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  1. NC Scroller
    I agree Kevin. It works for me. When I spray, and I don't spray everything, I usually wait to have multiple pieces that I want more finish on than just Danish oil. I rarely am in the position where I cut and then ship/deliver within a few days. When I must deliver with a quick TAT, I grab a rattle can of shellac.
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    I am also in North Carolina and my shop is surrounded by trees and about 100 feet from a 35-mile-long lake so I understand humidity. This works for me. My process is I first dip or brush on natural color Danish oil. Really like how the Danish oil brings out the grain. I then wait a day to spray with water based poly. Normally 2 or 3 light coats. Water based poly can be resprayed after about 30 minutes. I have had no raised grain issues or not drying due to humidity.
  3. NC Scroller
    Have you checked out YouTube? There are a number of videos on the Jet.
  4. NC Scroller
    I spray water based poly with this unit from Rockler. Very simple and easy. Simple cleanup. No compressor required. I can also spray lacquer but water based poly is safer. The water based poly I use is made by General finish. Rockler HVLP Finishing Sprayer | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
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    I use plastic trays that Chinese take-out comes in or small disposable aluminum pans I get in at the dollar store. Pour the stain in there, dip, then pour the stain back in the can for the next time.
  6. NC Scroller
    Not all painters tape is blue. They make painters tape for delicate surfaces. It is typically a pinkish color.
  7. NC Scroller
    https://www.richardscraftwood.com/shop/
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    That is interesting. Around here the crafts shows that brings out the buyers are the ones in November and December.
  9. NC Scroller
    For the detailing lines I would use a 2/0 or smaller blade and a corresponding numbered drill bit per the blade manufacturing company's recommendation.
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    Ray I put a Jacobs 41 BA chuck in my drill press. Got it from eBay. It was under $30. That chuck goes down to zero and does handle all the numbered bits.
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    I do not think there are any industry standards as far as blade sizes and TPI count. A lot depends on the style of blade and brands.
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    The bigger the blade the bigger the teeth and thus the rougher the surface. I have cut 250+ from poplar, cedar, pine, butternut and other woods. My go to blade used to be a #5 polar blade by Flying Dutchman. Now I use the Pegas #3 or #5 skip tooth. They are basically like the Modified Geometry without the reverse teeth at the bottom.
  13. NC Scroller
    Not scroll saw related but one of my favorite places to eat is Umberto's in Bare Foot Landing.
  14. NC Scroller
    Shame on some of you guys. I ask all who replied to reread your posts. Yes none of us likes someone who asks a question and never responds/follows up but we don't know what is happening in their lives. Maybe their computer crashed or they got sick or had an accident. After some of the comments made, if I was the user, I would never again visit this site. Come on folks. The world is ugly enough without getting ugly to each other on SSV.
  15. NC Scroller
    RIP Les.
  16. NC Scroller
    Most wood suppliers charge a premium for wood 10+ wide. Why because there is such a demand for lumber that trees are harvested before they get large enough to provide wide boards.
  17. NC Scroller
    Copy at 66% and it is only 16" .
  18. NC Scroller
    Try here: ScrollMania!
  19. NC Scroller
    I am in NC where it also can get very toasty. I cool my 660 sq shop with a window A/C unit. It has an economy setting and a thermostat. It runs 24 x7 during the summer and does not greatly effect my electric. The thermostat is at 78. Remember it takes less energy to maintain a temperature at a fixed level then to try to raise or low the temperature even 5 or 10 degrees. Now my shop is insulated including having an insulated roll up garage door. The other things AC does is to lower humidity which then reduces rust.
  20. NC Scroller
    I do a couple craft shows a year plus take some orders from past customers and friends so I make more pieces then the average hobby scroller. My 4 cans will last me 2 1/2 to 3 years. I also go through at least 4 sheets (5'x5') of 1/8" baltic birch a year and I never tracked the board feet of hardwood that I use a year because I do more wood working then just scroll saw work and I donate some of my work to the church and other organizations.
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    I was just at my local ACE Hardware. They had 6 cans of M77 in the 16.75 oz cans. The price was $12.99. I know that this is a new shipment because I bought the last two cans that they had back in April. I passed this time around because I have 4 new cans already.
  22. NC Scroller
    Where Berta?
  23. NC Scroller
    Nothing at Lowe's but my ACE hardware has it for $12 and change.
  24. NC Scroller
    Can you use a drill press? Put a 45 degree, or whatever angle, wedge under your piece of wood and then drill straight down.
  25. NC Scroller
    I got my copy yesterday and yes there is a Nautical theme but I see 3 projects I am interested in making. The addition has designs by Fiona Kingdon, Sheila Landry and Charles Hand. You don't always have access to these designers all in one place. I really think the puzzle box is neat. Just saying.
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