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[Rolf]

The auto darkening helmet is a must have in my opinion, especially for the home hobby welders. if you are a pro and do it all the time maybe not.

Couldn't agree more Rolf. The helmet has been a game changer for me.

[Rolf]

WOW! That is exciting.

[Rolf]

I am glad to hear he is getting better! We all have to very careful....

[Rolf]

Jim, I am very impressed! You really got the hang of the welder quickly. Love the design. I sold my MIG when I decided on the TIG. I regret that decision, but space was an issue. I have a bunch of spray cans that were being thrown out at work that were meant for spraying on a metal surface before welding...

[Rolf]

Ennobee "I hope that when I'm in my mid seventies like you, I still have the guts to try a new hobby" You make that sound like that is old LOL.
My Mom got deep into computers in her late 70's along with digital embroidery. I am in my early 70's and constantly looking for something...

[Rolf]

The Kayaks are fun but a real pain in the butt to assemble. I bevel cut the hull on mine and burned the design in the top. If I ever make more I will laser burn the details in the top....

[Rolf]

Jim did you build that? really well done....

[Rolf]

Well that is good news! You really have a nice collection of items love the Wolf. I just might have to make a few pepper mills. And test our market.
it will be interesting to see how my consignment sales will be. They were this weekend and again next weekend. I will know after that when I pick...

[Rolf]

Food for thought, When I first started scrolling my thinking was "all I want to do is this and I will never do that as it doesn't interest me". I didn't know I would be working with SSWWC or get sucked into creating Intarsia or doing large intricate fretwork, like Charles Hand designs....

[Rolf]

Well that is a new one! What a clever combination! looks great.

[Rolf]

I have grown to like the Pegas brand MGT blades . for this thickness the blade number varies from brand to brand, The TPI (teeth per inch) is more important the Pegas 5 is 11.3 and the 7 is 10.4 TPI.

I also the Olson Mach series the #7 has 8 TPI and really works great on thick wood....

[Rolf]

I have a Micro Mark drill press that I use for the tiny holes when doing delicate fretwork. I am happy with that.
This saw is too limiting especially for any bevel cuts. The blade change process would drive me nuts, and the other concern is blade tension. It is like the ancient deltas, spring...

[Rolf]

On the small boxes, how did you build them? box joints, hinges ? Any pictures. I have been thinking about making some small decorative boxes again....

[Rolf]

That is some fun stuff! How big are the tractors?...

[Rolf]

Is the manual written in German?...

[Rolf]

Jo, I did a bit of research on the web, and there are lots of videos of people silver soldering broken blades. In hindsight I remember I had made a jig eons ago to do just that, when I still had a small Craftsman bench top three wheeler....

[Rolf]

I haven't even decided what to make!

[Rolf]

Very nice! I really like your setup especially for the dust collection. I would have to figure out a way to re-weld the blade.
And Oh to have wall space and organizational skills!

[Rolf]

Welcome! As the others have said, lots of support and knowledge here ready to be shared.
Is the 6 x10 your workspace or your entire apartment. ?

[Rolf]

Most of the cut outs were done with the scroll saw.
Karl I have a couple of power carvers. The classic Dremel with a flex shaft I then bought a Ram Power carver, they both use 1/8 shank bits. I have a bunch of carbide cutters from when our Printed circuit board facility at work was dismantled....