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  1. Insane Dust Maker
    Thank you French for your comments on using Plexiglass, Varnishing etc. your comments are very,I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer it comes down to personal taste. I have a few of my earlier cuttings that are framed but with no glass in front and the dust in the cuts are difficult to clean, at this stage of my life I can’t afford the time to sit with a small brush cleaning the cuts, hence I have opted for the Non Reflective Plexiglass to just keep them clean, it all come down to personal choice.
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    Thank you Roberta, Yip, it was hairy at times but I came through no breaching of bridges just a lot of patience.
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    Thank you.
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    Thank You Marie your great comments spurs me on to keep trying to improve with every cut I do.
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    Shellac is not stocked by everyone and is difficult to get hold of. Danish Oil is way to expensive for me.
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    We’ve had no trouble using Plexiglass, been using for a good few years now. The one use is the XT grade/suitable for gallery purpose.
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    Roberta it’s a product available here in South Africa, it comes in various thicknesses, their Plexiglass non reflective XT is Gallery Grade and is used extensively in the building industry, Framers and Advertising Industry. 3mm Non reflective glass is very expensive here, it was recommended that I use 1mm thick Plexiglass XT, A2 costs about $ 3.5 US, I can get to cuttings done out of this size.
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    Thank you Dick, it comments like this that will keep me going.
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    Thank you so much.
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    Thanks for the replies, but first let me answer so question. Yes these are Scroll Saw patterns cut on Baltic Birch Ply. Yes it’s soaked in BLO and mineral Spirit mixture, when I say it’s drunk after 48/72 hours which means that I can now touch them safely. I let the lay for about two weeks to cure. I use 1 mm Plexiglass non reflective material for the front of the frame. The back is sealed with brown paper tape as per the framers use. I don’t think I need to varnish them, as I do a pretty good job of the frames (self made) and the back is very sealed well.
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    This is something that has always bothered me, I soak my cuttings in a photographic development tray for about 5-6 minutes agitating continuously to ensure proper coverage and penetration, I then gently blow out the excess oil back into the tray for reuse. They then get hung up to dry for about 48 hours. Looking at the dried cutting I ask myself is applying varnish necessary as the get framed and sealed to ensure they are dust proof. Just a added note here I seal as per a framing company would seal for gallery display. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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    Thank you so much.
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    Thank You.
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    Thank You.
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    Thank you for your comments.
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    Thank you all for your kind words.
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    Thank You.
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    Another beautiful Russ Beard pattern cut on 3mm Baltic Birch Ply using a Niqua #1 straight pin less blade. The finish it was soaked in BLO and Mineral mixture. I will be making a frame for this one as it’s a Gift to a very unsuspecting old lady in our parish. On a personal note I have to curtail my cutting as I have been diagnosed with Macular Eye Generation, in a nutshell I’m losing my eyesight and I must reduce the strain I put on my eyes. The Ophthalmologist has suggested I use a paint of readers (he has given me the diopter strength) in combination with my illuminated magnifying lens, this is to assist the eye site as well as protect my spectacle's as I have scratched them before.
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    My latest cut a beautiful Russ Beard pattern cut on 3mm Baltic Birch Ply, cut with a Niqua #1 straight pin less blade. For finishing it was soaked in a BLO and Mineral Spirits mixture, this will be added to my African Wildlife Collection.
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    Thank you, I’m going go with this one, I think she will like it.
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    Thanks so much I think the last option should work, need to print it and look at it.
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    Hi all, I need some help please, I downloaded the attached pattern from the pattern library, but try as I may I can’t get a clear pattern to fit my standard 12”x 14” board. I’ve tried with my limited knowledge to get the lines clear and straight so I can cut this. It’s going to be a gift for my granddaughter. I would truly appreciate any help, thank you.
  23. Insane Dust Maker
    Wishing all my Scroll Saw friends a very Happy Festive season with family and friends. Thank you for your wonderful support through the year. Please stay Safe and Warm and may God Bless you all.
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    Thank You Marg, yip my old modified Wen came to the party again, very happy with the result.
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    Thank You Joe.
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