ScollSaw Slasher

Love Wile E. Back in the day when going to the drive in movies, I don't care how good the feature film was. If it didn't have a Roadrunner toon, the evening was a bust.

As to the bullet train, our governor (Florida) is still being pilloried for refusing the Federal grant by certain factions. The Gov's main reason was that no matter how large, it would bankrupt the state. Love visiting California, but glad I live in Florida.

Hey Dick, rings my chimes. Been considering getting into pattern making to add to this scroll sawing madness and you're serving as an inspiration as you progress. Blake

Some nice tough projects being shown. But I like to tell you that the toughest cut was the last one (LOL). No matter how simple or complex the project, there's always something that could be done a little better, simpler, different, blade selection, wood selection etc etc. That's why this scroll sawing is so interesting.

Brian, The only problem I have with an extended warranty is the hoops they make you jump to get it fixed or replaced. But since you have a couple high end saws sitting there, it's not quite as critical. Good luck with the Delta. Blake

Again parts. If the two saws are clones, what precludes anyone from fixing their saw with DeWalt parts. Yes Delta parts can be problematic as I've experienced as well. But I've had the same problem with my older equipment such as Dewalt, Porter Cable, Craftsman, Hitachi etc. etc.

Ah yes Brad, that CW-40 was a great learning saw for me as well. It really cut beautifully for less then $200. It had one quirk though. About every two or three months, it just wouldn't turn on. I'd do everything to it, but just wouldn't turn on. Then, two hours later or the next morning when I was going to toss into the can, it magically would start cutting like a banshee again. Did sell it though because I needed the room. But great memories and it cut some beautiful projects. Blake

Ah, the great DeWalt Delta debate. They are the same except the Delta has the locking pin which I have stated a few times is useless for the way I cut whether bottom or top feeding. Let's get this discussion out of saw realm for a second. You've decided to get a new Ford Escape car (only this model because it's the largest seller in America). Now you can get this model for 20% less from dealer one than dealer two. Where do you choose to buy? Either could possibly sell you a lemon. But parts are available for either one because they are the same car whether it's made in Mexico, Canada, Timbuktu or the US. Oh dealer two sells 5 times more cars (why, I don't have a clue) , has been in business longer than dealer one and has a bigger service department. But than one hears the stories that it takes weeks to get the darn car fixed anyway. So what I'm getting too is that the Delta is actually the "no brainer". Only my opinion and not to step on toes.

I'm getting the same gobblygook with Firefox

Great thing to do by your club. Some of us old timers can actually remember having a class called shop in our school curriculum. Worked with wood, metal, leather etc etc. Actually still have a very small wall unit display that I've carried around 60 years later constructed in "shop". Love the new stuff, but missing the boat on teaching kids to working with their hands and mind.

Great idea until I thought about the fact that I just threw away a scrap piece of foam away that I could have used. Oh well!

Super job! Done some box joints over the years, but never had the courage to hinge them.

Use my mop all the time, but kudos for throwing that delicate piece into the rotating mop. You've really got to have the light kiss.

Frank, Yes, spraying small pieces can be a pain. I think we all have the tendency to sneak up closer than the recommended distance so were not wasting 90% of the paint. So coverage is uneven, splotchy, etc etc. because we try doing it in less coats. There are just certain things that are still done better with a paint brush. But I love the project and waiting for the final results.

Got short arms and it just works out quicker to raise with the left and stuff the 2/4 with the right. Ahhh!!!! Different strokes. Have a good one.

Interesting! For all the mud I've slung, never thought about using the sanding screens on wood. Have to give it a try. And was just discussing with a neighbor yesterday the trials and tribulations of major remodels where it was best to hire a good mud man rather than DYI. They're magicians at 1/5th the time. And yes, I've used the sponge technique as well for certain situations. All and all, much prefer working in wood as to drywall.

Sorry gang, I meant the 40-694 Delta. It's a pain to reach for the locking pin to use it. That's why I use the 2x4 trick. A lot quicker and less reaching.

Has anyone used the Jim Dandy on the Delta 40-690 clone? Currently using the 2x4 trick rather than the locking pin in back.

Have to agree with just about every thing written. Pegas MG blades have negligible drift as compared to other blades and one has to be careful when changing brands for that hand/ eye coordination when cutting. But their aggressiveness can at time be troublesome in stopping the cut at the right moment in following the pattern. With Pegas, I'll slow down the speed to prevent that in comparison to an FD. So like Scott, I switch back and forth from Pegas and FD blades for the situation at hand. As to Pegas spirals, I butchered a few things with them with a lot of blade breakage. (Don't normally break blades). But this could be due to the fact that I was just trying out spirals for the first time. Will give another try when I do a few portraits waiting in the wings to cut. Blake

Got a huge wall display unit in the living room that I built. Guess what one of the things being displayed??? Britannicas. Keep thinking I'm going to read them from cover to cover!!!!! And it's not a joke. I do have a wife that knows everything. Blake

Ray, Wish I knew where that bench went. But I can imagine the projects that were done on it. Blake

At five years of age, found some scraps of lumber in my grandfathers garage and banged together a little table with a hammer and some nails. Probably couldn't support a 2 ounce vase, but the adults in my life told me it was terrific. Now my other grandfather was a master carpenter and furniture maker from Germany who was trained in the old apprentice style of learning. He retired to a little farm in Southwest Michigan from the hustle and bustle of Chicago to his village type roots. Hearing about my fabulous table on a visit, he walked me back to an outbuilding which was his shop. There was a magnificent workbench that he had made using all hand tools without a single metal fastener using mortise and tenons etc, etc.. This was typically a must build for any master of woodworking in Germany. So the love for what one can do with wood was impressed into my five year old brain and has been ever since. So throughout my life, even though I've had other careers, hobbies and pursuits, I've always somehow had a wood project going. And now in my later years, scrolling is the perfect answer for the technical and artistic things one can achieve with this beautiful thing called wood.

Cut yourself one 4"-6" guide with one end right and one end one left. Then cut the four framing pieces with about 2 " to spare. Obviously the first corner is easy with the right and left cut on piece one and two.. Now with the project upside down with your scene in place. use your guide to mark your cut for the opposing second angle on piece two. Make your cut on piece 3 to match up to the second angle on piece 2. Now take your guide to cut the opposing end of piece one and three. Then just match piece four to piece two and your ready to rock and roll. The only measurement is the length and width of the scene and add two inches or whatever makes you comfortable. Note, I don't care about rabbet depth etc. Just my technique. Blake

Ah yes poplar. One of those woods that you love to hate. With it's color variations from near aspen to ebony with some green thrown in, it's a challenge. Used it a lot in painted cabinetry because of it's ease of sanding, cutting, relative hardness and availability. Once in awhile, you'll see a piece that has one of the most beautiful grain patterns and color imaginable. So as with any lumber, it has it's uses and sneaks into some of my projects. Blake

I think you could be over analyzing the effect of the glue joint with the puzzles. 99% of people would never even notice except you and maybe the wife because they are so cut up anyway. If it's fairly good stock, might not even have to joint and plane. Be a better use than firewood. Blake