Wilson142

Mostly 3/8 BB cut with #1, 0 and 2/0 Pegas spiral blades.

I have a remote switch for my shop vac. Wireless and needs no physical connection. Works through walls. Comes in handy.

it's a tip

Love the look. I've taken to easing all the edges on those type of puzzles also. I started totally by mistake. After cutting a puzzle with a very fine blade, I found that after adding some color and finish, it would no longer fit in the frame. I decided to try to save it by shaping the pieces on the drum sander and really liked the look. You've taken to another level by creating actual levels. Really nice job!

Looks like a cross between something from "My Favorite Martian" and and industrial malt machine.

Yeah, I've decided to bite the bullet and order one myself. If it wasn't for the lock down, I'd just make my own. I don't mind the cost of the lifter, it's $8.00 shipping for a $32.00 item that annoys me. I guess Amazon Prime has spoiled me.

I left the bottle as is and it's set up so the vac only runs when the saw is on. I also have my shop vac setup with a remote on/off switch so I don't have to bend over to turn it on. lol Actually my shop vac is in a closet next to my saw with an Amazon hose extension running through the wall. I listen to a lot of Blues while cutting and don't appreciate the extra noise.

Got around to setting mine up. I didn't superglue it because it extends too far into my doorway, so I used velcro instead. I also stuffed the bottle loosely with #0000 steel wool to further baffle the sound. I cut for 2 hrs today and no heat problems and a good reduction in sound. If they ever open our pool again I'm gonna steal one of those foam noodles the ladies use for whatever voodoo exercise spells they weave up there. May work better than the steel wool and besides, I use that stuff for other things.

I cut mostly fretwork and I check the vac occasionally to see if it gets hot. Doesn't seem to be a problem. I don't know if the constant on and off will take it's toll. I think it came with a 2 yr warranty but even at $100, if I get a year out of it, it's worth $8.33 per month to me with how well it catches the fine dust.

Mine came with the outlet, works well! I may change my upper pickup nozzle from round to something closer to the pickup on the bottom. That one is like a flattened oval.

It's posted in ""90% Finished Seyco Cyclone Install" nothing special. Only thing I did was avoid all but one 90 degree elbow because I wasn't sure about the amount of suction from the small vac. I'm very surprised that it works as well as it does. Had it to do over, I would have done it piece meal instead of paying the extra for the Seyco setup.

Thanks. I think I'll give it a shot...I would imagine a bottle of Absolut would work to help empty the OJ bottle, right? By the way, I've had my setup for about a month. I'm not a production cutter by any means, but I've cut about 10 average sized fretwork patterns and I emptied my cyclone bottle for the first time today. Probably didn't need it but I was curious about how the tiny bag in the vac was doing. It was maybe 1/4 full. I shook it out and reinstalled. I'm still catching around 90% of the saw dust. Extremely fine, some like talcum powder fine. I can tell I have less dust in my house (my saw is setup in my laundry room off the kitchen) and I'm glad "I'm" no longer the air cleaner. My cleanup now is sweeping up the small cutout pieces and a 45 second run of the shop vac.

I'd be interested in a photo also.

95% of my cutting is done with spirals. I have a Dewalt and as many state it can seem a bit more aggressive than some other saws. I find my saw likes to cut better on the push stroke. I can also hold a straight line while pulling but for my style, pulling requires me to slow down a bit. I run with far more tension than with flat blades. I have never really had a noticeable problem with hot blades. I think people get wrapped up in the idea they can cut in any direction with spirals. Yes, you can but you don't HAVE to. I turn my wood quite often. Some times long curves etc. just seem easier for me when I do. People , especially those that never use spirals get confused when someone says they use 2/0 and 3/0 blades a lot. If you compare a 2/0 spiral blade next to a #2 or #3 flat blade things begin to make sense. I use a lot of 2/0 blades and when I use even a #5 flat blade it amazes me the size of the blade. I started with spiral blades back in the mid 80's because there were no "experts" or youtube videos to tell me I was insane. Now I struggle with straight blades and other than less sanding and a nicer cut surface, I'm not sure why I try.

I often use 320 grit carefully when finished but I don't wait until the end to do my sanding. I find that using mostly spiral blades, the fuzzies will start to drag the piece in the blade slot, so I sand them away. I find, for me anyway, that is better than waiting and facing the prospect of sanding the complete cutting. Usually by the time I am done the back requires only a few minutes and the top often needs just a little attention because the shelf liner I use does pull a little grain when it's removed. I like your idea of scraping the surface prior to applying the pattern though! By the way, looking at your boxes etc., you need change nothing when it comes to finishing. I love finishes that look inviting to touch. Wood can be such a tactile thing when done well. I dislike pieces that look good but scream "don't get fingerprints on me..." I used to go from sandpaper to scraping and then pumice with oil to rottenstone with oil and occasionally even cigar ashes. (although I don't smoke cigars) and then a hint of wax and a lot of elbow grease. I just realized why I don't do that stuff anymore. lol

I use scrapers quite a bit. I agree that once you master the technique they work great And they last forever. I also like that they can be used across the grain. You need to learn to create the correct burr on the edge, but I'm not sure I would attempt to use one on fretwork. Before I've cut the pattern, yes but on delicate fretwork I'd be nervous.

Which set did you buy? Did you buy the set with the tensioning lever or the other?

I bought a set because Scrappile was looking for another opinion on them from someone who uses spiral blades. My old clamps were (and still are)fine. I bought the set for a Dewalt DW788 and they don't come with the tensioning lever. I see a little less vibration (maybe) and while they are fine clamps, I don't know if I would give them a full vocal recommendation. They were only a bit more expensive that the Dewalt replacement. If I had it to do over, I would have ordered a set with the tensioning lever and hoped they would still fit my Dewalt. From the sounds of reviews on other saws, I think the quick blade change without needing retensioning would be a huge benefit for me because I do mostly fretwork. If I ever see a review from a Dewalt owner who has tried the set with the lever, I would probably consider buying a set.

What size wood?

Yeah, the word got out. No paper towels, no napkins and at the local grocer today no carts or baskets.

I have 75 feet of garden hose and a Jet Stream nozzle! Just in case.

I may buy a few cases of "Depends". if things get worse there may be a buck to be made dealing them. Sad but true, I live in a gated 55+ community. There are 600 homes here and many older people with all forms of compromised health systems. A week doesn't go by that I don't see EMP vehicles here. The management just posted, no more club house activities. No shuffle board, billiards room closed, library closed, no bingo, no bowling, pools and spa locked up etc. Until the end of April.With so many oldsters going to the clinics and Doctors offices, where they sit in waiting rooms full of sniffling coughing people, I don't think it's if we get a case but when.

I'm good with wood and just received 2 gross of blades.....Toilet paper?? Not so good. Empty shelves and people have swiped the T paper and hand sanitizers from the public restrooms. Crazy times.

Very similar to one I bought for my shop vac. I had my shop vac in a closet adjacent to my saw and punched a hole in the wall to use it while decreasing the sound level. Very flexible and many reducers and end pieces. Worked well for me.

And........? What was the problem? You can't leave us hanging like an Alfred Hitchcock ending.