Welcome Richard I really enjoy this club so much to learn and do have fun.
I grew up in Mora, Minnesota it’s nice to here that others from there are interested in scrolling it’s my favorite hobby.
Bill
Sorry to hear about your injury. I broke my right shoulder at Christmas time same type of injury but now it seems to be fine just finishing my first project of the year.
I have noticed if I am using #3 and larger blades in the cold weather I break more blades. I started keeping my blades in a warm area like in the house they seem to last longer. It seems to be related to expansion and contraction of the cold blades . Also if the problem doesn’t stop l recheck my tension after a minute or so. It does help.
Jim
When ever I start breaking blades at the top clamp I find that for some reason I got the clamp to tight. It doesn’t take much to hold the blade .
Bill
I agree with the reasons most people are giving for using Pegas modified geometry blades but I have another it’s the lack of sound when using them I really like the silence of the cut.
Bill
Dave I just replaced the lamp on my hegner I looked at many lights but finally settled on a Luxo . It uses the same mounting bracket . The magnifying power is 5 diopter. I’m very happy with this light. No more headache.
Bill