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General Scroll Saw Talk / Good solution if you are having trouble with wood burning. Even using packing

« on: December 05, 2015, 11:54:24 pm »

tape to lubricate your scroll saw blades, some woods such as cherry and maple tend to burn.  The darkened wood is hard and next to impossible to sand away.  I run into this problem every year around Christmas time.  Particularly on thicker wood which compound patterns require.

I normally use Flying Dutchmen reverse blades.  90 percent of what I use are 3's and 5's.  However, I have found that Pegas makes a blade called a Modified Geometry Reverse blade.  It is the best blade I have found to keep wood from burning.  It is better than any skip blades I have found, either Olsen or FD, for not burning.  I hope this helps someone.  Pegas used to advertise in SSWC and perhaps they still do.  I buy mine at my local Woodcraft.

Barry

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Pattern Requests. / Help

« on: November 20, 2014, 12:39:18 am »

Does anyone remember seeing any Christmas patterns with shepherds in them?  I have an elderly neighbor, in her 90's, and  I always make her something for Christmas.  She asked this year for something with shepherds.  I have most of the scroll saw magazines from the last five or so years, but need help finding this.  Or if anyone remembers seeing one for sale just let me know where. Thanks.

Barry

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Pattern Requests. / Shoe patterns for helping kids with tying their shoes.

« on: September 14, 2014, 01:00:17 am »

I think I remember seeing these in one of the magazines.  But I can't seem to find them.  Any help is appreciated.  I can make the patterns if necessary but the ones I remember were just right.  These are for my grandkids first grade classes.

Barry

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Ask Steve a question. / Steve - todays tip (May 17) is a good one.

« on: May 17, 2013, 02:42:19 pm »

CA glue is the best for fretwork repairs.  I work part-time at my local Woodcraft store.  When I sell CA glue I always recommend the customer consider buying the debonder.  It is real easy to glue your fingers to the piece you are fixing or glue your fingers together.  The debonder, when used as directed, can save you a lot of time and pain.

You do a great job Steve.  I love your web site and I recommend it to everyone who comes into the store asking about scrolling.


Barry

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Pattern Requests. / Looking for layered puzzle pattern

« on: March 26, 2013, 07:15:12 pm »

I have made this pattern for a long time.  It came from a past issue of SSWC or Creative Woodworks &Crafts.  The pattern is a four layer children's puzzle, the bottom layer is a pig and the top has a cow, horse and goat.  I have looked all through my old mags and can't find it.  Does anyone know what issue this pattern came from or a place that sells these patterns (layered puzzles) on line.

I have some of the puzzles I have done, so I can trace around the pieces.  I was hoping I am just over looking the magazine and can copy it the easy way.

Barry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Thanks Dan (dgman)

« on: November 21, 2012, 07:21:32 pm »

I used your formula 50-50 BLO/mineral spirits today.  I am hoping to speed up my process for finishing projects.  Do you think 24 hrs is enough time to wait before top coat?  I have been using Danish Oil and that takes days. 

Barry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Thanks - Mike's Workshop

« on: November 10, 2012, 11:13:55 pm »

I have been really busy making Christmas presents and projects this past couple of weeks.  I did not realize I was getting so short of blades.  I contacted www.mikesworkshop.com and ordered my blades.  Mike fills my order and puts them in the mail that same day.  My blades were delivered today and I never had to stop scrolling.

If anyone wants really good scrollsaw blades (Flying Dutchmen) and great service, you need to order from Mike.  Thank you Mike.

Barry

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Pattern Requests. / Border patterns...

« on: October 13, 2012, 11:03:38 pm »

I am making a sign using a quote a friend of my always says.  I used Steve's Stencil Printer and came up with a nice pattern of the words.  What I would like to do and what I need help on is some decorations to go around part of the border.  Cutting out just the words makes for a very plain project. 

I hope I am being clear on what I am asking.  Many homey sayings you see framed and hanging on the wall have interesting borders.  I am at a loss and hope someone can help.  Thanks.

Barry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Nice deal on Delta scrollsaws.

« on: December 09, 2011, 11:42:29 pm »

Delta is getting out of the scrollsaw business.  So they are selling their saws at close out prices.  The delta saw is almost the exact same saw as the Dewalt 788.  The only real difference is the Delta's are blue.

My local Woodcraft has the Delta saw for $349.99, it comes with the stand and a light. 

Dewalt bought Delta or the other way around.  Either way, it is a good deal if you are in the market for a good mid-priced saw.  I have the Dewalt and have been very pleased with it.

Barry

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Pattern Requests. / Teacher ornament.

« on: November 01, 2011, 12:51:45 am »

Has anyone seen any nice teacher ornaments?

Barry

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Pattern Requests. / Ornament angel pattern(s) needed.

« on: October 24, 2011, 11:38:44 pm »

I have a request from a family member for an ornament shaped like a puppy or a kitten angel.  Does anyone have these or know where I could purchase them? 

Thanks for any help,

Barry

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Pattern Requests. / Penguin Crossing needed!

« on: January 19, 2011, 08:00:05 pm »

I need some help in finding a pattern.  I have a display in the lobby of my office from a second grade art class.  It is watercolor penguins.  I have about 25 pictures.  I thought it would be cute if I could find a pattern of a penguin with the words "Penguin crossing" or something to that effect.  If anyone can help it is appreciated.

Barry

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Ask Steve a question. / Wood for Bookmarks

« on: October 21, 2010, 05:01:39 pm »

Hi Steve -

How do you get 1/8' wood for bookmarks?  Would you use veneer?

Thanks -
Barry

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Ask Steve a question. / Name ornaments.

« on: September 27, 2010, 09:40:54 pm »

Thanks for my order Steve.  How can I adjust the size on these?  I can reduce them with my printer at work.  But I thought there might be some way to print them at the size I want.

Thanks for your help and all your good work.

Barry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Help, need your opinion.

« on: August 27, 2010, 10:56:55 pm »

Has anyone ever used the Coyote Stencil Shop software?  I see it advertised in SSW&C and was wondering if anyone new anything about it. 

Or does anyone know of a good software for creating patterns?  Anything I use would have to be fairly simple as I am computer illiterate.

Thanks,
Barry