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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: New Layout for my shop
« on: May 11, 2010, 02:16:32 pm »
Do you hire out to clean shops. I may be interested.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: So you want to know how I make patterns?
« on: May 11, 2010, 02:15:41 pm »
This is a great tutorial. I've cut and pasted it to a MSWord document so I can refer back to it. THANK YOU.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: History of the scroll saw, plus other information
« on: May 11, 2010, 11:35:50 am »
Good info for both a Scroll Sawer and a history buff.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Three Important Tools to suppport Scroll Sawing
« on: May 11, 2010, 11:32:37 am »
I was thinking about what tools I use in support of my scroll sawing. I'd think it interesting what others use. Here are my three most important:
1. Drill Press (for making starter holes)
2. Oscillating Spindle Sander (Finishing Prep.)
3. Band Saw (Cutting large stock down & Resawing)
What do you think?
1. Drill Press (for making starter holes)
2. Oscillating Spindle Sander (Finishing Prep.)
3. Band Saw (Cutting large stock down & Resawing)
What do you think?
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Do you use a magnifier/light combo?
« on: May 09, 2010, 01:56:37 pm »
I have used the magnifier light combo (a circular one) but had trouble keeping it steady while scrolling. I now use the jewelers style magnifier, 2x, with a task light. I've still got the combo and if someone has solved the steadiness problem I's sure like to hear it.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: What Scrollsaw you use?
« on: April 28, 2010, 06:30:12 am »
I've been thru a Craftsman, a Hitachi CW40, and now have a DeWalt 788. The DeWalt will be my last saw I love it so much.
On a similar subject, while I had the Hitachi I had to go on the net to get an instruction manual. While browsing there it became apparent the Hitachi was a saw also marketed under the Craftsman name. Not anymore though.
On a similar subject, while I had the Hitachi I had to go on the net to get an instruction manual. While browsing there it became apparent the Hitachi was a saw also marketed under the Craftsman name. Not anymore though.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: does anyone have any plans for a scroll saw stand?
« on: April 25, 2010, 08:11:18 pm »
The Scroll Saw Table I created was built almost entirely from 3/4? A-C plywood. It was built to mimic a workbench and auxiliary table which was the subject of an article in American Woodworker, Oct/Nov. 2009. The article: ? Designs for the Hyper Organized Shop was authored by Jack Holmen.
My shop is housed in my garage so the need of portability of all tools is important so that cars can be housed in the shop space when no building activity is on going. All benches and power tool supports are on casters to they can easily be rearranged to fit any purpose. The scroll saw table is no exception.
The criteria for the saw table included portability, storage of saw tools and blades, adjustment of saw angle, stability of the saw and comfort of the work station. I think I accomplished those items.
Photo 1
This first photo shows the scroll saw arranged with the other benches as supporting players in the work station. The scroll saw platform has out rigger supports for the casters, a bin for waste bags, a drawer for saw blades and tools used with the scroll saw and finally wings to set things on such as the small parts I am cutting and a coffee cup.
Photo 2
A close-up of the table shows the drawer partially open, the wings for small parts being worked on and the table supporting the saw in an inclined position. The inclined table is on hinges just above the drawer. The wings are on piano hinges so they may be dropped down when not in use.
Photo 3
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_s_7g9yoq0J4/S9TUeqM87cI/AAAAAAAAACA/K8Artd_AdPI/s128/DSCN4431.jpg
Photo 3 shows the ?elevator? piece to provide a variety of inclines to the saw support. Also shown is the left wing and the open drawer.
Photo 4
The view from the rear shows a slim configuration with the two wings. In the background the front out -rigger which supports the casters can be seen. These out-riggers enhance stability of the platform.
This is a very stable platform and has worked well for me. Its total cost was about $35.00 for the plywood, hinges and other hardware. It does not creep across the floor on the casters even though the garage floor has a slight slope to it. The finish is clear poly-urethane, two coats. I made it in a week-end and have been using it for about 6 months.
My shop is housed in my garage so the need of portability of all tools is important so that cars can be housed in the shop space when no building activity is on going. All benches and power tool supports are on casters to they can easily be rearranged to fit any purpose. The scroll saw table is no exception.
The criteria for the saw table included portability, storage of saw tools and blades, adjustment of saw angle, stability of the saw and comfort of the work station. I think I accomplished those items.
Photo 1
This first photo shows the scroll saw arranged with the other benches as supporting players in the work station. The scroll saw platform has out rigger supports for the casters, a bin for waste bags, a drawer for saw blades and tools used with the scroll saw and finally wings to set things on such as the small parts I am cutting and a coffee cup.
Photo 2
A close-up of the table shows the drawer partially open, the wings for small parts being worked on and the table supporting the saw in an inclined position. The inclined table is on hinges just above the drawer. The wings are on piano hinges so they may be dropped down when not in use.
Photo 3
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_s_7g9yoq0J4/S9TUeqM87cI/AAAAAAAAACA/K8Artd_AdPI/s128/DSCN4431.jpg
Photo 3 shows the ?elevator? piece to provide a variety of inclines to the saw support. Also shown is the left wing and the open drawer.
Photo 4
The view from the rear shows a slim configuration with the two wings. In the background the front out -rigger which supports the casters can be seen. These out-riggers enhance stability of the platform.
This is a very stable platform and has worked well for me. Its total cost was about $35.00 for the plywood, hinges and other hardware. It does not creep across the floor on the casters even though the garage floor has a slight slope to it. The finish is clear poly-urethane, two coats. I made it in a week-end and have been using it for about 6 months.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Hold Down Foot
« on: April 25, 2010, 07:01:10 pm »
I don't use the hold down foot. I was interested to read it was a Government mandate. LOL
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: What type of Scrollsaw is best
« on: April 25, 2010, 06:24:10 pm »
I've been thru a Craftsman, then a Hitachi and now a DeWalt. I see no reason to go any further the Dewalt does everything I want is very easy to use. IMHO
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Introduce Yourself. / Hello from Brighton, Michigan
« on: April 19, 2010, 10:48:03 am »
I'm Bud Prine. Fairly new to scroll sawing, about a year now.
Since I retired in 2008 I've been aggressive in fitting out my garage shop. Bought many of my tools off Craig's List. So far I've done a number of Peg's & Jokers boards, a few Wooble bowls, started a wooden gear clock and my first Intarsia piece. My Scroll Saw is a DeWalt 788. I created a home made stand for it that I intend to publish of photo of.
Glad to see this forum start up except I suspect I will spend tooooooo much time here.
Thanks for your good work Steve, I, for one, appreciate it.
Since I retired in 2008 I've been aggressive in fitting out my garage shop. Bought many of my tools off Craig's List. So far I've done a number of Peg's & Jokers boards, a few Wooble bowls, started a wooden gear clock and my first Intarsia piece. My Scroll Saw is a DeWalt 788. I created a home made stand for it that I intend to publish of photo of.
Glad to see this forum start up except I suspect I will spend tooooooo much time here.
Thanks for your good work Steve, I, for one, appreciate it.
