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  1. NC Scroller
    Ordered two gross on Friday and had them in my mailbox on Monday. Only way it could have been better would have been if Denny hand delivered them.
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    I get me Danish Oil at Klingspor and it cost about $35 a gallon. I pour the oil in a roasting pan. After dipping I pour the oil back in the container until next time. Trust me a gallon goes a long way.
  3. NC Scroller
    I also dip ornaments in Danish Oil. I normally allow them to dry over night before adding ribbon or string. Danish Oil comes in tinted versions I just use the clear or natural. If I am in a big hurray I dip them in shellac. Shellac also comes in clear or tinted. Ornaments dipped in shellac are ready to string in less then 30 minutes.
  4. NC Scroller
    Dan, I think this is the tread you are looking for. It shows the rubber band trick Kevin mentioned.
  5. NC Scroller
    What's not to love. The 3 C's. Children, Christmas and Caring enough.
  6. NC Scroller
    For me I us an oil based stain. Color is whatever I want. I apply a liberal amount using a foam brush. After a few minutes I wipe off the excess.
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    For me the cost of the blades are not worth the time and effort. My advise is to come up with a system that works for you for storing blades and then go buy new ones. Then give the mixed up bunch to someone else and let them fret (pun intended) worry about them.
  8. NC Scroller
    and if you mx the shellac with alcohol you can cut it to 5 minutes dry time. BTW you can also get shellac in a rattle can that dries in minutes also.
  9. NC Scroller
    I probably do 90% of my cutting at top speed. I never go below 1/2 speed. If I cut anything that is less then 1/4" thick I will stack at least 3 or 4.
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    Well done!!! The biggest problem I had when I did the nativity intarsia project was translating the various woods. Even Google did not know what some where. In the end I used what I had that was close in color.
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    I also dip in Danish Oil. After dipping I blow excess finish out of the veining area and wipe dry.
  12. NC Scroller
    Reverse teeth blades are not ideal for compound cutting as the bottom teeth push sawdust back into the cut that is why the Polar worked better.
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    Jim it would help to see a picture of what you are cutting and know what saw you are using. I cut everything from 1/8" to 1 .5" . Though I never cut a single piece of anything 1/8" . For cutting less then 1" a FDUR #5 is my go to Flying Dutchman but #3 is my go to Pegas. 1" and greater my go to is a # 5 Polar blade. I don't have have any breakage or tracking issue with these. I do use a 2/0 blade at times and yes they cut a bit different so I only go that small when I have to.
  14. NC Scroller
    I just caution you to read the directions A true finish will dry and harden when they cure. Some things like mineral oil and boiled linseed oil (blo) are just that, oils. They do not dry or harden. They are wood treatments.
  15. NC Scroller
    I use a lot of Baltic Birch. I usually go through 2 or 3 5'x5' sheets a year. I do not use painters tape or shelf liner on plywood. Even the best painters tape will give you some lift off. I have tried them all. Like dgman I use M77 spray and remove it with mineral spirits.
  16. NC Scroller
    I agree. I have no problem selling them at $30 each.
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    When I make things for sale time is more important then the price of materials. Each of those are made out of 9 pieces. Being so small I would not think you could stack cut more then 4. Then you have to stain and assemble. I don't think I would sell them for less then $20.
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    Remember there are two types of foot switches. Most scrollers use a "deadman switch" . That is the type where the saw runs as long as you hold it down. The other is a on/off switch where you push it once for on and a second time for off. You should be able to adapt that type to your stand to be triggered by your knee or even by your hand.
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    I agree with Kevin. Knowing state and city would help us help each other. It would also make it possible for some to meet up for workshops, swapping/trading and possible fellowship.
  20. NC Scroller
    I would be more concerned about a 3 year old swallowing a piece vs what side is up. Though not exact, if any piece will drop through a toilet paper tube it is too small for a child under 5.
  21. NC Scroller
    Hey Welcome Don. Speed control circuit is my best guess. Contact Bushton Manufacturing. 620-562-3557. Note saws are a side business for them so don't be discouraged if it takes a couple attempts to talk to someone.
  22. NC Scroller
    I am not sure about rounds but the rule for air dying lumber is 1" per year. Pine normally dries and cracks quickly. I would cut them to thickness and as you cut them seal them as dgman suggested. Store on a something like a wire shelf so air will circulate all around them and out of direct sun light. GOOD LUCK.
  23. NC Scroller
    Don't burn yourself out.
  24. NC Scroller
    Frank I love the two color version in the post above.
  25. NC Scroller
    How about a French cleat type of hanger.
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