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    I likely have about 100 bf each of red oak, poplar, Sycamore and ash mostly 3/4-7/8" with some 1/4 _ 1/2". Also have some maple, walnut, cherry, hickory and Allen. Then I have a bunch of exotics that are generally 12-24" long. I am very fortunate to have the stock of wood. We are blessed in the Midwest to have lots of different hardwoods at reasonable prices. I typically go up to a small sawmill in Michigan to get hardwood when I need it. My wife likes to go as we go by several wineries nearby.
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    I went two years ago. It was small but enjoyable. The dinner on the bluff over the river was great.
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    I do not say anything when my wife wants something for her Husqvarna embroidery machine or quilting things. It works the same for my tools. I have looked at all the machines discussed and really thought about the Pegas but just do not see a big difference for what I do. My Hegner is still a great machine.
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    So much discussion and ruffled feathers. I have used a lot of different Sanders in my life including sanding blocks. I still use them when applicable and usually put a layer of felt on the wooden block. My favorite RO sander is my Festool. While some say low cost tools get bashed but nothing like a Festool. I have not used the HF sander but have picked it up and was very uncomfortable in my hands. I pick my tools based on the ergonomics. The Festool sander is the only one I can use with experiencing significant discomfort.
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    I have two Festool brand tools..sander and dust extractor. I bought the sander for ergonomics and dust collection. It has very low vibration and I need that as my wrists are totally worn out and scheduled for surgery later this year. The Festool sand paper is well known for being high quality for woodworking. The Klingspor sand paper is also well known for quality. The dust extractor I bought for quality, low noise, HEPA rate vac and ability to continuously run for a long time. It is interesting to hear about automotive painting requirements. I knew that the paint and supplies are special and expensive. It also takes extreme skill to paint cars. Final thought, dust collection starts at the source either the scroll saw or sander. All other things are secondary.
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    It probably depends on what you are building but I find huge differences in sand paper brands. When I am building cabinets or furniture, I want the best I can find. I use predominately Klingspor Gold. It cuts cleans and remains sharp. It gives me great results when finishing. I want good consistent results and that is what I get. I also use the Klingspor for cloth backed narrow rolls, Mac Mops, and sanding mops. But whatever works for you is great.
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    I am with Rolf about my sander. Yes, my green colored sander cost a bunch more but the ergonomics, low vibration and dust collection are great. I have tried many Sanders but the grip and vibration are not to my liking and I can not use them as they hurt my hands. But glad others found a cheap sander that works for them.
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    I was a bit puzzled with the title of Chima of Normandy and my tablet did not like the tif type file. I finally figured out this was the Chimes of Normandy pattern. That is a complicated and difficult project.
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    Not appealing but maybe useful at times.
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    I have yet to try this but the pop bottles and water bottles are like shrink tubing. I really need to try it out.
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    I do not think there is a wrong way. Be very cautious and properly dispose of rags or paper towels. They are a fire hazard.
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    The Spiral Blade in a dream. For me and my experience they are a nightmare. Some people do very well with them but not me.
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    The Hegner has square steel legs that are about 1.25". There is some bracing in between the legs and to the middle of the top. As I said, this is a very strong stable stand. I have mine raised about 1.25" in the back.
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    My Hegner has three legs and very stable with low vibration.
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    I was lucky in finding a good used Hegner for $300. I few upgrades and it run flawlessly for me. I probably will never wear out my Hegner. If I was looking for a new saw, I would want to go somewhere and actually try ones was interested in buying. I would start with the Pegasus and maybe Seyco. But, I wish they had more history behind them.
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    A lot depends on what you are cutting. If you do a lot of fret work you might like one saw but if you are cutting thicker wood for puzzles or Intarsia you might like another. If longevity and parts availability, I would choose the Hegner. There are a lot of people with 20 year old Hegners and nothing has worn out.
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    I think that 5 and 7 blades are big enough. With larger blades it is hard to cut clean corners. I have cut 3D in ash, oak, cherry and Sycamore with a #5 FD Polar. The PS Super Sharps are my favorites but expensive. I cut on a Hegner with the speed fairly fast. I also change blades when the cutting slows down as the blades do get dulled. How thick is the piece of wood you are cutting?
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    I think it would be interesting to folks about how you secured permission.
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    That is an interesting question about auto images. I found this concerning General Motors and their website.
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    I am always learning.....
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    I use a website called CamelCamelCamel.com to track prices on Amazon. It can show you the historical prices of an item and notify you if the price goes below a price you set. I used this recently and it saved me a bunch on a photo scanner.
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    I normally do not comment on this type project but this is outstanding. I have no idea how you did so many intricate cuts without breakage. You did a great job!
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    Dgman....very nice looking frames. Can you share how you are cutting the mitered corners.
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    I thought that real mineral spirits were banned in California because of their VOC laws.
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    It all depends on what you are cutting. In reality, the tooth design of the FD UR versus the PMG are different. The Pegas looks like a reverse blade and more like the FD Reverse blade. The most aggressive blade I have used is the PS Super Sharps. For thin plywood or wood, the FD UR gives me the best splinter free cut.
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