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  1. NC Scroller
    I started with that same Dremel saw over 15 years ago and then switched to the Dewalt just for that reason. No matter if you are top or bottom feeding it does take time to develop a feel. Practice, Practice and more Practice. Welcome to SSV.
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    Try sanding sealer. It is a brush on product. Many companies make it. You can get it in Lowes, Home Depot and even Walmart.
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    I have issues back to 2001-2002 when I first started scrolling. The more I got into it my tastes and abilities have changed. I find myself more and more going back to old issues and cutting something I passed over at the time. I can tell you that the Fox Chapel publishers do appreciate and accept suggestions. This latest issue is an example. Many of those on the other forum made suggestions and requests after the last issue (Issue 67), not their best effort IMHO, and they listened. Disclaimer: I am not employed by or have any interest in Fox Chapel beyond being a happy customer.
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    Great tool to prepare stock before cutting. I would not recommend sanding delicate fret works after cutting. Just a bit too aggressive for that.
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    Mine came today. Yes there are puzzles. I see my favorite designers, the Fowler's, are back. As others said if I find a couple things that I like it is more then worth it.
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    Iggy, one more point on buying wood from a real lumber supplier and not a Lowes or HD type place. Most real suppliers have volume pricing. So if you buy 1-10 bf you pay one price per bf. You buy more then 10 but less then 50 bf you pay a cheaper price. More then 50 but less then 100 cheaper still. More then 100 but less then 200 chearper. It goes on. For example where I get mine it is $3.20 per bf for less then 5 bf but $2.10 per bf for 100 bf. You get the idea.
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    I agree. the thicker (3/4, 1/2, 3/8) wood should be solid Poplar and the thin stock (1/4, 1/8,3/16) should be Baltic Birch Plywood.
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    There is some variation of hardness and grain pattern from tree to tree and even from one part to another on the same board. Wood harvested from Northern regions are slightly denser then the same species harvested from Southern regions as the wood grows slower in Northern regions thus the rings are closer together. Wood is natural and will always have variations. Poplar especially. Look at the color variations. I doubt Lowes would sell Maple as Poplar as even soft maple is twice the price. I am surprised you don't get your wood from Anchor Hardwood in Wilmington. When they had a store in Raleigh I shopped there several times and found their prices were very good. Now I get my Poplar from The Hardwood Store in Gibsonville, NC. Cost is $2.20 per board foot. For reference a : 6' long board 6" wide would cost $6.60. 6' long board 9" wide would cost $9.90.
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    I have done it both ways and in general I like the way rattle can spray shellac looks over no finish or even using poly or lacquer spray finish. IMHO it comes down to personal preference. I do not recommend a brush or wipe on finish as it MIGHT dissolve the photo finish. Trust me it happened. Hawkeye I suggest you try various options and see which you prefer.
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    On the contrary puzzle cutting is popular. I think you are over thinking it a bit. My process is I mount the photo to 1/4" BB using 3M Super 77. Thick stock photos like cards and calendars are best. IMPORTANT I spray both the back of the photo and the wood. After pressing firmly I let set for about 15 minutes. I then spray with rattle can shellac and let dry 30 minutes. I use Flying Dutchman puzzle blades. I free hand my puzzles cutting along the edges of the shapes in the picture. It really is easier then it sounds. Here is an example. This one is a tray puzzle but the cutting is pretty much the same process. See I cut around the image of the snow man. I cut along straight edges of the house. I cut along the edge of the red trim to make the border, etc.
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    I get klin dried #1 grade hardwood for around $3 a board foot. Pallet wood is like #3 grade. Maybe sells for $1 per. That is a rip off or a joke for sure.
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    And Mindy the editor has promised that the Christmas issue will be out in September.
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    It is an old model. Pass it by.
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    I have tried the Elmers product and DO NOT LIKE IT!!!!. I have lift off every time I use it. I swear by 3M Super77. NEVER had an issue with the exception of a nozzle clogging. That was fixed by removing the nozzle from the can and soaking in mineral sprits for 30 minutes. I get my Super 77 at Home Depot or Lowes. The large size cans are under $10.00. DON'T be fooled. Many place sell Super 77 for less but those are the smaller cans. The ones I buy are the 16.75oz cans.
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    There are two big advantage to subscribing vs getting them at the store. First you save about $2 per issue in the long room. Also you get your copy about 5-6 weeks earlier.
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    This is my 2 cents.... There is no perfect saw. Some excel at one or two things but fall short on other things. Then there are those saws that excel at nothing. Some are easier to tension. Some are easier to change blades. Some are easier to do fret work then others. Some will cut a perfect 90 and others never will. Some are top feed only. Some are bottom feed only. Some can do both. I own or have owned 5 different brands (Dremel, Dewalt, Hawk, Excalibur and Hegner). The Hawk and Hegner I got second hand. The two that I am running right now are the Excalibur and the Hegner. I also cut some puzzle but more like 50 - 60 per year. For your puzzle making I think the Hegner will outlast 15-20 Dewalts before doing any maintenance . Now the down side. Because Hegner is cutting a true 90 (front to back blade movement) it will cut slower then the Dewalt. It also requires a tool to change the blade. If I was in your shoes I would bite the bullet and get a Hegner.
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    Scott I have a 18" Hegner I found last year if you want to drive a couple hours and test drive it. It is not for sale though.
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    I use poplar because of the straight, tight, and even grain. Pine has a very defined uneven grain. While it makes some beautiful compound cuts it is harder to learn on.
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    I would join one if there was one in the area.
  21. NC Scroller
    The closer the better. You want to trap the dust before the air currents in your shop and you do have air currents, move the dust around.
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    MapQuest says 1,057 miles and 17 hours each way. Maybe some year.
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    Thanks but no thanks. I think I will stick to more regular puzzles. It is different.
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    I would not use regular old fashion grease. Pay a couple extra bucks and get some synthetic grease.
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    I had a sand flee. Long story why I said had and not have. Anyway I used to keep 2 grit papers on it as I do a lot of small stuff. Take a magic marker or sharpie and draw a line on the paper where the grits change. Gives a quick reference when sanding with two grits.
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