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Computer questions / Re: Avitar Question
« on: March 24, 2017, 10:45:03 am »
Thanks, but that didn't work.
News: Had a couple issues with the forum today. 1/19/2017. I believe I have them corrected now. Let me know if you have any trouble. Thanks.
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Computer questions / Re: Avitar Question
« on: March 15, 2017, 12:25:00 pm »
Well, thanks for the help. But it doesn't seem to matter what format or what scale I try, the image is always fuzzy. Hmmmm....
Thanks anyway!
Thanks anyway!
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Computer questions / Re: Avitar Question
« on: March 15, 2017, 11:25:40 am »
Hey Karl, Yes, your picture looks crystal clear to me. Thanks!
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Newbie from North Carolina
« on: March 14, 2017, 12:02:31 pm »
Welcome Rob!
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: First Cuts
« on: March 14, 2017, 09:09:09 am »
The FD blades came in the mail last night!! 
I got the starter pack, which included some spiral cut blades. I will try those tonight.
I got the starter pack, which included some spiral cut blades. I will try those tonight.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Advice/opinions needed
« on: March 14, 2017, 09:07:39 am »
Thanks for all of the advice. 
Last night I put the saw stand on a couple of floor pads and that helped a lot! When I have time, I will try to put a pad between the saw and the top of the stand. Unfortunately that involves a fair amount of disassembly, so it will have to wait until I have a lull in the action. Each night I am trying to cut one piece for practice. Fun!
Last night I put the saw stand on a couple of floor pads and that helped a lot! When I have time, I will try to put a pad between the saw and the top of the stand. Unfortunately that involves a fair amount of disassembly, so it will have to wait until I have a lull in the action. Each night I am trying to cut one piece for practice. Fun!
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Advice/opinions needed
« on: March 13, 2017, 10:18:21 am »
My shop is in the basement, so it's resting on concrete. I might try resting two bags of salt on the stand tonight, and putting it up on some of the floor pads I have laying around. I'll try the nickel test after that, and post the results.
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Computer questions / Avitar Question
« on: March 13, 2017, 09:43:58 am »
Hi All,
Does anyone know how to format an image for an avitar so it doesn't look so stretched out and fuzzy, as mine currently does?
Thanks in advance...
Does anyone know how to format an image for an avitar so it doesn't look so stretched out and fuzzy, as mine currently does?
Thanks in advance...
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Advice/opinions needed
« on: March 13, 2017, 09:31:43 am »
So, I got to spend some quality time with the (Craftsman 16" variable speed) scroll saw yesterday, doing practice cuts on scrap and experimenting with blades. So far so good. I see improvement.
Vibration is a problem. I can't run the machine at full speed, but I am not sure that is necessary anyway. I was always taught, with any machine, never to run at full speed if the speed was adjustable. So I am debating whether or not to make a new stand, one that is more robust and allows for the placement of weight in the base. This is where I would like to hear opinion / advice. Not sure this will solve the vibration problem with this saw...
(It is bolted down, the stand has very little movement / twist. I tightened all of the screws, nuts, and bolts that I could find. I even modified they plastic guard over the arm to keep it from knocking against the arm. (dumb design - thanks Dremel...))
It may be (probably likely) that I have a crappy saw and the saw will always vibrate at the top end no matter what I do. More experimentation is needed. So far it is usable, just not that fast. I can get up to about 80-90 percent before the vibration becomes a problem. Maybe that is fast enough. Should I go through the trouble of making a new stand - heavier timber, place for sand bags, stool height - or just live with what I have until I upgrade (about 80% probability) to a better saw?
I am planning to practice one hour every night this week while I line up real projects to do.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
Vibration is a problem. I can't run the machine at full speed, but I am not sure that is necessary anyway. I was always taught, with any machine, never to run at full speed if the speed was adjustable. So I am debating whether or not to make a new stand, one that is more robust and allows for the placement of weight in the base. This is where I would like to hear opinion / advice. Not sure this will solve the vibration problem with this saw...
(It is bolted down, the stand has very little movement / twist. I tightened all of the screws, nuts, and bolts that I could find. I even modified they plastic guard over the arm to keep it from knocking against the arm. (dumb design - thanks Dremel...))
It may be (probably likely) that I have a crappy saw and the saw will always vibrate at the top end no matter what I do. More experimentation is needed. So far it is usable, just not that fast. I can get up to about 80-90 percent before the vibration becomes a problem. Maybe that is fast enough. Should I go through the trouble of making a new stand - heavier timber, place for sand bags, stool height - or just live with what I have until I upgrade (about 80% probability) to a better saw?
I am planning to practice one hour every night this week while I line up real projects to do.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: First Cuts
« on: March 12, 2017, 05:33:56 pm »
2nd cut with a different blade. I'm cutting 3/4 pine, and used an Olson#5r, 12.5 tpi 9 rev pinless. Tighter turns and did a little better following the lines. 
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General Scroll Saw Talk / First Cuts
« on: March 12, 2017, 02:17:24 pm »
Here is a pic of my first cuts. Practice & patience.... Wandered quite a bit. Blade is unknown. Will try with Olson blades next. FD blades already ordered. Good news is that the puzzle cuts slip together from both directions.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: New Scroll Saw Stand
« on: March 12, 2017, 10:42:15 am »
Thanks. Yes, the seat is adjustable in one inch increments, the top angle is adjustable, and the saw can slide forward or back. Need to ad a light yet. The vibration is only there at one point after I get up to three quarters speed, then it goes away at full speed. But I can turn it up pretty far. I have more work to do on that seat tho. A single bolt ain't cutting it.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / New Scroll Saw Stand
« on: March 11, 2017, 10:23:50 pm »
I finished my stand today! Vibration is there, but not too bad. I'll try to attach a picture.
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New member
« on: March 09, 2017, 08:28:31 pm »
Welcome! Another new guy!
