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[handibunny]

Thanks for posting, Tony. I just left a message in the condolence book. He was one of the earliest supporters of my work, and I’ll always be grateful.

[handibunny]

I'm curious to see if the experienced cabinet makers at our local lumberyard/flooring/cabinetry shop are familiar with sinker cypress. I've always liked the grain of cypress, but it does mess up sandpaper something awful.

I didn't know that it was used for siding, but it makes sense because...

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Thanks, Jim and Melanie, for the kind words. Melanie, with your abilities, if you ever wanted to make a bowl, I know it would be quite impressive.

It was fun getting the cypress assignment. The color of the wood, when seen in person, is just lovely, with a real richness and depth....

[handibunny]

Sorry for your loss, Jeff. I’m sure your wife will cherish your gift for many years to come.

I hope your use of the scroll saw brings you pleasure and satisfaction. Your work is lovely.

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I think I recall Jim Finn making a small jig for installing the blade in the lower clamp. I still have trouble getting it into the bottom clamp straight, or getting the clamp into the holder without looking.

Also, I'd wonder if the extra weight of the quick clamp at the bottom would...

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Did you check the fuse and brushes?

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If you can't get at least one of the pins through a hole that small, it won't do you any good.

You'll either have to remove the pin (see my earlier post), or configure your saw blade holders to take pinless blades. It's not the blade size that's causing the problem, or the size of the...

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#62 is as high as I’ve gone, chucked into a drill press. My go-to bit for bowls is #56, which takes a #7 blade.

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Thanks, Bill. I’ll try my best. 😊

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I found this link about how to remove the pin from the blade and substitute a safety pin. I can’t vouch for this tip, but thought I’d pass it along.

https://www.woodmagazine.com/woodwor...change-hassles

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Thanks, Betty. I never thought of cutting fabric with a scroll saw, although I was wondering about cutting food, but can't figure out how you'd attach the pattern. Mayo? Corn syrup?

Seriously, do you have to stabilize the fabric with plywood or card stock? When do you use it? I assume...

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Thanks, everyone. Just happy to have the opportunity to let folks know what a great little tool we all know and love.

[handibunny]

Thanks, Scott. And thanks, Trackman, for the post. I’m pleased to have been offered this opportunity, and hope that I can help other woodworkers appreciate that great tools often come in small packages.

[handibunny]

Glad that the recuperation trip worked out, Jim. Hope it heralds a year of triumph over adversity and more good adventures yet to come!

And very best wishes to all my forum friends for a happy, peaceful, and healthful new year, filled with love and sawdust!