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old sarge

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  1. I sent a message earlier and waiting for a reply. Veterans Day so he may be busy with family. Thanks again.
  2. I click on choose files, and then I select the file/photo. It works well on the bbq forums I belong to. I will keep trying. Maybe it is an intermittent error. Thanks.
  3. When I joined I said would look for an item or two that I made since I generally gave away all my little projects and post a photo. I found one and ran into a server error trying to post. I would appreciate any advice you folks can give. Thanks.
  4. Here is a little something I did when I first got the Excalibur. 1/8 in Luan. Well, I tried to post a photo but I got a server error. Any help in posting a photo would be appreciated.
  5. Welcome Louie from Arizona.
  6. There are jig saw blades that will cut soft material like leather, foam and such. If you have a jig saw that might be an inexpensive option. There is also the SailRite Foam cutter: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-8-Foam-Cutter-with-Carrying-Case-110V
  7. Search for Kenny on this forum. Maybe you can send him a PM.
  8. If the seller is close by within an hour or so, I would take a drive and take a chance he still has it for the same price. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
  9. Hegners have a good reputation for longevity and performance and have been around for decades. Dirt and dust happens. From the picture I would say definitely worth the drive to Lansing. And I agree with Hawk: If you can't try it and do some cutting (take your own wood), walk away.
  10. Welcome Mike from SE Arizona. The Dremel is old so the problems are more probably the machine rather than you. I see nothing wrong with getting a WEN3921-16 IF you are unsure about whether you want to pursue this hobby/stress reliever or not. That model supposedly takes both pin-less and pinned blades. And it is not a major investment. But according to Wen, it's length of stroke is a tad over a half inch so it will be a little slow. If on the other hand, you are showing a modicum of enthusiasm, the Hegner might be a better investment in the long term. Worth checking it out in person and 'kicking the tires' if the current owner allows it.
  11. Welcome to the forum from SE Arizona. Enjoy your Wen!
  12. +1 on short answer.
  13. Simply beautiful. Shows an abundance of talent and love. Thanks for sharing.
  14. You may have already found this but in case you have not, here is a conversion kit for pinless blades at Amazon. Central Machinery(Harbor Freight) is listed as well as many others. Maybe this will help: https://www.amazon.com/Olson-AC49610-Scroll-Blade-Conversion/dp/B005ELXNX6?th=1
  15. The photos in this link appear to be very similar to your saw: https://www.bonanzamarket.co.uk/listings/Ryobi-16-scroll-saw/228540401
  16. Just a thought: Have you checked all the nuts and bolts that secure the saw to the stand as well as the stand components and connectors?
  17. I would look for scroll saw books by Patrick Spielman. When I started scrolling, his books are what I turned to. Here is a link to titles; Amazon may have some of them. The second link is the book I bought when I first started and it is good but likely outdated: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/84053.Patrick_Spielman https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0806972246/ref=x_gr_w_bb_sout?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_sout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0806972246&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2
  18. I started with a craftsman that took pin type blades. Cost maybe $100.00. It was a nice unit, cut well, and utterly reliable but inside cuts were problematic. I used it for a couple of years and then the bug bit and I got the Excalibur. A major upgrade for sure and I have been very happy.
  19. I am very impressed with your first efforts. The detail in the horse is wonderful as are your other projects. Nicely done!
  20. Very nice looking. I bet that it took a lot of "time" not to mention skill. Thanks for sharing!
  21. Reminds me of the hymn 'The Old Rugged Cross'.
  22. I have traditionally purchased my blades from Seyco and also use Flying Dutchman. I have been pleased with them. (sorry for the sideways avatar. Hope to figure out how to fix it)
  23. Here is a source for baltic birch ply. Maybe it will help some of you folks: https://www.woodpeck.com/baltic-birch-plywood.html
  24. Impressive!
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