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I traveled 6 hours one way. I take the wife and make a mini vacation. This event is near Lancaster, PA which has some great sightseeing and country side. Not to mention some good eating places. It is the heart of the Penn Dutch Country. The wife even got the craft bug this year as they had several activities for non wood workers. She carved a cute turtle out of a bar of soap. Here is a pdf file that shows the 2016 class schedule. http://wood-show.com/files/2016/03/Class-Schedule-2016-050216.pdf
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That is a great concept. Thanks for sharing.
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Dang Edward I wish I knew you were there. I was there both days. Had a great time. I attended 9 sessions in two days. Bought several new books. Bought a few new tools toys. Learn a few new tricks. Made a few new friends and met up with a few old friends.
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1/8" or 1/4" or thicker? The Question.... :+}
NC Scroller replied to danny's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I also use 1/8" BB for my picture patterns. Depending on the pattern I cut anywhere between 3 and 5. For the backing I use either 1/8" BB painted or stained to the desired color or colored mat board. I also like to add a mat boarder. -
I've been toying around with this question
NC Scroller replied to amazingkevin's topic in General Scroll Sawing
If you use the same hole over and over you will get year out even if you blade size remains the same. I have tried it. Yes there is less tear vs a big hole but you still have some. Like mentioned I always sand my backs before cutting. -
Rob might be a very long shot but have you tried a machine shop or metal fabrication shop?
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Painting is your only option at this point. I am curious why you sanded the top side. Plywood is normally smooth enough to start with. If I planned to sand the top I would do so with 320 or 400 grit very lightly before I applied the pattern and cut it. Any tear out or burr from cutting should have been on the under side unless the blade was up side down in the saw.
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Spirals are designed for and work great for veining, pictures and other projects similar projects. As mentioned due to the kerf size they are not well suited for inlay work. You might get away with a spiral but you would have to do a lot of test cutting at different angles and using different thicknesses of wood. I like a #1 flat blade (Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse) for my inlay projects.
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Tallahasse is a fairly big city. I would look for real lumber yards and mills. I did a quick web search and found a few in Tallahasse. For example: J H Dowling Inc Tallahassee Molding Co Gulf Coast Lumber & Supply I would also visit some local cabinet shops. Often they will give or sell you scraps and they can provide you with sources to purchase wood.
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What Travis did not make clear in his post is the cost of being a supporter at SSV. It will cost you a WHOLE $10 USD per year. That works out to $0.84 a month or less than $0.03 a day.
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Jim, I think you pretty much nailed it. I think it boils down to what one can afford (dollars and cents)and what work one does. No two of use work 100% the same way or do the same projects. It is the same with blades. There is no perfect size and style blade to that does the best job in all projects and with all woods.
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This site is worth every penny. Just stop and think what you would do if this site suddenly went away.
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Like Brian said you can't beat the price of buying full sheets but then again not everyone has access to storage for or the ability to break them down. That is a very good price for 12 x 12.
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NICE first project. While I use spiral blades when they are the right blade for the job for that project I would have used a #5 Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse blade. Don't be afraid to experiment and experience. There are a number of projects I have used both flat and spiral blades to complete. I will often use more than one size blade on a given project. Time and your own experiences will be your best guide. What is right for me might not be right for you. Save that piece and revisit it in 6 months. You will be amazed how you grow.
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Another 3M 77 lover here. I have found the cheapest place in my area to buy it is Lowes.
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I agree with Ike. A business card attached to the back is my brand. I so initial and date each piece except small ornaments.
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Don when you go back to it downsize to a #1 blade revere or a #1 or #2/0 spiral. IMHO a #5 is a bit too much for that design.
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My dw788 motor boggs down when I increase blade tension
NC Scroller replied to hbeery10's topic in General Scroll Sawing
You should not start your saw with zero tension on your blade. Does the machine run fine with a tensioned blade in it but not contacting wood? -
Like Bill I have doubts of BLO and lacquer working. You should be able to apply BLO and allow to dry (2-3 days) before applying lacquer.
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Recently read on a different forum about mixing Danish oil with poly. There did a 50/50 mix. I plan to give it a try soon
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Edward you really miss out on a lot of not attending classs. Sign up and try it for a day.
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I cut a lot of compound ornaments. I like to dip them in clear Danish Oil. The BLO and MS mixture will work as well but it takes longer to dry than the Danish Oil. Another home brew is equal parts of BLO - MS - Poly. I only use that mix when I have a lot of ornaments to finish at a time. I define a lot as 10 or more.
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For anyone attending the Fox Chapel Open House in May (May 13 and 14) a couple of us "forum friends" started a tradition. The last 2 years we have met for dinner the night before. Kinda a forum meet and greet. Well this year I am in charge. I just posted this on the FC forum and am reposting it here in case folks missed it. As of this writing we have 19 more days before the FC Open House. We still have room for some more folks to join us for dinner at the Revere Tavern on Thursday night, May 12th. Consider it a Forum meet and greet. If you have not already done so, please reply to this thread or send me a private message and let me know if you want to attend and how many will be in your party. We have done this dinner the prior 2 years and it is a great time had by all. As if more incentive is needed Carole Rothman and Janette Square will be at the dinner. Space is limited so an RSSVP is required. www.reveretavern.com
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Tool question/advice request
NC Scroller replied to Sharon Camille Craig's topic in General Scroll Sawing
Wood glue is much stronger than you think. I can not see rivets working at all and they would leave noticeable holes.
