Wilson142
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I like them both. The scrolled one looks a bit crisper and perhaps slightly more detailed. Which one cut faster? Am I correct in assuming using the router would allow for much larger pieces than a scroll saw? Does the noise of the router make your neighbors wonder if you've taken up Dentistry??
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You mean you were just being sarcastic??? Bummer, I just ordered one.
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Point well made! I mean when you close the refrigerator door, you assume the light goes off but does it? lol
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Yeah. I lost my mother just after New Years. She was 100 and 2 months old. Still pretty good mentally but the body lets down eventually.
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I have edge glued 1/4" wood together with some success. It's hard to find the correct clamping pressure so the pieced don't try to stand up like a tent but using a flat edge on the top and bottom helps. I wouldn't try this if structural integrity is needed. You do need to make sure the edges are straight and true and a jointer is really preferred. I am buying some Leopard wood this week from Wood Workers Source because it's on sale this month. I need pieces between 8 and 12 inches and they only have narrow widths. They say they can (for a fee) straight line rip the pieces and I'm hoping the edges will be true enough to glue. My advice, if it doesn't break the bank, give it a go. After all, "can't" is three fourths "can".
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Exactly!! It's like wine recommendations, the best wine for you is the one "you" like.
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Yeah, my family was full of old wisdoms(?) My dad would say "listen to your elders, you may learn something" Then my mother would add "Just remember, Mike. There's a reason for the old saying "there's no fool like an old fool". I spent a lot of my youth looking off into the distance wondering "What????"
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My step dad always told to never forget that no matter how smart I get, there will always be a lot more that I don't know, than I do know.
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I had to save the picture for future inspiration. In a few short months it will be 110 degrees here and that will look damned fine on my porch.
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Did you know that the gentlemen who was building a home made rocket to prove the earth is flat, died this weekend in a crash in his test flight? Rather bizarre, I had just noticed Amazon Prime Video had just made a movie about him available. Name was 'Mad' Mike Hughes. Nice cutting, anyway.
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I had already ordered the Seyco before reading octoolguy's post. I was tempted to cancel but thought $80 for the vac, maybe $20 for a cyclone work around, $10-$20 in tubing and $15-$20 for the switch for auto run, it amounts to $60 or so to be lazy. Although I was tempted to buy the Scrollnado, I have lots of leftover tubing, elbows and even some valves to control the upper dust collection portion, left from my drip irrigration system. Should be setup by the end of the week, Texas isn't that far from me. On the down side, octoolguy will have the all of the attachments for using his unit in his car.
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I'm tempted to pair this system with the Scrollnado. Any thoughts?
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I turn the blade sometimes, other times I straighten it with a needle nose. I find if I pay attention when I clamp the blade I can feel whether it is flat in the holder or sort of sideways and I adjust it. Ones it is hockey sticked I feel like I'm living on borrowed time. Really nice cut though. I am going through a 3/8" BB faze myself. Bought a full sheet because I like the look of the thicker pieces.
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Congrats! I'm interested in what you come up with to collect from the top also.
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I replaced the springs for 2 reasons. 1. They were so stiff that holding the base down to keep in place on the slick shelf liner I use was difficult. 2. With the stock springs, the bit sat 3/4 of an inch or more from the surface and the extra travel seemed unnecessary. I did have to use the Dremel cutoff wheel to trim 1/4 inch of drill bit shank but now it works better for me. Pickey? Maybe but with patterns with 300 or more holes it helps!
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I got my springs at ACE
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I also use the Dremel Plunge for holes I can't reach with my drill press. I didn't like the length and stiffness of the Dremel springs so, I replaced the springs with shorter and lighter ones. That makes it much easier to push down without needing much hand pressure to hold in place and now my bit rides about 1/8th of an inch above the workpiece. I was going to buy the Seyco but I try to avoid one purpose tools when I can.
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Less is more. celebrate the wood.
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New Scroll Saw Bench - Not Finished Yet - Want Opinions
Wilson142 replied to new2woodwrk's topic in Other Woodworks
I agree and because I mostly sit, I would add a small cross brace between the lower shelf and the floor to mount my foot peddle. -
I tilt my saw because it is easier on my neck. I have a wood block that is 2" x 3" and long enough to go under my back legs. I turn it one way or the other depending on if I'm standing or sitting. It's all about your own comfort.
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I talked to a guy who makes his own RO sanding disks. He uses a Harbor Freight hole punch to punch 1/2" holes in stacked sandpaper. ($8) and a pair of tin snips to cut his circles. (another $8) 150' of 2" abrasive roll for $35 makes 6 refills for around $10 ea. I may give it a shot after the holidays. (Probably not, just like crunching the numbers) lol
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Congrats! 107 degrees F? Just your typical summer day here in the Ol' Pueblo. It's dry heat lol. I have to admit, after 110 F it's hot, dry or not. Good thing is, you don't have to shovel sunshine!!
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I have 34 yrs experience cutting everything from 10" bearing bronze to 8" thick aluminum plate with band saws, plate saws, doalls etc. Sandpaper "is" a different animal but, I believe there are blades that will handle it. I'll post if I ever get around to trying it.
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I'm looking into making my own also. I see Grainger has 150 ft rolls of 2" wide gold oxide cloth backed abrasive for around $40 and I want to cut on my band saw. I need to visit Grainger to check the grit because they only list fine, medium etc. instead of 180, 220 etc. I already have the mandrels.
