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I have two different sizes of the cutting jigs. One is just right for the mini Birdhouses and one size for the birds. As you can see by using the jig, your fingers stay away from the thumb screw.
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I have two different sizes of the cutting jigs. One is just right for the mini Birdhouses and one size for the birds. As you can see by using the jig, your fingers stay away from the thumb screw.
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dw788 top arm won't always go up high enough?
dgman replied to amazingkevin's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I've had three DW 788's including a type I and they have all done that. -
Hey Edward, are you using a clamping/ cutting jig? By using a cutting jig, your hand stays away from the blade clamp. I will post a picture of mine if you want.
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Hey Edward, the mini birdhouses require a 1-1/4" blank. I cut these on my DeWalt all the time. In fact, I just cut abou t 70 of them. Have you made any adjustments to your saw to stop a banging noise? This adjustment brings the top blade clamp closer to the table.
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Great work Kevin, but I thought you asked for an Intarsia pattern?
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Nice work Denny! Why did you use spirals on this?
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Very nice work Kurt!
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Excellent job Dan! Why didn't you stack cut in the first place?
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Walnut looks good with just about anything! Great job on that Dave!
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Very nice cutting Tony!
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Looking good Dave!
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Hello and requesting help with "flexing" blade issue
dgman replied to Iguanadon's topic in General Scroll Sawing
You need high tension on the blade. You want to hear a high "plng" when you pluck the blade. You need to slow down your feed rate. Let the blade do the cutting, and you need to learn to not apply lateral pressure to the blade when cutting curves. The Olsen PGT blades are ok for cutting gentle curves, but not for tight curves, especially in hardwoods. I use Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse Blades for hardwoods. For 3/4" puzzles in hardwoods, I would use a #5. Welcome to the Village and visit often! P.S. Great job on your puzzles! -
Excellent cutting! Actually, I like the backer board, you can see the wood grain.
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Yes, those are the products that I use for the 50/50 mix. I have not added any poly to to my mix, I prefer a spray on Laqcuer.The MinWax wipe on poly is basiclly a poly/mineral spirits mix already, so I wouldn't use it in a mix.
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A random orbital sander. Mine gets used on all my scroll saw projects except the mini birdhouse.
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Welcome to the Village Todd, from your former state! Come on in and join the fun!
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Looks like a Steve Good pattern. Nice cutting Kevin!
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Hey Mike, great work on that! If it's Cherry, you don't need a stain. Just soak it in some oil of your choice ( I use a 50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits), wipe off the excess and let dry. After dry, topcoat with a finish of your choice. The oil brings out the natural color and grain of the wood, and Cherry has a beautiful color that will darken over time.
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Two problems I see. One, it does not have a swivel end that helps prevent the blade from bending from over tightening the blade. Second, you risk the chance of stripping the threads or deforming the blade clamp as they are made from aluminum.
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Great save Dave! Another brain fart, another save!
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I know I would be stack cutting! They look great! What are they and what are they for?
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Be carful Judy, that stuff my contain formaldehyde.
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Beautiful work Brian!
