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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Anyone have a mini 4" table saw?

« on: January 03, 2017, 10:16:56 am »

I just received a similar 4" table saw as a Christmas present. These 4" saws all look alike, just different colors. I tried mine out and it will cut 5/8" thick material, pine, with no indication of limited power. It seems to have enough HP to be sufficiently powered. I spent some time making sure the blade and cross cut grooves were aligned. That and making sure the table is square to the blade is most of the deficiencies. Overall it does what I need. 

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Brag Forum / Re: Something Different to Scroll

« on: November 30, 2016, 10:55:31 am »

Thank you all for your kind remarks. It is a work of love as it combines scrolling, modelling and scratch building, using several different skills I have or have to develop. I'll post and update when I'm further along.
Bill

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Sympathy

« on: November 22, 2016, 10:49:55 am »

Steve, so sorry for your loss. May your family experience the peace and comfort of Jesus.

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Brag Forum / Re: Something Different to Scroll

« on: November 20, 2016, 11:29:26 pm »

Thank you all for your comments. It has been both an interesting journey and a learning experience.

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Brag Forum / Something Different to Scroll

« on: November 20, 2016, 12:15:51 am »

I started a model of the Swedish Ship Wasa about 15-18 years ago, placed it on hold for 10-12 years and recently started again. I now have the deck and hull almost complete. There are about 1000 parts so far assembled. I still have the masts, spars, deadeyes, pulleys, sheaves, standing and running rigging and all the ornamental details to do. That's another 1000 parts, so I'm about half done. The finished model will be about 32" long, 18" high and 9" deep.
 
So scrolling is very useful in constructing many of the parts. However its a different style as some of the material is  only 1/32" thick (0.03" or 0.8mm). And some of the parts are pretty small. The first picture is the Wasa as it is today. The second picture shows the small parts I have to scroll as compared to a dime. These are also 1/32" thick. I have had to adapt to very slow speeds, absolute zero clearance table top, careful slow feeding and learning how to cut fragile, small pieces, all the while keeping fingers just clear of the blade. It has been and continues to be an interesting experience.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Need help not getting square cut on scrollsaw

« on: November 10, 2016, 10:48:59 pm »

Since the softer wood does cut square, it speaks of applying too much pressure to cutting and the blade then deflects causing tapered cuts. Try applying very little pressure to cut and see if that makes a difference.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Blade feeding

« on: November 02, 2016, 06:12:58 pm »

bottom feeder

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Newbie from south carolina

« on: October 08, 2016, 09:15:23 am »

Welcome to the site! Hope you'll not be affected by Matthew. There is so much information and help here, so ask any question you have - you'll find the members very friendly.
Bill in Tennessee.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Any Scroll Sawers Here with PD

« on: June 12, 2016, 09:42:05 am »

I'm really impressed with your attitude. You appear to not give in to a disease and let it manage you but you are managing it. Well done, don't let it control you.
Bill
 

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Prayer request

« on: May 28, 2016, 05:29:43 pm »

adding you and Mary to my prayer list. Mary be healed -through the power of the Holy Spirit and in Jesus' name!

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Brag Forum / Re: John 3:16

« on: May 10, 2016, 10:42:03 am »

Love it, both the cutting and the message!

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Intarsia / Re: Scarecrow

« on: May 08, 2016, 04:52:30 pm »

OOOOOh, nicely done!

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hey

« on: December 21, 2015, 08:10:44 pm »

Welcome to the forum Chris, I'm Bill from Tennessee. So glad you found us and am enjoying your comments about starting to scroll. Yes it is addicting!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Table Height

« on: December 21, 2015, 11:13:42 am »

Ergonomics experts suggest the scrollsaw table should be very close to the level of your elbow (as Dan suggested). So if you stand use that measurement, or sit use that one. My scrollsaw has a stand used for standing, however I prefer to sit so I have an adjustable draftsman's chair so I can sit at a standing height. 
Bill

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: question on dewalt 788

« on: December 04, 2015, 11:01:47 am »

I would guess that because of the rake of the blade (front to back movement) that it is more aggressive when pushing than pulling through the spiral.
Bill