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Brag Forum / Re: Work in progress

« on: March 16, 2012, 12:48:01 am »

I have a question for those of you who do these type of cuttings.  How do you cut all the tiny line pieces (that are only attached at very small points) without them breaking out at some point???  I love these kind of patterns, but have never attempted anything so tiny and meticulous, but would love to try.

Thanks,
Ken

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Here is another tip in removing patterns

« on: March 05, 2012, 08:21:52 pm »

Dakota Saw Dust,

What do you mean by "dry time"?  Is that time after you spray and before application, or spray, apply, then wait before cutting?

Thanks,
Ken

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Introduce Yourself. / New Member - Alva, OK

« on: January 06, 2012, 12:15:54 am »

Hello Everyone - I just joined the Scrollsaw Workshop Community forum and figured I needed to introduce myself.  I live in NW Oklahoma - Alva.  I'm a minister of music and enjoy woodworking as a hobby.  We are currently in phase 3 of our house remodel.  We purchased our home in 2009 and totally gutted the bathroom, 2 bedrooms and a closet before we moved in and turned it into a very nice, large bathroom and 1 bedroom and closet.  After we moved in, phase 2 was tearing out the carpet in the kitchen and dining room and installing ceramic tile.  Phase 3 is tearing out built-ins in upstairs bedrooms and totally redoing floor, walls ceiling, lights and ceiling fans.

I've been scroll sawing for 20+ years.  I started out with a very inexpensive Penn State saw, then in the early 90's I upgraded to a variable speed Delta.  It has been a great saw, but I'm ready to step up again to a smoother running, finer cutting saw.  I'm currently comparing the Excalibur and the new Delta/Dewalt saw and would love to hear your experiences and opinions about these 2.  Thanks in advance for any thoughts you might share.

P.S. I have a budget of up to $1K to spend on a scroll saw so if another brand is at the top of your list in that price range, feel free to chime in.  ;-)