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Gene, What was the cause of the thumping noise? Parts? Which one(s)? Adjustment(s)? Again, which ones inquiring minds want to know.

Very, very nice cutting. For the issues with the spiral blades, have you tried the "new spiral" blades from Flying Dutchman? They have flat ends.

HF has an 8" polisher with a 3/4 hp motor. They also sell a speed controller (for routers) that is well within the amperage rating of the polisher. I would call the HF technical number and ask if they are compatible. The motor needs to be a "universal" motor for the speed controller to work. The Foredom machine ( 500-7000) has a much larger variation in speed than the HF grinder (2000-3450), so there's that.

The chucks are installed on the right hand side because of the direction the rotation of the motor relates to the direction the threads of the chuck turn. If you want a chuck on both sides either find a left handed threaded chuck or use a keyed chuck. The keyless chuck will be a PIA because they will constantly be trying to loosen up, the keyed chucks can be tightened more than the keyless chuck and "should" work.

I am the original poster on the other board (LJ). And I stand by my opinion. I also stated that if a person needed the tilting head style or the top feeding ( I have bone spurs throughout my neck and upper back, so I can see the advantage ) then to go for it. If you normally cut 1/4" or less, then you will never see the difference between a front or rear mounted motor. If you routinely cut 1" or more hardwood then I believe you will see a difference. The only reason I was able to get a Hegner was the retirement bonus I got; I want to cut wood, not get yet another mechanical project to fix up and update, so I went with the brand new largest capacity saw with all the trimmings. The saw does not make the sawyer. I started with a Sears, 13" throat saw that used 3" pin end blades in a spring loaded holder, and I made some pretty awesome pieces with it. The biggest issue I had with it was that the blade would curve inside an arc if I was to close to a knot in the pine I was using. Buy what you want and make some sawdust. P.S. I've never posted this opinion here because I didn't want to start a flame war, we had way to many of those back when WOOD had a forum and in the Google groups (what a mess, that was )

So, I saw this pattern and thought "that looks cool" and wanted to make one. I fiddled with the pattern a bit;' shrunk it down to 7/8", added a center divider and a red outline. I have most of a bottle of glow in the dark paint so, a glowing atomic star.

This is a Steve Good pattern. The original was somewhat larger ( 7 inches ), but I need to use up some 3 1/2" cork coasters I have. So, I reduced the pattern until it just fit within the 3 1/2" coaster. I cut the inside of the pattern, then laminated the wood to the cork, and after the glue (polyurethane, 100% waterproof) cured I cut the outside. Everything worked like a charm, very pleased with the result ( many, many times it just doesn't work the way I want and I have to make adjustments). 1/4 inch Elm, 1/8 inch cork, FD Polar #1 for the inside, #3 for the outside.

I liked making this vanity tray for my granddaughter

Very nice. Love the use of the heartwood/sapwood. What type of wood? What finish did you use to prevent snags?

It's January and time for Stumpy's annual discourse on mixing your own finish, this is the 4 or 5th time he's had a "new" video on the subject. I don't mind Stumpy too much, but his focus is on general woodworking and not scroll saw stuff ( he hasn't talked about SS's in years). The wipe on finishes may work well for the thinner portraits that are popular now, but thicker material ( 1/2" or more ) make getting the finish in the smaller frets difficult, that's generally why I thin my finish liquids by half; so the finish will flow into the small frets, since I don't want a lot of different finishes floating around the shop, I use the same finish for most of my work.

Yeah, me too. I'm looking for a simple glossary for the basic terms used. Here is a link the the whole series of lessons from Travis:

Here's a tutorial by the sysop, the man, the legend; our own Travis Cook:

WOW! The powers that be allow open burning?

Grain alcohol available p to 95% pure.

everclear!

I like a few of the Winfield Collection patterns, I was thinking of buying a set of the miniature layered animal pattern, but they have "updated" their terms of service/copyright. The new rules are so restrictive it would be difficult to stay in compliance and with the "ten items" clause, If you found something that is a hit with local buyers you would quickly hit the ten item limit. So for me, for now, no more patterns from them or Scroller ( Scroller falls under the Winfield banner ).

Just getting these finished up they're going to Boise tomorrow. 3/4 pine, FD Polar #! for the interior cuts, #5 for the outside. 11 1/2 X 26" I used both the positive and negative pieces of the cutouts Golden oak stain. Bathroom organizer pattern; The Winfield Collection, Wolf profile, Steve Good.

I love the fact that wood toys LAST.

I must be slipping or something ( part timers ) Pattern by Steve Good ( I added the name and shaker pegs ) and the hidden hanger idea. Two layers of 1/2 BB plywood ( for a total of 1" ) , Most of the cutting was FD Polar #1 the outside curves were cut with FD Polar #3. I cut the top interior pieces first ( including the holes for mounting the pegs ) then laminated the two layers using polyurethane glue. Then cut the outside. Not shown, I drilled counter sunk pilot holes for 2" screws from the back of the pegs, so in effect they are steel reinforced. I used the screw from the back of the peg for a hanger at work ( blow gun at the assembly table, daily rough use for 20 years, I hate things that break )

A soccer plaque for my grandsons Christmas present. It features hidden hanger screws, two shaker peg for hanging gear, and glow in the dark lettering.

1/8" Bass wood, FD Polar #1 for most of the cutting, FD Polar #2/0 for the letters, Clear sparkly paint for the coating, pattern from an older magazine, quarter for scale.

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I don't have alzheimer's; I have parttimers.

A Christmas gift for the GF's mom (I've known the family for 40 years and been associated for 64 yrs). A fancy Welcome sign. 13" long by 4 1/2" wide. 1/4" top, 1/4" backer; Elm for both. FD Polar #1 for most of the cuts, Polar #2/0 for the bird details. Varathane Black Cherry stain for the letters, three coats rattle can shellace for the top coat. Pattern from the Book Classic Fretwork Scroll Saw Patterns by Patrick Spielman & James Reidle.