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meflick reacted to a post in a topic:
Hiking stick holder
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I'm looking for an intarsia pattern for a longhorn steer skull. This will be my first attempt at intarsia, so not a too complicated pattern, but I would like something nice and colorful for a present. My brother and his family have returned from several years in Texas and want some artistic decorations. I think an intarsia skull will make a nice wall hanging and be easier than a carving.
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TO: Scrappile (above replier) Get even with those croakin' grandkids. Make a walkin' stick for each of them and make the handle with one of those frogs that you rub with a stick along their ridged back to make it "croak." You'll have a whole family of "little croakers" and they'll each one have a personal memory from you. The frog handle will be your challenge!
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OCtoolguy reacted to a post in a topic:
DW788 blade clamps
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Thanks. Everyone has always been so helpful with answers. I will try positioning from the top clamp first. I am also interested in the Pegas clamp - just have to see where to get it. Haven't done anything yet. Just finished today setting up a permanent place for the saw. Had it temporarily sitting on a rolling cart that was too low for comfort. Again, thanks to all. -aj
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DW788 blade clamps
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FrankEV reacted to a post in a topic:
Is it a sculpture or a puzzle?
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OCtoolguy reacted to a post in a topic:
DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw
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Scads of interlocking puzzles and puzzle styles. I just sat in on a presentation of how to make them. Found out there are competitions in the US, Japan, and European countries for making them. Speaker makes some that cost $100 or more. Sorry I didn't take notes on names, etc. to be much help, I bet Google would be a good start for more information. PS - These are 3-dimensional puzzles, not jigsaw puzzles.
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I just got my new Dewalt DW788 scroll saw (type 2). I am having trouble trying to seat the blade in the lower clamp. Top clamp not so bad. Probably just one of those "experience" things, but I was wondering if there are other clamp options out there for the DeWalt. I could feel the bottom for my Craftsman (it's now gone to scroll saw heaven). It seems like the DeWalt is "bottomless." Any options? -aj43
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I sprayed it with imitation leather and pretend I'm driving a new car.
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DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw
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Back on Feb 26 I posted a question asking for comments on the DW788 ("Any comments on the DeWalt DW788 scroll saw?") I want to thank everyone for the many positive responses on this saw. At first I thought it was out of my budget, but I came across a special sale from one of the big box stores that saved me almost $200 off the list price, including shipping and sales tax. it arrived in-store last Friday and I picked it up on Sunday morning. It came basically pre-assembled except for the table (it weighs a ton - seems like maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of the total weight of the saw !!!) and a couple bolts and thumbscrews. It's a dream compared to my old 16" Craftsman. I haven't had time to do more than a few basic tests cuts, but I can't wait to start on projects. Again, many thanks to "The Village People." Without your overwhelmingly positive comments I would never have gone ahead and purchased the DW788. Now if only I can find an old posting here for an easy to use script font for scrolling. -aj43
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Thanks for all the comments. Overwhelmingly positive and confirm my initial thoughts. At the time I thought I had found a real closeout deal from one of the big box stores, but eventually found out that the "deal" was actually a misprint. Now my hopes are dashed. At 80 years old and being just a hobbyist, I am having trouble justifying the cost vs. maybe just a few years future use (and none of my sons are interested). I'm hoping now for something on Craig's List, Amazon, classified ads, and yard sales, etc. Something used or rebuilt/refurbished. I think I have surveyed all of the cheaper models of scroll saws - even the better ones - and I don't think I would be happy with any of them. And if anyone should hear of something in the Greater Cincinnati/Southwest Ohio region, I'd be interested in hearing from you. Just post me a pm or email me at ajsrdf01 (at G-Mail) dot com. Thanks again for all your input. aj43
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I have to replace my Craftsman 16" saw that I have had since 2007. I am looking at the DeWalt DW788 as a mid price quality scroller. Other than the usual blurb from the manufacturer, does anyone have any experience with this saw? and any likes/dislikes, raves or negatives? Is it worth the money. (No, I can't afford an Excalibur.) I am not a heavy user, but I do enjoy my scroll saw for a number of projects. It's the only saw I have other than a circular saw, so it gets used for some heavy projects. Any and all comments appreciated.
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Larry, thanks. -aj43
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JustLarry, I downloaded the two fonts in the link to Word Art font. How do I find and download the 6 fonts above that you said are scroll ready? Thanks, -aj43
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Thanks Foxfold for the information on using Inkscape. I'll have to look into that further.
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Online tool. Convert any font to scrollsaw.
aj43 replied to innar20's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I know there are free fonts galore because I download them all the time for other uses. I was hoping for suggestions pof some that are scroll-friendly that scrollers use all the time. STENCILFY is about what I am doing already, but it sure is nice to let someone else do all the work for you. Thanks for the information so far. -aj43 -
My Craftsman is a 16" if I remember correctly. The tension lever must be released before the blades can be inserted. Maybe yours is the same. SEQUENCE: Release tension - unscrew blade holders - insert blade - tighten blade holder screws - re-set tenson
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I don't scroll letters very often so this is an area pretty much beyond my expertise. I would like to know: 1) are there scroll fonts available (free) anywhere? 2) are there any good lessons out there on techniques (books, you tubes, blogs, websites) ? 3) do you have a favorite font? source? At present I just try to print and resize any text using a font from my Word app. Many thanks in advance, -aj
