Sinister1957
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Highly recommend it. I make 3" veneers 1 foot long at 5/128 ths and calipers show same from front to back all four corners
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This unit looks and works like new.. Before I purchased I called RBI...I was told unit is 23 years old lt has from what I understand the better Dayton dc motor..I have been playing with it and changing out the blades so when I finally use it for something I am more proficient ..I love the fact it is made in America for that alone I love it. And now I know the difference between this and the Wen I purchased...anyone want to buy a slightly used saw.
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Thanks ..but its kind of tight
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Thanks all. I have to finish up a few other projects, but from the little I toyed with th RBI.I can't wait to do something on it. I Liked making the chess pieces so I may try another compound cutting project or maybe A multidimensional one. I'll see how I feel at the time...Any suggestions.
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Hi ..I have been busy with a few other projects so haven't done much scroll sawing..But I ran across what I think was a good deal so I had to snap it up...came with 3 gross of blades and 5 extra blade holders ..picked up another saw also...
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Wishing Steve the best
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Damn ..I thought I was speaking to a God like scroll sawer.....Im sure you do great for yourself...I know the Wen is bottom of the barrel. I thought it worked just fine...But like they say "ignorance is bliss" maybe I should just stick with what I have. I think I probably need a bigger bandsaw anyway, I have a 9" Ryobi..looking at the 14/12 or 14BX Laguna s I want to be able to resaw wider boards...I will put scroll saw search on back burner..
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Hi all ..I am using a Wen 3922 scroll saw...Would I benefit from upgrading to a used RBI 220vs or 216VS. I see a lot of them between $120 and $250 .... I really would not want to spend more than that right now..Or should I just stick with the Wen for now. To be honest while my experiences with the Wen have been positive, it is my first scroll saw and I do not know the advantages of having a better quality scroll saw. For all I know the older RBI might be a step backwards. Thank You Anthony
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Amazingkevin...Thank you very much..
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Thank you ...Yes ..I made the board also...better picture of board...i trimmed it in brass
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Thanks..I found it surprisingly easier than I thought it would be...Tbe biggest pain is the sanding..I am sure you will do a great job...I find most people will be surprised at what they can do if they just try....good luck Ps..I just looked you up you are listed as a zen scroller.. lol..im sure you can handle this .I thought I was being inspirational
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Finally finished..used 2 coats minwax tung oil finish, 2 coats zinnister sanding sealer and 2 coats polycrylic..sanding between all coats...pretty happy with results ...but sanding is a pain in the a#@
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I PUT 2 coats of minwax tung oil finish wI plan to put the dewaxed shellac on in a week or 2..
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Am I wrong in thinking sealcoat can be a top coat. I read a couple different opinions
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On a test piece I applied minwax tungoil finish..and brushed on 2 coats zinnster dewaxed shellac.steel wooled between coats.looks pretty good..I think this is the what ill do ..I do not have the patience to attempt something else.
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besides the dip .. did you use anything else? I thought a protective finish was needed on top.. Excuse my ignorance but finishing is the most confusing part for me...I might have some sort of mental block.
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Thanks Rockytime...It may be easier to learn chess and make a set... scrolling perfectly round checker pieces might be more of a challenge
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used some tung oil on a few test pieces that part was easy enough putting on the shellac or lacquer is a pain...what did you use in your 50/50 dip... Don't you get an extra queen when a pawn reaches other side.. PS..thanks for the compliment ☺
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Hi.. Just a little update finished cutting all the pieces including an extra queen..need to finish with a light sanding and I guess tung oil and shellac..I am pretty happy with the way it is coming out so far ..this is only my third scroll saw project ..I did a gear clock a simple letter "B" one of Steve goods and this....any suggestions on the easiest finish ...This is the part I have no patience for..
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Unbelievable. Beautiful job
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Thats funny ..I catch myself holding my breath sometimes. I thought it was just me.
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really nice
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dgman Thank you.. I find Scroll sawing produces some impressive results even with my limited talent even though I am using templates created by others I find it quite satisfying seeing a piece come to life .. I wish I was artistic and talented enough to produce my own original stuff.
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I haven't finished all the pieces or did a final sanding and finish..but I am pretty happy with my progress
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I use two pieces of wood with threaded rod I make it real tight. After reading some of the responses here, I am wondering if I might be making it to tight and perhaps pinching the blade. I am not sure if that even makes sense because there is no more pressure added when wood is cut away. but maybe I am compressing it too much.
