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    It kind of depends what kind of projects you are talking about. For fretwork baltic birch plywood is relatively strong and used by many here for that purpose. For practice if you are using cheaper plywood maybe try stacking a couple layers.
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    stoney replied to woodduck's topic in Bragging Rights

    Very good pattern and cutting. Thanks for showing us.
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    I guess I'm missing something in the conversation about wood dust and bearings. If a scroll saw is used for wood cutting exclusively wood dust is not all that abrasive. Now if the scroll saw is used for cutting metal or ceramic material that is of concern. Just wondering has anyone actually had a bearing failure caused by sawdust infiltrating a bearings dust shield? I have worked around a lot of woodworking equipment over my life and don't recall to many bearing failures caused by sawdust.
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    Yes Kevin the mills were here in Muskegon. My dad's mill was a Bellsaw brand mill with a 52" inserted tooth circular blade. I started working on the mill at a very young age. In fact back then it was powered by a 1948 Buick straight eight engine. In 1958 we got it hooked up to 480 volt 3 phase power. In 1965 I started as a sawyer at Wenting Manufacturing on a state of the art circular blade semi automated mill where I sat in a glass booth and pushed buttons and pulled levers to do all the operations I did on my dad's mill manually. It was quite a step up but the basic principals were the same and absolutely no comparison on the amount of production.
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    It looks like your brother has quite the operation Kevin. I was raised on a small sawmill and when I left home I got hired on as a sawyer on an automated circular saw sawmill for a while before I went into the electrical trade. Thanks for showing us.
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    Very Nice. Also tell your wife she did an awesome job on the painting.
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    Don we are our own worst critic. I think your cutting turned out fine. Thanks for showing us.
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    Wow! Jim you and others that cut patterns such as these have a whole bunch more patients then I have. Great cutting! Also glad to hear you are back on your bike again. I also ride a bike but only for exercise several times a week. Thanks for showing us.
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    Real nice William. Thanks for showing us.
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    John that is an amazing accomplishment. You must be truly cherished by the Lions Club. Thank you for showing us.
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    I'm finishing a patriotic napkin holder for my son's birthday. He spent 20 years in the United States Navy and is a real patriot.
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    Nice cutting Duke and if you are a veteran a big Thank You for your service!
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    Great job William. I hope you are getting just compensation for the amount of work involved. Thanks for showing us.
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    Really like the pattern Denny. That turned out great thanks for showing us.
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    I know just what you mean Kevin. Your experience reminded me of one of mine. Many years ago I was in our local Kmart when they announced a blue light special on men's shirts. I was in the area so I proceeded over to the table where the shirts were displayed. I picked up one of the shirts to check the size and the next thing I know a lady is jerking it right out of my hands. What can you say, some peoples kids! True story.
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    I read or heard somewhere that brown paper is supposed to be in the 800 grit range. I use it quite often between coats of Krylon Acrylic on napkin holders and again after the finish coat. Like others have said it leaves a quite smooth finish. So when you grocery shop and are asked paper or plastic choose paper and give it a try.
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    Yeah Roly all I can say is word art is not the best project for any brand or type of spiral blade. They do have their place but word art is not it in my opinion.
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    On a parallel arm saw cutting thick stock there is a possibility of a pinch point. Yeah, I found it once and only once. However a scroll saw is about the safest power tool in my shop. I started my grandson on mine when he was seven years old and I was very confident he would not get hurt.
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    Like most others I started with a cheap scroll saw, a Craftsman 16 inch. It sort of did the job. Once I decided I liked the craft I went to a Delta P20 a much better product. I was happy with the Delta until the bean counters decided to no longer support it. I now have a Hegner Multi-Max 22v. When I read of the issues encountered with some of the other saws from a reliability stand point I am quite happy with it. I have had the Hegner for 9 years with no mechanical issues. If I were in the market for a new saw I would definitely consider other higher end saws but it would be strictly from a convenience of use standpoint.
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    No Travis! I mean no thanks are necessary. We all need to give you a big thank you for all you do for us. THANK YOU!
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    Welcome Dale! I'm a little late getting here. Your signs are very nicely done. The painting is superb. What kind of material are they made from? I am curious about your user name Oldmansbike. Would you care to share its significance?
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    Boy Iggy I can understand your frustration. If both scroll saws were running smoothly before they were shipped I think something is going on during shipment. It just might be Bushton is going to have to rethink how they support the arms during shipment. I know from my own experience that some employees of shipping companies are quite careless. I have received my share of damaged goods over the years.
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    I would have to say from the woods I have worked with cedar is probably my favorite. The worst smelling woods I have ever encountered would have to be green swamp elm or green swamp black oak.
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    Looks good Rolf! The most important thing is it does the job. Thanks for showing us.
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    Randy, finding Chinese bearings on your Hawk just confirms what I suspected and I am not surprised. Their saws do not contain 100% Made in USA content. This tells me for sure they should not have a problem using imported rotating insert thumb screws for their blade clamps which are a better product in my humble opinion.
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