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  1. Hawk
    Looks great, the color really adds to the piece.
  2. Hawk
    Just curious, what size blade did you use?
  3. Hawk
    I totally agree with you. I do occasionally make a wall hanger if it appeals to me but for the most part I prefer woodworking with purpose, something that had a use.
  4. Hawk
    I totally understand, 90% of what I do in my shop is sitting down.
  5. Hawk
    I'm hoping to have the first one done by the end of the month, ill be posting pictures when I have it done and taken it for a test drive.
  6. Hawk

    MIA

    Hawk replied to Eplfan2011's topic in General Scroll Sawing

    Looks great, welcome back
  7. Hawk
    The past few weeks I've been tinkering with carving and wood burning. I was looking for a way to enhance a few walking sticks and canes I'm working on. I've seen tons of both which carvers and burners turn out some incredible projects. So, after many, many failed attempts at both, I've come to the conclusion that I'm am, and always will be a Scroller! After some thinking time I believe I've figured out out how to get pretty close to the carved and burned detail on the sticks and canes with my scrollsaw. It's said that confession is good for the soul, with that in mind let me say; My name is Chris, and I'm a Scroller! Now, back to your regular scheduled show.....
  8. Hawk
    Here's my contribution.
  9. Hawk
    Just a thought here, but I notice that your switches are hinged at the back, which would I suspect require constant pressure forward on your foot and leg. Mine is hinged at the front, so I can relax my leg and foot to keep the saw running until I lift my foot which turns the saw off. Just a thought ! Chris
  10. Hawk
    I finished this the day before Valentines Day. I saw this message somewhere online, took a screen shot to remember it. When I decided to do this project I searched all over online for a pattern but couldn't locate one, so made my own. We were both in our 50's when we met.
  11. Hawk
    An update. I had a couple of folks suggest like Kevin did, adjusting the arm hold screw. Well I did a test by taking the lights off,lifting the arm and it just dropped down. So I adjusted the screw as Kevin suggested and now the arm stays up by itself with the lights on. I wanna say thanks to everyone who replied, it really helps me get the best from my saw. Chris
  12. Hawk
    Hmmmm, I'm thinking that sticking with my hook for now would be the wisest choice. Thanks everyone for your input, it really helps. Which is a big reason I'm part of SSV. Chris
  13. Hawk
    I'll definitely look into that. This saw is still pretty new to me. Took some trial and error just to get the vibration out ant straight vertical cut. But yea, just trying to hold the arm up fro blade changes. Thanks
  14. Hawk
    My shop is in the basement of my 1930's farm house. As a result the floor to ceiling height is under 6 feet. I'm 6'4" so I walk around with my chin in my chest most all the time. While scrolling today a light bulb went off. Having a low ceiling is a good thing. My scrollsaw has 2 sewing machine lights so the arm doesn't stay up on its own. I was using a Steve Good "stand guy" to hold it up for blades. I looked up and the light bulb went off. Here's my solution, easy to use and keeps the deck clear for larger projects. Chris
  15. Hawk
    That is a pretty cool idea. Thanks for sharing! Chris
  16. Hawk
    Very Nice. I really like the way you have this mounted. And the color in the background is awesome!
  17. Hawk
    Been thinking about this pattern for some time, this challenge was the push for me to do it. I'm not sure if the paint job is pure genius or total fail, when I was trying to spray the inside edges the green got kinda thick in spots. Total accident as to how it came out. Anyhow, the reason for the Dragon is my daughter is attending Digipen University in Washington. It's a digital media school mostly centered around the gaming industry. Their mascot is a Dragon. And a shout to Steve. Many thanks for all you do in creating patterns for us to cut.
  18. Hawk
    You have nothing to be unhappy with, it looks fantastic. Chris
  19. Hawk
    I've tried Spiral blades, just can't get a feel for them. Everything I do is with a straight blade. The 2 portraits were done with a 2/0 blade.
  20. Hawk
    + 1 for the Wooden Teddybear! Chris
  21. Hawk
    Yea, I was thinking about ripping down thicker stock to save money too. And I am looking into the aircraft ply. I used to fly R/C Sailplanes and aircraft ply was a big part of my building so I am familiar with it's properties, so I may very well end up going that route. Anyhow, plenty to consider before pulling the trigger on materials.
  22. Hawk
    I've had the plans for at least 10 years, just didn't have the time or skills until now.
  23. Hawk
    Sat down today and put together a materials list for the Ferris Wheel project. HOLY CRAP... I'm looking somewhere north of $300 for most of the wood with my original plan. "OK" I said, lets look at plywood, while that cost was lower, it's still more than I'm comfortable with for a project that will most likely be collecting dust over time. This is supposed to be a hobby...UGH! So, 1 question I have for Y'all, how stable would 1/4" ply be for the big wheel measuring about 18" around? I'm concerned that being 1/4" it will warp pretty easily which would not be a good thing (lol) So, on to smaller projects until I can find a path for the Ferris Wheel project. Chris
  24. Hawk
    I have 2 sewing machine lights on the arm. I've always figured that's why it won't stay up on its own. It did before I added the lights.
  25. Hawk
    It's just to hold the arm up while I put the blade thru a hole or changing them. I used to use a scrap block, but thought this more creative.
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