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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Banjo

« on: May 29, 2013, 08:38:13 pm »

The but joint will be strong enough providing you have good jointed edges. When I glue up boards for wider blanks I run the edges through the jointer, but a good ripping or combination blade on your table saw will do a good job too. Once you apply glue to the edges, you need to clamp the boards together with clamps. Use a good woodworking glue like titlebond. If done properly, the glue joint will be stronger then the wood itself. Using biscuits or dowels will not make the joint any stronger but will aid in aligning the boards but as Roger said, you have to position them so they will not be visible after you cut. Let the glue dry overnight and you should be good to go!

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Latest Birdhouse

« on: May 27, 2013, 09:45:59 pm »

Yeah, me all do!

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New guy from NW Florida

« on: May 27, 2013, 06:26:57 pm »

Hey Walter, welcome to the forum! I'm Dan from Southern California. Come on in and join the fun!

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Latest Birdhouse

« on: May 27, 2013, 12:49:01 pm »

Hey CP, here is my translation of the typos I found.
Colpleted - Completed
Hand - Hang
Screwa - Screws
Fense - Fence
I guess Steve didn't proof read it!
Let me know if there are other that I missed.

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The Coffee Shop / Memorial Day

« on: May 27, 2013, 10:54:03 am »

Today is Memorial Day here in the United States. On this day we celebrate all the brave men and women who have served and died protecting us. It also celebrates Vetrans and current service members. I would like to thank all that have served and are currently serving! THANK YOU!!!

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Brag Forum / Re: Ice Cream

« on: May 25, 2013, 09:01:04 pm »

I love it Anne! That is too cool!

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The Coffee Shop / Hey Russ

« on: May 25, 2013, 03:06:11 pm »

How was your trip to California?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Need some advice

« on: May 25, 2013, 10:46:31 am »

These hammers would be for presentation only, to hang on the wall of your Man Cave.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: test blade

« on: May 24, 2013, 11:01:19 pm »

A#14 is huge for a scroll saw blade. It's about the size of a 1/8 band saw blade. For fret work you will be using sizes 5 and lower. Go with Flying Dutchman blades. You can't go wrong!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: test blade

« on: May 24, 2013, 10:26:50 pm »

The label on the test board said it was a size 14. Even an Olson #14 could do that!

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hi Everyone

« on: May 24, 2013, 07:51:53 pm »

Hey Gary, welcome to the forum! I'm Dan from Southern California. Come on in and join the fun!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Need some advice

« on: May 24, 2013, 01:23:42 pm »

I would try a FD polar #5 or#7. The polar blades have a slight set to the teeth to help clear the sawdust and help prevent burning. To help lubericate the blade, apply some blue painters tape first, then the pattern and finally, some clear packing tape. Hickory is a very tough wood to cut, but using these steps should work for you.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: hello from Indiana

« on: May 24, 2013, 11:12:01 am »

Hey Rich, welcome to the forum! I'm Dan from Southern California. Come on in and join the fun!

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Intarsia / Re: Red tail hawk

« on: May 23, 2013, 10:56:40 pm »

Beautiful work Tim!

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Brag Forum / Re: 8 Scalloped edge bowl

« on: May 22, 2013, 10:24:58 pm »

Very nice Tommy!