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Oh go ahead. If you are anything like me, next year you won't remember it.
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You're about 7 days late Kevin. But, better late than never.
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I'm glad I don't use much of it.
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If we are going to cut trade with Russia, won't the Finnish birch still be available? That's my point. I know it's going to cost more. What doesn't these days.
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SVG File conversion - Inkscape & Scan n' Cut
OCtoolguy replied to Joe W.'s topic in General Scroll Sawing
Thanks for the post. I don't have one of those machines nor do I ever intend to have one, but it's still nice to know that one exists and could be of use. Much appreciated. -
You have to pass it along. As prices rise on everything, folks get used to it and won't notice. Our $8 McDonald's lunch is now about $12.
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I hope you bought the 10" model. They have an 8" one too so you have to be careful. I've got an early 10 inch. The DW745 and I bought the fold up cart for it. I'm going to be making a permanent dedicated stand for it so I can have an outfeed table also. I'll put my Dewalt 12 " miter saw on the folding stand and be able to move it around. It's a bugger to move the way it is. Very heavy. Great news that you finally got a new saw.
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Is Finnish birch anywhere close to BB? Just wondering if that might be an option.
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I think that one may have been in the wrong pile.
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Thanks for all the kind comments. It looks far better in the picture than in reality. When I soaked it apart the poplar segments became very flimsy and when they dried they took on a shape of their own. So when I glued them up they didn't all line up the way they should so it's a bit out of whack. The best part of this experience is the lesson learned.
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A very interesting project, for sure.
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I tried to do an edit but screwed it up. I think I fixed it. Sorry.
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Thanks Dave. I saved it but that's about all. I would never sell something this flawed.
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Well, here it is in all of it's "colorful" glory. One coat of tung oil mainly because I had never used tung oil before. I figured this was a good time to try it since the project is flawed anyway. It still has some spots that are a bit pinkish but all-in-all it's useable. I'll use it on my desk for odds & ends. Next one will be better.
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Thanks for that info. Unfortunately, 63 years have passed since the last time I used that sort of math so I'll just have to take your word for it. Lol.
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Very nice work Rolf. Both are beautiful.
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I'm not sure how do date them but I do know that the type 1 saws were made in Canada so if you have a type 2 it's a Chinese saw probably from Taiwan. Also, keep in mind that this thread is 6 years old. You might get a better response if you start a new topic and ask your question.
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Thanks Rolf. That will save a lot of time and create a great start point. Experimentation still a necessity but this will save headaches.
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That's good to know as I usually shoot a couple coats of spray shellac on these baskets. This time I guess I'll use poly. Thanks.
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Well, to update, I figured I had nothing to lose at this point so I filled a sink with cold water and set the basket in the water. I figured that if the padauk continued to bleed, it might even out some. But, to my surprise, nothing happened. So, I got my spray bottle of alcohol and spritzed it really good and then the color began to run. It's the alcohol that was causing the bleeding. The lighter poplar is taking on a pinkish hue and the cherry doesn't seem to have been bothered. And, my mixture isn't 90% as I thought. It's really just 70% straight out of the bottle. Anyway, I let it sit for about a half hour and low and behold the glue started letting go. So I now have the top and bottom loose from the rest of it and soon, I'll have it all apart. Maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel and it won't be an oncoming train.
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It's the Weldwood that is white like Elmer's. First time I've used it mainly because it dries clear.
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I might give that a try. I'm thinking seriously of just painting the whole thing and use it for nails and screws.
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I'm thinking a torch Dave.
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I may give that a try Mark. It's both the top and bottom that will have to come apart. I've never "unglued" anything before. This time I used Weldwood so I'm not sure how to go about that. Maybe someone can chime in with a "how-to" and I'll give it a try.
