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General Scroll Saw Talk / need some advice on spiral blades

« on: February 12, 2019, 10:26:25 am »

I have a Hawk 220 and I am trying to learn how to use spiral blades. I have FD Spiral Reverse #1 and 2/0.  The problem I am having is getting the blade to stay connected to upper blade holder. The twist in the end of blade is hard to get the clamp to tighten down on. It pops out and bends the blade pretty bad. If anyone has some tips or advice I would sure appreciate it.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Chair

« on: November 26, 2018, 07:53:06 pm »

I haven't been on here in a long time. It has been a busy and difficult year. I am making some Christmas presents and my back is really hurting. Just wondering what kind of chair you all might recommend for sitting at saw. I just have a metal stool with a cushion on top. Need something better.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / A question..

« on: November 14, 2017, 09:23:11 pm »

I have cut several Christmas gifts out of 1/4" Baltic Birch using a FRUR #1. Today I started cutting some out of Hard Maple board using FDUR #1. The blades seem to last longer cutting the hard maple board than the plywood.
Am I imagining this or is the plywood harder on blades? I thought maybe the glue in the plywood was causing it.
Anyone have any info I would appreciate it.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Stack cutting

« on: November 08, 2017, 04:27:07 pm »

Can I get a good cutif I stack two 1/4 in baltic birch plywoods together?
Thanks in advance. I have never stack cut before are there any tips you could give me?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / blade wobble

« on: October 25, 2017, 08:40:09 pm »

I haven't been on here for quite a while due to health issues. I am back into scrolling now and just started using my Hawk again. It is an older one 220 two speed. It seems the blade is wobbling side to side. Is there and adjustment for this or maybe a worn out part?

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Pattern Requests. / Needing a pattern made

« on: September 10, 2015, 07:13:49 pm »

Hey everyone, I haven't been on here in awhile because things have been very busy for me. I am starting on some Christmas projects and was wondering if someone here could help me.

I have a picture of a old time travel trailor and need it transformed into a pattern for scrolling. If anyone can help me I sure would appreciate it.

Thanks,
  George

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Question about Danish Oil

« on: March 04, 2015, 07:43:29 pm »

I am going to try some Danish Oil finish on my projects. I have some made out of 1/4" BB. Can I dip that in the oil or will it cause the plys to separate? Should I just wipe it with rag and try to get it in all the tiny holes and cuts as best as I can?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / How to put finish on latest project

« on: February 26, 2015, 03:53:10 pm »

I just finished my latest project. It is the lab with duck in his mouth. I would like to put a light stain on it. It has so many veins and small cuts I am not sure how to do it.
I cut it out of 1/4 in. BB any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Brag Forum / Sue Mey pattern

« on: December 31, 2014, 08:43:36 am »

I made this for riding buddy. He has a Goldwing Trike.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / wow!!!

« on: December 29, 2014, 09:22:28 pm »

I just picked up my "new to me scroll saw" today. It a RBI HAWK 220. It is not variable speed but that is alright. It is so quiet and smooth I am really excited.  I.will be upgrading the blade holders but other than that I am very satisfied.

I found it on Craigslist about 50 mi. from me. I cut a little on it when I got home and the dust blower works
real well. Looking forward to my next project which I will start tomorrow.

Big improvement over the Craftsman!!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / spraying clear finish

« on: December 22, 2014, 10:26:41 pm »

I was thinking about trying to spray a clear finish on my projects instead of brushing on. If you spray on do you have to sand in between coats or just wait for it to dry and spray another coat on?

Thanks for any input and suggestions.

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Brag Forum / My Sister's Christmas presents

« on: December 18, 2014, 09:59:26 pm »

I made 3 of these for my Sister's for Christmas. They are made out of 1/2 in. hard Maple. Thanks to Shelia for the pattern.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / new to me saw

« on: December 16, 2014, 06:28:40 pm »

Since my craftsman died I have been looking for a saw. I had my heart set on an EX21 but with Christmas coming I couldn't swng the price rght now.
I found a deal on a Dremel 1630, I tried it out and it ran smooth and quiet with very little vibration so I bought it. I needed one to finish up 3 Christmas presents. Just wondering if anyone has one of these or has used one? Any input would be appreciated.

The EX 21 is still in my future plans.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Update on my Craftsman

« on: November 25, 2014, 09:59:51 pm »

I posted a couple days ago about my Craftsman breaking down. I can get the parts from ereplacement parts but not in time to get my presents done.
 I had my heart set on the EX 21 in the future but I found a Hawk 220 about 50 miles from me. It is on a stand with a light for $400. I have read a lot of good reviews on this saw. If anyone has any advice or suggestions I would appreciate it. I plan to go look at it Monday.

Thank all of you for your replies and input.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Oh my ! My saw is down

« on: November 24, 2014, 08:17:48 pm »

I have been cutting out Christmas presents for 3 weeks. I got 10 done and started on the last 4 today. I have  Craftsman 16 in. variable speed saw. It has vibrating pretty bad and today it got a lot worse. I broke 8 blades first thing this morning (I haven't broke that many in 2yrs). I took it apart and found bushing on lower arm wore out and the hole in the arm is wollered out also. I will call Sears in Springfield,Mo. in morning to see if they have parts for it.

I am going to buy a new saw in near future. The EX21 is what I have been looking at. Do any of you have any suggestions on this saw or a different one maybe.

Thanks,
George