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Jim McDonald

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  1. Jim McDonald
    Cutting so good, the earrings defeat gravity. Excellent work in some HARD material.
  2. Jim McDonald
    Great work done in record time. Teak is a good choice for weather resistance.
  3. Jim McDonald
    Everyone has pretty much hit the nail on this one. I think it has something to do with the placement of the arms on the eccentric wheel. Like everyone else, mine does it once in a while and a simple tap of the pedal gets it "free".
  4. Jim McDonald
    Typos happen. But your English is far better than my Russian, so I appreciate your effort. I know of your work and the others here will be amazed when you post.
  5. Jim McDonald
    And a piece of lariat rope to hang it with. Excellent work on the piece. Barbed wire is a great touch.
  6. Jim McDonald
    Denny has a way of getting people motivated. The work is great and the photos make you want to try.
  7. Jim McDonald
    Here's hoping you are stack cutting. I feel your pain on repetition--I did about 90 snowflakes a few years back--8 at a time on 1/8" BB ply.
  8. Jim McDonald
    Like everything else in this hobby, practice builds confidence.
  9. Jim McDonald
    Cooper Bold for name plates. Other jobs, depends on the look.
  10. Jim McDonald
    I have always said that the pattern WILL come to wood. Forcing a pattern will result in something you will always doubt.
  11. Jim McDonald
    As usual, you did great work. Like the mix of woods or wood and finish.
  12. Jim McDonald
    Being an old fireman, I appreciate ALL fire equipment: pumpers, rescue wagons, ladder trucks, specialty vehicles. Never pumped any KME equipment, but this model looks great.
  13. Jim McDonald
    I use my sawing as therapy and to let the day "fade away". It is very good for my concentration and blocking out everything around me. There is no bad day sawing--just days that are too short.
  14. Jim McDonald
    Boy, you jumped right into the deep end for a beginner! Great work and like the others said, it will be interesting to see what a years' experience will bring.
  15. Jim McDonald
    One thing to remember is that as beginners, they are not going to cut at even 1/2 the speed you can as a seasoned cutter. So, you time estimate should be adjusted for that. Also, as one who does a lot of adult training, the questions will fill your time.
  16. Jim McDonald
    Breaking blades is one of the frustrating parts for a beginner. They will make you jump back, and I have found that saws with rear tension knobs seem to be the noisiest. Like was said above, a quality blade will help. Hardware store blades have always been a last resort for me. (Have to be out of EVERYTHING) I have cut with Olsen, Flying Dutchman and Pegas. All good quality blades and I suggest you try different ones to find one you are most comfortable with. I found the Pegas blade very aggressive when i was a new cutter, but now am more comfortable with that brand."z", you have hit most of the directions and problems you are likely to encounter.
  17. Jim McDonald
    Like a lot of others, I'm getting frustrated with the other scroll saw forum and decided to take a look around here. Already saw one old friend without even clicking on a topic--so I know there are lot of us on both boards. Looking forward to be an active member here (and on the other site as I already am.)
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