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    For me, it’s easy. When the blade no longer cuts the way I want it too, it gets changed. It has nothing to do with time, or distance, if it isn’t cutting the way it was when it was new, I change it. Like was mentioned above, I have even changed a brand new blade because it did not cut the way it should. At the very least, I replace the blade before starting another project, I replace blades after each session, I replace the blade when the cut starts getting ragged, I replace the blade when it won’t track properly. This is why blades are sold in bulk…. Packages of 144 or a gross. I think once you start changing blades more often, your scrolling will become more enjoyable.
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    Ray, you have a Woodcraft store nearby in Fountain Valley. Have you tried them?
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    Just some clarification, Flying Dutchman are rebranded Niqua blades. So, if you use FD, you are using Niqua. A few years before Mike from Mike’s Workshop died, he sold his business to The Wooden Teddy Bear with the stipulation they followed his business model of low prices and free shipping. So, if you order from Mikesworkshop.com site, you get free shipping for blades. If you order from WTB, you pay for shipping. As for Pegas blades, Denny at Art Crafters has the best price and fastest service. I use both brands plus Olson blades with FD UR blades the most.
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    Yes, the DeWALT saw table is cast iron, but it has webbing on the underside, it is not flat.
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    I use a pizza box. We always order pizza every Friday so I have a new box every week.
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    Ok folks, I ordered one. After I install it and have a few days using it, I will review it.
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    Double stick tape!
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    What hair?
  9. dgman
    Why don’t you ask Carol herself? You will find her at the scrollSaw Woodworking and Crafts Forum at scrollsawer.com
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    Yes, the tip of the thumb screw and the set screw on the Pegas clamps will wear and cause the blades to slip. My Pegas saw is about two years old and the blades are slipping. I dress the tips regularly but am ready to replace the tips and set screws. The saw came with replacement tips, set screws and tension lever.
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    When Steve Good started his Community Forum, I was one of the first to sign up. I was on that forum for several years. Unfortunately, it became very political. I complained to the moderator with no support from him. So, I left. Went to the Scrollsaw Woodworking and crafts forum till they changed their forum format. Everyone hated it including myself. I heard about SSV and signed up. Been here ever since. I don’t do any social media so, this is my home.
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    That is an amazing piece Marie! And to think, we new you when!
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    Nope! I just checked, it contains silicone. Never use any product containing silicone on any woodworking surface as it can affect your finish. Just don’t use car wax. Use a finishing wax. There are many available in the paint and finish department at any hardware store or woodworking store or catalog.
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    I used DeWALT saws for over twenty years. They are a good saw. No vibration and easy blade clamps. This saw was designed to top feed as well as bottom feed. Give top feeding a try. If you like top feeding,you don’t need a arm lift. I had one on my first DeWALT, but soon found it was just in the way. For easy blade changing, remove the bottom blade guard. It just gets in the way. The last thing is wax the table with any wax that does not contain silicone like car wax. Silicone can affect you finish. I use Minwax finishing wax.
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    Pug done

    dgman replied to JessL's topic in Bragging Rights

    That is so cute!
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    Gene, the Pegas clamps will make your saw easier to use and run better. They will hold your blade tighter and reduce blade slippage, that is until the set screws and thumb screws wear. I don’t know if they will be any easier to clamp the bottom clamp as you will have to adjust to a different clamp. But once you get used to them, you will love them. I have a Pegas saw and love it. I also have them on my DeWALT saw.
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    Marie, if you can top feed, there is no reason to bottom feed! When I first started scrolling, I had a bottom feeding saw. Oh how I hated changing from on hole to the next. When I got my first DeWALT saw, I took to top feeding immediately. It is so much easier to top feed. I would never go back to bottom feeding.
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    Not surprised at all! I didn’t have to see the video as I’ve known this all along. It hasn’t happened to me because I take precautions to prevent it. I don’t use rags anymore. I use blue shop towels. I lay them on the edge of a plastic trash can till they dry, usually over night. Then they are safe to toss into the plastic trash can.
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    Then why did you ask?
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    I was a “Woodworker” before I was a “Scroller “. As a woodworker, you always finish all sides of a piece equally. As Kevin mentioned, to allow equal moisture absorption. The possibility of warping is there. It may not happen, but why chance it? And, it does cheapen the look as it is almost impossible to not get finish on the back side, or even the bottom of the piece.
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    Hi Marg, I think what you are looking for is Keeper of the time. It is from the Art Factory by Dirk Boelman.
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    Welcome to the Village Larry! Lot of friendly folks here willing to help!
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    Hey Tony, good advice above! As for blades, Flying Dutchman or Niqua have a specific blade for jigsaw puzzles. They basically are an 0/3 skip tooth blade. You don’t want to use a reverse tooth blade as the reverse teeth will leave a ragged edge on the top of the cut piece. Personally for jigsaw puzzles, I use Olson 0/2 skip tooth blades as I can’t control FD 0/2 or 0/3 blades. Good luck and show us you finished project. P.S., when I cut jigsaw puzzles, I cut them free hand, without a pattern. My icon is my first puzzle I cut several years ago.the picture of a Caviler King Charles Spaniel is from a calendar.
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    Looks great Judy! What brand is it and where did you purchase it?
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    It says right on the Tag. It’s a 220 VS.
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