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    I am.going to try some 1/16 plywood.
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    This thread has gone a lot of places.... Someone said "They are called sealed bearings my friend." Maybe on your saw but on my Hegner that is totally wrong. They have upper and lower arm bushings not sealed bearings. The Hegners have been built like this for decades and works well. I keep reading about people having to change there bears on other saws but not an issue on the Hegner. Yes, Hegner suggests a little bit of oil every 10 hours. And with this, I am going to ignore any additional advice on this thread.
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    I follow the Hegner manual with a drop or so oil every 10 hours when I remember. I did see the recommendation to release the tension.when done using the saw. I do not do that most of the time. However, I often toss the blade when I am finished and do not put a new one end.
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    I do not understand some of the concepts being discussed. I have no idea what "solid metal" means. Yes, there is a difference between cast structures and wrought structures. (Note: I am a metallurgical engineer who worked in the production, casting and rolling of steel for 40+ years.) I looked at my Hegner today and the weakest point in the entire machine is the blade itself. The cross section is very small compared to anything else on the machine. That being said, I have never had a blade break just because I left the blade tensioned. I do not release tension on my Hegner when I am finished cutting. I do not remember reading about a broken part on the scrollsaw which could be attributed to not releasing the tension. I think one reason to release the tension is to reduce wear on the blade clamps. The blade clamps seem to encounter more wear and problems than any other part of the machine.
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    It is amazing but 1/8" plywood is available in several different types of woods and available on Amazon. Maple BB Basswood Walnut Sapele Bubinga Cherry
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    It depends on the ornament. I have made some that are 3 layers of 1/8" plywood. I just got some Walnut 1/8" (3 mm) plywood. I am going to scrollsaw some things and also laser cut and engrave.
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    Just me, but I like a coat of shellac, sand lightly and then paint.
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    Depends on what you are trying to do. It is hard to beat a Mac Mop. I sometimes use my Dremel with various sanding attachments. I have a small star sander for details.
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    Depends on what you are trying to do. It is hard to beat a Mac Mop. I sometimes use my Dremel with various sanding attachments.
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    Why not cut them with the Laser?
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    Safety with a Laser is important and I am surprised that anyone would've been allowed to operate one at a craft fair. I finally had mine up and running and just a 10 watt machine. Even at that, I have tried to set it up safely. The fumes, dust, smoke ,etc are an issue for me and I am exhausting outside. My enclosure has an orange acrylic window for viewing and the laser is surrounded by a shield. I have a steel honeycomb and a sheet under where cutting. Of course, I have fire extinguishers at hand. LASTLY, YOU DO NOT WALK OFF AND LEAVE IT RUNNING UNLESS YOU HAVE A CAMERA TO MONITOR IT REMOTELY. Just like other hobbies, there is a lot more to it than one thinks. As an aside, I really enjoy my laser and all the learning to use it. I am surprised at home much it takes to figure out the right setting for cutting or engraving. I still use my scrollsaw but enjoy a change of pace.
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    I like them !!!!
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    Yes, when it goes it makes a bang. Costs a new blade and brake but saves your finger....A good trade off.
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    I have had that same bandsaw for a number of years and love it. It does great on smaller pieces. I do have a large bandsaw for resawing but this small one is great. I looked at the current price and double what I paid. Good luck with yours and enjoy it.
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    I have been using the 3.4" Loc Line for quite awhile. I think it is the best solution.
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    I would figure out a way to cut parts of it at a time.
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    That looks great. I find on some things I really slowly the saw down. Great pattern...where did you get it.
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    Glad to hear you found a drill press. They are very handy. The keyless chuck works well for most things.
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    Right now, I am finishing up an enclosure for my laser. They do make some smoke. I will be using an inline duct fan to exhaust outside.
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    Kevin, Thanks for the information. My Ortur LM3 is a 10 watt laser but should be able to cut ornaments. I hope to have it running very soon. Yes, I have found that BB is more difficult to cut. I bought some bass wood sheets on Amazon and much easier to cut.
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    Could you remind me what Laser and software you are using ??
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    I like the non colored one.
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    I do not do fretwork but this is an amazing composition. The cuts are intricate and would selection/color is excellent. I really enjoy looking at this and absorbing the details.
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    Wow.IMHO..I think you should find another hobby to enjoy. You appear to think of this as a competition. You think you need to do it as fast as others. All of us take a different amount of time to do a project. It matters very little to me if it takes 1, 2, or 8 hours. I do not time any project in my shop. I am here to enjoy the journey. My last project, T Rex, took months and I enjoyed it. I hope you can find some enjoyment in scrolling and stop worrying about how long or how good or how others did something similar.
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    Why are you in a hurry? Is this a hobby or business? If you keep pressuring yourself on time, it will be difficult to enjoy it. I spent a career in a very time pressed production environment and now I want to take my time.
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