Mabel H.
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I have a delta which is as far as I can see is the same as dewalt only cheaper.
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Made a project and finished it with water based varnish and want to ad a stencil if possible. Has anyone done this? Also wondering if you know a good source for stencils.
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blue tape works for me
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I was wondering what others had used as finish for wooden coasters that makes a good water proof finish.
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This is one reason why I use my bandsaw, and jointer over the table saw, not as messy either.
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Why do your ear ring patterns only show a black screen? Unable to view.
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I can't wear these type because I have a narrow nose and they don't seal around my nose, and they still leak and fog my glasses. I use a 3m half mask.
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If your glasses are fogging your mask is not sealing.
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Does anyone know a good source for Baltic birch plywood at a reasonable price.
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Do you dip your parts in the oil? How long does it take to dry. I have used tung oil on lathe projects, and it seems to take a long time to dry. I use pure tung oil, not diluted.
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What is a good finish for puzzle parts, the wood is maple, and the parts are larger, cut from 1/2 inch stock.
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I have done that, but have more of the information I was looking for in my posted question, Thank You.
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Thanks for the info. I have heard of the free standing puzzle, but don't know what it is. Could you explain that for me?
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I have the puzzle blade, and tested it on 1/4 inch and didn't do very well. I switched to some birch plywood that is 3/16 and did good, but I slowed the blade speed down as well, so maybe that made the difference. I like the 1/4 inch so will try again.
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When making puzzles, what materiel do most people use, and what is a good blade to use?
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I have worked with all types of materiel and drilled some very small holes. I use a small Jacobs chuck that I can chuck in a larger chuck. The main thing is to peck your way through, making sure to clear your chips. I also have some small pin vices that I have used and just spin them between my fingers on softer materiel.
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No they don't have the pin type blades. It has the regular 5inch blade, but the clamping device leaves a little bit to be desired, rather slow and awkward.
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I purchased a shopsmith scroll saw, it is an older model, 555272. I am new to scroll sawing, other than playing with a cheap dremel I have had for many years. I realize that this isn't the best saw, but it does the job with a little extra effort. My question is whether there are others who are using this particular model, and if so what they thought of the blade change upgrade. It looks like a definite improvement, but not sure I want to invest more money in the shopsmith or use as is and upgrade at a later time if I see the need.
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I was using a larger blade, but not sure what it was, looks like at least a 5 of some sort. Since I have the puzzle blades I will have to see if I can get the tension and speed thing worked out.
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I am just getting started with the scroll saw, and am trying to make puzzles. I started with the blades I had which were to big. I ordered some puzzle blades and am breaking them pretty fast. I am using some plain 1/4 plywood to practice, and am cutting freehand. Any suggestions, speed, fast or slow, wood best to use, better blades etc.
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I just bought a shopsmith free standing saw, and do not have a manual, so I am guessing on the setup. Set up is mainly putting in the blade and adjusting tension, which has become more of an issue than I thought it would. Is there a rule of thumb on how to judge the amount of tension on the blade? I have just been tightening and checking with a little finger pressure to check for flexing. Also there is a, what I would call, crude backup for the blade. Not sure what the adjustment for this should be either. Right now I adjusted so there is just light pressure. Any advice or tips would be appreciated.
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I am new to scrolling, have a dremel saw that I have played with, and just bought a shopsmith free standing saw. Hope to find some good projects, and get some good advice here. I also enjoy working with my older delta lathe, among other things.
