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That is really a great looking project - and - just to make you feel better - you aren't the only one who has found a little trouble dealing with the excess consumption of Daily Bread when turning larger pieces at the scroll saw ..... Thanks, Jay
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That is a terrific looking piece of work - for sure lots to be proud of there!! Thanks, Jay
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Bench mount Magnifying Lens vs Binocular Magnifying Glasses
RangerJay replied to RangerJay's topic in General Scroll Sawing
Thanks lots everyone - sounds like I am in exceptionially good company - right down to the proud designation of crabby old fart ...... Think I will likely order a headpiece magnifier as well - maybe just to add my voice to the confusion next time someone asks the same question ..... That is interesting about the LED light - might be a possibility. Thanks, Jay -
Now that is a great looking pattern and project! Jay
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Looking for some advice. Have used a bench mount magnifying lens for about 3 years now - in fact don't turn the scroll saw on without it - but - have always played with adjusting the lens angle and distance from the work - and more importantly noted a level of eye fatigue after a while. So I am wondering if a set of magnifying glasses/headband would be a better bet. There seems to be quite a range of prices - and also quite a range magnifying strengths. I am wondering what others might have used - whether you like it - and what magnifying strength seems to work best. Thanks, Jay
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About as perfect as it can possibly be - what a great piece of work. Jay
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That is a stunning piece of work - the pattern and cutting are terrific, the cherry and its grain gives it unique life - whatever you decide to use for accents (the feathers are looking great) will make it a one-of-a-kind piece. Lots to be really proud of here. Jay
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Assuming you are going to get into resawing with the band saw then you are likely to get into laminating boards for your work - meaning you're gonna want clamps - lots of them - I have quite a bunch of different types and sizes of clamps - and they all get well used. These can get to be pretty pricey but they are also the kind of things that often show up in yard sales as well ..... Jay
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A great project from start to finish - really well done - congratulations. Jay
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Wow - you done good! It looks great!
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Guess it depends on the type of work you do - after 3 years of scrolling I have never felt the need for anything larger than a 16" saw - but you do need to be comfortable using spiral blades - with spiral blades you can deal with larger pieces quite easily - if you're not comfortable using spiral blades then a 16" may be very limiting in what projects you can do. Jay
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That is an impressive cross, impressively done - is it one of your own design?
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I top feed my blades and on my EX 16 I was starting to have trouble with blades popping out of the lower clamp and developing a sharp bend at the end of the blade - took me a little while to figure out the problem was me - over time I had developed the habit of purshing the lower part of the blade too far into the clamping frame - meaning I was levering the bottom of the blade away from the actual clamp to the point where the blade was not square and only partially held. The result was that the blade would pop out under pressure - or slip. Once I started looking at what I was doing it was easy to see the issue and correct how I was positioning the blade for clamping.
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Holy Moly - what you do in a day I'd be hard pressed to do in a week (or more) - you gotta get someone to take a video of you cutting .....then post it ..... put the rest of us to shame (at least me ....) Jay
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Everyone has their own tried and true method. The finishing is pretty much my favourite part of every project. My own is a bit of a marriage between Denny's and Travis's posts. It starts with a single brushed on coat of Tung Oil - followed by at least 3 and often 4 or 5 coats of spray on Minwax Semi-Gloss Polyurethane - gently sanded between each coat - and finally finished with a gentle rubbing of 0000 steel wool that has been impregnated with a quality furniture wax - then polished. The end product has a soft lustre, smooth texture and is about as perfect as you can expect - it turns minor blemishes into the art of a craftsman. Patiently done this is a finish that is ALWAYS commented on in glowing terms. Takes a bit of time - but on those special one-of-a-kind pieces it is well worth the effort. Jay
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Very nice piece of work - once you get used to cutting with spirals they stand a very good chance of becoming your "go to" blades - and you won't feel quite as comfortable when you find something that needs a flat blade ..... (really .......). Thanks for showing the piece - just love those intricate wildlife projects Jay
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Very nice to hear that things might be turning around for you. Jay
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Terrific work on difficult pieces - racoons are my favourit too. Jay
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Ever thank GOD after successfully cutting a fragile Section?
RangerJay replied to hotshot's topic in Bragging Rights
Thanks so much - this is great - I really appreciate the information. Jay -
Ever thank GOD after successfully cutting a fragile Section?
RangerJay replied to hotshot's topic in Bragging Rights
The work you do is incredible. I'm guessing you would be the person to ask this question ..... Can brass be cut with the scrollsaw? - I'm thinking of westerm belt buckle size and thickness. Thanks, Jay -
Better Late than Never - kinda .... sorta .....
RangerJay replied to RangerJay's topic in Bragging Rights
Thanks for all the kind comments - have to admit that I enjoy doing these little guys - got a few of them - they do give me a good leg up on this coming years ornaments - but having said that - I'm glad to see them done ..... Thanks, Jay -
Unfortunately I got taken away from the scroll saw last fall just as I was starting Christmas Ornaments and didn't really have any genuine opportunity to get back to it till just a week or so ago - meaning - of course - that my ornament production took a heck of a beating .... Just finished these up - they are only fraction of what I had intended to do ..... but if I look at it positively then I have a good start on next year ..... This sample of angels and stockings are from patterns by Sheila Landry. The Santa's are from Sue Mey. I like small ornaments so these have been shrunk down considerably from the original pattern sizes - I forget exactly how much but think in the neighbourhood of 40 - 50% of the original size. All the internal fretwork is with a #1 FD spiral with flat ends. Comments welcome. Thanks, Jay
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Great pattern - and great cutting - really well done! Jay
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That is serious talent ...... it is a genuine pleasure to get a chance to view his work. Thanks, Jay
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Congratulations on a great looking piece - very well done. Jay
