ScollSaw Slasher
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As always, you just dazzle me with your work Mr Clockman. Your different approaches to projects not only belies your technical expertise, but your artistic chops.
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Very nice. Have yet to get into vehicles such as cars and motorcycles. Maybe this will spur me on.
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If can't get it to work, might have to do an uninstall and a fresh download with a new install. Sometimes we can get these computers confused. LOL. I'll agree with Wayne that the desktop should only be used for shortcuts to keep confusion to a minimum. As to Gimp versus inkscape, they're two different beasts and have different uses in the scrolling world.
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Walked into a Walmart on black Friday to actually return an item. It was the most barren I've ever seen that parking lot. So I think the allure is dead. Viva online shopping!
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I'm very disappointed in Delta
ScollSaw Slasher replied to OCtoolguy's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I'll agree that the segmented belts are great. I almost wrote on the other thread about buying a new table saw that the first thing one should do when you getting it home is to switch the belt to a segmented for better operation. -
One more thing. Get a belt driven, not a direct drive which are basically toys in the realm of table saws in my way of thinking. Blake
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Glad to see another from central Florida. Go to the pattern section, and you might see a portrait pattern that you could give a try. And then if you really want to get into it, view how to use Gimp in the village university section to make your own patterns.. Blake
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I would have to agree with the Clockman that the old Delta contractor saw has been a beast for me over the past 25 years cutting so many melamine sheets I don't even want to think about. As with many Delta parts though, just about impossible to find. So scratch a used Delta contractor. Yes, safety features are important. But the greatest safety feature (and this goes for all tools basically) is a razor sharp blade, especially on a table saw whether contractor, Hybrid, or cabinet. Good luck in your search.
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I'll have to agree with most of what you say Kevin, especially about not using reverse tooth blades on delicate cutting. Was doing Steve Goods latest fire truck and word art pattern on a quality piece of lumber. Well that little occasional bounce broke the delicate piece sections twice in the word art where it wasn't salvageable. Luckily, that's where I started and by only drilling 10-20 holes at a time, still have a good size hunk of lumber for a future intarsia product or whatever. Actually, haven't done much word art or delicate fretwork projects in the past few years concentrating more on intarsia, so I'm relearning the whole process again.
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Use a rolling chair and they're great for those subtle little moves when you want to get a slightly different perspective of the situation. But at times, you find that you've moved and you've corkscrewed yourself into a position that you had no intention of being at. Also moving your sitting position just slightly and wiggling your back at the same time seems to relieve that back muscle stress. Rubber mat is a good idea or just a scrap piece of carpet might be the answer which I do have in the computer room.
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Would have to agree that the red is a better color. Stunning piece of work.
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What a beautiful, delicate piece of cutting. Thanks for sharing! Blake
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Great job!!! Did you use cherry ply or solid wood and what thickness? Again, GREAT!
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I think you will find that the insulated doors work better at retaining the heat during the winter than helping in the heat of summer to keep the place cool. On our Florida 90-95 daily summer temperature. I still open the garage door and turn the fan on if I feel the need to scroll or any other garage work. I've threatened to air condition the garage these many years after putting up the insulated double door, but have yet to do it. I love the light and fresh air even hot I guess. But no matter, I would always recommend an insulated door over a non insulated just because there is less noise pollution from the outside world as well.
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Thanks Jim and Tony. Blake
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Quick question though Jim. Where did you pick up the chuck for the mop? Haven't been able to track one down that fits or is reasonable in price. Blake
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Have had it for over a year and it's still running strong. Have cut large fretwork clocks and a lot of intarsia projects with some pretty hard lumber. Only disappointment was the table top could have been smoother. Spent some time sanding and polishing and of course making sure the blade holders were running square. Holds blades well and really no blade breakage except in using spirals. The lift is great, but I use a 2x4 to hold arm up rather then use the locking pin (a lot quicker). But it's probably time to grease the puppy up, so time to re watch the video on how to tune up a Dewalt which is very similar. Would highly recommend this saw at the current price point.
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Father’s Day gift.......game changer!
ScollSaw Slasher replied to dgman's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I've been thinking about a new chair as well and your set up looks close to mine. So I'll have to investigate further because these old bones need as much padding as possible. -
I need some finishing advice.
ScollSaw Slasher replied to OCtoolguy's topic in General Scroll Sawing
Great effort and results Ray! Keep up the good work. And John, your work still blows my mind in it's beauty. Blake -
Jointer Motor (update) and busy me, LOL
ScollSaw Slasher replied to kmmcrafts's topic in General Scroll Sawing
Table top jointers and I never got along. Use table saw and/or straight edge and heavy duty router for panels. Sold the jointer, and like a boat, one of the happiest days in my life. As to insurance. My son is an independent sound and light guy, and goes through the same hassles to the detriment of his house maintenance. So your are not alone. -
Delta 40-694 Table Moves When Locked
ScollSaw Slasher replied to silentsoundguy's topic in General Scroll Sawing
If one removes the handle, one can feel the play between the bolt head and the inset where it supposedly locks in. Short of epoxy to cement that bolt in, I can see no way to get rid of that play totally. -
If Sherwin Williams has bought Minwax, then yes it will disappear from HD stores since one can only get Sherwin Williams products at Lowes or a dedicated SW store. AH!!!! The wonderful world of corporate America. As to clears, I use Rustoleum products because Deft is so hard to find.
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Lew, I use the block of wood because of your reasons stated. I do occasionally top feed, but have difficulty in reattaching the blade underneath without looking which kind of defeats the purpose. Without looking, I sometimes whack the back of my hand and due to old age, bruise very easily. But congrats on the saw.
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Unless you get a lemon, I think you will enjoy this saw as I have mine. On set up, spend extra time squaring up everything and the saw should be ready for some great cutting. Blake
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On the other thread that had mentioned PS blades and saws, I was intrigued and looked up the company on the internet. Thanks for sharing your opinion on the saw since it's been barely mentioned at the Village. Any others out there that have one or used one? Every thing has just about been said about Deltas, DeWalts, Hawks, Hegners etc.
