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Dave, question, is there a way to do a "trace-bit map" and then delete all the nodes. The pattern I am trying to work with has about a zillion nodes around it and it would be nice to eliminate all of them and create my own. Can you advise?
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Yeah, the packaging is so nice, I am trying to figure out a use for it. I can't just toss it.
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Just out of curiosity, how will the saw blades react to it? Will they go dull faster?
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I think the tricky part is the "path--trace bitmap" thing. I did it on another pattern and didn't see that anything was happening. Then I found out that the new pattern is on top of the old pattern. Once I found that to be the case, I was able to move the new pattern off to the left and then move the original off to the right. I was then able to click on the new pattern and click on the "edit path nodes" icon and they all showed up. From that point on, it's just a matter of figuring out what to do next. Lots to learn.
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How can you tell Dan?
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Well, I'm not lucky enough to have heat or a/c but most of the time it's pretty comfortable in my little shop. My biggest problem is that is under a part of the aluminum driveway awning. Not sealed in any way from the ambient air. But, all in all, it's workable. If I had to live where it gets freezing cold or oven baking hot, I'd just sit in the living room and watch tv.
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I'd be on the phone to the shipper. It's their responsibility to provide what you ordered. Tell them to ship another set. Overnight if necessary. Or, at least call your credit card company and have them hold the payment and then order from Qtena in California. Better price anyway.
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I guess I'm going to have to get busy on my vac system for the EX. The one I made for the Dewalt works great.
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I know this may not help you but for others who may not know about this place, Anderson Plywood in Anaheim, Ca. is fantastic. The owner is heavily involved with the Orange County Woodworkers group that makes toys for kids all year long and then donates them. He is also a veteran and has quite a museum of military artifacts on site. He loves to show it off. His prices are very good. Here is a link to their website. I'm not sure when they changed the name but I always new it as Anderson Plywood. Anyway, give it a look. http://www.aitwood.com/
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Surprise, surprise!!! I stopped in at Home Depot just on the off chance that I might find some mahogany. Well, they have quite a nice selection. They have it hobby wood and also in s4s lumber. I bought two pieces 24 inches long, 3/4" x 2 1/2". With my military discount and tax it came to right at $10. I was able to match them very closely for color and grain. I have no idea what the species is but the tag says mahogany so I have to believe that it is. Thanks to everybody for your help. I have learned a lot from this thread.
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I'm not sure about the saw but I can tell you for sure that I'm not good below 60 degrees. I lose all interest in most everything when it gets too cold. That's why I live where I live. The good old Pacific Ocean acts as a radiator and keeps the temp swings pretty mild.
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You folks leave me in awe. Fantastic work people.
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I just did as you suggested Dave and it works like a charm. Very easy to make any adjustments to the drawing. I think I might get to where I understand Inkscape yet.
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Iggy, if you ever get the chance to pick up an EX, do it. I have both Dewalt and now the EX 21 and mine is made before they went overseas. I can't say enough good about this saw. And since I added the Pegas clamps, well, it just got even better. If the Pegas saw is made as well as my saw, it is going to be a winner.
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Very nice job. Can you give us any idea of wood type? It might be nice to know for future projects. Thanks for posting.
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The quality is the same. Outstanding product. I hated to spend that $100 but I'm glad I did.
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You will be amazed at how different they are. So smooth. So easy to load a blade. And the tension is system is so much better and smoother. Buy a set. You won't be sad.
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Or at least offering them as an option. A great selling point.
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Absolutely. You get your best price when buying in gross quantities.
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Thanks. I had forgotten all about that old song. I loved it at the time and still now that I recall it. And you are so right about sense of humor. Something that has been lost on the younger generations.
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Thanks so much for your help. Yes, it does seem to split right along the coloration line. I have enough wood that I can finish out the needed amount of panels but I'm just thinking that for the next one, I want to be on the safe side. I'll do some reading on those two links you provided. Thanks again.
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There was another one from down under. I can't remember the name but part of it was, "they tanned me hide when I died Clyde and that's it hangin' on the shed". I think it might have been "Tie me kangaroo down".
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Thanks Dan. I did got to the Woodcraft website but they don't list any mahogany at all. I'll drop by the local store and see what they have. Where would a person find sapele? I've never heard of it until today.
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Thanks John, I appreciate your help. I have been trying to read up on the subject and I did come across the "sapele" name. I always thought that mahogany was more or less red in color. The plans for my project call for "red cedar" and I ordered from Ocooche but they only had one listing for cedar so I went for it. When I got it I realized it had two distinct colors but I didn't know what was going to happen. I have cut 4 of the 8 panels so far but the last one split on me right along the line where the color changes. So, rather than go further, I thought I'd change wood. I have enough cedar to make a couple of extra panels but I'm sort of disappointed in how they are turning out at this point. I practiced on some junk pine and the turned out better with no splits. I'm sort of high centered right now but I'll figure something out.
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I have been working on a project using what I thought was red cedar. It turns out to be NOT red cedar. It has a definite color change between red and white and along that line, it has a tendency to split. So, I'm changing over to mahogany to stay with the red color. But, there are so many different types of mahogany and other woods that proclaim to be mahogany, I am confused as to which one to buy. I just checked at Rockler and they have "mahogany" but don't say what kind or where it comes from. Can any of you smarter folks give me some insight before I go ordering or buying something that is wrong? I am attaching a picture of what I'm trying to make for the wife. The eight side panels are the pieces that will be mahogany. Compound cuts. Thanks for bearing with me. I thought I knew it all but find that I'm wrong. LOL!
