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  1. NC Scroller
    Between the two you listed I would go with the Pegas 21.
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    I belong to several wood working forums and the story is really getting old across all of them. Both Delta and Dewalt are making junk and not just on scroll saws. Sure even in the "good old days" there were occasional lemons but now they produce lemons and occasionally they make an orange. Save up your money and buy a Pegas, Seyco, Hegner or King. Yes you will pay more but IMHO they are worth it.
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    Watco oil contain Poly and dryers so it actually dries and hardens to a protective finish. Normally it dries in a couple hours. BLO does dry but it takes days.
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    I prefer the ones with the screws. I do a couple craft shows and I have had a few of the hammer type get loose taking them on and off the rack multiple times but I have never had an issue with the screw type. I typically do not drill a pilot hole but I use an awl to make a small starter. I buy my hangers made in the US usually 100-200 at a clip. They cost about 8 cents a piece.
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    I would go with the biggest throat you can afford. It is easy to cut small on a large throat machine but not so easy to cut bigger pieces on a small one. Yes there are tricks that allow you to cut bigger projects but they have limits and they do take practice and careful planning.
  6. NC Scroller
    I hope your letter writing give you some satisfaction but I would not hold my breath about getting Delta to correct a long standing problem. The Delta company of today is not the same company that used to build quality products 20 or more years ago.
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    I use it for a backer for segmentation and intarsia.
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    Larry that is going to be a challenge any way you do it. If the wood is light color you might even want to try a very fine point India Ink pen and a small ruler. India Ink does not bleed like many markers do. To be safe you might to test on a piece of the same wood.
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    Larry can you post a picture? Maybe we can offer up some ideas. I have used a wood burner on some projects but it takes a fair amount of trial and error.
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    I agree with most of what was said. 1/8" or 1/4" Baltic Birch for the portrait. The backer can be painted or stain plywood or solid wood or other materials like colored mat board. Like Don said cutting a single piece of 1/8" or 1/4" material can be tricky. Blade size should be small like 2/0 or #1. Many people like spiral blades for portraits. If you post a picture we might be able to give you better suggests.
  11. NC Scroller
    Learn something new every day.....Thanks Scrap.
  12. NC Scroller
    Not sure what you mean by throat plate. There is a slot from the front of the table to the blade hole slot that is used for ease of blade changes but there is no removable insert like on a band saw or table saw. Do you have a picture?
  13. NC Scroller
    I have made numerous Alex Fox patterns. I use mostly Weldbond glue. Any wood glue will work. I prefer to use the ones that dry clear. The secret to squeeze out is to apply a thin and even layer of glue. I roll my glue on. It takes less glue than many realize. Will you be able to dip it in Danish Oil immediately, NO. I would wait overnight to dip.
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    I am not sure where you saw scroll saws are designed for a max of 1/4" but I cut wood often up to 1 1/2" (38mm) thick on my scroll saw. 3/4" is really a standard for many projects. Even those of us who stack cut will typically stack 3/4" or more. Now thicker woods do require larger blades. Typically I would use a 2/0 or #1 blade on 1/4" or less and a #5 or #7 on 3/4" or more. For a newbie I would recommend poplar. Pine is softer but the pronounced grain in pine can cause blade control issues as the blade will tend to follow the grain.
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    Dick all your carved fret pieces are amazing. I really like the colorized version.
  16. NC Scroller
    Danny a quick web search found Madison Lumber in Huntsville and according to their website they sell Russian birch (same as baltic birch) in 5x5 sheets. While their website says they are wholesale they should be able to give you a name of a retailer or a local business that buys from them. Madison Lumber (madisonlumberinc.com)
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    Huntsville, is a sizeable city. I would check with local cabinet shops. Many cabinet shops use baltic birch. They may be willing to sell you some or give you a name of the local supplier.
  18. NC Scroller
    My local Ace Hardware does carry a selection of bits and other parts for a Dremel.
  19. NC Scroller
    Dick your carved fret work never ceases to amaze me.
  20. NC Scroller
    I use Weldbond glue. It is white and dries clear. It works with painted and stained backers. I apply the glue with a small paint roller I covered with foam pipe insulation. The glue goes on the back of the piece you are attaching the backer to.
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    I have a Brothers laser printer. It has a scanner and is wireless. I agree with Devin. Watch for Black Friday sales.
  22. NC Scroller
    I have made a number of Alex's patterns and I have only used regular 1/8" Baltic Birch. I have looked at that pattern and I if I decided to make it I would use 1/8" Baltic Birch. I would just stain the backer pieces.
  23. NC Scroller
    If you purchased in in 2020 it should still be under warrantee. Call General International. https://www.gipowerproducts.com/contact-us/
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    I agree 110%. I use 4-5 sheets of 1/8" BB during the year. I use it for gift card holders, ornaments, backer boards and even templates. If I only a needed a 24 x 30 piece for a one time project I would not care if I paid a bit more for the convenience. BTW I also do intarsia and other solid wood projects. When I go stock up on plywood I normally go through their off cut pile and bring back hardwoods and exotics.
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    I get all my lumber, plywood and solid wood from specialty lumber store about 2 hours away. I make the trip once a year. I take the wife and we stop of lunch and maybe some other shopping. So I come home with a truck load of wood (baltic birch I normally get 5 or more sheets). The wife is happy. Happy wife. Happy life.
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