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  1. OCtoolguy
    I will offer this only because it has happened to me. By the time you get to the end of a project, my may lose some of your concentration and also just become lack-a-dazical. I have no idea how to spell that. Anyway, when you first start, you are 100% into it but by the time you near the end, your mind has moved on to the next part of the project. It's just human nature and something to be worked on. I'm 77 and still trying to do it but each day, the solution is farther and farther from me. Best of luck.
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    Why? Just asking. I can't imagine making anything that big and flat. Are you going in the sign-making business?
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    Too bad we are so far apart. I'd love to dig in and help you make as many good saws as possible out of your junkers. And do all the re-greasing too. It would be fun.
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    Which saw do you have? Chinese or ??? Have you tried turning the motor to take the aggressiveness out of it? That may help some. Another thing is the Pegas blade clamps. They helped my saws and I have the good green saws made in Canada and Taiwan. I've no experience with the Chinese saws but Kevin has and after rebuilding his, it was better.
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    The absolute best saw blades I ever had were my Forrest blades. I had the 40 tooth Woodworker II, the dado set and the 100 tooth for my 12 inch Dewalt miter saw. At least I think it was 100 tooth. Anyway, my point is, if you can afford them, they are the best that I ever came across. Sadly, they all got sold when we went fulltime RVing. Now, I live with whatever I find that I can afford.
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    I am no expert by any means but to me, your major problem is the wood you are working with. Get hold of some B/BB baltic birch and I think your problem will be solved. That plywood you are using is just not meant for this type of work.
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    The only suggestion that I can make at this point, since just about everything else has been covered, would be to attach your magnifier light to something other than your saw. The vibration, no matter how slight, is transferred to the light and whether you realize it or not, it effects your view through the lens. I have my saws sitting one next to my bench and the other up against the shop wall. One light is attached to my bench, and the other is clamped to the vertical stud of the wall. Neither light is in contact with my saws so they never get the vibration transfer. It really does help. Best of luck with your new saw. I knew you would love it. Now, GO MAKE SOMETHING and show us.
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    I have bought nothing but used saws, all from Craigslist. I watch everyday even though I'm no longer needing a saw. I have purchased and resold 3 saws and now have 2 of the Green Excaliburs and money in my pocket to boot. I strongly recommend doing the same if the market near you is anywhere as good as it is here where I live.
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    When I moved into our mobile home, it came with a 9 x 13 foot storage shed that I immediately claimed as mine. Of course there was some argument over that but after I put up shelves at the 7 foot level for all of HER stuff, the rest was mine. It has studs every 20 inches so I installed outlets on each stud at 42 inches off the floor. I have lots of outlets. They are all on a 20 amp circuit. I also put in outlets for all my overhead lighting on a separate 15 am circuit. You are absolutely correct in that you can't have too many outlets. I even put some out on the driveway for those days when I want to work out there. Have fun with your new workplace.
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    FrankEV, you are going to LOVE your new saw. I don't have a Pegas but if they are anything like my Excaliburs, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy your new toy and be sure to post some pics of your work. We all love pics.
  11. OCtoolguy
    Sounds like you hit the lottery. Enough wood to keep you busy through the winter. Have fun and be sure to post pics of your creations.
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    Yes, please enlighten us with all the details.
  13. OCtoolguy
    Very nice. Good luck with your new "toy". I am curious though, who makes the "Excell 21"? I've not heard of it. I tried to do a search but came up empty.
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    Steve Good posted on his blog today an excellent video on how to do double bevel inlay/marquetry. I have a great book and I also took a class but this is a great presentation and explains it very well. He has another video on how to do it with a laser but this one is scroll saw.
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    Inkscape has been one of my life's failures. No matter how much I study and watch the turorials, I cannot make it do what I want it to do. I'm one of those people who needs a classroom atmosphere so I can ask questions and get prompt answers. I've had better luck with Gimp but not much.
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    I had some given to me one time by a friend. He called it "apple" ply. It was 1/2" thick and like yours it was slick on both sides. I used it on my table saw for fence sides.
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    Harbor Freight has some 4 ft LED lights on sale most of the time for $19.95. I bought 4 of them and let me tell you, they are bright. I only use 2 of them most of the time. Well worth the cost. So much better than the florescent lights that I had.
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    I remember seeing someone post about using a full sheet of that white magnet stuff on his table top. I was going to buy some but just never did get around to it.
  19. OCtoolguy
    I agree with everything that has been said here. I hate to take sides. LOL.
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    I PM'd him a while back to say we were missing him. He is just trying to stay out of the fray so to speak. I do think he is reading everything posted but just not entering the conversations. Sometimes, that's the smart way to be.
  21. OCtoolguy
    I use a gallon poured into a coated aluminum pot that my wife gave me. When I'm done dipping I hang my project over that pot until it stops dripping. Then I take a lint free rag and wipe it down. Then set it aside to dry. I have a large plastic funnel that fits the screw cap opening on the can pretty well. I pour it all back in the can and cap it off tightly. I took a piece of 1 x and bored a hole just bigger than the cap and turn the can upside down with the cap in that hole so it sits flat. That puts the air gap at the top. I do that with all of my paint cans too. Keeps the paint from skinning over. I figured it might help the oil too. So far I've not had any problems with the oil going bad.
  22. OCtoolguy
    I've stack cut 4 layers 1/4" oak and poplar with no problem. I think your biggest problem might be slightly warped wood leaving a gap in the middle. Try arranging your layers so they are as flat as possible.
  23. OCtoolguy
    I guess I'll have to paint my o/j bottle black.
  24. OCtoolguy
    Good idea. I forgot about that. Not that I have small pieces that have to be saved but it would stop clogs.
  25. OCtoolguy
    Best of luck to you. Surgery is never fun.
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