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    Charley, getting off track is ok, especially when the topic is so interesting. Taking an occasional side road will lead you to some amazing places you never thought existed!
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    Checked out the link and it looks like an amazing place. Lots to see and do. I'll have to visit the next time I'm in Charlotte.
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    Charley, Send me the links, Send me the links, Send me the links. I was only looking at a simple project as a gift but I am blown away on what you have done. This is a whole lot more interesting. I am amazed on what you accomplished!!!!
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    Thanks Charley, Almost done with the cutting and looking forward to doing some experimenting. Will sanding in those exposed areas work? Most Led strips are 1/4" wide and I cut the plaque 12" wide because there are some strips available that size. Can I double up the Plexi Glas (typically 1/8") or look for wider material? Should I back up with 1/8" BB or just apply a dark or reflective coating for best effect? Lots of questions, just have to start experimenting until I find a "light bulb" like Edison, that works. Ah!, tungsten, Who would have thunk!
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    Great information. I have some scraps of Plexi glas and will give it a try once I'm done with my plaque cutting.
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    Thinking about back lighting my logo project with plexi glas and LED lighting. Has anyone tried this and how does it look?
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    Impressive. Great detail!
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    After few months of work, finally done. Our Christmas present last year was a Artesia 150e Digital Piano from Costco. (great deal) Well, I quickly started collecting a library of "Fake Books" to start learning to read music. (getting slowly better) that brought on complaints from my wife to say why are all these books laying around. Solution.. a magazine rack. Tried to find plans I liked on the web but no luck. Came up with my own idea. I used Kreg pocket screws to assemble. After many coats of black lacquer, tried to get it as nice as the piano but couldn't quite get it there. Still has a nice shine. I used a Sue Landry design for the music scroll pattern and many coats of gold paint. Pinned nailed to the sides. Problem solved but my wife still says that if I keep playing by ear, I have to start using larger Q-tips. LOL!
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    I did it. I got tired of those useless vent holes on the deck of my EX-16 and decided to do something about it. I was pretty frustrated with the vacuum system and after about 2 hours of use, removed it. Small pieces kept getting hung up. I thought for a while about how I could fill in those holes and finally came up with using 5 minute, 2 part epoxy. I taped off the lower section to hold it in place and mixed up a batch and applied a layer slightly thicker into and over the holes. Since it dries to a hard rubber like consistency, I was able to use a straight razor to shave off the excess. Applied a 2nd coat because it tends to well a little in the holes and trim again. What a difference! It is a whole lot smoother! In a previous posting, I mentioned that I had swapped the lower blade tightening screw from the right to left side. That also made a difference in that I can use both hands tightening the blade and tensioning. I did have to reposition the motor to square up the blade. Looking for my next tweak.
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    Glad to hear you are doing better. Get well Soon.
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    Fantastic work! I wish I could be as board (creative) as you!
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    Referencing over tightening lower screw on my EX 16. I'm Guilty! Thumb screw and thread on right side became stripped from over tightening (my bad) Called Ray at Seyco to get a new lower mount. It left me high and dry until it arrived. I decided to get a little creative and swapped the hex screw and knob so it was on the left side. Used some Loctite on the hex screw on the right side. I had to make some adjustments on the motor to square the blade and centered the gap. It works great and I actually prefer the knob setup. I can now release the tension with my right hand and loosen the blade with my left hand! It seems to work faster now. I don't seem to over tighten the blade now since I am right had dominate. I also have a spare lower mount if I get too strong again.
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    That is truly amazing! Great work!
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    In General, I have had good luck with clock works from Clockit and Cherrytree. They are usually 5/8" thick and 2 1/8" square. You may want to consider using 2 pieces of 1/4" wood, cut out the dimensions of the clock on the back piece with a scroll saw and glue the 2 pieces together. That will give you some recess. The mounting hook is usually flush with the back of the clock so you will need a little room for the wall hook. This may make sense if you are not concerned with the side appearance of the wood. Regarding the shaft length, the external portion of the shaft is threaded for mounting so the length should be the thickness of the wood plus the thickness of the nut and washer and any dial you may use. You can always use a washer/s on the inside if it is slightly too long but you will lose some of the depth if you do that.
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    Grusse aus SC. Lots of good information and encouraging members in this group. Start making saw dust!
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    In another world, I dealt with quotes and written estimates and initial deposits. I know this may not be so sophisticated but something on paper eliminates the " he said, she said" and a deposit on the work says they have skin in the game and will think twice before backing out. An old sales and marketing adage says that 80% of your business comes from 20% of your customers. Focus on the loyal 20% and you will have less head aches and more reliable revenue.
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    Great story and an inspiring goal. Keep making saw dust!
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    Impressive work.
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    Iggy, great idea about the dog shows. Had you thought about your local vets office or dog groomer. You can leave some display items and a display book. May have to spit some of your profits but you could work that out.
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    The scroll work is so amazing, you almost forget there is a clock somewhere in there!
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    Great Job! Welcome to the group. Always enjoyed taking the ferry from NY to Burlington on the lake and having a good meal at the Ice House.
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    For intricate fret patterns and very narrow lines, the puzzle blade is my "go to" blade. They can make exceptionally tight turns and give me the best results. They do tend to become dull faster. I see that when they start to "stall" in the cut and then jump forward when dull. They also break more often but the quality and precision of the cut is what matters.
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    Great job! Do you have some Munchkin's working the night shift to knock it out so fast?
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    Fantastic Job!
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    Hey Scrappile, I picked up that carving on Aisle 50, Bay 2 at my local Lowes. LOL! My wife uses a painting technique call " One Stroke" by Donna Dewberry. More info on the web. Thanks again for the compliments.
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