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    I use both top and bottom feed. I have a Dewalt and a Bushton 26" Hawk. Bottom feeding makes sence for smaller projects. For 20X24 inch fretwork patterns with 2000 holes not so much. Top feeding makes the larger size projects possible. I started with a Dremel Bottom feed only due to tool required blade changes. Doing a 25 to 50 hole fret pattern was far to slow to even make it fun. Now I have several large projects in work so I don't get bored working on the same pattern. Top and bottom feeding have their place. Bottom feed only saws are usually the lower end while the Either feed saws are more high end. Hegnar is the exception to that as mentioned earlier a Hegnar clamp can be placed on both the and bottom making them Top feed. Just my feelings on the subject. Fredfret Wichita.
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    Just a suggestion but if the designer includes a set of numbers in the font they used for the pattern it would make it MUCH easier for us pattern making and graphic design software challanged folks. Thanks Fredfret Wichita, ks
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    Band saw???????? Fredfret wichita, ks
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    Use sharp bits and make sure the chuck doesn't touch the wood Fredfret
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    Sand the area where the letters will be placed then use wood glue. Take great care when sanding to not go beyond the letters. Most CA glues will cloud areas that tave a gloss finish due to outgassing of the glue solvents. Fredfret Wichita, Ks
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    Wondering why you would lock tite the "swivel" action on the blade holder. FredFret Wichita, Ks DW788 and BM26
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    Wooden teddy bear has several sets. Fredfret
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    Don, I find all the different brands to be about the same. The bigest issue is how long it sat on the shelf at the store. All can be thinned with water and are easy to clean up. I only buy the small containers and only the colors I need for the project. Good luck Fredfret Wichita, Ks
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    Wood thickness for MOST patterns is your choice. I have plans that were intended for 1/4" stock that I cut from 5/4 maple and a few that were intended for thick stock that have been made from 1/8" BB ply. The type of wood is also your decision I love cutting Maple and Walnut so I use them for the clocks I make. I use Hickory for some toys I make the suggested wood is pine. The size is often given at the top of the page as ie: 11x14 patterns but not all companies give that a call to them will usually get the answer and make a personal contact with the company. The only patterns that are in need of explainations are things that need many parts put together Clocks, Models and so on. Don't worry about following the "we used Rosewood" or Pine the wood (type and thickness) depends on YOUR use and vision. Size reduce or enlarge the pattern as YOU need it. This hobby is all about your enjoyment. If you intend to make it a bussiness then worry about what wood, the thickness and size. Fredfret Wichita, ks
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    I use Fd#3 reverse #1,and 2/0 plus 2/0 new spirals for 1/4 BB ply. I cut puzzles with Superior puzzle blades and 1/4 BB Ply. Fredfret Wichita, Ks
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    Debinoz, Bushton mfr carries many different size blades including Olson, FD and Pegas/pike. Lookup Hawkwoodworking. Or come to the State fair they will be just outside the Domestic Arts building with saws, blades etc. I am NOT employed by them just a supporter of good people producing a good product here in the US. Fredfret Wichita, Ks
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    Check out Portrait cutting and making patters for them. I know Travis has tutorials that should help. Fredfret Wichita ks
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    I can find it here in kansas almost anywhere. It is caused by a beatle that kills the tree. Look on the construction lumber piles especially if the source is from the northwest. (large infestation). Fredfret
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    Contact Bushton Mfr (hawkwoodworking) Nilus, Nichole or Scott will be able to answer the Question for you. Fredfret Wichita, Ks Not affiliated with Hawkwoodworking.
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    2/0 or almost any jewler blade. Your material is only about 1/32 in thick. I'm not familiar with the blade you mentioned so I can't tell if that will work well on the brass by itself. I would sandwich it between 1 layers of 1/8 or 1/4 plywood and use almost any blade you want. Fredfret Wichita, ks
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    Kevin, Bushton Mfg Hawk woodworking Sells some styles and sizes. You can also order from Grobet USA as they are the Mfr of Pegas blades. Fredfret Wichita Ks
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    I have 2 filters on the input side and nothing on the output side gets most but not all of the dust. I also keep it clean by using a vac every few hours. Yes it blows the dust that goes thru the filter and any airborne dust around but most is trapped in the filter. Fredfret Wichita, ks
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    If you are using 1/8" stock the Dremel is the way to go. 3/4" stock Dewalt or other wins hands down. I have both and the dremel is used only on thin stock 1/8, 1/4 any thing thicker gets the Bosch simply because it has the power to do the job with out making many, many passes and bits are much easier to find. Fredfret Wichita, ks
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    The Pattern was made by Jeff Ziffino. Charles is a very talented designer also. Just trying to give credit where due. Fredfret Wichita, ks
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    Possibly scrolled then turned? Fredfret Wichita, ks
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    I take as much twist out at the ends as possible while making sure the ends are both in the same line. That makes it the same as the flat ends. I use a lot of FD 2/0 new spirals (they don't come with flat ends) Fredfret Wichita, Ks
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    A well fit glue joint is often stronger than the wood it is attached to. I would use well fitting joints and wood glue. Far stronger than nails and not unsightly like rivets. Fredfret Wichita, ks
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    Spar varnish.is what I use for outside projects. It will need to reapplied id a couple of years. A more difficult finish would be epoxy like bar finish but I don't know how well it weathers. Fredfret
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    Punch out that way you save it for installing later. Thosr are often called drive pins. Fredfret
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    I use flat end only even when I had a saw that took both. Simply easier to use for interior cuts and a much wider variety of sizes and types. I recommend you visit Rick Hutchenson's site scrollsaws.com, Mikes workshop selling flying dutchman blades. I use 2 different blades for puzzles in wood thicker than 1/4" a #1 skip tooth for woods 1/4" and under with fine kerf I use Flying dutchnam puzzle blades. There are other mfr.s for both of these blades I just like the results from the Flying Dutchman. Spiral blades have two distinct followings Lovers and Haters. i use them for making portraits and when the project is to large or heavy to turn on my saw. Do some research as to what is available and try some of each type suitable for the projects you are doing. If you make toys from 2x stock #1 blades will not do the job if you make ornaments from single layer 1/8" in stock a #9 is not the blade. Good luck!! fredfret Wichita, Ks
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