Debi Shipman

"It sure seems I am having a lot of trouble getting a scroll saw." Even though I'm not trying for the top of the line, I feel your pain. My first saw had a design flaw and the adapters for plain end blades would not even fit. Took it back. The second one did fine for about 30 minutes and then went to pot. Never heard such a racket. Sent it back. Now I'm waiting for a refund (it's Sears so I might get it sometime this decade) before I can afford my next victim. EXCEPT, my husbands beer fridge blew up yesterday and the saw fund has now become a fridge fund because we all know life is not worth living without a beer fridge. (33 years sober for me) So, I wish you better luck than I have had on your saw purchasing adventures.

I can't help myself.... Eight neighbors seized eighteen foreign heifers. Today it is known as the feisty heifer heist, but that's neither here nor there. The deed was heinous and weighed heavily on their conscience. (Don't mean to offend anyone)

We live in a "if you don't believe what I believe keep it to yourself" type of society. As for patterns, I've found there is an over abundance of religious themed ones. I'm not an atheist, but if you can have those, why can't you have the other?

I just found this looking around. Whether it's true or not, who knows. You'd think they would let people know if there was a temporary lack of supply. (Not that I could ever afford one) http://www.woodtalkonline.com/topic/21216-no-more-excalibur-scroll-saws-in-the-near-future/

I think it needs a little less white. Maybe not as far along the top ridge. I'm sorry to say it sort of looks like a skunk instead of a cat. :(

Great job! I has sort of the same idea, only I was doing my grandchildren. I was actually thinking of using Mr. Good's keychain program and enlarging the "Our Grandchildren"(2 lines) and hanging the kids's names underneath. I thought I may be able to get two rows. Now that I've seen this I may just use your idea if that's okay. Thanks for sharing.

No, it isn't. It's a program that has the online pattern catalog in thumbnails. You type in the name of the pattern you want and it gives you the URL for the pattern. IMO it's easier to go online unless he's added patterns that are not on his website. Plus online I can hit the download button and see it bigger (getting old sucks). To me, the program seems like it adds an extra step to get a pattern.

How can something so beautiful be encouraging and discouraging at the same time? I can only hope to be a third that good some day. After all the awe, my next thought was, "That;s gonna be a B to dust." Congrats, great job!

I think you need to find a different doctor if that's the case. Many hospitals have dietitians that will consult with you on a proper diet. Just eating "rabbit food" won't help. Ask your doctor for a local consult with one. As for upping your BP meds when your blood pressure is okay may be a case of fluid retention depending on what the meds are. Asking questions is your best friend when it comes to managing your health care. Take care and feel better

I'm new around here and don't really know anyone, but I want to throw my 2 cents worth in. Have you had your blood sugar checked? My mom was a big woman (350-400 lbs as long as I can remember) and she started sleeping a lot and had no energy. Come to find out she had diabetes and her kidney function was almost nil. Please see a doctor as soon as possible.

Returning this one too, if they'll take it. The blade bit a little into the cover so we'll see. The reason for the return? Some new developments: It completely stalls out on the lowest speed and if you turn it up to about 1/3 power the speed is not constant, on high something really starts banging like the blade arm hitting the housing. Also there's the problem of the blade holders not being even you get a "ghosting" of about 1/2". I guess I'm done for now :(

The new saw came late yesterday and I thought I'd give my impression of it so far. It's sure is purdy. Bright red and shiny. The reason I mention that is because it reminds me of one of those old International tractors. We used to call them "popcorn machines." That is exactly what this thing sounds like. It has a bit of a vibration, but it hasn't been bolted down yet. I'm hoping that will make a difference. On the downer down side, the blade holders are plastic. Also there is no set screw, just the one for clamping the blade to the far side of the plastic. The ends of the blade get bent and after about a dozen switches, the blade snaps. I'm wondering how long it will take to wear a groove in there until eventually it won't hold a blade. Also there is only the knob tension on the back, so there's a lot of knob twisting involved. On the up side, it cuts really nice.

I go there all the time with no problems.

Thanks everyone for the replies and welcomes. I had a very limited budget of $130. I have a week to "stew" about it before it arrives. My next challenge is going to be finding some wood to use. The local lumberyard doesn't carry thin hardwoods and only plain plywood. The closest Home Depot is about 35 miles away. I had my son drive me over there and they had 2 half sheets of 1/4 plywood in their "craft" section and it wasn't cheap. Even though things seem to be working against me, I am not giving up!

It depends on whether you mean the whole Corps or just a single person.

My husband bought me a new 16" Master Mechanic for my birthday last week and it has been a pain. First, the cam screw came flying out after about 5 minutes. Three times. I used some thread locker and it's been okay since, BUT I decided I wanted to up my skills and do some inside cuts. I bought some plain blades (the saw only came with pin ends) and thought it was going to be a breeze to install with the screw assemblies. It wasn't. First of all, the upper blade holder is nothing like the one pictured in the manual. After some thought I figured it out and guess what? The blades are too short. The original holder looks like it was attached to the bottom of the upper arm, this one is on top and looks like a sewing machine foot. I was thinking about getting an adapter, but they attach to the front and I'm undecided as to whether it would make the reach. With the bare minimum in the screw assemblies, it's about 3/8" shy of sliding in, even with the tension completely off. So, after all that I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or should I return it and look for something else?I'd appreciate any input. Update: Got up this morning and my husband had already returned it and ordered a 16" General International to replace it. I hope this is a better one. Fingers crossed!