OCtoolguy

There are "those" people that just look for someone to sue and some with a large intimidating dog is exactly what they are looking for. People are so sue-happy anymore that you have to have a huge liability umbrella to protect yourself. When my Dad had his fatal heart attack a couple who were "very close friends" with my folks rushed over to the house. She slipped in the entryway and broke her arm. She sued my Mother's insurance because of the tiled entryway. Needless to say, they didn't remain friends for very long.

Well, I just went to H/D and picked up my Wen set and I must say, I'm impressed. I plugged it in and ran it both with the flex shaft and without. I don't see how it could be any better. I'm sorry that Steve Good's had some runout. Mine doesn't. Now, maybe after some use it will loosen up but that's to be expected I guess. I'm very happy and for $20, I don't see how you can go wrong.

I hope you have your liability insurance paid up.

Yes for sure. And the racking of the slide on a 12 gauge pump shotgun has the same effect. It can be heard through the closed door. I love my Remington Wingmaster.

I can't be without a landline. The cell service to me is still not reliable. I like putting a true receiver up to my ear.

You are so right on that.

Those are great. I love messing with these callers. I know I'm wasting my time by wasting theirs but I get so much enjoyment that I consider it "food for my soul".

Sounds like a great idea. How did you do it?

This is the set I bought. I wasn't really expecting too much but I was pleasantly surprised. And for what they cost I thought I'd take a chance. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075C72PGK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Me too Les. That's exactly how I got into this hobby. I was at the Orange County Fair and the OC Woodworkers had a display set up. One person in particular had a homemade foot operated saw set up to do marquetry. I was fascinated not only by what he was doing but also by his saw. His saw was a very long board that he pumped with his foot and could do a stroke at a time with it. Anyway, I talked with him for an hour and then took his class. I bought a used saw and the rest is history. I'm still very new to the hobby but I try hard to stretch myself on what I do.

Another question just popped into my head. Is there any lubrication required on the flex shaft? I envision something like the old speedo cables that needed occasional lubing with graphite grease.

Has anybody got any experience with this tool? https://www.harborfreight.com/flexible-shaft-grinder-and-carver-40432.html I was reading some of the reviews and it's a crapshoot. I will never own a Foredom tool unless I stumble onto a used one. Way too much for me to spend on it but this one, if it works decently is priced very well. Just curious since we are all on the subject.

Yes there was. I can't find the link to it right now but here is a very simple one.

Thanks for the info Kevin. I just went online to H/D and purchased a Wen kit for $20 that comes with the flex cable and a bunch of accessories. That is less than buying just the flex cable from Dremel. I'm not worried about runout or anything like that. I just want to use it for sanding in tight areas. Earlier, I bought a set of 40 scotchbrite type buffing pads on 1/8" shafts and will use them in this new too. I think I got those for under $10 on Amazon. I'm all set now. Thanks again. Here's the one that I just bought. https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-Rotary-Tool-Kit-with-Flex-Shaft-2305/203604481

They are cut from 8 pieces of wood that measure 3/4" x 1 1/2". Compound cuts from two sides. When all done, the two outer pieces fall away and reveal the part left in the middle.

Years ago, I had an old used Craftsman bench top drill press. It weighed a ton. I had to get help to put it up on my bench. I had zero wobble and the thing that I loved about it and is now missing on most drill presses is a quill lock. I loved that feature. So many times I would pull the handle to lower the drill bit to where I wanted it and lock the quill so I could set the fence. I hate that they stopped putting that on the new ones.

Kevin, if you don't already have this, I found it online. It might be helpful. 11-950_TYPE_1.pdf

Thanks Bob.

If I'm not mistaken, it has been put back into print. The title of the publication is "BOXES BOWLS & BASKETS" from Scrollsaw Woodworking which is Fox Chapel Publishing if I'm not mistaken. My copy was dated June 4, 2012 and I got it from Amazon. Good luck.

I have the same little Delta that you have Kevin. I bought it used on eBay for $45. It too has a slight wobble. I'm going to take it apart one day and replace the bearings in it. Not sure if that is where the wobble is but is also a bit noisy.

That was supposed to be a "confused" face.

Brad, I use the labels. I bought a package of 100 full sheet labels from some outfit on Amazon for about $8 if I recall. Free shipping for Prime members. Anyway, they are as sticky as the shelf liner and if left on for a while, I just use a heat gun to make them almost fall off. I started out using spray glue right onto the wood because I didn't know any better. The blue tape shocked me when I saw the price of it. I keep a roll for those times when I don't have a pattern printed on a label. Like this afternoon, I wanted to redo one piece of my project so I just ran in the house, scanned the pattern and printed it on a piece of white paper. Then back out to the shop and cut it to fit the wood. I did use blue tape and spray glue. By the way, I have 3M77 in a big can and it is very sticky. I also have a can of Elmer's. A nice small can, Easy to handle. I used it today for the first time and I like it. I may just switch to using it. Anyway, back to your original question. I find that the labels are great. I have a roll of shelf liner also. I will continue to use both as well as just blue tape and spray glue. I like them all.

Thank you Wayne, that means a lot to me. I need all the positive reinforcement I can get.

Thanks Brad, that's great info. I don't have a sprayer though. I have thought about one of those turbine sprayers but they are quite pricey. I'm not sure about the one from Harbor Freight. Also, when you say lacquer for a sealer and then the clear coat, what exactly is the clear coat? Isn't clear lacquer a clear coat too? I just want to get it all clear. I totally agree with you on the staining. I have never been any good at staining especially if I'm trying to match stain that is already there. LIke I said, I may be calling or emailing you in the near future. I want this project to come out great as it's for the wifey. And, I'm somewhat of a perfectionist anyway so I might as well learn how to do it right. Do you have a clean room where there is no airborne dust? I certainly don't. Whatever I do, I have to try for a very still day. Very early in the morning. Thanks again, I"m going to re-read your post and try to get it into my head.

Thanks Brad. I might just give you a call one of these days. I have watched just about every video there is on youtube that applies to scrolling. Some of them more than once. I've pretty much settled in on Pegas blades and I have a couple of sizes. I just bought a gross of #5 MGT. That's what I have used on this project and they work well. Anyway, on the finish, the one in the magazine is shot with spray varnish. I saved a bunch of the walnut scraps and also the mahogany. I'm going to play with finishes on them. The only cedar that is still in the project is hidden from view unless you are looking for it. I will probably do as you suggested though. I'm going to shoot a few of the scraps with the clear finish I have in spray cans and I do have a can of Watch Danish oil in clear. I just don't know anything about mixing finishes as you suggested. If I shoot the whole thing with clear lacquer, what does the Watco oil do? I would think at that point, the wood would be sealed. That's where I am totally ignorant about finishing. Both staining and otherwise. So, I'm all ears on that subject. I used to leave all that up to my wife but she no longer is able to do it for me so I guess I have to learn. Sort of like learning to operate her space-age washer/dryer. Too many controls for me. So, anybody who might be listening in here, all suggestions are appreciated.