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  1. BadBob
    My Hawk Model Number is 220, and it is a two-speed. I bought it cheap from someone who purchased it with a shop full of woodworking tools and never used it. I cleaned it up, replaced some parts, and upgraded everything I could. It worked well and considerably better than the AMT cast iron saw I used for years. A few things I don't like. The blade changes and making internal cuts are a pain. While it isn't a huge issue, I'm not too fond of aluminum tables and prefer steel or cast iron. This saw has exposed electrical connections under the bottom of the saw. I have been considering replacing it for a couple of years and would like to pick up another used EX21. However, good quality scroll saws are rare in the used market where I live.
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    Mine is steel, and it is very tight., Fortunately, it rarely falls out. The one in your link has sides on it. Mine does not. I may get one of those and see if it fits.
  3. BadBob
    Do you know where the circuit board is in an EX21?
  4. BadBob
    Bowls
  5. BadBob
    I have checked every thing all the way back to the motor. Their is no voltage on the motor. I also checked the brushes. The brushes look good to me but I don't have any specs for them. All of the motors I have worked on the past had a minimum brush length.
  6. BadBob
    I regularly cut 1-1/2 inch stock, and I have cut 2 inches. My hawk has an old-style blade mounting system, which is a pain to use, and if the lower clamp falls out, I could be crawling around the shop for an hour trying to find it.
  7. BadBob
    This is an excellent point that I have yet to consider. I have never cut anything at an angle, but I have a book about making bowls with a scroll and want to try my hand at it. The plan is to replace my old RBI Hawk 220 with a new saw and repair the EX21. If I buy the Seyco, I would still be able to cut 45 degrees with the EX21. I want to have two saws similar enough that I can skip a relearning period when I need to switch to the backup. I'm using the RBI Hawk 220 now, and it takes me several hours to get used to it.
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    I just finished cutting 24 3D reindeer where I accidentally tested the tape. On some of the patterns, I forgot to add the tape. I would be cutting a reindeer and wondering why this new blade was so dull. Then I noticed the tape was missing and added tape. Suddenly the blade was cutting as I would expect. In one of his books, Patrick Speilman says the tape has silicon on the top of the tape to keep it from adhering to itself. The silicon is what lubricates the blade. I use a lot of packing tape, and different brands may be manufactured differently. They are not all the same. This accounts for the variation you see in the results. 3M tape works, as does the Staples store brand.
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    One day it worked, and the next, it did not. This has been coming for a while, as it would occasionally stop for a short time and start running again after a short pause. I thought my foot switch was going bad. I don't have any voltage at the motor terminals and suspect the electronics have failed. I dusted off my old RBI Hawk and went to work. What a difference. It is time to retire the old Hawk and buy a new saw. I'm going to buy a Seyco. I made this decision almost two years after spending some time on the phone with Ray Seymore troubleshooting and rebuilding my EX21.
  10. BadBob
    It's in my cart now. I'm going order it now. Thanks.
  11. BadBob
    I get that. I pointed out so that people don't think that they need to get the file in PDF format when it is available as an SVG. If I get a pattern in some graphics format. I convert it to SVG before I print the pattern so I can easily make it what ever size I want and adjust line width.
  12. BadBob
    Thanks, that is exactly what I was looking for. Is this the one: https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/mm07203/
  13. BadBob
    PDF is not a graphics format. It encapsulates images. For example, the patterns in Steve Goods files are SVG and can be imported directly into Inkscape.
  14. BadBob
    If I only bought one Mac Mop, which girt would you recommend keeping in mind that I make mostly toys and puzzles.
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    I noticed that too.
  16. BadBob
    Are the Mac Mops better that the sanding mops?
  17. BadBob
    Note that almost every one of these compressors, as listed on Amazon, is nearly identical to the one harbor freight sells. The primary exception is the addition of a tank. If you want to try airbrushing, Harbor Freight has the best deal. You get the compressor and airbrush with a regulator and filter. If you use a compressor that isn't made for an airbrush, you will need the regulator, filter, fittings, and hoses. There used to be some other options for airbrush compressors. These seem to have vanished from the market.
  18. BadBob
    I bought the whole kit. I didn't have anything to use for a mandrel.
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    I change blades when it is: cutting to slow doesn't track well I smell smoke
  20. BadBob
    It makes you understand why they cost so much. I did the math when I purchased my sanding mop, and it was cheaper to buy. Not including labor.
  21. BadBob
    I prefer a tank-style compressor; however, the Central Machinery compressor from harbor freight I have worked fine for my airbrush, but you can't pump up a tire or rum air tools with it. If you do not need to pump up tires, drive nails, or run air-powered tools get the Harbor Freight compressor. Again, I highly recommend the Badger Anthem 155 airbrushes. These airbrushes will spray anything you are likely to want to spray. They are repairable, and parts are readily available from badger and other sources. Badger airbrushes are made in the USA. Lowcost China airbrushes can work for you, but I treat them as disposable. If they break, getting parts is a crap shoot, and you may not be able to find them. You are also going to need some accessories. Paint jars and and quick disconnects come to mind.
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    I thought of mentioning this, but assumed that we was talking about a high gloss which can be achieved using an airbrush.
  23. BadBob
    Best oil and wax blend instructions on how to make your own. This is about making paste wax, but if you want it as a liquid you simply add more solvent. I make a paste and heat it till it melts for application.
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    Wow, it looks like I stirred the pot a bit. The important thing to me is that nothing moves on the second pass. Every clamp system I have tried will slip from time to time. The large spring clamps I use have never slipped. To be clear, the clamps I use are 9-inches long. They came in a set I purchased many years ago. They are very similar to those that are sold on amazon. While reading the comments, the clamp that works for you may depend on many factors.
  25. BadBob
    I use acrylic paint, shellac, polyurethane, and a shop made oil and wax blend. For some things I don't use any finish. It just depends on the project and the customer.
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