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This does bring up an interesting question. For me at least. I cut most everything on one or the other of my Excalibur saws. I usually use a #5 mgt blade but when I was trying to cut the tiny reindeer earrings that Charley makes, I tried using some Pegas 2/0 blades. Leaving everything set the same way on my saw, I would insert the blade, take the slack out of the mechanism and flip the lever on my Pegas clamps. Either the blade would break instantly or soon after I started cutting. There is no tension adjustment on these saws if you try to maintain the upper arm at level to the table. The only way I could get them to not break was to either not take the slack out, or turn the large knob at the rear a half turn. Or something like that. How do you other Pegas/Excalibur/Seyco users do it?
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Thanks Wich, you've brought many things to my attention that I never considered before.
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I've been wanting to build a table/bench that could be used for working on out in my driveway. And it will also serve as an outfeed table. I've just been waiting for the price of lumber to come down a bit.
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Yes, I agree. We just don't have space for most of that stuff. I have to find people who what to be "gifted" with the stuff I make.
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Good find. Around where I live, even in that shape, I'd probably have to give $100 for the dresser and $50 for the table. Nothing comes cheap in So Cal unless you are on the dole. -
Looks pretty good to me. Far better than my first cut.
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Sign & date it. Check back in a year.
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After watching that video done by Fiona Higdon (sp) that was recently posted by Steve Good, I was amazed at her artwork using 3/4" stock. I really think it is the scrollers choice and only achieved through trial & error.
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If I'm not mistaken, and don't quote me, I think they come out of the same factory. Probably the same saws with a different paint scheme.
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If I recall, Fiona used paper that had a coating of beeswax on it.
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Well, I was thinking that you need a trip to So Cal and if you come this way, in your truck, well you see where I'm going with this?
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I knew there had to be a good explanation. You are allowed some time off. I hope it was good time.
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Yeah, my nose is getting sore from you rubbing it! Why don't you mill some of it, cut it into small sizes and send it all your Village friends?
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Why not buy some of that magnetic material that they make signs out of and just lay it over your existing table? You can poke a pin hole in it and have a tiny hole. Then if/when it gets worn out, replace it with a new one. Is your table steel? If so the magnetic stuff will still great and it's got to be far easier to replace than making a whole new table top. Just trace around it while it's attached to your table top and cut it out. Easy-peasy!
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My thoughts too Bill. Curious!
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I'm curious about something. I was just PM'd by a new member going by TJ Brown. He has tried to post some pictures of what he has done using resin in his cuttings but can't seem to get "approval" from the Admin who is in control. Have any of you folks heard of that problem in the past? TJ has done some very nice pieces and his resin is beautiful. He wants to add to this thread and tell us how he has done this in the past. Can somebody get in touch with Travis and see what is going on?
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If he has the needed tools have him put some Heli-coils in the clamps so you can use the Pegas/Dewalt-style screws.
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I see nothing wrong with it! Where is your "butchery"?
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It was once. But our stupid governor has been trying to make everybody who lives in suburbia move into the city so we can all live on top of each other. It's far easier for them to control us that way. Our little city is about 99% built out. There is no sizeable ground left to build on. So, the legislature passed a bill that will allow developers to buy a residential tract home, plow it under and built a 5-6 story apartment building in its place. And not allow one square foot for parking a car. That's another thing they are pushing for. Ride a bike to public transportation. This is not a very good state to live in at this point. But, I have hopes that it will make a comeback before my demise.
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No matter, you're keeping the Dewalt for backup so win-win.
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Here, where I live, we don't think in terms of miles. We think in terms of hours. The last saw I bought was in Santa Barbara. That's roughly 126 miles but about 4 hours each way because no matter what time you go, there will be traffic coming and going. So, a trip of 8 hours not counting stopping for breaks and food. With that in mind I'd be off in a heartbeat for that saw.
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What is actually the difference between resin and epoxy? In Fiona's video, she specifies resin with a hardener. Is it just words or is there a difference.
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My only thought is that the screw and clamp screw might be too rough and when you tighten the blades down it is being "grabbed" by the screws and forced to bend. Try sanding the screws with 220 paper and give them a lighter sanding.
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Congrats on your new "toy". Yoi will love that saw. At some point you may want to add the Pegas clamps.
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Both of my Ex's are on homemade wood stands. Each stand has 7 inch wheels on the far end so the can be rolled outdoors. They each have their own onboard dust control systems.
