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  1. OCtoolguy
    JT, one thing I want to reply to. You mentioned my name so I took notice. When I made that statement, I wasn't referring to folks who tried to make a hobby into a business and failed due to the lack of business. I was referring to the folks who are too successful right off and find that they now don't have the time to do the things they enjoyed in the hobby because they are mired under the work that people want to be done. So, they become overwhelmed and are no longer "enjoying" what they do. I know that what few projects I have completed so far have been fun and enjoyable. But, if I wanted to try something else but couldn't because I had to finish up a dozen of that original project, the fun and enjoyment would go away very fast. I do see what you and Kevin are talking about and that is not what I meant by "failure".
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    Ok, I missed that. I did wonder why you asked though. If you find cause to come visit me, we will have a good opportunity to sit and drink coffee. Or whatever your beverage of choice may be. I hope you are happy with your order. Did you order enough to make the shipping charges worthwhile? Please let me know how it all works out for you.
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    Correct.
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    Jerry, give Chris a call and tell him that. Remember, it's a website that is managed by a 3rd party. At least call him.
  5. OCtoolguy
    So far it's all been red oak, walnut and mahogany. But this time I ordered 6 different species. All 1/4" x 6" x 60" for the baskets I make. Cherry, poplar, mahogany, walnut, padauk and maple. They cut it all into 10" lengths. Nice stuff. With tax, shipping it was going to be $124.95 but with the discount it was $105 and change.
  6. OCtoolguy
    Kevin, I can't begin to tell you how many of those I've sold.
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    I just went through this with Hawk I bought. I used a very flat sanding block with 220 grit paper. It came out great. I waxed it with Johnson's and it is very smooth and slick. No sanding marks or swirls.
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    I was going to go pick up but by the time I compared actual cost to UPS, with gas close to $4 a gallon I opted to let them ship. I saved the wear and tear on my car and didn't have to fight the stop and go crowded freeways. They try very hard to keep shipping costs down. Give them a try. Call and talk to Chris. If you want custom cuts, no problem.
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    I know I posted about this company last year but every so often there is a new batch of scrollers who need a good source to buy wood from. If you are like me and live on the West side of the U.S. there are not many places to buy from. It seems like everything is East of the Mississippi River. I just received my latest order from Cherokee Wood Products in Upland, Ca. They even have a "scroll saw wood" listing on their webpage. A very nice young man by the name of Chris is in charge of their online ordering. He had a question on my order and took the time to call me. I placed the order last Friday and just received it today. Can't beat that for getting it out and shipped. I checked my email today and found that they had sent me an email and for no reason at all, they credited my credit card for $19.95. Just because they felt like it. So, I hope you will give them a try. Here is their info. https://www.cherokeewood.com. Once you get there, go to "woodworking supplies" and the scroll saw wood is there. Click on it and start shopping.
  10. OCtoolguy
    Deleted. I went back and re-read your original post and answered my own question. Sorry.
  11. OCtoolguy
    Congrats on the new saw. The Dewalt is a great tool.
  12. OCtoolguy
    I just ran across this video. I have a similar vacuum and I will be building this. It is going to be perfect for my outside vac.
  13. OCtoolguy
    Paul, when I first bought my Fein/Dust Deputy, I thought I might have to make something to work with the vac and I found that you can buy just the male end to replace the one on the hose if it became worn. I ordered one but then found a way to do a workaround. Anyway, if you think it might be beneficial, that part is available and I think it was only about $5. I'll try to figure out where I bought it. It's been a while and my memory/ram is not what it used to be.
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    Thanks Paul. I was not aware of this H/D offering. I want to put a small system outside of my shop for when I set up outside. I have a Fein/Dustdeputy inside and a big Ridgid 16 gallon for outside and have been thinking about building a cyclone system. This will solve my problem.
  15. OCtoolguy
    My last offering on the subject....it would be interesting to know how many hobbies that became businesses are/were successful and also remained "fun" and not "drudgery".
  16. OCtoolguy
    We must agree to disagree. Ain't life grand?
  17. OCtoolguy
    I tried the Scrollsaw Cafe but just didn't see enough activity to warrant my time. I check it out about once a week.
  18. OCtoolguy
    I joined every group that had anything to do with the scroll saw. I even joined the one that is mostly U.K. members. As long as it's about the hobby, I'm in.
  19. OCtoolguy
    It's an easy adjustment to make Les. I like to have stuff "spot" on. Sort of like working on a clock.
  20. OCtoolguy
    I just found a website that tells exactly to do it. They recommend using an epoxy based paint a good primer beforehand. Then a sealer. Sounds like a job for someone else. I would rather scroll.
  21. OCtoolguy
    My wife and I were just having this conversation as we took our walk around the park. We have a white vinyl fence that got splashed with tar a few years ago when they resurfaced our streets. I tried different things to get rid of the tar and all I managed to do was smear it around and make a bad situation worse. So, we were talking about the possibility of painting our fence and I told her that if I was to hit with a sander so the paint would have something to adhere to, it might work. I'm going to do some homework on the subject.
  22. OCtoolguy
    Kevin, I think the difference is in whether your "business" has to bring in enough to pay your bills and support itself. If you are lucky enough to have a primary income from another source, then the "hobby/business" has the breathing room to let you be flexible in operating it. Somehow, I think if you HAD to depend on what your "hobby/business" generates in order to live, it would all of a sudden become a "hobby/business/nightmare". What you are doing is the only way I would ever consider doing it. If I can sell some of the stuff I love making, then that's fine. I have a way to offset the expense of my hobby. But to have to make enough every month to pay for all of our bills? Well that would soon be no fun. Especially if the weather was against me. I'm a very "mild weather" person.
  23. OCtoolguy
    I disagree with you this time JT. I have known many folks who have tried to turn a hobby into a business and before long they hated what they were doing. A gunsmith friend comes to mind. He loved doing it for a hobby in his garage but as soon as he hung out his shingle, the whole world changed. All of a sudden he had the heavy shackles of the government looking down at him. Not much fun when you have to all of a sudden file necessary paperwork. And to be expected to do it over and over again. Well that just ain't right. Remember, I live in "The People's Republic of California".
  24. OCtoolguy
    I was told by a very astute person many years ago to NEVER TRY TO TURN A HOBBY INTO A BUSINESS! You'll ruin both.
  25. OCtoolguy
    Totally agree Paul. I only go to other places to read after I've devoured everything here.
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