Wichman
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I took a look at the manuals for both the Pegas and Bauer scroll saws. The Bauer manual states that the bearings are sealed and no lubrication is needed. The Pegas manual doesn't mention lubrication other than the guide rails. Both machines use the same type of bearings, although the manufacturers may be different. Neither machine uses sealed bearings and replacement bearings that I could find stated that they were pre-lubed with light oil.
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Scroll saw woodworking and crafts, fall 2020 issue 80, Keith Fenton is the designer. Also available @ https://sheilalandrydesigns.com/scroll-saw-patterns/filigree-owl-ornaments/
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I was cutting out these ornaments this evening, stack of 5, 1/8" basswood, when I noticed that the stack had shifted ever so slightly. When I tried to feed the blade through the next pilot hole I couldn't because of the shift. My pilot holes in this were #65, .035"; so I used a #71 drill bit, .025" to get the hole realigned, then used three #65 drill bits to keep the whole thing aligned while I used hot glue to hold the silly thing together while I finished cutting. Yea, it worked.
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I was cutting out these ornaments this evening, stack of 5, 1/8" basswood, when I noticed that the stack had shifted ever so slightly. When I tried to feed the blade through the next pilot hole I couldn't because of the shift. My pilot holes in this were #65, .035"; so I used a #71 drill bit, .025" to get the hole realigned, then used three #65 drill bits to keep the whole thing aligned while I used hot glue to hold the silly thing together while I finished cutting. Yea, it worked.
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Frank, when I am in the zone I can reduce the universe down to a 5" circle and let my CDO have full access.
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One technique to try is, during a cut, pause and let the wood "float", if you find the wood and blade move sideways, then you are putting side pressure while cutting. One thing to check on the Hegner is if the lower blade clamp is properly seated, I use my thumbnail to check.
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Oh, what a rabbit hole I remember the good old days when a Google search would get decent results, now it's a case of pick what feeds your own beliefs ( this applies to numerous genres ). While I was in college a new round of agricultural products came around with very dubious claims. My instructors put together a class on how to spot the BS adds. It's been 45 years, so my memory is a little fuzzy. I'll have to go refresh my memory and start a new thread in the Coffee House.
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Nice work. How did you cut the long piece? Spiral blades or?
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Rectangular hole saws: https://www.amazon.com/hylissus-Oscillating-Stainless-Electrical-Rectangle/dp/B0C6JY75SB/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=2W7JMAN6YDTWU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.x3T3eQxPUgaQ_Ym3WmAbJ73sVoW8AzCQ90xL5j2iVed_YOYsDPhPIMM8sK1MIUyC1z5TqbU6wxL7k5Pg9IdXxprY2Qt3tVzKZL5MHBp1VrpnHPDg4cMA_buSWs1fRcujcl-bfZCHwKXOgPGj8DvoLSnbDGKVXNpSLJ1Cgi77v7Z9Gad301vTHwso9MqAt0Z2HQF9zC4JaR7C91xX_z4djg.S6b0ighdjgklYpBknc-5d-ILLNmFpwLIRx9DhsEltzw&dib_tag=se&keywords=oscillating+saw+outlet+cutter&qid=1732024176&sprefix=outlet+saw+%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1
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You say that the motor was "hot", what do you mean? I had to look up what was too hot for bearings for motors at work, according to the information I could find, the upper limit was 140* F. I used a non-contact thermometer to read the temps. One machine had a single bearing that was hotter than any of the others, it ran at 95*, the rest ran at 85*. I kept track of the temps during the weekly maintenance. I used the powdered Teflon on that bearing and got a 5* drop in the temp.
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Welcome to the village. There are blade clamps available on Amazon that are bolt on replacements for the OEM, the ones I am referring to will accept both pinned and pinless blades. When using pinless a hex driver is required.
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This is a FB marketplace find, $8. I plan to use it for; a display, a drying rack, and a plant stand for my hanging baskets during the winter. A threefur!
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I have three foot pedals; a HF Model, an Olsen, and an expensive one from Advanced Machinery. I've never had to use anything with them, the factory surface works for me. That being said, I agree with Tom about the non slip pad. I keep a roll of NS shelf liner on hand, for many different applications. I've used the self liner underneath many machines, from 40 gal air compressors to a small machine for notching brass title plates, it has always worked like a charm. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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Welcome to the village from Idaho Check out Steve Goods website. https://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/?m=1 You can just browse the patterns for ideas and a glimpse of what you can do with a scroll saw. And, all his patterns are free.
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Just got a picture back from the recipient of these coasters (gift for a high school friend). 1/4" elm laminated to cork coasters, one coat BLO, #1 Polar blades for most of the cutting, #2/0 Polar blades for the man. Thin coaster is the drop out from the thick. ( I love twofers ).
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This is the oil I use. https://www.amazon.com/Supco-SUPCO-MO98-SPOUT-OILER/dp/B001UGQC2I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_mod_primary_new?crid=3EFI5AD2MXHX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3aZErExeIozLC8VVBJKY43k-iyqEwumvBAIxpHiZvrsgfZR57s7a18CR4UYE5-r27vCAtqHaRoe6q1BbqIQUmXweDpL7LxOrXtiQyQaRD0KzMCl2EIs9eDMsc-A3WR0LcB1UqiCBYI76hD7rQXmeN1-mO7k6vPwsMsuV5mjay4kZX9_brdop8SJj7YSYZxG4JUyLl3InsSQUuuwpAIJ4Rg.fdB8Am-eGi2nlwja_2ff9hSUifwepl4a7h9WzKnVEB8&dib_tag=se&keywords=zoom+spout+oiler+turbine+oil+norvey&qid=1730659412&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=norvey+zoom+spout+oiler%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-1
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I found a source for micro fine powdered Teflon, a piano maintenance site. They sell a 1 oz container for a reasonable price. It's been years since I bought my last supply. https://www.howardpianoindustries.com/micro-fine-ptfe-powder/ I use an artist brush to apply the power, a little goes a long way. On my Hegner I used it on the tension lever cam, the area where the blade holders rock , the back areas that rock and a light dusting above the bearing (so that oil carries some into the bearings). My one word of caution is to never use any "detergent" oil, anything that says it will clean as it lubes. Detergent oils will absorb moisture from the air and become gummy, necessitating reapplying more oil, ad nauseum.
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Looks like you did good. I have a question for you; how long was the show and how far away was it?
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In the early days of cordless tools it was pretty simple, now, not so much. In a shop corded rules. If you're working a job site without power (yet) then the cordless is pretty much the option (generators bring their own set of issues). If you have integrated your cordless tools with your emergency preparedness plan, then it gets even more complicated. The accessories available now that use cordless tool batteries for emergencies are many and varied; radios, USB power ports, 110 inverters, flashlights, etc. The one I want isn't available, yet; a plug and play 6 port charger with integrated inverter to charge the batteries and in the even of a power outage, switch off the line power and switch on the inverter. I have a small Universal Power Source that does just that, I use it to keep my Internet router and modem powered during power outages. I only want enough power to keep my (gas) furnace running during winter blackouts.
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I once made a knife out of a meteorite, does that still count? (I'm joking)
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Welcome to the village
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Those tubes are just over an inch (30mm) in diameter, the OP is looking for 1/2" tubes to fit an existing holder.
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Try uline 1/2" plastic tubes, they have caps for the ends. This is a pet peeve of mine. You take the time and effort to make things and then " they " change the standard sizes of things and your efforts go to waste. Just went through this with the spice rack I built, now it's a knick nack shelf and every one is downsizing and minimizing. Aak.
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The mask https://www.harborfreight.com/multipurpose-nuisance-dust-mask-with-replaceable-liners-94222.html
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For me, it's not just the dust, it's the organic vapors. HF sells a soft neoprene mask with a carbon filter, it's very soft and has a very wide seal, so it puts very little pressure on your sinuses and temples. I have to limit my cutting sessions to 30 minutes or... pain. There are times I can't cut because of the sinus tenderness . I have high blood pressure so I have to be careful what I take. I recently tried the sinus/allergy medicine for high blood pressure patients, Coriceden, and it is working well for me so far.
