I made 11 of these as Christmas gifts for my co-workers as I am retiring in February. I only scrolled the block with the names, the base I made from oak I picked up dumpster diving at our local cabinet shop, the name block is made of poplar.
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This will help them remember their friend and co-worker. Kudos!"Still Montana Mike"
"Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long."
Mike's Wood-n-Things LLC
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Hey---No disgrace to diving for free expensive wood for projects. Saturday I picked up a whole trunk full of usable wood, 1',3/4, 1/2 and 1/8th laminated on one and both sides, some oak boards and a ton of 1/4 to 1/2 MDF. Most was in strips from 4 to 8 inches wide and lengths up to 36". I just can't see letting this stuff go to the dump.
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Reply to Frustratedby markdavdWhen a blade slips out, the tendency is to tighten it more. Make sure you haven't over-tightened the clamp forcing the sides apart. Most OEM clamps are made from soft aluminum so once it starts they will continue spreading and it will be near-impossible to keep the blades in place.
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Reply to Frustratedby Sandy OaksBlade slippage is a function of the blade clamp holder and or the set screw and thumb screw with swivel.
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Reply to Frustratedby NC ScrollerTricia what saw do you have? Does the blade slip or it just won’t tighten?
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Reply to Frustratedby wjbclocks1Are yoou sure that your not puting the blades to far up in the top clamps,. ( l learned thst the hard way)...
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Reply to Frustratedby cwmageeHave you tried to rough up the thumb screws tips? How old are the blade clamps? may be time to replaced them.
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