Messages

16

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Rusty Nails

« on: June 10, 2014, 11:16:00 am »

Thank you guys, have plenty of nails to try all three, salt water, Pepsi and the vinegar.salt mix.  The nails are what I think are called tacks and they are dark blue or black color.

Thank You,

Pieter

17

General Scroll Saw Talk / Rusty Nails

« on: June 07, 2014, 11:13:23 pm »

I have heard that a solution of vinegar and salt will turn nails rusty and old looking; does this work?  If so does any one have any experience using this method?  Any suggestion as to what the best ration of salt and vinegar?

Pieter

18

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: No More Northern Tool

« on: March 08, 2014, 11:53:11 am »

I have found that Rockler will honor their internet prices in the store.

Pieter

19

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Stools or chairs for SS

« on: March 08, 2014, 11:39:33 am »

Like the rest of you standing for a long time is hard on the back and siting on a make shift stool was not really working either.  So I splurged and bought a very comfortable adjustable height office chair.  Now my back lasts a lot longer and my legs don't cramp, and I can sit at the scroll saw as well as the adjustable height work table and feel in control of the work.

Pieter

20

Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Tool Review- Dw 788

« on: September 01, 2013, 12:13:09 pm »

Dustin, thanks for your comments; you are confirming my opinion that there is a fine line between those "small" compressors and those "large" shop compressors.  Regarding the pin gun, I think I would agree with you that I will spend a few more bucks and get a name brand.

Pieter

21

Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: A different way to sand small parts.

« on: September 01, 2013, 12:00:45 am »

I have found that using a Rockler's hockey puck, those round things that hold the wood while you sand, paint, etc.  I kept on getting blooding thumbs and fingers when I was sanding 1/8" or 1/16" thick scrollsaw projects - getting blood out of wood is a pain.  After cutting I put the project on a sheet of 400 sandpaper and use the "puck" to provide stable and even pressure on the whole project.  A couple of quick circles on the paper and all is glass smooth again after the tape removal.

Pieter

22

Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Tool Review- Dw 788

« on: August 31, 2013, 11:53:46 pm »

Sure glad I switched forums from the "Scrollsaw" one. I would love to see a review of what is needed for a pneumatic 23 guage pin gun.  I have been looking around and trying to see just how small of a tank I can get away with, and just what minimums I should be looking for in a pin gun. I would be using it just for holding pressure when gluing boxes, or essembling scrollsaw projects, or even to create stacks for stack cutting.  Would like to be able to shoot at least a 1/2" and longer pins.

Pieter

23

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Baltic Birch Plywood

« on: August 11, 2013, 11:34:53 pm »

Wow, thank you for the many responses; will have to check the mentioned stores online and locally.  Funny thing is Michael's sells 1/32", 1/64", and 1/8" on up, but no 1/16". 

Pieter

24

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Rare Earth Magnets on Sale!

« on: August 02, 2013, 10:57:24 pm »

Good to be reminded of the hazards of using small magnets and kids.  Thank you for the Amazon referral.

Pieter

25

General Scroll Saw Talk / Baltic Birch Plywood

« on: August 02, 2013, 11:51:16 am »

I am looking for recommendations of where to buy (online) "good 2 sided" 1/16" Baltic Birch.  I have purchased BB from Sloan's and have been satisfied, but they no longer sell BB in that size, only Finish Birch (no explanation if it is good 1 or 2 sides) aircraft grade.  Your help will be greatly appreciated!

Pieter

26

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Rare Earth Magnets on Sale!

« on: July 31, 2013, 04:07:49 pm »

I have been looking for really small rare earth magnets, i.e., 1/8" or I/16" for lids on small boxes where the sides are only 1/4" or 1/8" thick.   Any suggestions?

Pieter

27

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Colt palm router by Bosch

« on: April 17, 2013, 11:26:51 am »

Was checking at a Rockler store yesterday; they now offer the plunge base for the Colt palm router online for $99.  Hope to order one this year.

Pieter

28

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: list of charts

« on: March 22, 2013, 11:52:31 am »

Also thanks for the link; will put with drill bit speed chart as handy shop reference.

Pieter

29

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Cutting thin plywood

« on: January 25, 2013, 03:48:15 pm »

I ussually use some scrap wood at the bottom for almost any 1/8" bb; essentially eliminates edge splintering and for me any ways makes it easier to control the cuts.

Pieter

30

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: New 788 problem

« on: September 01, 2012, 10:24:04 pm »

I always tension to the max, have never had a broken blade due to tension.

Pieter