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    I was sitting in my recliner and this Male Downy Woodpecker made a visit to the back porch. They are here frequently but usually why and not as close to the house. I am always amazed how my Samsung cell phone can take such good pictures.
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    I do not understand the issue. The nickel still stay upright but a little more vibration. Is it cutting ok?
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    Every March we have Bluebirds show up on the back porch. For us, it is a sign that spring is almost here. I was happy to get a good picture with my phone.
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    I think this is an issue with any pattern. You just enlarge to fit your needs. I just expect it.
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    Good luck with your back !
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    Two days ago was 70 but yesterday had a little snow and this morning 17 F.
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    I have one I use at times on my 10" Rikon band saw. It works ok for me but that impressive.
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    Some really great ones !!!!
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    All of the Foredom tools are very good but expensive. I am shocked that my Dremel has lasted so long with only changing the flex shaft once. The Foredom is very powerful and capable of larger bits.
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    This is my solution. They are just hanging on open hooks. I have a Foredom, Dremel and Mastercraft hanging next to my work area. I have not encountered any issues with them vibrating. The Mastercraft has a reciprocating hand piece with carving bits. The Foredom is more powerful but the Dremel works well and has smaller diameter hand pieces which for me are more comfortable.
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    Thank you !
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    So, you are suggesting that my reading are not correct?? I am hoping then that you can help out by measuring it correctly. I think I will be interested in more accurate results.
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    I do not understand what is meant by "true test". Do you think my results are not accurate? I did some reading and clamp meters have an accuracy of plus or minus a couple per cent. For the application of looking at the current draw for a scroll saw, the clamp meter delivers acceptable accuracy. The clamp meter seems to be the most widely used method.
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    I have a Foredom and it hangs on a hook. It run so smooth that there is no problem.
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    My meter will measure below an amp but the line splitter also has a 10x area.
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    I have two bandsaws...A 15" Jet for mainly resaw/ripping and a10" Rikon for small stuff. Bandsaws can be one of the most frustrating tools in a shop. While Alex Snodgrass makes it sound easy, sometimes not so easy. A used saw could be great or require new rubber wheels, alignment, guides, etc. If you have some experience with a bandsaw and are handy with machines, then used is great. Personally, I am at a point where I want to use a machine and not spend a lot of time fixing it.
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    So, this thread got me to wondering and I got out my tools to measure amps. The Hegner is rated at 2.53 Amps and I measured 0.90 amps at both high and low speeds. The Festool CT26 measured 4.8 amps high speed and 1.9 amps low speed. I have a circular fluorescent magnifier which measured 0.2 amps. I was unable to find anything about what current is required to turn the dust extractor on. Even with the low current draw of my Hegner, I have not encountered a problem.
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    Holly is the whitest but very expensive. Aspen is a good substitute.
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    Those are great !! Do you have a pattern or is this your design??
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    Depending the lamp, the current draw could be quite low with LED or fluorescent lights. I have a Hegner with variable speed and hooked to my Festool extractor with no problems.
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    I would put an amp meter on the line going to the saw and see what it reads when you turn it on or off. You could also add a light to the circuit to increase amp draw.
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    I will check it out occasionally.
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    That is exactly what I bought in 2019 for my Hegner.
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    You can just get a longer Loc Line and put the nozzle where you want. I put MI e on the right and vacuum on the left. It is so easy to move either out of the way. It is a pretty simple setup.
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    Could you show a picture of the bellows and hose on the old Hegner. I bought an upgrade from Mike's shop when he was selling blades. It is really a very simple upgrade with 1/4" Loc Line. Unfortunately, I do not have my old Hegner but did find an old picture. There is a wooden block to transition from the hose to Loc Line.
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