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    That's strange. I clicked on the link and it took me right to it. It does say something about being a "secret" group. I have no idea what that means.
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    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1929736970602419/
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    I get invites all the time to join this group or that group. I just click on the ad and it takes me there. Then I request to join.
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    Les, go to the group and join it. There are a bunch of great groups on FB that are just for scroll sawing. And YES, SSV is there too.
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    I have read the manual that came with my EX 21 and it lightly mentions blade tension. It says the arm is supposed to be level with the table. I'd love to hear how you folks with the EX's tension your blades. So far, I position the blade in the top holder, then I lock it into the bottom clamp and then flip the lever back to apply the tension. But, it just doesn't seem like the blade is tight enough. I don't get the high pitched twang and there seems to be a lot of side to side movement. Is it ok to apply more tension with the arm adjuster even if it is going to put the arm out of perfect level? What do you folks do?'
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    Dan, there's a lot more to FB than the "social networking" aspect.
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    The name of the group is "scroll saw and woodworking". Lot's of interesting stuff.
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    Sorry folks. I had no idea that the info was private. Sorry.
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    It's a great saw at a great price right up to the point where it quits. Then, it's a door stop.
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    I have been posting on this thread with the limited knowledge that I have but I found it interesting and thought maybe some of you would too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1929736970602419/permalink/2105910229651758/?comment_id=2106449199597861&notif_id=1531562060846282&notif_t=group_comment_reply
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    Thanks for the update Lew, I hope it all goes as well as it can for you. We are all anxious to see your place, your shop and of course, your scroll work.
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    It happens to me all the time. But I find that if I keep moving and don't sit for too long at a time, it sure helps. I feel very fortunate that at 75 I can still do what I can.
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    Brad, someone famous once said "a man has to know his limitations". I think it might have been Clint Eastwood. Whatever. The gist of it all is what matters. Until you are back to 100%, don't try to do the things that you used to take for granted. If a tree branch is lying on the ground, let it lay. It won't cost anything to let it stay there for a while. Do what is important. Keep yourself and your wife happy and healthy. Everything else can wait. JMHO!
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    I must agree JT. I do spend a lot of time on FB because it seems to be the only way I can keep up with my old friends anymore. I like it here a lot more too.
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    Sorry for the double post. I tried to add to the "topic" bar.
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    Here is good deal for an EX with stand and foot switch in San Diego. Check it out. I can't tell what size it is but it looks like a 16". https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/tls/d/wood-working-power-tools/6639902163.html I think it was just posted yesterday.
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    Here is good deal for an EX with stand and foot switch in San Diego. Check it out. I can't tell what size it is but it looks like a 16". https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/tls/d/wood-working-power-tools/6639902163.html I think it was just posted yesterday.
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    That's very true Les. Except that the 5 sq. ft. is all vertical. Now that I have put the EX on a mobile cart, I have much more room out on the driveway. I just have to be able to move it in at night. I'm thinking of a way to "screen" in my driveway. At least maybe 10 feet in front of my shop so it is a bit more private and secure.
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    There are some new videos on youtube for learning Gimp 2.1. I have just started viewing them. I have also watched just about all of Travis' videos on both Inkscape and Gimp. Gimp has a lot of new stuff since Travis made his videos on it. Check out this site.......
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    I joined it a while back and met some nice folks on there.
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    Les, these pop up every once in a while at very good prices. Keep checking C/L and maybe you'll get lucky. I had a chance at a Sakura a while back for $55. I would have had to drive about 75 miles each way to pick it up so I passed on it. I have kicked myself many times since. I won't let the next one get away.
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    I pretty much joined them as I found them and have enjoyed reading and seeing what others are doing in the hobby. Scroll saw cafe is somewhat interesting but to sit and watch someone for hours on end doing a portrait, to me, gets boring very quickly. But, I watch SSV on FB and a couple of others most of the time. Whatever post notifications come up, I'll check them out.
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    I think price may have something to do with it. And of course brand name recognition. I had never heard of PS Wood before getting interested in the hobby. I had heard of Hegner most of my adult life though. I just figured that for $65, even if only used as a paperweight, is well worth the investment.
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    It's so nice to know that I am of sound mind. Somebody in that area needs to run, not walk, but run to wherever that saw is and snap it up.
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