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    I looked at that but the issue was under the arm, not on top of it. In the end I laid the saw in its side and took the rubber bushing off the piece, giving my big fingers room to get in between and start the screw. Then I put the bushing back on and it worked out fine. I mounted a blade and got it working after some fussing around.
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    A Central Machinery and I got the Olson Saw kit. A lot of it was me and figuring out how to get my hand in there. Once it was in it works great.
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    I got the top part on with no trouble. The bottom was another matter. I finally got the existing piece off. My saw has very little working room down there. I finally got it off then had a hard time getting the screw for the new piece started on the bottom. After some effort I finally got my big, fat fingers in there and got the screw started and attached the bottom piece. I then had some work to get the blade in and figured that out. Tested it and am very happy with the way the blades cut and their ability to do a neat right turn. Maybe I can work on something new tomorrow.
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    OK, I think you are correct. I will make another attempt. I am cutting through 1 3/4 inches of wood. I will put a new blade in a double check the squareness of the table to the blade. I appreciate all of your help. I could also cut thinner pieces and stack them, I guess.
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    I found this pattern online... it was free. Actually, the yin-yang thing is not what I want, but it was the pattern I had so I tried it. I got the cover and bottom cut out just fine. Then the main body was cut, but I could not get the center out once I cut it. I actually broke the exterior part trying to get it out. How do I avoid the part I cut out getting jammed in? Drill more holes? Cut out smaller parts at a time? Any suggestions on how to avoid this? What I really want to make, and could make as gifts, is a salt box for the kitchen. They are usually round, with a wooden cover and about the size of this, but the cover is one piece. I would probably make a stylized S and put it on the top. So, I really don't need a pattern, I need to know how to do it without getting the center piece stuck? pattern.pdf
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    You guys are amazing. Thank you so much. Never occurred to me to raise the back of the saw but I will do that. I need to look at a stool. I have an old office chair out there and I could also LOWER the saw and make it so that chair works for me. I just started this journey and your advice is so much appreciated. So, now that I have some pointers, is there anywhere to buy spiral blades with t-shanks? I can't find them on Amazon and my google search was inconclusive. If not how good are the conversion kits to put a shankless blade on my saw?
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    Thank you for your welcomes. I just posted some projects in the bragging rights. I have no basement or would use that. Not many houses here in the Boise area have basements. My dream is a workshop or third garage bay I can use.
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    It took some work, but here is my setup right now. I just measured and the saw table is 37-38 inches from the floor. I find when I work for more than a little while my back gets stiff. Is there a recommended height for the saw? I am about 5 foot 9 (or was ) so, is there a guideline you guys use? I have a magnifying light and a foot pedal added to it and put a hose on the blower, which has helped a great deal. Thank you for any advice!
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    I got a scroll saw to help my wife with a project. It is a used Harbor Freight model, but it works pretty well. I have done some practice. Right now it is in the garage, which is quite cold, so I am not doing much. These are two of my current projects. I can't seem to get the letters for the unit patch nice enough, so my son has 3d printed me letters I will glue on. It is from my old regiment, the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment. The puzzles are for my new grandson.
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    Of all the tools I have owned, this is one I have probably enjoyed the most in the short time I have had it. I will post some pictures of my first projects later. I have made some stuff like the crest from my old regiment and a stand for my headphones. I have some other ideas, but right now it is 30 degrees in my garage, just a bit old to spend time out there. I am glad to find this forum and will be taking advantage of your experience and expertise.
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