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  1. ben2008
    I have a 28 year old RBI and a 8 year old Excalibur. I keep the RBI set up and tuned with a #5 Olson PGT blade that I use mostly for Intarsia. I use the Excalibur for most everythinh else. If I wasn't in my 80s I would probably buy a new Pegas saw and sell the Excalibur. I would never sell my RBI. I get bored easily and switch between saws and types of scrollsawing I happen to be working on.. I sometimes switch off and on 3 or 4 different projects at a time. For instance i just finished 3 different projects for Christmas presents and switched between saws frequently. Took one off, put another one on etc. Am I weird?
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    Never mind everyone. I found the problem.....ME. Please disregard the posting.
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    I have a problem with positioning the blade correctly. I can'r seem to get the blade centered in the top and bottom clamps correctly. I either have the blade to high in the upper clamp and the bottom clamp won't catch enough of the blade to work properly. There does not appear to be a stop for the blade to rest on in the upper clamp.I keep having to adjust the blade up and down until i get it just right. These old hands are not much help either. I bought new round clamp knobs so that is not the problem. When I do get the blades positioned correctly they knobs hold the blade tight. That is not the problem. It is getting the blade positioned and centered correctly, that is my problem. Do the new Pegus clamps solve this problem? I do not have this problem with my RBI, I just can't top feed with the RBI. I want to start doing that with the EX. It's just to harrd for me to get the blade centered in the clamps. I just may give up and use my RBI exclusivly.
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    Are there any better replacement clamps for my 8 year old 21" Excalibur scroll saw? I'm so sick of fooling with these clamps. I just can't seem to get the small blades in correctly. Especially with my 81 year old hands. They just don't work like they used to. Very frustrating. I'm about ready to put EX out to the trash heap. My pain in the butt 28 year old RBI is much easier for me to hook up and change blades. I just can't top feed with it. Thanks in advance Ben
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    I know some scroller's frown on this blade. But if all else fails try the Olson "Crown Tooth" blade. It cuts on the up and down stroke and leaves a smooth edge. I have used this blade successfully many times. It is not my go-to blade. But what the heck, give it a try. "Unique tooth design allows the blade to cut on both the up and down stroke. ... Cuts a little slower for more control, useful in delicate fretwork. Finish is smooth with clean, sharp, splinter-free edges in hard/soft wood, plywood, plastic and Corian®." Slow the speed down and also feed a little slower. Olson makes a 2/0 in this style also.
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    Very nice The colors are vibrant and well done.
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    My latest desk clock, Requested by someone in my family. A nice easy one for a change. Walnut and Western Red Cedar. Their choice.
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    Very nice job. Hummingbirds, we have some visit us every year right here in SE MI.
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    Thanks everyone for the comments, suggestion, tips etc. Looks like I'll use a #3 FD UR as my 1st choice for most of it and switch to a #1 for the smaller areas. I should be starting this later this week or early next week. Still finishing a few other projects for now. What a great and friendly forum this is. Glad I joined not long ago. Thanks again Ben
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    I'm going to try and make 3 of these for family members. One of my daughters saw this pattern and asked if I could make 3 for her. I have not done many scroll saw fretwork patterns using BB. I will use 3 1/8" BB stacked plywood panels. What blade would you suggest for this? I'm thinking of a FD ultra reverse. Just can't decide which size. I'll be using my 21" EXCALIBUR. All suggestions appreciated. Please don't suggest a spiral blade. I just cannot get used to those blades. Actually gave up on them a while ago. Thanks in advance Ben
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    Your idea sounds great. Here is what I did. I just recently sanded my 27 year old RBI aluminum table top with 220G sandpaper, then cleaned it with some mineral spirits, waited a bit to dry, and put a coat of paste wax. Works great. A coat of teflon sounds like an even better idea. I'll give that a try next time.
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    Thanks for reminding me Paul. I always sign my projects. I just forgot this time. Must be old age. I was thinking I would apply a label with the date and signature to the bottom. Pretty sure a signature on dark walnut would not show up that well. I simply forgot to do it. I will send my granddaughter a label and ask her to apply it to the bottom of the base. The train is already on it's way to FL. Ben
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    Made this for my 7 year old great grandson for Christmas. Solid 3/4" walnut. A few boo boo's. I have done better.
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    I know this word is overused, but I'm using it anyway. Awesome
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    Excellent
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    Does anyone have and use this benchtop downdraft table? If so, what are the pros and cons? Grizzly T10115 - 18-1/2" x 26" Benchtop Downdraft Table https://www.grizzly.com/products/Grizzly-18-1-2-x-26-Benchtop-Downdraft-Table/T10115?trk_msg=PVU48J3FOF14F8E8JFL7VEFPO8&trk_contact=G88NDQHACNHT6M0OGV1085I3SG&trk_module=wel&trk_sid=N996G1G735KDNHOUU5R5P87OT4&ltk_offer=20L29461128ZH&ltk_offer_expiration=12%2f13%2f2020&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Product&utm_campaign=Welcome+Series&utm_content=Message+1+New
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    I made this for my 4 year old great granddaughter. Design is by Sheila Landry. Wood used is Alder.
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    Very nice and well done.
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    Kevin Take a look. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Palmgren-10-in-Swing-5-Speed-Bench-Step-Pulley-Drill-Press-9680110/304206390?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_9_PORTABLE_POWER-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-PortablePower_PLA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_9_PORTABLE_POWER-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-PortablePower_PLA-71700000034127218-58700003933021540-92700051577220114&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtqL-BRC0ARIsAF4K3WEuQceVWu4jki7pS5M3IuqcDPO2fLNNkYMldresopBy3iSwEZJ1TwEaAm4sEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds I bought one about 15/17 years ago and it is very accurate. It's cast iron and very heavy. I only use it a couple of times a week and not very long either. Not sure if it is still made in America. The company is American. They have been in business for about 100 years and are based in Naperville, IL. Worth a look and reasonably priced. Ben
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    What flaws? I don't see any. I just see real nice scroll sawing.
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    Yes, you're right. I was just curious with all the posiiive reviews it has.
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    Does anyone have this scroll saw? I see it on Amazon for a very low price and it gets excellent reviews. Just curious https://www.amazon.com/SKIL-3335-07-Scroll-Saw-Light/dp/B00GI77MU0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
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    Thanks I lived in Florida for 8 years. Santa looked like Santa whenever I saw him. But times may have changed since I was there in the 80s.
  25. ben2008
    Something a little different. Made this for a friend of mine who is a Harley nut. He displays it in his front yard with a spot light at Christmas time. Made from 3/4" exterior plywood and a sabre saw. Hand painted with exterior acrylic paint.
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