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Pattern Requests. / Not really a pattern?

« on: January 13, 2014, 01:12:35 pm »

I want to build some folding tables for DW and found a set of plans but they are in .skp format which I cannot open.  Is it possible to open this and convert to .pdf or something I can open?  I down loaded 2 free programs that were supposed to be able to open a .skp file but they don't work.  Can anyone help, please?  I know there are some very knowledgeable people here when it comes to computers.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / HELP?

« on: September 04, 2013, 12:00:18 pm »

Back in the beginning of July 2013 someone posted a link to  a free download for Adobe Photoshop and a few other programs along woth the license key.  I downloaded and installed Photoshop and one other program and lost my hard drive over the weekend, I still have the down load but not the list with the license keys.  Would anyone have that info, I am not positive it was on this forum or another Scrollsaw forum.
Any help appreciated.
Bob

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Belt sanders?

« on: June 25, 2013, 10:40:23 am »

Talking about belt sanders, you guys that have one "do you leave the tension on the belt sander when not using or do you do like me and release tension and then have to set up again every time you want to use it?"  Some times I think I may be wasting a lot of time, tensioning and releasing.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Grizzly OSS?

« on: June 20, 2013, 10:12:53 pm »

Anyone have or use this oscillating spindle sander from Grizzly, it is on sale now for $119.95. Any opinions, it is not something I think I would use a lot so don't want to spend more than necessary but don't want something that is not worth it in case I end up using more than I think I would.
TIA,
Bob

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Dust collection for EX-21?

« on: June 10, 2013, 08:01:12 pm »

Last night while on line I stumbled across a adapter for the Dewalt 788 that you epoxy under the table for dust collection sold by the people that sell the Big Foot arm lift.  Looks like, a great idea and got me to thinking about making something similiar for my EX-21 only I would have to make mine out of wood, I looked today and it seems I have about a 1/2" vertical clearance between the underside of the table and the lower arm at it's highest part of the stroke.  Thinking about using some 1/8" Masonite and 1/4" lumber with a hole in the center for the blade to pass through and a 1" elbow on the bottom connected to my DC.  If it works for the DW788 it should work on my EX-21.  Does anyone know of something similar for the EX?  If not I may try to make one as I like the idea.   Right now I am pretty happy with my McGivered hookup but always looking for something better.
Bob

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Pattern Requests. / Fleur des lais?

« on: June 10, 2013, 12:55:11 pm »

Looking for a good scrollsaw ready pattern of the Fleur Des Lais.

I have tried to make a pattern from a picture but not so good.
TIA
Bob

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Ask Steve a question. / Krylon finish

« on: June 09, 2013, 10:10:56 am »

On the video for making the oval key fobs you mention buying a Krylon finish from Walmart for $3.00 a can but you don't mention the name other than Krylon, is it Lacquer or some other finish?  I tried to read the can label on the video unsuccessfully.
TIA
Bob

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Ask Steve a question. / Font name?

« on: June 07, 2013, 06:54:56 pm »

What is the name of the font in your Scrollsaw Workshop Stencil Printer V1.6?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Oneida Dust Deputy

« on: March 01, 2013, 08:17:06 pm »

Does anyone use a Oneida Dust Deputy on their scroll saw? Does it do a good job of removing the fine dust from a scroll saw and help keep the DC filter clean? I know they work pretty good on larger waste but curious about finer dust from a SC. I want to set up a different dust collection system for my SC, I find it such over kill using my 2 hp DC for my SC.

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The Coffee Shop / A Touching Story!

« on: July 11, 2012, 09:52:12 am »

 A Touching Story On How Men Think
   
 
As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, "You know what?

You have been with me all through the bad times.

When I got fired, you were there to support me.

When my business failed, you were there.

When I got shot, you were by my side.

When we lost the house, you stayed right here.

When my health started failing, you were still by my side...

You know what Martha?"

"What dear?" she gently asked, smiling as her heart began to fill with warmth.

"I'm beginning to think you're bad luck."

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The Coffee Shop / Boudreaux

« on: July 10, 2012, 01:46:23 pm »

Boudreau buys Clarice a new automatic  Jaguar XF

?She drives the car perfectly well during the day, but at night, the car just won?t move at all.
 After trying to drive the car at night for a week (but without any luck), she calls the Jaguar dealers and they send out Thibodeau, their best technician to check it out.  Thibodeau checks the car and can?t find nothing wrong with it.  So he axe Clarice: ?Are you sho you be using the rat gears, you??  Clarice is mad now, yeh?: ?You Fool, you idiot, how on earth you could axe me such a question?  I might be a blonde but I ain?t dumb you know!  Of course a?m using the rat gears; I use dat D during the day and dat N during the night.?

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Pattern Requests. / Pattern help.

« on: May 26, 2012, 05:23:21 pm »

Not sure which forum I saw it on but someone posted a picture of their creation of a hand with the words "read between the lines" and I tried to make a pattern of it unsuccessfully.  Now I cannot remember who posted that picture or  which forum I saw it on to ask for help with a pattern.  Anyone remember seeing that & where?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Stool!

« on: May 09, 2012, 08:31:05 am »

Yesterday I was at Harbor Freight and saw and very nice stool Motorcycle Seat style Roller Stool and it was on sale for $80.00 and if you have a 20% off coupon that would make it $64.00. It is very uncomfortable if you do not need a back rest. I sat on it and really liked it but I think I would prefer a back rest. Thought I would bring it to the attention of anyone wanting a comfortable stool, it looks just like the one Grizzly has. [url=http://www.harborfreight.com/biker-style-pneumatic-roller-seat. http://www.harborfreight.com/biker-style-pneumatic-roller-seat-94435.html
Sorry can't get the link to work, just search for stools on HF web site.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Stack cutting?

« on: May 05, 2012, 08:09:08 pm »

I have been cutting some oven shelf pulls today using 1/2" Poplar and want to try stack cutting at least 2 at a time which would be 1" thick or 1 1/2" if I tried 3. I would only try 2 at first. I have read about gluing tooth picks in the waste areas to hold together and my question is do I still use the same blade or would I want a more aggressive blade? Today I was using a FD TC#5 which is 13 TPI with a reverse tooth every 3rd tooth.

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The Coffee Shop / Dust Mask??

« on: May 04, 2012, 08:10:13 pm »

Who uses a dust mask and what kind and does it work good with glasses??