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How did you position the magnifier and arm? I usually mount the magnifier behind the saw and close to the arm of the saw so that the saw and the arm are both in the way, I have mounted the magnifier to the side and it's not in the way.

Amazon shows only the Kindle edition being released, Is a hard copy coming?

I agree with rjweb, call advancedmachinery Monday ( 1-800-727-6553 [email protected] Mon-Fri 10AM-3PM EST website: https://www.advmachinery.com/collections/hegner-scroll-saws To me, sitting here away from the saw it looks like the table needs to be squared to the table ( the markings on the bevel adjustment are notoriously inaccurate ... on all saws) With the blade taken off the machine, can you move either of the bearings ( in the middle of the arms)? Is the movement of the blade consistent throughout the stroke?

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Here is a resource for you: https://purespadirect.com/blogs/pure-spa-direct-blog/diopter-vs-magnification-power-in-magnifying-lamps-explained?srsltid=AfmBOopebJ9FyEKNoZt5IApVhQShmmuO6Xe4r3rA22-FqloTrIooBY2P

A word of warning. If you use a respirator, do the maintenance and keep the valves clean, These are typically a thin flexible disk and can be wiped down with a soft damp cloth. Memorial day I was tilling the garden with a small "Mantis" style tiller, I wear my respirator when I'm doing this to limit the dust I breath in. The exhaust valve stuck shut and I couldn't breath, I set the tiller down and removed the respirator. My chest was hurting so I shut everything down, put stuff away and went inside to cool down and relax a bit. Two hours later my chest still hurt, unfortunately/fortunately the urgent care centers in town had shut down. Called my brother to take me to the ER. ER>Admission to hospital>Angiogram>two stents>home the next day. I do not recommend this ride 0/5 stars.

Yes, I wear a mask and I recommend everyone do so. Years ago I found that I am allergic to and sensitive to the VOC's released by hardwoods while scrolling and planing them. I have to wear something to stop the VOC's, so just a particulate mask will not suffice, for me, your milage may vary. I use two different masks depending on what I'm doing; the first, a true respirator with replaceable filter types, there is a VOC cartridge with a P95 prefilter, and a P100 cartridge. The second is a "nuisance" mask that has a charcoal filter layer that I use when I'm out and about and there is "stuff" in the air (windstorms and wildfire smoke are two). this maks is quite effective and doesn't scare people. https://www.harborfreight.com/paint-and-body-respirator-kit-large-56983.html https://www.harborfreight.com/multipurpose-nuisance-dust-mask-with-replaceable-liners-94222.html For the shop air (my scroll saw is inside my house) I use a box fan and air filters that fit (20 x 20"), this fans runs 24/7 and continually cleans the air. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088BWBD95?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Sigh. This the kind of simple idea (after the fact) that I often times don't think to write up, because it's just too simple. This along with shifting the light to each side, front, and back to see what works for a given situation, sometimes for different pieces and at time rotating the piece 90* each direction and 180* (depending on the grain structure and sheen). Good on you for sharing.

About that Femoral nerve, I've had issues for years with leg pain and pinch points. One solution, among several, is to use a chair with a "tractor" seat. The seat is shaped for comfort, and if it works for seating on a tractor being bounced up and down for hours it's worth a try. These can be found on Amazon so you may be able to find them locally or have them shipped. I limit my time in the seat to 1/2hr at a time anyway, then get up and move around for a few minutes, then continue. Chair pads just don't cut it for some reason, but the tractor seat, oh yeah.

I found my current awl in a utility knife set (Xacto knockoff) from HF it had two of the awls "tips" in it, I haven't broken the first one, even after many years of use, I have dressed the tip once. I also use a "bead reamer" that fits into a Dremel moto tool. I'll use this if the wood is tough and I have many holes to deal with. Link to the HF set: https://www.harborfreight.com/deluxe-hobby-knife-set-39-piece-96551.html after searching several pages on Amazon I found a similar set there: https://www.amazon.com/FASTPRO-40-Piece-Precision-Included-Grindstone/dp/B0D53MJRV7/ref=sr_1_132?crid=CS5YAEIOIZHI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tmQeJuJ4QuVQwkJO8MdU2-KICXfzaPdpMDBfrv6vZp4zSQ8_QkrN6XQ5cu7Gi7UJaEh-EQuLZa5vztwvOOV42K946X3o_a9q-OHFvOnIxA2Md09gfQ5B242StHhebl-f5jBO85LAW9lR9cO-YiFYN6g0U1l-bO16xBmnLS4B4Kur1xeeFLsyvVK0kSDEi4GQGK7pEAKasK8gZAV2lBS4Yr6hMwYTWrrLIZutNxJS5UDiaoE-Mxmv69S6sSMJd6u9PAufYWzGj0pxofCwAVxL-ub-qB0843wf5Qy1miAEs4Y.7ibj0ZQeaXOGo2LIbq5Zr24rOljrzqBfT6gJoKBjDmE&dib_tag=se&keywords=xacto+knife+awl&qid=1779582563&sprefix=xacto+knife+awl%2Caps%2C297&xpid=Hymy35rPHLocp Amazon bead reamer: https://www.amazon.com/SE-DF83510-Tapered-Diamond-Reamer/dp/B001HBXN8C/ref=sr_1_18_mod_primary_new?crid=3902PSJE7DOE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3qys9FA_giBiOnUGLpG17QbfTs5aB3pN_3CQP8UqCDUssiWgGsYwwuC83idgH8HFvC36wI0voF7mMnJeKSQwXkFcOp79ZjqXrMCuF8Q4qraFZr3FoD3RCluuCGFmOmwv3c6Y9mGfB5ee8ne3VVlf3hEeyVwesDE_4Ew-RSxAQs4o3_91X0SzprGhb04WNDGy3ikR23yOb3SrXUUOjb2_NZaXDTLTgpeOlsFdl9IWJchVmeKyZFRiu_66DEgit3Bm9sbiBs8igaX3gCQ5mOfpQ-xsuAXcSW1PyKyp_6FiYO0.bZPP6Bx3qBF-G1zUekYt8mv6A2xcF9fO8uS6YAiLuEk&dib_tag=se&keywords=bead+reamer&qid=1779583702&s=hi&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=bead+reamer%2Ctools%2C282&sr=1-18

A better closeup of the shellac issue:

My latest project; a nice desktop name plate for a newly minted Doctor. I'm not sure of the wood, but I liked the grain and color. FD Polar #1 blades throughout. I had to use super glue to hold some of the design together, then many coats of shellac, with the final coats from a rattle can. One issue I have is the shellac pulled away from the short edges about 1/16". Any ideas why? I took two pictures, one for the look and another to show the shine.

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