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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 / Re: My Sister's Christmas presents

« on: December 19, 2014, 12:09:51 pm »

Thanks everyone for the comments. It was my first time cutting something with an angle bevel and I was a little nervous.
It seemed to turn out good, I think they will like them.

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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 / Re: new to me saw

« on: December 16, 2014, 09:43:14 pm »

Thanks pd, it is working great. I have been making saw dust all.afternoon. I am definitely planning on the EX21 in the future.

It is cutting better and smoother than the craftsman.

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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 / Re: Update on my Craftsman

« on: November 26, 2014, 08:57:00 am »

Thanks for all the replies. I will let u know how it goes next week

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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 / Re: Oh my ! My saw is down

« on: November 24, 2014, 08:33:07 pm »

Thanks Sheila, I was trying to cut the Cardinal pattern and it was more than the worn out parts could handle.Hope I can get it fixed to get my sisters plaques done.

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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

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Christmas presents

« on: November 08, 2014, 03:32:01 pm »

Thanks Karl, I have stack cut 4 pieces 1/8" is the thickest I have done

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Christmas presents

« on: November 08, 2014, 12:00:11 pm »

I am cutting some patterns out of 1/4" BB just wondering how many I can stack cut.

I haven't used 1/4" before.
Thanks
George

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: backup for 1/8' baltic birch

« on: March 05, 2014, 08:21:43 am »

Thanks everyone for the advice and tips. I knew all of you would give me some great ideas!