with 220 also works very well. I am curious about the sanding mops. I use a dremel for intarsia but id something would work better I don't want to have tyo re-invent the wheel.I do more fret work then intarsia, think this would be a great thread to follow and see what I can learn.
  8. WayneMahler
    Lucky you. The closet I can get is next state over. Had a small mill fairly close to me that is abandoned now.
  9. WayneMahler
    My sw is stationary on a homemade stand. Never had the need to move it. I do have other tools on moveable stands and will admit it adds to the convienence of the tool.
  10. WayneMahler
    I still buy from Mike's. Even had the opportunity to talk to the lady with customer service. Same great prices and service
  11. WayneMahler
    I have used Ritz clothing dye and also food coloring. Both are water based and easy enough to use. You would need to use a sealer first, or wet the surface then when dry sand very lightly to remove the raised grain then apply the dye and let dry. Aply a good finish after. Be careful when sanding the raised grain, I used a piece of 400 and a very light touch, if sand too much, you have to repeat the process. If you use the Ritz, you need to dilute in HOT water, other then that they work about the same. Always use a test piece to experiment with, you'll get a much better finished project when done.
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    Excalber also make an EX-16. Those specs may be listed here in that forum or should be availible at thier site.
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    The DeWalk and Excalber EX-21 are both great saws. I've seen the set up with 2 tools on a flipable top and it works pretty good and saves space. I have also seen setups where the tools are mounted on a board you slide in and out of a receiving cabinet as needed. Plans for both are all over the place. You could evenn make the slide in/out one so it fits under your current workbench and clamp it down when in use, and stow it away when not. Both of these saws weigh about the same, ni the 60 pound range so nt very hard to move. Just a few thughts that may help you.
  14. WayneMahler
    Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.
  15. WayneMahler
    Elkhound pattern was done by lawson, betty boop was by me. Hope you all enjoy.
  16. WayneMahler
    Very nice work. Really like the colors. I'm sure his travels will be well enjoyed and memorable.
  17. WayneMahler
    You can also use pdf creator ( free ) and set the optons in print for the size you want it to be. It will also save the files in pdf format. you can find it here http://www.pdfforge.org/
  18. WayneMahler
    Nice work, great choices of colors.
  19. WayneMahler
    More great work. Should do very well at the show.
  20. WayneMahler
    Super job Gator. You should have a great show with them. Thanks for sharing.
  21. WayneMahler
    Beautiful work, loved the show. Thanks for a lifelike cutting and bringing back some great memories.
  22. WayneMahler
    Nice lookoing, small compact. Keep us posted on progress with it. Looks interesting.
  23. WayneMahler
    Welcome to the Village and the addiction. There is a ton of information around on this. But the best is learn by trial. There are a lot of people here in the Village that can and will help you along your journey, and the learning curve. I have been doing this for a few years and am still learning new things. One of the best things I did was keep a notebook handy in the beginning. Type of wood, thickness, blades used, speed of the saw and feed. As you grow, learn and make progress you will start to remember these things, almost seems second nature. You will find what works for you. May be different from what I do. I think all of us have gone through this. The biggest thing is go slow, take notes, read and try. Before you know it you'll be doing what you want the way it fits your individual style. There a lot of good books and videos out there, take your time, learn, try and see what best fits you as you grow. I think I speak for a lot of members here when I say we are all here to help along the way.
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    Travis your are 100 % correct on this. We can say I just had a senior moment on this one. When I read Kevin's post, ssv registered in the old gray matter as svg, thus my screw up. Thanks for the clarification which would have never probably registered in the old gray matter. It's tough getting old. LOL
  25. WayneMahler
    I havre done cedar and love the way it cuts. But I don't get a lot of it for scrolling. It's easy to work and left unfinished has a great effect for hope chests, Takes a finish well for scrolling but doesn't hold it's luster in the sun. Maybe I am doing something wrong?
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