Hi. I’m Eric. Got a scrollsaw as a gift. Am just getting started w it. Looks like it will be a lot of fun.
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My saw. First project (dot. Wife’s name 😉 since she gave me the saw. 2nd project was to add plywood to the table plate because it is plastic and flexed. -
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Welcome ,we like pitchers, and don't be afraid to ask Questions. there are no suck things dumb questions .we all learn from them
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Greetings from central Indiana. Most of the good stuff I know about scrolling, I learned here. The rest was from fixing mistakes or doing stuff again because I didn't pay attention to what I read here.
So, ask your questions and post your photos.
We're here to help. Nobody keeps any secret techniques here.Jim
When looking at the clock at work--the correct time is:
Too early to leave, too late to call in.Comment
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Hey new person! Arizona here looking forward to seeing some of the things you do. Ask questions and share your insights along the learning curve. We like brainstorms.
Linda at www.ArtIngrained.comComment
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Welcome to the group! Great start, your solution for the flimsy plastic is very clever. You are a wise man making something for your wife first.Rolf
RBI G4 26 Hawk, EX 16 with Pegas clamps, Nova 1624 DVR XP
Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"
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And the Long Island Scrollsaw AssociationComment
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Hello and welcome from Pennsylvania.Kim
www.beautyunderthebark.com
Know to say "The B&B team is at it again"
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by RolfOur Judges are some of the best woodworkers I have ever met. On occasion I get asked to explain what I look for in the scrolling categories. I point out all of the nuances. I can't be a judge as I have intarsia and scroll work entries.
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Channel: Intarsia, Inlay, and Segmentation
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by RolfThere may have been some crud on the tips from manufacturing.
In the ~20 years of scrolling I never cleaned the ends of my blades until recently. Even with the Pegas clamps I was having some blade slippage, I now scuff the ends of my blades with some 220 grit paper End of problem.!...-
Channel: General Scroll Saw
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by NC ScrollerDon’t over sand them as you will shorten their usable life. Only sand as needed. Another thing to do is clear your blades before installing. Blades are coated with oil to prevent rust. Wipe the ends with alcohol or lightly sand with 320 grit.
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Channel: General Scroll Saw
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by cwmageeThe fact that you only had approximately 6 hours on the saw tells me there was a thin oily film on the clamps from the manufacturing process.
If problem continues you may have spread the clamps in the process of tighten blades. A common problem with OEM parts. This issue will disappear by replacing...-
Channel: General Scroll Saw
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Reply to Mitre saw material clampsby will898910” compound dual bevel sliding mitre saw with laser. Bruce said to buy a new blade because the blade that comes with it sucks. Sells here for $289. It was on sale plus his military discount and a $50 gift certificate from his woodworking club. Bruce said to check out on Google 10” kolbalt mitre...
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