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    Emery boards are great but sometimes they are too coarse or too big for some jobs.
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    Interesting that someone used cloth backed sandpaper as I have not had good luck doing that. Paper backed sandpaper worked better for me. I have needle files that I use but will need to look at the diamond ones. Part of the reason I started this thread is to find out what others are using.
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    This is another sanding topic that might be useful. I sometimes need to sand the edges of a narrow cut or vein. These are sometimes too narrow for cloth backed sand paper. If I use just a thin piece of regular sandpaper, it breaks very quickly. So, I take thin but good quality sandpaper and back it with packing tape. Then simply cut into whatever width and length strips you like. I make them from typically 180, 220, and 320 grit sandpaper.
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    There seem to be always questions about sanding and what people use. One thing that I like is small sanding sticks I make. I start with wooden sticks like popsicle sticks. I have several different sizes. i use good sandpaper and spray the back with 3M77. I line the sticks up next to each other and apply the sand paper to both sides. I make certain it is well attached and then cut apart with a razor knife. They work really well on small parts or difficult areas. These took me about 10 minutes.
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    The lower clamp on my Hegner will fly off and hard to find. Luckily, I have several.
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    Take this as just my opinion. I do Intarsia, puzzles and things using typically 3/4" hardwoods. I do not do fretwork. I would not consider using a multi tool at all. I find them heavy and awkward for sanding smaller stuff. I use all kinds of sanding stuff but use my drill press with sanding drums, mac mop, sanding stars and other things. A drill press with various attachments is very flexible. I also have a series of sanding blocks I made with different grits on them for flat surfaces.
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    I think a better tool is a mac mop or sanding mop.
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    Glad yo see you back and hope you are feeling good.
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    I have an Ottlite which is not attached to my saw. I have no such issues
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    Personally, I like the smaller size of the Wixey as it is easier to attach to a blade. As for the accuracy, it makes no difference in my shop between 0.05 and 0.1 degrees. For woodworking, it is not important to me.
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    Nice setup Scrappile !
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    Rash_powder. Thanks for posting. For some reason your pictures do not show up. I can see them if I download them but will not do that. Dud you insert them in your post after you downloaded them to your post?
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    Yes, the 1/4 inch Loc-Line not suitable for vacuum. I am using 3/4 inch on my Hegner for vacuum and works well. Here is A pic that I have posted before of my Hegner. This works for me. Others here have posted other variations that work well.
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    Glad you are happy with your Hegner. I really like mine. I had issues with my magnifier when attached to the saw as the small amount of vibration was uncomfortable to my eyes. It is mounted off to the side now. Your comment about dust collection with the Loc-Line is interesting. Mine does a good job if blowing the dust away from the cutting line. I can aim it anyway I want. I also have a larger Loc-Line up top which is hooked to a vacuum.
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    It is good to hear how others are doing this. I might find something i can incorporate in my setup. I find the scroll saw dust to be very fine and as such a breathing hazard. I like the idea of catching dust at the source rather than blowing it away. I hope that rash_powder will post pictures.
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    The inlet pipe was sized to fit my Festool hose with OD about 34 mm. I used Schedule 40 PVC and inlet is 1-1/4"with a coupler to fit the hose of the same size. The Tee is also 1.25" and then reduced to 3/4" PVC for below the table and above to the 3/4" Loc-Line. There are other bits and adapters but you just need to go to the Big Box sore and fiddle with fittings to adapt to your conditions. There is nothing magic or difficult but just some simple fittings and adjustment to fit your vacuum and your saw. It would be interesting and welcome if anyone has some good ideas for improvement.
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    When I got my new Hegner, I tried their setup for blowing dust and was quite disappointed. I took the one from my old Hegner with Loc-Line and moved it. I got that one from Mikes Workshop.
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    The inlet pipe is larger than the pipes to on top and underneath. The inlet pipe was sized so the Festool hose fits snugly.
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    About two years ago, I bought a new Hegner and moved my dust collection over from my older Hegner. On the top, I use a Loc Line from the bellows to blow the dust away so from the cut. I use a larger Loc Line connected to my Festool dust extractor to suck the dust. This works really well. Notice that I also made a larger handle for the tension lever as the original hurt my hands. Underneath the table , I plumbed up the extractor with PVC. the joints are not glued. I can move it to insert the blade and holder. I initially tried the dust red "thingy" but was dissatisfied with it. Someone in another thread mentioned using their dust collector to such dust on the Hegner. This is likely not effective. A dust collector has about 1/10 the suck or vacuum of a shop vac or extractor. I am using a Festool Dust extractor which is pretty quiet and does not bother me. A number of folks have developed similar systems for their scroll saws and it seems to be working well for them.
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    Interesting comments about the Hegner. I love mine and have used one for years. The comments about blade breakage got me wondering. I break very few blades but I cut thicker woods and typically with a #5 or rarely a #3. I wonder if blade breakage happens more often with smaller blades. Tension on these smaller blades is more finicky. Also, I tend to change blades when it starts to get dull as the accuracy when cutting thick woods becomes a problem. Mechanically, there is almost nothing to go wrong with the Hegner. No bad bearings,no knocking sounds, no rebuilds and parts are available for old machines. A couple drops of oil every once in awhile is all that is needed.
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    Just go fishing with one of those extendable magnet things. I rarely break blades on my Hegner. What blade were you using and how thick was the material? Where did the blades break?
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    I bought a Hegner a couple years ago. They are a very sturdy machine with almost no mechanical issues. The design has not changed much and parts for older ones still available. You will not hear issues of weird noises, bearing wearing out or other mechanical issues. Is it worth the price? I think so but ultimately up to you. I bought my first one used and then got the new one with easier tensioning up front. The blade clamps are also sturdy and made from steel. Once in awhile they show up used, so you might keep an eye out for one.
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    There are many ways to help improve air quality. I think it is important to do as much as possible to reduce the dust we breath. Most of us are older and more vulnerable to the effects if fine dust. While it is nice to have a HEPA vacuum and an expensive air filter, one can do good with less expensive options. A vacuum with a good quality filter and collecting dust at the source will be helpful. Also, A box fan with a filter will work pretty well.
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    I use s dust mask at times but prefer to try to collect at source.a BB d use an air filter. For me, the issue is also that the dust get on the clothes and so when I take the mask off, I breath the dust from my clothes. It comes down to how much dust you can tolerate.
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    I have a Ridgid shop vac and it is great with no dust coming out. The dust filter in it works very well. On my scroll saw, I have my Festool dust extractor hooked up. It is HEPA rated and very quiet. Yes, expensive but very worthwhile for me. For the bigger tools, I have a dust collector plumbed throughout the shop.
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