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    Awesome work! Looks really good.
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    I cut both ways but am much more comfortable going counter clockwise
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    My CM40 is tool less blade change. The new PC is also.
  4. BigBubbaG
    Thank you all
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    My saw is a 23 year old Hitachi CM40. It's a very good saw, still runs like a top. I am starting to have troubles with it occasionally, since they don't make it any more and parts are obsolete, so have been shopping for a replacement. Being on a fixed income I cant afford a 788. Scroll Saw Woodworking magazine did an article on the Porter Cable and gave it high reviews. Also, Steve Good did a review, (video on you tube), and he also gave it a good review. A buddy of mine bought one at Lowes ( $199 plus tax) and he loves it. He had an issue out of the box. The lower blade holder was stripped. He called Porter Cable directly, they wasted no time sending him a replacement blade holder. Then he was off to the races! My new saw (hopefully this week) will be the new Porter Cable. I hope this helps you. Good luck and happy scrolling.
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    Awesome. Thanks for sharing
  7. BigBubbaG
    NICE!
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    I like it. Good job
  9. BigBubbaG
    I think this little vulcher is one of my favorites.
  10. BigBubbaG
    Thanks all
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    Thank you all. flarud…. Yes! Fingers really close to the blade. Must be careful not to draw back a nub! I do the painting. My wife never sees anything I make until it is finished.
  12. BigBubbaG
    Thank you
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    I have been very much enjoying making these little critters for a couple months. They are all under 3 inches tall. Except for the one dragon. I blew up the drawing and made the smaller one a big brother. He's 5 1/2 inches tall. I think there is 40 of them so far.
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    Thank you all. It was exciting to do this one. It's my first complete project using spiral blades. BTW... I only broke one!! My saw is a 23 year old Hitachi CM40. It accepts both type blades. I bought the saw new, (it still runs like a top) and have never messed with it enough to use straight blades before. EDIT: Let me add.... I liked the spiral blades so much, I just ordered 5 dozen Pegus from Bear wood supply. lol
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    My cousin came up with this pattern for her cricut machine. I did it in Baltic Birch instead of vinyl.
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    Howdy!

    BigBubbaG replied to BigBubbaG's topic in Introductions

    Thanks again for the welcomes.
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    Howdy!

    BigBubbaG replied to BigBubbaG's topic in Introductions

    thanks guys
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    Howdy!

    BigBubbaG posted a topic in Introductions

    I was a carpenter for about 25 years. Been scrolling off and on over the years. I had serious blood clots in my legs and ended up losing my left leg almost a year ago. Being forced into retirement and not really able to do my usual woodworking very well but I can sit and enjoy my scroll saw so I've been getting serious into my scrolling. I grew up in Texas, moved to Maryland for 22 years, and the last 2 years have been back in Texas. It's sure nice to be home! Been married for 33 years, 2 grown sons and 5 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. Anyway, enough of my rambling. Looking forward to "meeting" new friends, learning more about my hobby, and I'm thinking I may be interested in learning pattern making. BTW, I found this forum from watching pattern making videos on you tube.
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