OCtoolguy

There are probably more than just two names on that saw. Generally, they are sold under many names.

I just renewed my subscription for 2 more years. I enjoy it even though I may not get something great out of each issue. There is no way that every issue is going to have something just for me. I really love just reading and seeing what others are doing/making and sometimes it gives me an idea. I'll keep on subscribing and I might even send in something I've made if I ever get good enough. Heck, I still subscribe to our newspaper on a monthly basis and it has gotten down to the point that the poor delivery guy has to add gravel to the bag to make heavy enough to throw. LOL>

I contacted them a couple of years ago and suggested they make a portal for paid subscribers to download the patterns that are in the magazines so as to be able to print a pattern without destroying the enclosed pattern sheet. They blew me off saying "we aren't able to do that but thank you for your input". My response, " why"? I could do it and I'm old and not nearly as tech saavy as their inhouse team. Bosh!!!

Excellent!

I just wanted to take a minute wish you all a very Happy and Joyous Easter!

The optimal viewing distance is the distance where you are sitting and looking at the work and it's very clear. Anything else is not optimal. Just sayin........

Rolf, tell us more about the Xyron machine. I'm not familiar with them. Are they like the Cricut?

That's the guy who wrote the book that I've been telling about. He knows his stuff.

A very light coating of adhesive and let it dry to almost dry. Then apply it and brush it out with a credit card. That really burnishes it to the material, no matter what you are using. I never bond to bare wood myself though. I don't like the idea of the adhesive getting onto the wood any more than necessary.

I'm nowhere near as experienced as most of you but what I have found is, after reading the hint by someone a long while back, if you spray the pattern very lightly with whatever adhesive you are using, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes, it becomes almost dry like contact cement. THEN apply your pattern to either bare wood, packing tape, blue tape or shelf liner. It will still very well and when it comes time to remove it, use a heat gun. It works great for me and if there is a spot that doesn't come right off, use a dab of mineral spirits. Well, mineral spirits if you're outside of California. Here in the sunshine state, we use turpentine/paint thinner. It smells so good too.,

I'm glad you are happy. The Hegner is a great saw and will outlive you, more than likely. I'm in the hunt for another one. I figured that I can spend as high as $250 for an older one that needs the updates. They will come to about $250 with shipping. There's one out there with my name on it.

Also, make sure the quick clamp is held snug in it's cradle. It's not supposed to move or rock like the regular clamps. There has been a discussion of this recently.

Thanks, a great informative article. I sure wish he had finished the youtube series that he started. He left many people wanting more but it never came.

2 screw eyes and braided picture wire. Strong but still adjustable. Here in earthquake country that works great. We get a shaker and just go through the house straightening everything.

Not sure about that "not angled". The one that we did in the class required angling the table at 8 degrees if I recall.

If you have a scroll saw, some veneers, some glue (any wood glue) and a pattern, the only thing I can think of is tracing paper, and some carbon paper. Yes, they still make it. I strongly suggest that you read the book first. At least once so that you can get a good mental picture of what you will be doing. I'm left handed so I have to more or less reverse everything. It's really not a mystery and once you read the book and actually do it, you'll be amazed at how easy it is. I've not done the "package" style yet but I'm going to give that a try after watching a video on it. The main thing is learning where to drill your holes so that they start on the "keep" side and exit on the "waste" side. I am using a little jeweler's drill holder but I'm going to buy a really good fine needle scribe to "poke" the holes rather than drill them. In the thicker veneers that I learned on, it would have been difficult to poke the holes so we used that little pin vise affair. The most important thing I can stress at this point is READ the BOOK! And I don't use the tape.

That simple leaf/stem seems to be the first project for learners. You mentioned that you have the book that I recommended. That's where you want to start. It's fun and NO sanding.

I'm happy to hear that I'm not alone. I've read it twice and would read it again if I still had my copy. It got away from me in our downsizing. I'll find another one. I've watched the series 3 times. As you said, best western ever made.

Hello and welcome from "up over". Glad you found us.

Welcome Rob, I'm in Huntington Beach. I started with a used Dewalt from Craigslist. Don't be afraid of used. Just find the right deal. Main thing, get scrolling!

That's great Paul, and as for age, it's only a number. Don't think about it and just keep doing what you're doing. Stay busy and when you time comes, you'll have died a happy man. I told my wife, if I don't answer, come check on me and if I'm slumped over my saw, I went doing what I love. "Tan my hide when I die Clyde and then hang it on the shed". As the song goes.

That's neat. I'd like to try operating one.

I can only hope that the time difference is never more than 10 hours. Or else you will have to use your fingers and toes.

I agree Paul. When I had mine and it had the quick clamp, I tried it both ways and came to realize that when you add/have the quick clamp, it is designed to be an integral part of the upper arm and not meant to be loose in any way. It stays in one place all the time and should remain tight so that you can easily loosen/tighten the blade. If you think about it, that just makes sense. It's no longer meant to be a separate piece.

I wish I had not sold my Hegner.