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  1. NC Scroller
    There are more place around that sell items like Baltic birch and other scroll saw wood. Check in your towns and cities for custom cabinet and custom kitchen places and stop and ask them. They have local sources besides the normal Lowes and HD. Now granted some of these source may only sell to commercial accounts. In that case a little sweet talking with your local cabinet guys could have them add a extra couple of pieces on their next order. Also local cabinet / custom build place often have scrap piles that you might be able to sort through for free or a minimum amount.
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    U DA MAN....
  3. NC Scroller
    Leave off #4 and put as #1 a good dust mask. Also add mineral spirits for pattern removal after using 3M Spray.
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    You can speed up the process by mixing your BLO 50/50 with mineral spirits. It dries faster and does not impact the BLO finish.
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    IMHO pricing is the hardest part of scrolling if you ever plan to sell. I do several craft fairs in my area every year. I am talking 750 - 1,000 attendees events. I even make a reasonable return doing it. While I would love to get $50 for that, in my part of the US it would not sell. $35 would be the best I would be able to get here. Some parts of the US you might get $75 all day long. It is what it is. That is one reason I would stack cut at least three of those at a time ($35 x 3 = $105). It is always best to agree on a price before you start the work. You might get what you ask for but ruin a friendship. GOOD LUCK...... NICE project and picture. Really stands out especially in that frame.
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    Len made a great comment I want to expand on. When a friend (we are all friends here) asks for feedback do it on a positive tone. In other words don't focus on what you don't like but make suggestions based on what you would have done and how it would make it better.
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    I do 90% of my cutting at 8 which is the top speed on the DW788 scale.
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    Scroll saw blades are to be considered as a disposable commodity like glue, paper towels, tape, and sand paper. Depending on what you are cutting a blade will have an effective life of between 5 and 20 minutes. Sure you can push them longer but you are inviting problems such as burning, stress on the saw, stress on you and cutting on a bias.
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    This is a tough one. People tend to be politically correct or follow the line "if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all." I for one will be happy to give feedback back if: - the poster asks - if I have something to offer
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    I picked up that trick from Dirk Boelman a few years back. While his design was slightly different the results are the same. BTW Dirk recommend leaving open bottles always inverted to help keep the air out.
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    Dan I have the light on my Dewalt and my club has one on each of their two saws. The only complaint I have is they get so hot.
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    Per Amazon a new stand and light would cost you $100. Still not a bad deal if the saw is in good shape
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    $200 for a gently used Type 2 is not bad especially if it has extras like light and stand. New they would run you $500. I have both models. The blade holders are slightly different. The biggest difference on mine is how close to 90 the blade a table meet when looking front to back. The type 1 is better but not perfect.
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    I hope Hotshot is right because all those patterns are copyrighted and they would have had to buy the magazine out to have those rights.
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    Unless I am scrolling a picture I use Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse blades for Baltic Birch. Sizes vary from #1 to #5. Depending on the pattern I might use two or three different sizes on one project. The more delicate the area the smaller the blade. If a picture I will use # 2/0 or # 1 spirals. Also I seldom cut single pieces of 1/8 BB. I like to stack at least 3 or 4 high.
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    Dick I seldom have "frizzies" because I use the FD Ultra Reverse Tooth blades. When I do I like to burn them off with a pin torch.
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    Congrats...sorry I missed it.
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    Per the dictionary it is Fretwork: noun 1.ornamental work consisting of interlacing parts, especially work in which the design is formed by perforation. 2.any pattern of dark and light, such as that of perforated fretwork.
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    I used D-hangers attached with #6 1/4" pan head screws. I get my screws from Ace Hardware. The trick is putting the hanger where the wood is thicker. If you can't find a spot, glue an aditional small 1/8" strip to the back.
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    I have attended those for years. This is the first one I am going to miss in the last 8 years. Brian, I normally do demo's in the NCWW booth.
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    I bought my brand new Type 2 late in 2002. Though I can't find it now I seem to recall Type 1's were last made in 2000.
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    That's better. Looking good. My shop has OSB walls like yours. Painting them white made a major difference in lighting. You might want to consider that before you build a lot more. BTW I used the cheapest builder's white I could find. It just took two coats.
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    What no pictures????
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    Muzz do you have a Harbor Freight Tools store or something similar "down under"?
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    I agree with Kevin. It is all about the motor tag.
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