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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Entry level saw

« on: January 30, 2011, 04:32:53 am »

Thanks Torsten I've read good reviews too, but was looking to hear from someone who had first hand experience with any of the less expensive saws. I'm pretty confident I won't be getting a Ryobi after what I've read here and elsewhere.
Gabby

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Paint.net - New & Free

« on: January 30, 2011, 04:22:18 am »

There is a ton of good information available through the "paint.net" website!
Tutorials, Help, Forum, etc.

Good Program!

~~~GB~~~

I have used Paint.net for quite a while now and like it, pretty simple to use but don't expect all the bells and whistles in a free download.
Just downloaded gimp today and haven't decided about it yet.
Gabby

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Ask Steve a question. / Entry level saw

« on: January 30, 2011, 03:57:12 am »

Steve do you have any information, pro or con on the Craftsman 16'' Variable Speed Scroll Saw model (21602) it's on sale now for  $107 which is about all I can afford. Any others you have heard good things about in this price range? Are any from the sites like grizzly or harbour freight any good. A lathe I bought from HF was junk, so I'm kind of shy of their products.
Gabby

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: I was offered a free lathe

« on: January 30, 2011, 02:48:13 am »

Pat they have sharpening jigs and most of the pros. use them now, it is the only way to sharpen specialized chisels it gives the same grind time after time and saves wearing the chisel down to quickly
Jimbo

All those extras cost MONEY too. If you are mechanically challenged, I would recommend not to take it on.
One thing not mentioned. If the piece of wood isn't centered properly and the tool grabs, the wood will fly out in just about any direction. Stay away from cheap lathes such as Harbor Freight sells, many times you need to turn at a slow speed and they do not go slow enough, and are flimsy affairs at best. I learned this the hard way and nearly lost an eye, from a chunk about the size of a loaf of bread. I scrapped the HF lathe and got a nice Jet, no comparison.
Any tool that spins or any other action can be dangerous especially to users that aren't trained how to use, or NOT to use it properly.
Check your fingers and toes.
Gabby

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Making a world globe

« on: January 30, 2011, 12:50:10 am »

Thanks Torsten, that will be really useful. Still wrestling with the way to make the globe. My book on scroll saw bowls arrived today!
Malc

Some people make hollow balls or globes by paper mache over a baloon as the form. Toy baloons available everywhere even the local supermarket. After the layup dries who cares if the baloon deflates.
You can add several layers to increase the strength, it will also be light. You could also use a cheap ball often found in markets too. My wife buys them for a buck or so for her dogs to play with. Also light weight.
The lay ups would give you something to glue your pieces to also.
Gabby

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: coloring

« on: January 30, 2011, 12:36:14 am »

That may just solve a problem for me. I have a beautiful photo of a Mandarin Duck that I would like to produce but no wood comes in the right colors to do it justice. Still waiting for my saw.
Gabby

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General Scroll Saw Talk / See Lemon oil for my post on BLO

« on: January 29, 2011, 11:06:07 pm »

I Probably should have started a new topic but I'm a new-b and allowed at least one mistake aren't I?
Wow now 2 posts!
Gabby

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Lemon oil off topic -- Boiled Linseed Oil

« on: January 29, 2011, 11:02:20 pm »

Just my first posting to the forum. Taa Daa!
In the past many rifle stocks were finished with BLO.
Once the sanding was all done and any stain applied and sanded to remove whiskers raised by stain.
The wood was wiped down with a generous coat of oil and allowed to absorb as much as possible, dry spots hit again to get an even coating.
Allow twenty minutes or more so it penetrates the wood. then wipe down and let cure over night. Sand lightly to provide some "tooth" and remove any whiskers or anything else that shouldn't be on there.
Now comes the hard part.
Apply a light coat with a lint free rag or your bare hand, and rub with the grain all over creating enough friction to make your hand warm. (Don't worry it will wash off) There shouldn't be any wet oil when you are through rubbing, but to be sure polish with lint free cloth ( I like OLD T-shirt material ).
Next day do it again, and again until you achieve the finish desired. Some put on as high as 15 or more coats. A nice satin finish is the result and doesn't need anything else.
Years ago I built a BP rifle from a kit and used Beverly's Lin Speed and achieved a beautiful deep gloss finish after following the same procedure. If someone can tell me how to upload photos I'll try to add one of it.
It's a lot of work but other methods don't match the results, or the satisfaction. JMHO

Gabby    Yup living up to my name!

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Welcome

« on: January 25, 2011, 03:06:37 am »

Hi I go by Gabby, once you get to know me you'll know why. I look a bit like my avatar too!
I'm in S.W Oregon, and have been playing with wood for years, but am just now getting into scrolling. Checking local listings for a good saw I can afford on a pension. Oops gave away my age.
I'm just itching to do this, and can hardly wait to get started.
Looking forward to some new friends in this forum.
Gabby