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  1. OCtoolguy
    Looks good to me. Where'd you find the tree of life pattern? I'd like to cut that one.
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    I've been wearing them for about 8 years. I swore they didn't help but now when I take them off, I can tell the difference. I also just added a different sound bar to our tv. It's more of a treble than a bass sound and I can hear spoken words so much better. I had been having a terrible time hearing the tv clearly. Most of the time we both wear TV Ears so that we can regulate the sound that is comfortable and not have the tv turned up so loud it runs the cats out of the room.
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    Just for those who aren't familiar with Artcraftersonline.com, I placed an order with Denny Knappen on Saturday the 11th for some Pegas blades and a package of micro drill bits. He processed it and shot me an email to tell me that it would ship out Monday the 13th. Today, the 15th, it arrived. Tennessee to California in 2 days. You can't beat that for service. Both by Denny and the USPS. Hats off to both. Thanks Denny.
  4. OCtoolguy
    That's what I was going to suggest. Either that or sandwich the plexi between the two layers and just darken the exposed edge with something like a felt pen or plexi dye.
  5. OCtoolguy
    I did read that but I took " draughty" to mean chilly. Not wide open to the elements.
  6. OCtoolguy
    Well, I'll be durned! No numbers?
  7. OCtoolguy
    When you load it onto your computer, they should be there.
  8. OCtoolguy
    Yeah, it was mentioned about her standing and I didn't refute it but I thought she was on a tall stool too. It also looks like she is working in the "open air". If I'm seeing what I think I'm seeing. Must be fairly cool during the winter months. I'm thinking about redoing my setup to do the same except for that open-air thing. But, first I must find the right tall stool.
  9. OCtoolguy
    Congrats! Now show us your projects. We love pics and they give us ideas and inspiration.
  10. OCtoolguy
    Looking good Kevin.
  11. OCtoolguy
    I'm so happy for you. Like buying a new truck! Nothing like it. Just no "new" smell. Exciting!
  12. OCtoolguy
    Not for me. Standing kills my feet and back.
  13. OCtoolguy
    I just found this Instructable and found it interesting for repairing an old Excalibur where parts are no longer available. I thought maybe somebody who is on the fence about buying an old one might find what they need here to form a decision. https://www.instructables.com/Scroll-Saw-Repair-Using-TinkerCad-Flatbed-Scanner-/#discuss
  14. OCtoolguy
    Completely agree.
  15. OCtoolguy
    Regarding the under table dust collection/cigar box thing, I recall that Les (Rockytime) had a plastic funnel that he fashioned from some sort of gallong jug and he used some small magnets that he epoxied to it and it stuck nicely to front of the frame that Hegner uses for a stand. The dust fell into that funnel and went down to the area where the screw cap would have been. That's where he attached his vac hose. Gravity and vacuum seemed to catch most of the dust. God, I sure do miss Les! He was like a brother from another mother.
  16. OCtoolguy
    Here's the Wen on Amazon as of today. https://www.amazon.com/WEN-LL2156-Variable-Extra-Large-Dual-Bevel/dp/B096G8SFC8/ref=sr_1_5?crid=37OS9UV0446IF&keywords=wen+scroll+saw&qid=1678649130&sprefix=wen+scroll+saw%2Caps%2C466&sr=8-5
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    I went to her website after seeing Steve Good's daily email. She is truly amazing in her work. Such detail. And using a single speed Hegner. I had one and it ran at 1700 rpm. Way too fast. I sold it. Her work is truly art. The way she takes a piece of wood and after realizing the grain and color patterns, she then creates a picture that enhances the wood. I'm humbled for sure. I recommend that anybody who is in this hobby seriously to check out her website. https://www.fionakingdon.com
  18. OCtoolguy
    On my Hegner, I've not had that problem so your retainer may have gone weak. Time to make/buy a new one.
  19. OCtoolguy
    If you like the Dewalt check out Delta and Wen. Wen has recently brought out a saw designed around the time-tested Dewalt but with many upgrades. The price is about the same as a Dewalt when they are on sale. The Delta is really just a Dewalt with an upper arm lock. Don't be tempted by the new Excalibur saws. They are Chinese knockoffs of a REAL Excalibur. Good luck on whatever you choose.
  20. OCtoolguy
    I'm wondering if a Hegner retainer might work. Or at least be a good example to fashion one from. They both function in the exact same way so I think it would work.
  21. OCtoolguy
    Reading all the above just strengthens my belief that Baskin-Robbins got it right. A flavor for every taste.
  22. OCtoolguy
    So far Costco is fine but Walmart is not well. They are being overrun with homeless RVers.
  23. OCtoolguy
    So pull the air line out at the bellows.
  24. OCtoolguy
    Once you have one you won't be without it. Just being able to cut a molding flush with the floor, nothing else works. As I mentioned above, we wanted a medicine cabinet in our master bath and the only place for it was the side of a cabinet that had an inner wall. I laid out the lines on the cab and used the fine-tooth blade that vibrates. Once it was through the wall it was just a matter of following the line. Noisy but effective. I used a shop vac at the same time to suck up the dust. I've used the triangular sanding pad on just about everything I've made. I bought one of the first Dremel models about 12 years ago. Since then they've changed them but I don't know if they improved them. My only complaint is the placement of the air vents. They are where you would naturally want to hold the tool for the best balance. I just take breaks to let it cool.
  25. OCtoolguy
    Sadly our JoAnns is closing. As many other California businesses are or have.
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