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  1. ScollSaw Slasher
    Really have to chuckle at this thread. From my first attempt in building a table from scrap wood and nails at 5 years of age to currently cleaning out the garage of a lot of woodworking tools 75 years later. It's been a heck of journey and I have done or been through in some shape or form just about everything mentioned here. Just remember guys and gals, it's the skill and passion and not the tool that counts the most.
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    Excellent job Frank. Having done many over the years I can appreciate the work involved and the attempts to get that grain just right. And whether it is 10 pieces or a 100 pieces, there is always one or two that will drive you nuts. Keep it up!
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    Any auto store.
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    Hey Kevin, you probably trimmed too much of the fat off the meat and that's why it didn't grow. But Michigan produce is great. As a tyke I was shipped up to southwest Michigan to my Grandfathers little farm to pick strawberries and lopes when ready. I guess that's how I got into growing my own veggies. And he was a Master Woodworker from Germany so I guess that's how I got my love for woodworking and eventually scrolling.
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    Great garden pics. I'm an avid gardener as well, but in Florida summer is the death on veggie gardens with the heat and humidity. Two measly cucumbers, a few lima beans and a ton of black eye peas and peppers of various kinds which are now looking sickly. But I got the tomato seedlings started to plant in September and ready to start the lettuces and other cool weather crops fairly soon. Actually doing some cutting but in half hour spurts before the heat takes me back into air conditioned splendor.
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    Haven't done much in the past couple of years due to circumstances. Broke down and did a Kenny Hopkins owl and Russ Beard eagle. Actually haven't done much fretwork in 5 or 6 years doing intarsia instead. Had to relearn a few things. Still unframed, but will be doing that later when I get a few more birds under my belt. Having a ball again.
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    Hey Ray, at first your suggestion fell flat because being a chronic DIY man just didn't want to saw concrete block. But then I just thought about writing the check and have someone else do the work putting in a wall banger. Have a perfect spot for it. Probably will get some estimates this week to improve my "man cave" or affectionately known as my home away from home.
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    Well I've fought the issue for 47 years. But as I get older the heat bothers me more. Since I can't move to Canada (Americans are still banned), concrete block structure built like the proverbial brick "s---" house, a window not conducive to a window ac unit, rebuild of the home AC at the cost of my first born, a split system going through the concrete at a hefty price, or a inefficient portable system which would mean reconfigure equipment (good bye drill press and 12" chopsaw) to even reach the window for venting. A quandary. But thanks for the suggestions guys.
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    Got my medical issues under control and ready to start slicing and dicing lumber again. But the Florida summer heat out in the garage is not helping. In lieu of spending a fortune in air conditioning solutions, has anyone just used those desktop personal chillers right at the saw to keep from melting? Not trying to AC the whole garage, just the 4 sq ft around the saw and me.
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    Another fantastic design and cut Kris. I'll ruffle a few feathers here, but why do we undersell ourselves. If it's for charity, tell them to put a $150 price tag on it and see what happens.
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    Being a guitarist/singer, he was always one of my favs. Just never could come close to duplicating his sound and enthusiasm that he had in his songs. A great cut!
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    Just beautiful and it was a pretty good darn movie.
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    Go Tampa Bay Buccaneers! Could use that as their logo.
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    My eyes were immediately attracted to that screwed up nose. NOT!!!!!!! Great Cutting.
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    Bought a Porter Cable years ago for trimming laminate. Then realized that little beast could really handle many of the jobs that the my larger routers were used for. It's still going strong and use it for round over, coves, ogee etc. etc. Many tasks can be down free hand without spending the time setting up the router table.
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    I know it's easy to rant and rave at politicians, corporations, etc etc, but it still comes down to the fact that one can make a product, ship it ten thousand miles and still come in at less then "made in America". It's called unfettered capitalism. Now do we close our ports or impose draconian tariffs? Please don't tell me about how quality control was so good in the U.S. One forgets about the crap cars that were being produced in Detroit in the "70's" which led the Japanese, Koreans, and Europeans to make such inroads to the American market. Or the steel industry that fell way behind in the latest technology to produce steel. And the list goes on and on. But the country still has thrived by moving to different productions of wealth with the advent of computer technology, boutique industries, etc etc. Is it a perfect solution? No. But I'll still take it over any other nation in the world. Now to the original topic. My Delta 694 scroll saw and table saw are still going strong. Happy holidays
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    Hey, it's like a fine whiskey. The more charcoal aging, the better it is!
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    Give me a week and I'd have that place so messed up you wouldn't be able to even see out the windows. But if the windows were kept clean I'd probably be enjoying the view and not paying attention to where my fingers were going. OOPS!
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    Have had the Delta for about 5 years. Tore it apart once to grease and clean. Really can't complain about it. Has cut some beautiful stuff both fretwork and intarsia. Having never cut with a Pegas I can't compare, but I don't know if it's worth double the price.
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    Lived in the same house for over 45 years. Every 3-5 years, I get the urge to reach the final solution to the shop out in the garage (this excludes gasoline and a match). A new shelf here, equipment moved there, sell some equipment, buy some equipment, pick my nose a few times for good measure, etc etc. And when I'm finished to perfection, it's back to total chaos in 2 months. Such is life!
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    Got a quandary there Ray. When I look at the table saws for $500, I just keep nursing along my Delta contractor saw. Been through three chain link belts, welded the sliding stop fence twice after run ins with the garage door, a lot of tweaking over the years with sleds, movable cabinet base etc etc. But it sure has cut a lot of cabinets with precision and power even though the motor isn't the biggest on the block. So keep your eyeballs peeled for the Delta, and not the current ones. Want a vintage that's made out of real metal and not these plastic pieces of crap. As a side note. A friend worked at a small Home Depot at the time. It was decided to get rid of the big tools for space and I picked up mine for $250 still in the box. Best deal I've ever made.
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    Over the years, I have attempted some engines out of wood being somewhat of a train buff. Crashed and burned every time! Yours is magnificent and I know the work and artistic talent needed to accomplish what you have done. Total congrats!!!!
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    Glad to have you back and cutting again. By our avatars, we're the best two looking guys on this forum.
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    Yes, Alfred was kind of a growing up guy thing. I remember when my buddies would pass around each issue until the magazine was totally frayed.
  25. ScollSaw Slasher
    Hey Jes, Scott is just funnin' you a little. Keep cutting those puzzles. The're great.
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