EarltheScroller
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Your sticking with it is wonderful. That's a great camp and worthy of all you have done over the years to support it.
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Sounds like it would work. Especially if you put the wheels on the side of the stand, just barely above floor level so you lift the other end up and the wheels then touch the floor to roll. I did this on my table saw and it works great.
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That is beautiful. I love abstract art like this.
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Buying Craft Wood on line
EarltheScroller replied to Russellspeaking's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I have used this place for years: http://www.ocoochhardwoods.com/ Never been disappointed with their wood. It is the best. -
Just perfect. Great job.
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This is what I do if I have to. Most of the time I use a 1/16" in my drill press and just open it up in a tear drop shape as has been mentioned. But if I have too I will resort to my Dremel with a small collet.
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I used to own a print shop and can say that professionally printed cards almost always look and feel better than the ones you make yourself. Unless you really know design and layout you can almost always tell that a card is printed off your own printer. It's just one of those subtle sales techniques that communicate that you are serious and mean business. I attach one to every item I sell and use it as the price tag...usually with the kinds of wood, or other materials included in the item. JMHO
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I read about them and got the order form. Still haven't decided to spring for them because of the $$. But they do look like a great mod and I'll probably go ahead and get them after I stew about it for awhile. I am getting tired of using pliers on the lower knob of my Dewalt because I just can't turn it tight enough with my fingers anymore.
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Screws or Glue ( Clock Base's )?
EarltheScroller replied to kmmcrafts's topic in General Scroll Sawing
Just take a damp cloth and thoroughly clean the glue off the wood before it dries. You will still need to do some light sanding to smooth the wood but it shouldn't show after finishing. I will even take a screwdriver and wipe the damp cloth right up next the the joint to get all the glue off the wood. No need for special glue...any good wood glue. -
Why is my table insert totally rubbish?
EarltheScroller replied to cossoft's topic in General Scroll Sawing
Apart from saw issues one bit of advice that helped tremendously in cutting straight lines was to make sure you are sitting directly in front of the saw. If you are a little to the side it is difficult to keep you eye lining up the wood and the blade. And, yes, all blades will drift slightly so you have to learn to aim the wood slightly on an angle. Also use the biggest numbered blade you can. #1 & #3, for example take a lot of experience to cut in straight lines. -
How are the Facebook Pages working for you ?
EarltheScroller replied to heppnerguy's topic in Business Side
Don't have a "for sale" Facebook page. I think wanting to make $120 a month is a big goal. That's far more than I want to do to support my crafts. Glad you are having to turn people down. -
Talked to a friend today who hit Walmart for some electronics and they were all, of course, sold out. Was told by the manager that the store got four--count 'em--four of each of the great priced electronics! That's the big Black Friday rip-off.
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Maybe I finally found the magic button.
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I'll try again.
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Haven't posted pictures because I use a Chromebook and it is a hassle so trying to figure out an easy way. This is a lousy photo as I just took it at night with a flash. But it demonstrates a couple things that were in threads lately. First, I tried the polymer clay. Cut it in 1/8" oak with #3 reverse blade and did the small circles with #3 spiral. Backed it with another 1/8" piece of plywood and filled it with clay and baked it. I also make pine needle baskets and that is what you see in the rest of the piece. It will go on sale next weekend in a couple art/craft shows. Woops...no photo so will try again.
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I may well be in the minority but I find the UR blades much harder to control than the regular Reverse blades, especially in thin stock. I just can't figure out where the UR is better. I don't use them anymore. I'm certainly open to correction here. You will also have better luck in thin wood (I cut it all the time) by slowing the speed way down.
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Those look really nice. I don't know anything about the Porter Cable saw but first thing that comes to mind is there is not enough tension on the blade. When you insert the blade and apply the tension does the blade produce a really high ping when plucked? If it produces a low noise or "thud" type, you have to get the blade much tighter. If it is very tight, then the next thing would be bearings if it is an older saw....so the arms are simply moving back and forth. Another is forcing the work into the blade, especially when turning, instead of letting the saw cut at it's own speed. But great work!
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Sorry.I'll have to figure out a better way to post pics.
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I do a lot of carving with a Dremel. It isn't a strong tool so you do have to take your time. I don't have unlimited funds so make do with what I have...no hurry...so just poke along. I did get the hand tool with a flexible cable. That makes it much easier to use. The Dremel also makes a great drill, with the router base, for making straight holes for fret work. The flower in the link was completely carved with a Dremel. Sorry for not posting it directly...too much trouble from a Chromebook! https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMKCOxZQm50by7mgXXAFSNkztKXdvRX-tdmuS9Y
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Dewalt Type 1 and Type 2 Differences
EarltheScroller replied to Northerner's topic in General Scroll Sawing
For $200 I'd grab it. Of course you can always dicker and offer $150 and see what he has to say... -
Never??? LOL Take your time. There is no big hurry if everything is working fine with your current setup. Haven't seen anything, yet, that makes changing any big deal unless you are a real computer techie that wants to be out in front.
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Dremel has bits that go much smaller and a device that turns the Dremel into a sort of stationary drill. I've use it but usually just do as Kevin does and make do with 1/16".
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Just think about it...spell dog backwards and you have your answer. I totally agree.
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Impressive work. You can be proud of your son.
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Just finished a very delicate hummingbird piece yesterday. I was spraying lacquer on it when I dropped it and it shattered into six or seven pieces! You are right...take it easy and slow down.
