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Outside around the ornament.
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I took 2 videos with my tablet while in the shed. Cutting out a letter B ornament. I’m looking for some critique on my scrolling. I’m having trouble making tight corners. Turning on a dime just isn’t working like it should I think. WARNING SHAKY VIDEO. I had my tablet on a bucket on top of my work bench to get a good angle. Had no idea it shook so much until after I was done. I’ll take no offense if you don’t want to or can’t watch it. I don’t blame you! I guess that goes to show how much the scroll saw is vibrating.
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Awesome chart! I should print that and hang it in the shop
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Thank you!
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144 blades! Oh lord, I’m sure I’ll get there soon enough. So for other stuff like ornaments and “regular” projects that are not so intricate as a portrait I probalby wouldn’t need a spiral, unless the project is to big to make the turns in the saw. Seems like Flying Dutchman blades get lots of love. What other brands are good? I have Bosch now that I got from Lowe’s so I don’t know any better.
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I’m overwhelmed! 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, reverse, skip, reverse skip, spiral, arrrggghhh!!! What is “skip” blades? Should I buy a set of each and see what I like best? I read that #3 and #5 will do anything you need - is that true? When/why would I use spiral? Are they any good? I read that some blades have sand paper on the sides - where do I find those or are they a waste of time? I asked this in a welcome thread but what is a “gross” of blades? I think that’s it for now... Thank you!!
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Welcome from a fellow Tennessean! Stupid question - what is a “gross” of blades?
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Thanks for the info Melanie. I think for now I’ll just stick with one at a time. Only 6 more. Woo! When I don’t have to give the piece away I may try stack cutting a design
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Thanks folks! When you stack cut do you have to glue them together? Or just hold it tight? Also probably just need a stencil on the top piece right? I’ve sapped 3 blades doing these. Talk about HOLY COW! Freaks me out every time. Possibly tension is too tight?
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One of the ladies at my mother’s church saw some work I did. Now I’m doing 13 ornaments with initials for some of the ladies at the church. Back breaking work standing there for hours at a time. I need a stool! She wanted them by Saturday, sadly...I don’t think that’s going to happen. Being brand new to this it’s taking me about 40 minutes each. That’s total time - taping, sticking the stencil, cutting, sanding. Also realized I need a set of needle files for sanding. I need many many many more hours of pratice. That’s for sure. My lines are not smooth yet. And turning tight corners such as 90 degree or more is tough!
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I don’t wear one. Cutting or sanding. I probably should!
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It’s not coming from the blade rubbing the plastic piece. Plenty of space there. I started it up and it has no squeak, just vibration. It was warmer today, roughly 65 degrees. I run it for a while. Then next thing you know the squeak comes back. I turn it off and on while I’m fiddling around. The squeak goes away. Then comes back, then goes away. Ha!! I’m very likely going to take it back and upgrade to the Delta.
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Saved a few dollars... or did I... LOL
Toothpick replied to Iguanadon's topic in General Scroll Sawing
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Y’all are awesome!
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Thanks everyone! If I’m buying plywood for scrolling what kind is best? I know the Lowe’s has a few different kinds of plywood.
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I’m sure it’s been asked 1,000 times so here goes 1,001. Ive been using big box retailer woods. Poplar and Oak boards from Lowe’s. 1/4 inch up to 3/4. I also got some plywood. I noticed the Poplar snapped easily. What are some good wood options? Where do you get wood from? Thanks!
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Saved a few dollars... or did I... LOL
Toothpick replied to Iguanadon's topic in General Scroll Sawing
How’s the shelf liner work? I use spray adhesive then tape over it. Or painters tape on the wood then spray adhesive the template to the tape. -
I didn’t make it out there today to check. I don’t think it is. BUT, I’m not 100% sure on that. I’ll have more time tomorrow and I’ll check it out.
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Do y'all think the Delta 40-694 is a better option? Or the DeWalt DW788 ? I also only have an un-heated shed to use it in. I do turn the heat on when I'm out there though. Kerosene heater.
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Thanks for the welcome!
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That’s a real bummer! I suppose you get what you pay for. Out of curiosity what pivot points did you lube?
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Just the one Lowe’s in town. Next closest one is an hour away. Same with Home Depot, an hour away as well. Since I just got it yesterday I have at least 14 days (I think) to return it. So I’d first like to see if any fixes are available. Maybe someone out there on the inter webs as the same one and the same problem. If not I’ll be packing it up and returning it. I have not checked C/L, didn’t even think about that. I will now though!
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Hello Everyone, New scroll saw user here. From Middle Tennessee. Literally 4 days ago I dug out my grandpa’s old Central Machinery scroll saw from the shed loft because I was bored. I thought “what can I do with this?”. It’s been up there for about 4 years. Did some Googling, found some awesome looking photos and designs and thought “I gotta try that!”. I did a couple small projects the first day. The second day I did a couple more. The 3rd day I bought a new Porter Cable saw from Lowe’s. And the 4th day here I am. So bear with me while I ask a bunch of amateur questions. Everything I know so far I’ve just found out within the last 4 days. Happy to be here! -Jason
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Wow those look great. Very clean corners. One day I’ll get corners like that!
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Thanks, Ray I attached a photo to this post of my saw. To my ears it sounds like it is coming from behind the Porter Cable plate on the upper arm. And right there is where it looks like the bearings are, or at least some type of moving part. It’s a brand new saw too. Just got it yesterday. Seems odd it wouldn’t come lubed up but then again, doesn’t really seem odd.
