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  1. OCtoolguy
    If you were not so far away, I'd be interested in it to put on my Ex 16 to enlarge the working surface. Just a thought as it would be far too expensive to ship.
  2. OCtoolguy
    I have watched a few videos on youtube and they are using a combo Jet joiner/planer that looks really interesting for the small shop. I've got a Delta that seems to work fine but I don't use it much but I hope to in the future. As for a joiner, I've got a Makita portable planer that I have been toying with turning it into a joiner. I am also going to try to do some joining on my cheapo table saw with a good blade. There's a couple of good videos on that subject too.
  3. OCtoolguy
    Whatever you decide to do, it sure sounds like a very messy job to me and could turn into a real fiasco. Best of luck my Friend.
  4. OCtoolguy
    As accurate as you want it to be. It's mostly in the operator more than the saw. If you stick with one of the top names, not the entry level saws, you'll be fine. I turn the speed down on mine occasionally but most of the time I leave it about 2/3 throttle. The key word here, no matter what saw you decide on, is PRACTICE! Don't jump in and think you'll be an expert right off. Get some thin plywood and just scribble some patterns on that and cut away. Lot's of "how to" videos on youtube.
  5. OCtoolguy
    I sold my Hegner after encountering speed problems. It was older than that one, had a light, foot pedal and stand with everything else. I got $700 for it so that one would be comparable at a better price. Be sure to check out any Hegner before you buy it though. Make sure the "soft-start" and speed control work the way they should or it becomes an expensive fix.
  6. OCtoolguy
    Very nice job. Go Florida!
  7. OCtoolguy
    Both are beautiful. Normally I prefer unpainted but in this case I'd have tough time deciding.
  8. OCtoolguy
    Dan, I need to be able to size it to fit the paper and to make sure that the little pieces are sized proportionally once I get the bowl to the size I need it. I'm not sure what would print from the download. And......I need to learn Inkscape at some point. So far, I have not successfully done anything that I have set out to do. I have a mental block or something.
  9. OCtoolguy
    I totally understand Paul. I wish my Hegner would have worked out. I am constantly on the lookout for another one. But in the meantime, I've got the Ex's to satisfy my needs. I'll come across another Hegner someday.
  10. OCtoolguy
    Excellent! I love boxes, bowls and baskets.
  11. OCtoolguy
    I am going to butt in here and also ask a question but on another subject. I have a picture that I downloaded from Pinterest. I saved it as a jpeg and also as a pdf. I want to break the picture down into pieces so that I can print only what I need. Is there anybody who will work with me on how to do it? Either here on SSV or in a private atmosphere? Here is the picture I want to break apart. I want to "size" the circular portion to be 8.5" in diameter and I need to be able to size the small pieces so that they will match up in size proportionally. It is a spiral cut bowl but the pattern is for a CNC.
  12. OCtoolguy
    Following. I can't make Inkscape do what I want either.
  13. OCtoolguy
    Happy Thanksgiving to all of my scroll saw friends and their families. I hope everybody has a safe, warm wonderful day.
  14. OCtoolguy
    You answered your own question there Kevin. You said "it's just another 20 feet". That would mean she would have to go 40 feet extra and she ain't getting paid to do that.
  15. OCtoolguy
    Dave, from what I have heard and/or read, you want to leave the feed/suction line as large as it is at the vac and neck it down as close to the pick up point as possible and try to keep the piping as large as you can. You want air flow volume so necking down too much destroys the suction. 6" down to 4" should work fine. But taking it down smaller might be detrimental to flow volume.
  16. OCtoolguy
    Excellent idea Frank.
  17. OCtoolguy
    Wow! That's a big hole in the water.
  18. OCtoolguy
    BOAT stands for "bring out another thousand". It's a hole in the water where you throw your money. Two happiest days in a boat owner's life, the day he buys it and the day he sells it. RV's are very similar.
  19. OCtoolguy
    I have a Ridgid occillating spindle sander that I use a lot. Also a Harbor Freight 4 x 36 belt sander. I have 2 ROS sanders, 2 Dremel's, and a 14" Delta band saw. I would not want to have to lose any of those tools. I would have to say that the bandsaw is one of my favorite and used tools. I very seldom ever use my Dewalt miter saw. It's way to big and heavy and sits under my bench. I have a Delta planer but have not used it much so it could go. I'd like to have a small handheld rechargeable trim router. I think that would come in handy if it was easy to use. You've got a great scroll saw. I have 2 Ex's and would not want to lose either one. Have fun, buying tools is always a great way to spend the day.
  20. OCtoolguy
    Frank, that is gorgeous. I have that on my todo list also. You did a masterful job and I truly appreciate your detailed description. Thanks.
  21. OCtoolguy
    I don't see anything wrong with it. You will always be the one to see the flaws. I'm just as bad.
  22. OCtoolguy
    As always, your work is superb! Wonderful job!
  23. OCtoolguy
    Anything like that would have to sit out on my driveway. I have no room left in my shop. I'm even thinking of moving my bandsaw outside and having a good cover made for it. What I need is a really good way to store & organize the wood that I have. I have a ton of great wood but I have no place to put it that is out of the way.
  24. OCtoolguy
    Thanks, I've got an idea forming in my pea-brain and it will make the "lazy susan" unnecessary.
  25. OCtoolguy
    Jim, can you elaborate just a bit on the pivot point? I'm trying to envision what you are using as the pivot. Is it just a large nail, a bolt or what? Any bearing surface at all? I was thinking of making something similar to yours and using a good quality "lazy Susan" bearing plate. Woodcraft has them but not sure if they are large enough.
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