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Pattern Requests. / pattern designer

« on: November 03, 2019, 07:44:03 am »

I am looking for a specific designer with the initials HB.  I have seen one pattern done by them but haven't been able to locate them.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Wood Choice

« on: July 23, 2019, 11:40:05 am »

I use a lot of the 1/8 and 1/4" Baltic Birch but also like Poplar for some projects.  I also like red oak although some people call that a dirty word but it is plentiful in this area.  I like pine if the pattern is not too delicate.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / clear tape

« on: July 23, 2019, 11:36:23 am »

I would like to testify today.  First of all, I think Steve may have been somewhat angry when he designed the rose vase pattern.  I just finished cutting the vase and roses in cherry.  That is definitely punishment and I have 3 more to do.  I did solve one riddle however, as I was cutting the outside.  As usual, the cherry was burning pretty badly and all of a sudden I reached a place where I had put some clear tape to help hold the pattern down and the burning ended until I got past the tape.  That blade was hot when I reached the tape and it did not burn at all as long as I was cutting through the tape.  I am now a believer and will forever be putting a cover of clear tape before cutting.

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Sympathy

« on: November 22, 2016, 10:15:05 am »

My condolences on your loss.  Take all the time you need with your family.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Blade feeding

« on: November 01, 2016, 09:50:08 am »

I have been a top feeder ever since I got my DeWalt.  Don't think I could ever go back to bottom feeding.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Perfect analysis

« on: September 20, 2016, 08:50:21 am »

Sad to say, this is so true.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: I won

« on: September 14, 2016, 10:17:00 am »

Congratulations as that is great news.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Just wondering?????

« on: August 27, 2016, 09:45:22 am »

Talk about a blast from the past.  How are things in St. Louis?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Cedar Wood

« on: August 04, 2016, 08:48:49 am »

I used to have a source for the Eastern red cedar for .75 a bd ft.  Used some for closet angels that were cut then added a hanger.  They were unfinished for the scent.  It can be renewed with a light sanding after it fades.

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The Coffee Shop / Thank you

« on: July 05, 2016, 08:32:50 am »

Thought this was an appropriate title today.  Don't think we say this often enough and just want to let Steve know how much he is appreciated.  I can't believe that the production of a pattern every day.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from mile high colorado

« on: June 30, 2016, 09:03:18 am »

Welcome from the not so high Ozarks.  Spent some time in Arriba, LaJunta and NW of Ft. Collins quite a few years ago.  Decided CO was a great state after Memorial Day and before Labor Day.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Dewalt arm lift

« on: June 21, 2016, 08:43:29 am »

Mine occassionally does the same thing.  I just hit the on/off switch and then it will work.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: new to scrolling

« on: June 15, 2016, 08:06:02 am »

Welcome aboard.  My navy time only lasted 4 yrs and that was many moons ago.  Just beware that scrolling is very addictive but also very rewarding. 

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Prayer request

« on: May 28, 2016, 08:56:50 am »

Y'all will be added to the list here.  I am caring for my 96 yr old mother who is a 50+ yr survivor of cancer.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: light for scrollsaw

« on: May 27, 2016, 09:31:37 am »

I have a magnifier but never liked it as was difficult to get it located correctly.  I keep a pair of cheap reading glasses 4.0 to wear when I am cutting delicate areas.  They work fine until you look up across the shop and definitely don't try walking with them.  I also have some of the folding lamps that I can swing into position.