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  1. OCtoolguy
    That's great news Kevin. I'm glad that you can still get some use out of that saw. Even though it's not a "real" Excalibur, it's getting closer. I love both of mine and so far no problems. Once we get back from this extended vacation, I'm going to tear the 16 down and go all through it. I did all the front bearings and sleeves when I first brought it home but I want to get inside of it see what it all looks like.
  2. OCtoolguy
    Les, don't you use a lot of that underlayment stuff too? What does it cost for a 4 x 8 sheet? It's bit over 1/8" isn't it?
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    Many of the saw blade sellers will also offer the drill bits that match the blade size. So far, I use a Pegas #5 mgt and a 1/16th drill bit but I also bought a couple dozen of the #58's for when the need arises.
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    I'll just bet that is true and not a joke Paul. lol.
  5. OCtoolguy
    If you wanted to have something that has a look on one side that is different from the look of the other side, you'd use the pattern with the center line crease and mount it to your workpiece with the serration on the corner and it must be at a perfect 90 degree. If you want to have one free-standing piece that looks the same on all sides, then you will have a pattern of one or the other but on two sides still creased at the center line. And it would be on a square piece of stock so that it measures the same on all sides. 3-D and compound cutting is the same thing as far as I know. When I did this piece, it was done on blocks that were 3/4" x 1 1/2" and the pattern was cut so that it would end up with the ornate cut out on one side and the scrolled look on the other side.
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    Unfortunately, that sort of thinking is what is missing in our youth of today. Not saying to make slave of our kids but make them work for their spending money instead of just forking it over.
  7. OCtoolguy
    That's true Jerry but this fellow has purchased the necessary equipment to sharpen his blades and is pretty adept at it.
  8. OCtoolguy
    The short term fix for that might be to use a Velcro tie wrap around it to hold it down.
  9. OCtoolguy
    Thanks Jerry. Very interesting. Nothing wrong with hard work.
  10. OCtoolguy
    I was born and raised in the city. Never got to be exposed to country life. I found this particular set of videos on Youtube and I have been watching them for about a week now. I'm captivated by what this young guy does with his saw mill. He does build some interesting things too. Anyway, there are so many videos to watch, I can't pick a particular link to suggest here but if you go to Youtube and search for "Fall Line Ridge Videos" you'll find them. Prepare to be entertained. At least I am. I'm watching this one right now.
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    Your saw is an Ultra if it has the "square" style of lower blade clamp. If not, it's not an Ultra. From what I have heard and read, just a few drops of oil at the pivot points is all you need. BUT, a call to Bushton might be in order just to clarify things. Also, there are plenty of more knowledgeable Hawk owners here that will chime in, I'm sure.
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    I've been reading/hearing the same so you can be right this time.
  13. OCtoolguy
    Kevin, is it the sealed bearing or the big one with the sleeve? If it's the one that's sealed, it should be cheap to replace and if it's the one with the sleeve, you should be able to replace just the bearing as long as the sleeve isn't bad. Either way, it should be a cheap fix. And you might even be able to use Dewalt parts either way. The sleeves are what is expensive. I'd figure out a way to fix that thing and off it.
  14. OCtoolguy
    It's the cheapest easiest form of maintenance.
  15. OCtoolguy
    I'll find a way to communicate with SSV no matter where I end up.
  16. OCtoolguy
    I was going to say the same but Paul beat me to it.
  17. OCtoolguy
    I'm happy to hear you are better. Hang in there.
  18. OCtoolguy
    "Guys"? You better go back and fix that Dave or you'll be in hot water. lol
  19. OCtoolguy
    Charley, you have been a "fount of knowledge" to me. I want say thank you.
  20. OCtoolguy
    I have been here since about 2014. I know I have been somewhat of a pain in the butt at times but I really like it here and enjoy all of you folks. I also belong to most of the scroll saw groups on Facebook but I don't spend much time there. But, I do try to spread the word there about SSV and suggest that they come over here to really get involved in the hobby. I see Rockytime there and also Kevin but I don't see many others from here. Maybe they use different names there. Anyway, to my point, this is my home when it comes to the hobby of scrolling and woodworking. Thanks to Travis for all his hard work and thanks to all of you members for putting up with me. I hope some of the lurkers will make themselves known. It would be great to have some new members to help. I want to give back for all I've received.
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    From your picture, it appears that you should be able to lower your d/p table so that your workpiece is closer to the top of the jig and give you the most depth of drilling. Not sure what thickness you are working with but I'm assuming 3/4" if it's for bowls. Those tiny bits are really short but I would think if you could lower the table or raise the project wood up higher, it would allow you to drill deeper.
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    I've only done a couple of things where I had my table tilted or needed an angled hole. What I did was just cut a small piece of 1 x a couple of inches long and then cut it at the angle I needed. I clearly marked it at what angle it is and put it aside for the next time I needed that angle.
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    Has there been any explanation as to why the sudden high increase in the price of wood? I know everything is going up but it seems like wood has gone up faster by comparison. I'm going to start dumpster diving again. My wife is not happy.
  24. OCtoolguy
    You are partly right Kevin. He bought an older Ex with the slider tension lever. It's the one that Dewalt was a clone of.
  25. OCtoolguy
    Glad to hear your experience with Ray was positive and got your problem resolved. You will be happy with that saw. I'd still add the Pegas clamps though and if you do, buy the set with the tension lever. Then you can set the tension slider once and not have to touch it again. Great improvement.
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