OzarkSawdust

Really unique, I like that! You did a great job.

Cutting another Steve Good hummingbird. Did about 1/3 with the WEN before I picked up the King...so much easier with the King! Got the top layer done today and started the lettering on the backer. The butterfly wings were really a bear. I tried a 2/0 spiral blade for the first time. They have a mind of their own!

Fantastic piece Ron! Very nice framing too! I took your tip and checked Michaels on line. They had a sale on several and I ordered some, should be here soon!

Very nice! Our four daughters would like something like that. I may have to make some.

WOW! That takes a steady hand to do such a beautiful job.

I do too Les...but finding it is another matter...lol I need to thin the herd. I have just shy of 3,500 photos and 120 videos on my phone !

Found it! I was looking in "edit profile". Thanks guys.

Thanks! OK...How do you get your name and stuff that you have in red...? I didn't see a signature block like some other forums?

Gary. I guess I had better setup a signature block...lol. I've been so excited over gathering information and making my first few cuts I completely forgot...lol.

So sorry to hear of your loss Ray. Being a newbie I don't know a lot about all you folks...but am very thankful you are so caring and helpful. I can't fathom what it feels like. But I have seen depression when a cousin's son went through it, and took the Russian Rotulet way out. Children are not supposed to go before their parents...but this we can not control. Take care my friend, you have been a great help to this newbie.

I know what you mean. I bought a table saw and a bunch of smaller tools last year. I had never operated a scroll saw before but thought it looked fun. I wanted to see if I could do it and what it was like before I sunk a bunch of money into a setup. Looked at a bunch of used junk on Craig's List and LetGo...then decided to at least get a new saw that I knew was all there and worked. So I looked for a WEN but couldn't find one at the time. A month or so later they started showing up again, so I got one and tried it. It's a fun hobby for an old fart and something I can sell also. After a couple of weeks I knew it is probably something I can do and stick with. All of you here in "The Village" have made me feel welcome and helped me immensely to get on the right path...even with all my newbie questions...lol.

Yes. I haven't tried the vacuum yet, but I may today just to see how well it works. Probably won't use it much as I have the blues or country playing in the shop lol.

OH...so it's a congressional breed...

Well it did stop raining. I got it unloaded and into the shop, unboxed and setup. Did a little cutting before dinner on the hummingbird pattern I'm working on. WOW! What a difference! The King is MUCH quieter! I did hear the little "plastic sound" but from what I've read it goes away after while when it gets broke in by the blades. Don't want to remove the plastic because I may want to hook up the vacuum to it sometime. It's MUCH smoother too! I'm sure it's because of the double parallel link design, but also it's heavier than the WEN. It also has adjustable rubber feet. I really like having the controls at the front of the arm without having to reach the back every time I change holes. Besides the front blade tensioner I like not having to use an Allen wrench, I got a T handle, every time I put the blade in or out. I removed the side plate on the WEN because there is not a way to reach the bottom holder easily. With the King it's in the open. And speaking of arms...the lifting arm makes it much easier to thread the blade onto the next hole. After a few minutes I was able to thread it without bending over to look at the bottom of the board! The table is huge! I could take a nap on it...lol I stopped by Harbor Freight on the way out of KC and got a foot switch. Much nicer! Anyway...just my first observations. When it stops raining, yes again, I'll go out and play with it some more...before the NASCAR race.

both look good! I got to try a car one of these days.

Great to hear you did well. what did you sell?

I'm back.….! Hoping to unload it today. We drove through one heck of a storm on the way south! Pulled in the driveway as it was starting to rain...about thirty seconds later a wall of water!! Dish is loosing signal, lots of loud thunder and lightning! Think I'll wait a while before taking it back to the shop, it's under cover in the pickup.

I went out and tried it yesterday. I like it! I used a 2x4 under the back and the Wixey showed 6.5 deg. so I added a 1x4 - 9.6 deg. thought that was a little too much so I swapped the 1x4 for a piece of cedar fence picket...8.6 deg. OK stop right there. Very scientific...lol.

Bought a new King 16" saw...the budget says I need to wait.

My new King 16" saw is in !!! Going to Kansas City to get it today! WOO HOO !!! Good thing too. I was cutting a different hummingbird pattern yesterday and noticed that I messed up. This one has a butterfly on it, and I cut the large pieces on either side...but there are several small cuts in the wings. I think, hope, I'll be alright. There are two bridges and the new King should have a lot less vibration. At certain speeds the WEN doubles as a paint shaker...two machines in one!

I was going to build one for my shop so size was not a concern...bigger is better

Very nice Kevin. I could do something like that for my youngest granddaughter.

WOW! Very vine work!

Unbelievably beautiful artwork Dave!! Truly a master!

Look at Dust Deputy on Amazon, $50-60 I think, and also on You Tube for all kinds of setups. Also a DIY version.