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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Newbie

« on: April 26, 2016, 03:49:27 am »

G'Day Helmi, and welcome to the forum!!!

Dave.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Stencil font

« on: April 24, 2016, 02:56:19 am »

Hi Jim....take a lokk at the included link, you may find a free stencil font amongst the ones shown.

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=stencil+font&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwinobe52KbMAhWi2qYKHThYASQQsAQIJw&biw=1536&bih=753&dpr=1.25#imgrc=_


Dave.

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Brag Forum / Re: Latest Ply Scroll Saw Shell

« on: April 23, 2016, 07:44:51 am »

Great work Ron, well done!!

Dave.

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Brag Forum / Re: Band saw boxes

« on: April 21, 2016, 06:38:37 pm »

Very Nice Jim!!!


Dave.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New Members

« on: April 19, 2016, 06:23:02 pm »

G'Day FarmerJimP, and welcome to the forum!!!

We look forward to seeing some of your projects.

Dave.

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Intarsia / Re: BMW K100RT Intarsia

« on: April 19, 2016, 06:14:15 pm »

Brian, you have done an excellent job of the BMW!!!

Well done mate!

Dave.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Backer Boards

« on: April 16, 2016, 06:29:24 pm »

Tom I checked Hobby Lobby web site and did not find photo matting. Could they possibly call it something else?

I did a check for what we call it in Australia "Matting Board" and this is what I came up with.

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=picture+frame+surround&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiWl7L-mZTMAhWk4aYKHadMAeoQsAQIGw&biw=1536&bih=753#tbm=isch&q=matting+board

If you click a few of the links, you might find a store in your area that may sell it.

Dave.

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Anyone have a mini 4" table saw?

« on: April 16, 2016, 06:22:42 pm »

Proxxon make a large range of hobby machinery...

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=proxxon+hobby+saw&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiazObZl5TMAhVD2BoKHVqXD_YQsAQILQ&biw=1536&bih=753&dpr=1.25

I inherited my brothers hobby saw and I have only used it once. It is not shown in any of the pictures in the link. My thoughts are...it would only cut softer woods like balsa wood, and only in very small dimensions. If I was to go out and buy a saw that was to be used for scroll saw work, I would look at getting something a bit bigger that would handle any future requirements.

Dave.

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Intarsia / Re: Working with bone?

« on: April 11, 2016, 07:00:20 pm »

I was a scout leader for 30 years and, one of the items the scouts used, to make their own woggles was, short lengths of bone. Some would paint a design on it and others who had access to tools, carved their designs.

Dave.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Any Scroll Sawers Here with PD

« on: April 10, 2016, 07:23:22 am »

Hi Erewhon..... I guess deep down you knew what the doctor was going to say, but holding on to a positive thought doesn't hurt at all. I understand that you need time to work out what is happening in your life right now, but I urge you not to be a total stranger. You can still be a member of the forum and check out the posts from time to time. This will also allow you to gain some experience and tips, then when you are ready to make your come back, we will be waiting to greet you.

Take care and think positive.

Dave.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Walker Turner?

« on: April 09, 2016, 10:25:13 pm »

The link went straight to the saw mamell. Just one piece of advice, ask them what size blades it uses. You might find that they are very hard to come by.
Having said that, I live in Australia and I have never heard of the brand name before. Maybe others on the forum will be able to enlighten you on the saw and availability of the blades.

Dave.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: I poked a nice hole in my hand

« on: April 09, 2016, 10:21:09 pm »

Stay with it mamell...you will find plenty of members on here with similar issues, they also are working towards conquering their illness.

Keep posting your work for all to see.

Dave.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Any Scroll Sawers Here with PD

« on: April 09, 2016, 10:16:53 pm »

I've got the shakes in my hands pretty bad at times which makes part of what I enjoy doing difficult.  I cut a lot of mortises with a chisel and lining up the lengths of the mortise is a challenge so what I do to make it a bit easier is to chisel out a starting groove about 1/8th deep so once I get going I can just follow the groove.
Nothing is more fun than hammering into my hand with a heavy iron mallet head with the rubber ends.. The correct terminology escapes me right now, but having the shakes makes things a challenge for sure.
I've been to the doc about this time and time again with no substantial diagnosis.
Personally I think it's from a lifetime of working with chemicals and heavy drinking during the early part of my adult life..I can't undo all that, but what I can do is to press on and not just give up.
I often have to stand there, take several deep breaths and wait for my shakes to subside and press ahead.  Just today I managed to drive a chisel into my hand so my days of chopping mortises are definitely going to be limited for a while..
I do have some other projects that don't require pounding and the scroll saw is sitting over in the corner waving at me saying, 'Don't forget about me!'
My grandmother handed down a beautiful jewelry box I gave to my daughter, but it got stolen recently so I might just go ahead and make her a new one made with dad's love.. I already made her a nice towel rack and the scroll saw came in very handy..
It's not a lot of fancy schmancy fretwork,but it came out pretty nice if I do say so myself..

Hi mamell...you are not the only one that thinks it came out pretty nice. It looks a million dollars.

Never give in and always take care as you do your work. Well done mate!!!

Dave.

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Brag Forum / Re: Band saw boxes

« on: April 07, 2016, 05:21:36 am »

Very nice Jim. I also want to try band saw boxes, and yours have given me some ideas. Well done!!

Dave.

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Little help with face

« on: April 06, 2016, 05:41:27 am »

Very nice woodyd. you have done a fine job.

Dave