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Dave if you have a Dewalt the screws for the EX-21 are the same sizes. Seyco sells them as a set. Here is a link to the parts page at Seyco: http://seyco.com/partspage/
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Dave congrats on the new toy tool. MDF is some nasty stuff. It creates very very fine dust and MDF is made of some nasty toxic materials. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE use a proper mask or better yet a respirator. When spraying lacquer you need to do that outside. The fumes are explosive and toxic. It would be safer to spray water based poly.
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Depends on the wood. For harder woods like walnut and maple 5 - 10 minutes seems long enough as they really do not soak in a lot even if left for hours. For softer woods like pine and poplar I do about 30 - 45 minutes. Make sure you do not store the oil / poly in those bags long term. Left long enough, the finish tends to break down the bags. Also I only use a bag one day. It will handle multiple batches done in a day but not multiple days.
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I also make those mini bird houses and other compound items. When I have a bunch to finish I put them in a gallon Ziploc type bag and add the finish. This method works with poly or oil finishes.
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I like to use a 1/4" backer and attach my hanger with 1/4" pan head screws I get at Ace Hardware. I buy them in a box of 100. If I use a 1/8" backer I glue an additional small strip of 1/8" stock say 1/2" x 1 1/2" to give we the needed thickness. I attach the strip with regular wood glue.
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I cut veneer once for a project. If memory serves I used a 2/0 crown tooth blade.
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way to much to do back logged now
NC Scroller replied to amazingkevin's topic in General Scroll Sawing
No wonder you can't sleep. You have over committed yourself. I have been there. Back off and slow down some. You will live longer and be a whole lot happier. -
Creating A Pattern From A Photo Using Photoshop or Elements
NC Scroller replied to CharleyL's topic in General Scroll Sawing
Charley that is a great write. Thank you. On a personal note folks I know Charley. He is a very good personal friend. I have never met a more caring and sharing individual. And did I mention he is a wealth of knowledge including mechanical and electrical. He will go way way out of his way to help anyone. All one needs to do is ask. -
In the U.S. not all painters tape is equal and that is not a social statement. You want the clean release tape. Also you want to finish your projects within a couple days as the tape is harder to remove over time. While I use painters tape on some projects I never use it on plywood or fret work as you often get wood grain lift off when removing from plywood and I have broken delicate fret sections peeling tape.
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My writing is also terrible so mostly I just put my initials.
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Except for very small items I sign and date my pieces. It the piece is large enough I also attach a business card to the back using Super M77 spray.
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Keep an eye on evangelist. A better saw is bound to appear.
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I hate to tell you this but if you get more than 8-10 hours of actual cutting time consider that GOD has blessed you with a miracle. Since the blade holders are plastic the holding screws will strip out the soft threads. Breaking blades are often a sign of to little tension. Bending the blades at the top or bottom are often an indication that the blades holders are not in proper alignment. Since you said there are no set screws you can't align the blades. I hate being so negative but send it back and wait until you can afford a better saw.
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The more space you have the more you need.....Congrats
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Return it ASAP. I know they are not cheap but get an Excalibur.
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If you do a lot of fret work top feeding and a foot switch is the only way to fly. Nice piece. Welcome to the EX club.
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Dave I make similar items though only about 25-30 a year. Here is my process: - For my backers I use latex or acrylic paint depending on the colors which I brush on with a foam brush. I use flat black 90% of the time. One coat is normally enough. If a second coat is needed wait about an hour. After the final coat I allow it to dry at least 24 hours before assembly. - For my overlay piece I dip them in clear Danish Oil or clear Deftoil. They come in quart cans or larger. (Tung Oil or equal parts of Poly, BLO and mineral spirits also works.) I use an old roasting pan for dipping and reuse the oil many times by putting it back in the can immediately after using. After dipping I wipe off the excess with paper towels (warning handle properly as the towels can burn). Allow to dry 24 hours. - After gluing the pieces together and allowing them to dry I then spray 1 or 2 very light coats of Poly or Lacquer.
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Here is where I got mine: http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/fs36320/
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Monk that is a very high number. Are you really completing 1000's of projects a week? At the most I use 4-5 cans a year and make many projects that I sell at several craft fairs each year. Maybe you can explain your process and we can suggest other options.
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What Scrapplie said.
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Get rid of the blue tarp. Use a white sheet instead as your background. Though you are doing this doesn't expect the comments / questions about computers and lasers to stop.
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I think the problem with most products like this is a bunch of engineers designed the machine but not a single one of them were experienced scrollers.
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The motors used for fixed speed and variable speed applications are very different. To convert to variable speed you will need to replace the motor and switch. You will probably add $400 or more to the price of the saw.
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Group Effort - Help me come up with theme ideas
NC Scroller replied to Iguanadon's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I have not had much success customizing my inventory to an event. The exception being Christmas items sell better at Christmas time than during spring and summer. I believe in stick with what works. If you want to customize I would focus on nautical items like light houses and sail boat vs jazz items. I wish you much luck. -
I agree with Dan. For "cheap" table covers I got black flat sheets from Walmart. You want a dark solid color. Twin size or full works well.
