I've been scolling for only a year now so i've got alot of to learn. I hope to meet and learn from new freinds. I own a craftman 18" srollsaw. Anyone with one i'm having trouble with blade tension. Thanks to all for a place to come to talk and learn about scolling. Just cuttingup in cajun land.
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No problems with my 16" Craftsman. Can you be more specific?Mike
Craftsman 16" VS, Puros Indios and Sam Adams!
Scrollin' since Jun/2006
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Hello Cutup! How are thing in Lafayette? I'm willing to bet it is a lot warmer where you are than it is here. lol
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by John SmithI've used 1/4 and 1/8" blades from different sources with good results. I use carbon fiber blade blocks so I can put the blade in the middle of the blocks. You have to "tune" the blade for your specific saw. Several videos on YouTube on how to tune band saw blades.
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by Quartz43Very interesting and well done projects. I have not tried a 1/8" blade but think I will. Can you tell us the brand of blade, tooth count and what bandsaw you are using. Sorry to be asking so many questions but you have the knowledge. Also, any tips for using that small of a blade.
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by John Smiththanks Carole. I used the band saw with a 1/8" blade - not much different than the scroller but I have to use other methods to do the insides of the letters where the band saw can't reach. All the while, WISHING I had a scroll saw. and now, that I've got one, I'll be venturing back into dimensional...Yesterday, 07:21 PM
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by handibunnyVery impressive work, John. I like the tooled leather look, the detailed calligraphy, and especially the rendition of the brushes and other tools that you use for your craft. It will be interesting to see how you incorporate the scroll saw into your work, and the opportunities it provides you.Yesterday, 06:31 PM
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