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    Very nice Barb, I love the pattern and you have done a great job of cutting it. And it is a very nice piece of wood, I really like cherry. Per your question, how thick is the wood? 1/4" is too thin for a trivet and more than 1/2" is too thick & heavy for a wall hanging. At 1/2" I think it will work either way.
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    Found this about it:
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    @OCtoolguyI also had a problem with the Pegas MGT 2/0 blades breaking when I tensioned them. I don't like adjusting the large knob at the rear as that affects other properties of the saw. The technique I now use is to press ever so slightly on the side of the 2/0 blade to introduce a little bit of extra slack before tensioning. It takes a little bit of practice but after a while you develop a feel for it. @kmmcraftsI also do like Kevin said to get the extra slack out of the EX type saw (I have a Pegas): i.e. I clamp and tension, then release the tension and clamp, re-clamp and re-tension. For the OP @Eplfan2011: I have not experimented with different brands or types of blades. I use almost exclusively the Pegas MGT blades, the #3 and #1 being my go-to blades. But I will use larger blades for some projects (thicker wood, simpler cuts) or finer blades for finer details in fretwork. And i will use spiral blades, mostly for larger kerf when that is called for.
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    Thanks TJ, I will give another go at it.
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    Thanks TJ @tjbrown. Very nice explanation. I have one question. I tried this previously and had a problem. I used blue painters tape on the back to hold the epoxy in the cutouts. But the epoxy seemed to dissolve the adhesive of the tape and the epoxy leaked badly. I have not tried again due to the leakage problem. My question is: does the adhesive of the packing tape hold up or does it tend to dissolve from the epoxy?.. Another member posted a video of Fiona Kingdon pouring epoxy and she clamped her project piece to a backer to prevent leakage. And I see that you used a backer along with the packing tape. Did you also clamp you piece to the backer?
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    The cutting looks very nice. What is the verdict on the Hawk?
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    I have been following this thread and hoping it might work out for you. Now I see the listing says "sale pending". Wondering if that is you @BadBob?
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    Beautiful cuttings Frank. I can see the attention to detail. Both are very nice, but #2, the black & white, really works for this subject and gets my vote. My wife loves zebras and this shows me what I need to do to make a zebra cutting for her.
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    Does anyone else have sleep apnea? Do you have any experience with Inspire? I have known that I have apnea for 30+ years. I have tried many types of therapies, including CPAP, some of which worked for a while, none of which work for me now. I am now on track to get an Inspire implant later this year. But first: I had surgery to correct my deviated septum and then had an infection in the surgical site, now under control. For now, I am to avoid breathing wood dust or anything else noxious. And I may not put any pressure on my nose. So, no mask, no shop time. I wear one of these to suspend my eyeglasses off my nose. Amazon.com: Pro Optics Pro-Nose Guard, Black, For Eyeglass Suspension (1) : Health & Household For now, no woodworking, not golf, just lurking around the house, driving my lady crazy.
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    I am a scroller first and foremost. But I also enjoy wood-turning and dabbling in other forms of woodworking. Nothing big, my shop is too small for that. I also enjoy studying and investigating the many aspects of woodworking. I read the Wood Database to learn about the properties of the various types of wood. Friends who do other types of woodworking have given me leftover pieces of many types of wood, some of which are slightly hazardous, so I have learned to be cautious. Like others of our members, I am on an enforced, temporary sabbatical right now due to medical issues, will do a separate post about that.
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    From her website: "I work out of a draughty shed in the garden, with minimal kit. " Read her statement about herself at Fiona Kingdon Scrollsaw Artist in the U.K — Fiona Kingdon -Fine Art in Wood. Click on the tab "Who?".
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    Yes, what Ray said. I cut two of her patterns as a challenge to myself. They were really intricate cuts and I upped my fine cutting skills in so doing. But even then I understand that i am acting the role of a craftsman, cutting a pattern, while she is the artist, looking at the piece of wood and envisioning a pattern for that piece of wood.
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    I have a Pegas scroll saw and mostly use Pegas MGT blades but occasionally use spiral blades. For hardwood panels in 1/4" - 1.2" I prefer the MGT3 blade and will switch to the MGT1 for finer details. I will then use a spiral blade for veining as the flat blades make too narrow a cut. I will go to a MGT2/0 blade for really fine details. For compound cuts, typically a 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" hardwood block, I prefer the MGT5 blade.
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    Our Walmarts here in the Houston area are also being overrun by an interesting assortment of people, not the same for any 2 stores. I think (not an original idea) that Walmart is missing a business opportunity. They could put in an observation balcony and sell wine. They could even put in some of the binoculars, those which require a coin to operate, for observing the shoppers on the main floor.
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    You can also get this one at Costco and Walmart. Do you still have those in CA? OttLite 2-in-1 LED Magnifier Floor and Desk Lamp | Costco OttLite 2-in-1 LED Magnifier Floor and Desk Lamp - Walmart.com
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    This is the Ottlite I have for my scroll saw. I have no issues with strobing. It has a strong, white light and the magnifier works well for me. These are not inexpensive, but might be worth the price. This one lists for $149.99 but they are offering a $40 discount. I bought mine through JoAnns and my wife had a 40% off coupon. OttLite 2-in-1 LED Magnifier Floor and Table Light | Magnifier Lamp | Natural Daylight Lighting
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    I also have an Ottlite and am pleased with it. The LED lights put out a strong, white light and the magnifying lens is just right for me at my scroll saw. I sometimes move it around the shop to my drill press and other machines.
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    Sounds like a winner! The word must be out, they are out of stock at my local Lowes.
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    Joe, Yes, I have cut cedar fencing with my scroll saw. I used that wood when I first started scrolling and I found it to be a very easy wood to cut. It is soft enough to be easy to cut and soft enough that the grain pattern does not affect the blade. You will have some fuzzies on the back, but they are easy enough to deal with. To attach the patterns, I sanded the board mostly smooth, then used blue painters tape and glued the pattern to the blue tape. Probably not what you wanted to hear, but the others gave you ways to attach the pattern. Best of luck with your project. Please post pictures of it when it is finished. Thurman
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    I think my wife sees it the other way - she sends me to my shop to get me out of her hair. Her methods work for me. She makes certain that I have enough tools/toys that I enjoy me time there. And she comes up with projects for me to work on. All of which results in me spending much time in the shop and smiling when I come back.
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    Thank you all for the kind comments. She loves to cook and gave me a delightful steak dinner for my Valentine's Day present.
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    Gave my lady scroll saw Valentines today. All are Steve Good patterns; the gnomes are from last year; she saved them and brought them out again this year. The other 3 are new this year.
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    Beautiful job Richard! Also a VietNam vet with lingering Agent Orange effects, I am sure he will enjoy that. How big is it? Did you cut the individual stars?
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    Nice setup! Hope you sell lots of stuff. Let us know how it goes.
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    @Tbow388 Very nice work, I like all 3 of them. What wood did you use in each of them? The darker wood in the second one appears to have a glow to it.
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