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This is the saw I'm waiting for a deal on. I hope it goes on sale at some point. I like the fact that it can go up against the wall and not stick way out.
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Great story John and you did a great job of "restoring" somebody's work of art. Were you ever able to connect with original maker/builder?
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When we went full-time RVing I had to have a hobby. So I got into carving after running into the Texas Woodcarver's Guild in Fredricksburg. Then I thought if I had a scroll saw I could cut out my own blanks. The rest is history. I haven't carved in 3 or 4 years. Both are great pastimes though.
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I have always loved Poe. He did some really neat stuff. A very nice job there Frank.
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We stayed at a couple of very nice RV resorts in Michigan. Loved it there. Stay well and have fun.
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Where? Looks nice but not at 100 degrees. I'll bet it's humid too.
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I have a Colwood burner with plug-in tips so I don't think it will work but I might contact them anyway. Thanks.
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Frank, I try to cut all the circles outside the cut line and then clean them up on a disc sander. Then it's just a matter of gluing them together. The actually bottom piece I did a router cut on the outer edge and bored a hole through it using a Forstner bit. The piece on top of it was a plain piece that was similar to the top piece but I cut a hole in it to accommodate the diameter of the candle. The actual top piece has a hole a bit bigger. It was supposed to be for a but vase but I have no idea where you'd buy bud vases that size and height. Anyway, I like the candles better.
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Thanks Brenda, I'll have to give that a try.
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Wow! That's way more of an undertaking than I would attempt. You did a great job, Dick. It's beautiful! Did you use spiral blades or regular scroll blades? How many drill holes?
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Very well done, but so sad.
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Excellent!
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All done on scroll saw, drill press and router.
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Can you supply who/where/how much? I'd appreciate it.
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Yes, very perceptive. I'm going to make two more of varying heights.
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Not scrolling, not lasering. A hybrid of the two. Like a Prius.
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Brenda, how do you do that? Is it freehand with a pyrography pen? I've been trying to sign my stuff with a pyro pen but nothing as nice as yours. I've thought about a branding iron but that requires a torch. Too much hassle. Please advise.
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Dave, these aren't compound cut. Straight up cuts all on one board. Really an easy project. The mortise/tenons have to be tight though.
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I ran across 3 patterns that were supposed to be bud vases. I decided to make one and insert a flameless candle instead. I had to make a couple alterations so that the switch and battery door were available. I bought a set of 3 2 inch candles, a 2" & 4" along with the 6", so I shrunk the pattern to accommodate them. Two more candle holders in the works. This one is oak and cherry with just one coat of Watco natural oil. I don't know the pattern designer's name.
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Years ago I had a Sand-O-Flex unit that could be used in a drill or on a bench grinder. It had a cartridge that had the slit emery cloth that was on a spool and as you used it and it wore out, all you had to do was loosen the center hub nut and turn out some fresh cloth. It was a neat deal and as long as I had it I never had to buy a refill for it. I don't know if they are still available. Anybody ever seen one? Mine got sold when we sold out to go full-time RV. Edit: I just did a quick search and found a bunch of pics and sources. This is a pic of what mine looked like. Sort of.
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Carter Band Saw Blade Stabilizer
OCtoolguy replied to Juan Rodriguez's topic in General Scroll Sawing
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That looks like it would last a good while too.
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I've got a Dewalt 12" compound miter saw, not a slider and it is quite accurate if you take the time to set it up correctly. I have never bought anything that was correctly adjusted from the factory so that is the first thing I do. I'm going to sell what I have as it is just to big and heavy to be "fun to use". I'm leaning toward the Ridgid 10" sliding miter saw from Home Depot. Just waiting for the price to come down a bit before I jump. If you are anywhere near me, I'd be willing to let you borrow my Dewalt to either test out, buy or just use. It's a beast though. Too heavy for my old back anymore. I used it to cut wide crown moldings and it worked great for that.
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Here is what I have bought in the past from Klingspor. As you can see, if you buy the starter kit, it's pricey. So, as I said, I buy a mandrel and make my own. Even spending the $20 plus shipping is against my grain so to speak. I have toyed with making my own from emery cloth but so far haven't attempted it. Anyway, this is what I have purchased.
