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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: What got you started in this hobby?

« on: April 24, 2010, 09:52:11 pm »

Suet Feeders!

I found a plan to make an acorn shaped suet feeder and began by cutting them out of cedar fence boards. Learned early that doing them with a hand held jig saw was the pits! So i bought a junker scroll saw and tried that. Then I tried something just a bit different and needed a better saw so I bought a used Craftsman 16" vs. That totally hooked me! Made a bunch of Christmas presents, ornaments and such as well as wedding present for my grandson. That drew so many compliments that I have to get a better saw!
Now I am  selling my various bird feeders at a local farmer's market and putting that money away for a DW788! Should have enough by August so I can make Christmas gifts this year for almost everyone!
Never had such a relaxing and also vexing hobby in my life!

GrayBeard

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: S.A.G.E. scroll saw ? ? ?

« on: April 24, 2010, 04:45:32 pm »

You noticed that too!
I sure wasn't impressed with the patterns either!

Graybeard

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Pattern Requests. / Sports Plaque?

« on: April 24, 2010, 03:36:05 pm »

  Looking for a male Soccer (Football for my non-American friends!) player with his foot striking the ball.

Any suggestions?

GrayBeard

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Photo to pattern.

« on: April 24, 2010, 03:31:15 pm »

That is what makes me PROUD to associate with "scrollers"!

Assuming the times are all 'board' times that was about THREE hours from request to solution!

Fantabulous!!!!!!

GrayBeard

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Ask Steve a question. / New Members?

« on: April 24, 2010, 03:02:33 pm »

Are you and the 'mods' using a system of 'moderation' for new members?

I do that on my groups until the member has established a pattern of responsible posting.

I clicked on the website of one of the members who joined today and was directed to a site that is very definitely NOT "Family Friendly"!
 I immediately sent you an email giving the member's name.

I did not readily see a manner in which the members can 'directly' contact the moderation team and I may have missed it.

GrayBeard

7071

Brag Forum / Re: WINE AND GLASSES HOLDER

« on: April 24, 2010, 01:33:30 pm »

NICE and well done!

Care to share the pattern? or give a location to purchase?

GrayBeard

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: S.A.G.E. scroll saw ? ? ?

« on: April 24, 2010, 01:25:46 pm »

The one I saw on 'craigslist' St. Louis is going for $400....
From Craigslist....
This is a SAGE scroll saw. made by Vintage Scroll Saw in Branson, Missouri. The saw, except for the variable speed motor, etc, is made of solid oak. The arms, arm brackets, inside frame,pitman, and cabinet back are laminated for strength. The arms pivot in the brackets held by steel pins through bronze bushings that need no lubrication.

The 1/8HP motor will operate from 40 to 1500 strokes per minute. It is in great shape.

This saw currently sells new for $795.

Location: Pacific/Washington, MO

GrayBeard

7073

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Dewalt DW788...ALERT!!!

« on: April 24, 2010, 10:43:34 am »

I just checked...
http://grizzly.com/products/DW788-7880-7881-20-Scroll-Saw-W-Stand-And-Light/H7414

Dewalt D788
New Price, Saw, Stand, Light

$469.95...plus shipping


GrayBeard

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General Scroll Saw Talk / S.A.G.E. scroll saw ? ? ?

« on: April 24, 2010, 10:23:52 am »

Just saw one on craigslist!
Anyone ever heard of this model or used one?
All OAK scroll saw! Hand Made...$795 from Branson, MO

<http://www.bransonconnection.com/sage-saw/sage-saw.htm>

GrayBeard

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Russ[c] and Charlie Dearing

« on: April 24, 2010, 09:41:33 am »

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome ! ! !

As one who owns and also moderates a few 'chat groups' I know the task before you!

Thank You for your Time, your Talents and most of all Your Patience!

My best to you in your endeavor.....

GrayBeard

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from WI

« on: April 20, 2010, 09:51:04 pm »

Well Hello from the St. Louis area. I live just a bit west in St. peters. (still in Cardinal Country!)
My oldest son lives in Stevens Point and Wausau! (two homes for the time being until the OLD farmhouse it fully renovated.)

I hope to make it back up that way in the future and enjoy that gorgeous country.

GrayBeard

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New Member in Appleton!

« on: April 20, 2010, 09:43:15 pm »

Home of the famous paper mill!
I'm a retired printer and also have a son living in Stevens Point. Good Beer that "Point" Brew!
Son also has a farm up close to Wausau (another famous 'paper' town)!
Maybe I'll drop in sometime when I go to visit my youngun!

GrayBeard

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: GrayBeard is here!

« on: April 20, 2010, 09:37:40 pm »

HI there, Cherie!

Been thru your area a time or three! My lady friend hails from Neosho, ex is from Dexter and my grand daughter and her hubby are down in Ft. Smith, Ark.

Sounds from some of your posts I have seen that you are one BUSY gal!
I keep busy by scrollin', general woodwork, volunteer work, and makin' barbeque sauce.
Next time I head s'west I will let you know and drop by!

Hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New Forum, And MIKE drops in!!!!

« on: April 20, 2010, 09:26:31 pm »

Your ears must have been ringing earlier when we singing the praises of Mike and his FD Blades!

Good to know you are keeping in touch!!!

GrayBeard

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Bookends

« on: April 20, 2010, 08:12:18 am »

I seem to remember that pattern from "Scrollsaw Woodworking and Crafts" magazine about a year ago. I know I have it somewhere and will try to locate it. But like everyone else I have to ROOT through tons of patterns so bear with me.

GrayBeard