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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Getting started

« on: April 19, 2010, 03:56:24 pm »

Hi scrcmedic, welcome. There are a number of issues that can cause problems. If you are having control issues make sure the blade tension is correct. Many new scrollers have a tendency to not tension the blade enough. Take a look at the program I have on my blog that helps teach what a properly tensioned blade sounds like. If you get a chance take a look at some of my videos. Many of them show techniques. Its often easier to learn if you see it rather than read it.

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Fretwork Catagory

« on: April 19, 2010, 03:49:18 pm »

There is a upgrade for this forum software that will install a photo gallery. I hope to get that working in the next couple days. I think a fretwork clock gallery would still be a nice addition.

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: CONGRATS!!!!

« on: April 19, 2010, 01:24:25 pm »

Thanks for the kind words Pokey. I'm having a blast.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Blades to cut metal

« on: April 19, 2010, 12:47:34 pm »

Jump over to www.mikesworkshop.com ask Mike what he recommends for what you need to cut. He will lead you right.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Beginner blades

« on: April 19, 2010, 12:06:55 pm »

I'm in agreement with the comments above. I love mikes site. The Flying Dutchman blades have served me well. If you absolutely need to buy locally I would try to look for the Olsen brand. They are widely distributed around the nation. They are quality blades also but you might be paying a bit more when you buy locally.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Dewalt DW788

« on: April 19, 2010, 12:01:14 pm »

I have always heard good things about grizzley service. Only ever ordered from them once but it was a positive experience. I would look there.

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Intarsia / Re: Intarsia Enthusiasts

« on: April 19, 2010, 11:25:20 am »

That's quite an honor. I'll have to check that out.

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: DXF files

« on: April 19, 2010, 11:22:29 am »

Yes corral has the features to export but I'm afraid I won't have the expertise to support them. I hate to put something out that I don't have the equipment to test on. I'm still going to consider it I just want to make sure I know what I'm getting into first.

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: A comment rather than a question

« on: April 19, 2010, 11:18:11 am »

Thanks Bill, it's nice to know that you are enjoying the new forum. I have always been one to bite off more than I can chew. I hope this forum is not too big of a bite. I'm sure everyone here will jump in and help me answer questions. My most time consuming part of running the blog is answering email. I think this forum will help cut down on the email a bit and leave me more time to work on content. Welcome to the forum.

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Perhaps a forum bug category for a while anyway.

« on: April 19, 2010, 10:31:46 am »

Thanks Dunk, I'm still learning all the configuration and setup tools for the forum. I'll take a look tonight and see what's up.

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: DXF files

« on: April 19, 2010, 10:12:34 am »

Hi Joe. I have many laser people visit my blog. I have given your idea some thought. Maybe in the future I will add that option but for right now I don't offer CAD files of any type. I know some of the laser people are cutting my patterns from the pdf file but I don't have knowledge of how they are doing it. Maybe someone will jump in here and give some help.

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: scrollsaw pattern printer

« on: April 19, 2010, 10:08:22 am »

The closest answer I have is maybe. The process involved is lengthy and it's difficult to find the time. I do have it on my future to-do list though.

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: blog challenged

« on: April 19, 2010, 10:00:58 am »

Hi Julief, what email client do you use? If you use an online email client like gmail than the contact me button won't work with out telling your browser not to use outlook. I can probably help you with the details if you need me to.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Greetings from Sealy, TX

« on: April 19, 2010, 09:54:28 am »

He Denis, welcome to the blog. I just spent some time on your website. Very nice work.

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Pattern Requests. / Re: New Patterns?

« on: April 19, 2010, 08:45:30 am »

Lot of good ideas here. Keep'em coming. Moose my policy for selling projects made from my patterns is simple. You are free to sell as many as you like including mass production. The only thing I ask is that the patterns not be resold.