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  1. OCtoolguy
    There ya go Les. A business opportunity. Have the customer send you their StewMac base and you do the alterations for a paltry $49.95 plus shipping.
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    You ain't alone Oz!
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    If I keep on living, I can see that I might have to have one of these and a better bandsaw. But, I'm afraid that life will run out first.
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    @Scrappile, here is something to wet your taste buds. This guy is a true artist but after watching him and most of his videos, I don't see anything that we can't do with a bit of practice and plannining.
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    Well, rather than start YET ANOTHER bandsaw thread, I thought I'd just add to this one. I have been watching a lot of videos about marquetry since the topic has been brought to life. My point here is that in the process of viewing these videos, a video popped up on AccuSlice add-on for a band saw to produce whatever thickness veneer you might want. So, I just had to watch a video about it and it is really a neat system. Seems that it will fit just about any bandsaw that has a 3/4" miter slot. It's not cheap by any means but if a person is really into doing inlay or marquetry I can see where it would pay for itself. Of course, the quality of the bandsaw would matter greatly but if you have a decent 14" bandsaw and have it tuned with a good quality blade, I don't see why it wouldn't work very well. Here is a link to a couple of videos. I did go to their website to see pricing and as much other info as they offered. Enjoy. I did. Website: http://www.accu-slice.com/accu-slice-system1.html Video: And another video:
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    It sure does look like a Wen in which case you should be able to get parts when needed. My suggestion is, if you buy it, use it a a learning saw and move up when you are ready. $50 is not a large investment even if it doesn't work out.
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    I think it might be a Dremel part. Not sure.
  8. OCtoolguy
    Well, I've made worse mistakes and a much younger age. They say that with age comes wisdom. They just forgot the rest. If we get so old we can't retrieve that wisdom due to the increasing thickness of the gray matter, well, as they say "S" happens.
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    Where'd you find the riser for it and how much was it? I've been thinking of adding one to my saw but the exorbitant cost has stopped me. If H/F has one, I might do it. Thanks for your info.
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    Minimum cost $25/year.
  11. OCtoolguy
    Very well done. Thanks for posting.
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    There is something on FB but not very active.
  13. OCtoolguy
    I'm going from memory but if I recall, it had an angle gauge, an xacto knife, a spiral pin vise, some carbon paper, a drill bit, a couple of blades and that's all I can recall, just sitting here. I'll mosey out to the shop and have a look in a bit. It was about $25 for what was there. Not a great deal but easy at the time to buy it rather than have to hunt down all the items. Knowing what I know now, I'd not buy it. He was just making it easy to get started and cover his cost. Maybe make a couple of bucks. If there is anything important that I left out, I'll add it to this post. Ok, I went out and checked the contents of the kit. Obviously I've used a couple of things out of the kit, the saw blades are gone and so is the carbon paper. But here is a pic of everything else. The tweezers are included because Ken taught us how to use hot sand for shading and you need tweezers for that. And in the pin vise there is a tiny counter sink bit for opening the holes on the back side of the wood after drilling. All for $25.
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    Paul, I bought one from Ken Cowell when I took his class. I still have it on my bench because I got sidetracked but now, with the renewed interest, I'll get to it for sure. I also bought his tool kit because it everything in it that we used in the class. Since then, I have acquired more and better ways to do the same job. Drills, bits, knives etc. The big reason for buying the kit is is included all the correct veneers that were needed for the flower that I was going to create. After watching the video that Rustynail posted, it looks a lot easier than the method I learned. Much less precise with better outcome.
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    @ken lotts, I think the thing that puzzles me is, if I can't design something but I know in my mind what I want and have seen it, how do I get that mental picture into a code that the printer will understand. Something as simple as a plastic paper clip comes to mind. I've got a box full of them. How would I go about making more of them? What's the procedure is what I'm asking. I've never seen or been exposed to 3D printing so it's all a huge mystery to me. One more question, I was looking at all the printers that Prusa offers. I see one that is a kit for $299. What printer did you buy? Is it worth the extra money to buy one already assembled?
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    Paul, I agree, marquetry should have it's own separate forum. I'm seeing a lot of interest on the subject and if enough of us are interested maybe we can get some tutorials or videos going on the site. All of a sudden, I've got my interest in marquetry renewed. I recall now why and how I got here in the first place.
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    @rustynail, I will, and thanks again. Where can I find the full length video? I can't find it on youtube.
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    How do you go about creating the programs for the printer? I'm not a coder and would be at the mercy of trying to find the instructions or to find someone who could write the files. I have seen the Fusion 360 program but it would be a bit over my head I'm afraid. So how do YOU do it?
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    Ok, I want a 3D printer. Now the question, which one is the best bang for the buck. I don't have much open space. Actually none at all but I would love to have one and I guess it can sit in my office and stay very clean. Who has some suggestions? I WANT ONE! WAAAAAAAH!
  20. OCtoolguy
    Thanks for posting this video. I've never seen it done this way before. I didn't see any mention of a table tilt or drill holes. Whatever his method is, the finished product is amazing.
  21. OCtoolguy
    That's very true Wayne. Back in the days when I was selling Snap-On Tools, I was always getting the comment that the tools were too expensive. My comeback was always this: "Buy the best and cry only once"!. It makes so much sense. But, now at my age, it makes no sense to spend the big bucks just so someone else can have the benefit of the "BEST" once I'm gone and they get my stuff. That's why I watch Craigslist.
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    Not knowing where you are located I will say this. I have bought almost every power tool I own now from Craigslist. I live in So. Cal. so there is a lot of action here. But, I'm very patient and watch the listings everyday. If you must buy a new saw, I'd buy either a Delta or one of the main brand names if for no other reason that being able to buy parts for it down the road. My bandsaw is the Delta 28-280 with the built-in quick tension lever. I have tuned the saw up using the cool blocks on the blade and it does everything I want it to do. I bought a good quality 1/2" resaw blade and so far so good. I paid $300 for it. '
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    I wonder if it's only Dollar Tree that has them. We have a $.99 store nearby. I'll check them tomorrow.
  24. OCtoolguy
    When I took the class, we were using veneers that were about .050 in thickness. Less than a 1/16th of an inch. The whole idea is to incorporate different colors and species of wood to create a picture. Using the grain of the wood and a pan of hot sand for shading it all comes together a small piece at a time. That little leaf that I did was made up of 5 different pieces cut and inlaid. The secret is knowing where to drill your blade hole so that it ends up in the waste portion of the wood. Drilling at an angle of about 8 degrees if I recall. The book that I mentioned has this exact same project as it's teaching example and explains move by move exactly what to do and how to do it. It's not all that difficult if you take your time and try to think about what you are doing a step or two ahead. It's a lot of fun. I just got sidetracked on making other stuff. I'm going to circle back now and start making boxes so that I can use the marquetry creation on the lids. As RustyNail did. Gorgeous work!
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    I am positive that the best way is to buy that book. It would be so much better than trying to teach it here. Even watching videos is tough. Having the book and watching the videos is the best way. If anybody on here is in the Orange County/L.A. County or Riverside County of So. Cal. I strongly recommend taking Ken Cowell's class. If his price is still the same, it was $50 for a 4 hour class on a Saturday afternoon in his garage. He has a bunch of scroll saws but also asks for anybody who can to bring their own saw. Here is his info. KenCowellStudio.com 714-524-6278
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