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    Unless the money is intended to be passed as legal tender coins can be cut into jewelry and bill can be cut into puzzles. I've seen both many times at coin shows and other places. Fredfret
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    Standup puzzles ( Igy type) in 3/4" stock I use #3 or#5 reverse tooth. Jigsaw Picture puzzles in 1/4" stock or thinner gets 2/0 or FD Superior Puzzle blades. Poster size puzzles for kids I use 2/0 new spiral fron FD. I also cut some puzzles from 6/4 X 6/4 basswood using a #5 or #7 Polar. That covers all the puzzles and types I cut. Fredfret Wichita, Ks
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    Wayne that is very good information for beginners . Only want to add that the information is good for all brands of blades. Pegas, flying Dutchman and others. Fredfret
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    I keep larger pieces in the project for stability until completed. If the pieces are large enough for a new project I keep otherwise ornate firewood. Anything smaller than 2x2 is gone. Fredfret
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    I use rubber cement for fixing the pattern that flops if the 3m77 fails. cheap and quick setting cleans up with an eraser. Fredfret
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    For standup puzzles (like animal puzzles) Outline, then interior, finish with the puzzle pieces. For picture puzzles I mount the picture then cut (I don't use a pattern just make connectors for each piece.) Carter Johnson has a video on youtube about how he cuts stamp puzzles using basically the same method. Fredfret
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    I have 2 or 3 set up or in progress at any one time. I use shelf liner and blue tape then 3m 77 the pattern to the tape or liner. I drill any holes for the project when I set it up. then I cut them as I get time. I sometimes get side projects and those I prep, and cut the same day if possible they simply get moved to the front of the line. I have had a project with blue painters tape set for almost 6 years and the tape came off ok. My projects are in the house not stored in the garage or direct sunlight. The only thing I have set up are the little cars I make and give to kids they are direct marked on the wood with pencil and I can have a couple hundred ready for when I only have a few minutes or when the blade I have mounted is near new and i"m switching to a project that needs a different size/styoe blade then I cut some cars to use up the blade. All my cars are cut fron scrap wood and wood salvaged from work (not pallet wood). Fredfret
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    Did you get your 1K pot yet and dit id fix your saw? Fredfret Wichita, Ks
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    Cutting circles or large arcs free speed is important keep the speed constant. Stops will make flatspots ans speeding up will make the blade go outside the line. Practice is the only way to get better. The hardest things to cut with a scrollsaw are circles, and letters, The human eye will detect even the smallest error because we know what they should look like. Pattern lines for all else are recommendations. Fredfret Wichita, ks
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    Pine works just fine for playable toys. Heirloom toys well hardwoods look better setting on the shelf. Just my opinion. Fredfret Wichita, ks
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    I use PVC pipe a little longer than Rockytime with end caps. (it's real hard to seperate them when you drop with out caps) made a rack to hold them the sizes I don't use very often #7 spiral, #12 skip tooth are in the sane tubes in the tool box. Fredfret
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    Great job for a new scroller! As others have said "slow down" and try to keep a steady speed (feed rate) on curves with no stopping this causes flat spots. The fuzzies are easly removed with a sanding spounge. Keep practicing and welcome to the forum. Fredfret Wichita, Ks
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    Not to hijack your topic but I'm interested in your food coloring technique. Could you please explain some of it ? Fredfret
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    Cocobolo. Is what that indicates fredfret
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    The numbers could be Olson model numbers 3 digit reference the Olson website. Just a thought. Fred fret Wichita
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    Cherrytree and wildwood designs are the same company now. Like bandaidman I think it is berry basket. Try great American scrolls patterns. Fredfret
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    I started a Jeff ziffino pattern as,a gift that took me over 6 years to finally finish it. Blue tape came off with very little effort. It was always in my indoor shop and not in direct sunlight. The blue tape my daughter used to mask the outside window trim did not come off after 1 month. Fredfret
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    Black felt as or on the backer is what I do. I prefer black for most projects. Like in the attached Fred fret Wichita, ks
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    I look at the grain and the pattern at the same time One above the other then turn the wood for different grain and go with the one that is most pleasing to my eye. There is really no Right or Wrong just what you like. Fredfret
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    I'm not sure that serial number has the adjustable aggressiveness that the ultras have. Tuesday call bush ton /hawk woodworking they can tell you for sure. I can't get the manuals page to open on my computer and the phone doesn't have enough memory. Fred fret Wichita
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    NPegas mod geo, Fdur, Olson mach, all will make the same cut. It will take longer but the end result will be the same. I do not have a need for speed while I can adjust the aggressiveness of my saw (hawk) I have it set for minimum. If I need fast, aggressive cuts the bandsaw or the table saw get used. Sorry if I confused you. fredfret
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    I can't justify the price. I know they are good/great blades, but I can get far less expensive blades that do the same thing just not for as long. 2 at .30 each is easier to justify for me. Fredfret
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    I have cut 3/4 stock with a 2/0 blade just to prove it could be done. Very very slow feed rate no side pressure and only enough pressure into the blade to keep the in contact. Any size blade can be used just watch feed rate and tension. Fredfret
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    I'm not a big fan of paint probably because I am not good at it. Those are Great projects. Your cutting and your wife's painting are a match made in heaven. Fred fret Wichita, KS
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    By freehand I mean that no pattern is used. I use color lines in the picture, or just cut interesting shapes with interlocks. Carter Johnson and Dee Rogers both have videos of free hand cutting on you tube. Steve Goods patterns are good practice for making interlocks. Fred fret Wichita, KS
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