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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Terminology

« on: November 12, 2017, 12:32:57 pm »

Oh dear I feel foolish now 

Many thanks Sheila I did indeed mean " zero clearance " I have now bookmarked your site and will have a look around over the next few days.

Thanks again

Gary

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Terminology

« on: November 11, 2017, 04:54:04 pm »

Hi folks,

I was hoping if possible, someone could explain to me what is meant when people talk about setting up the saw table with "Zero tolerance" please.  Also should I be doing it?

Many thanks

Gary

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Ham Radio name tag pattern..

« on: November 10, 2017, 12:21:38 pm »

Looks nice Donrob good work. 

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Brag Forum / Re: Another Challenge

« on: November 08, 2017, 02:00:14 pm »

Very nice work you should be very proud.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Glue????

« on: November 08, 2017, 11:43:15 am »

This is what I use for wood and find it very good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elmers-Carpenters-Wood-Glue-Yellow/dp/B001N7X1UA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510159271&sr=8-1&keywords=elmers+wood+glue

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Advice needed please

« on: November 07, 2017, 11:36:00 am »

Thank you everyone for all your advice,

This scroll saw of mine is becoming very addictive the more I know. 

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Brag Forum / Re: Nose

« on: November 04, 2017, 11:00:07 am »

this was my first attempt and the pattern.

That looks so good 3Dface, Way above my skill level.

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Brag Forum / Nose

« on: November 04, 2017, 09:46:11 am »

Well here it finally is,

This is the first thing I have ever made from the scroll saw.

Whilst being far from perfect I am actually rather pleased with me effort.

I actually enjoyed doing this and at the same time learned a huge amount, mainly with the help from these forums.

Let me know what you think.

Gary

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Grrrrr

« on: November 03, 2017, 10:48:27 am »

Guys what can I say?

A massive thank you goes out to you all for some excellent advice.

I never for an instance thought about about the blade size having that kind of effect, but now that has been pointed out to me it does actually make perfect sense.

Dirtrider you have totally hit the nail on the head, I'm the same I seem to work under the pretense of, the faster the saw is going then the faster I need to be sawing, I am glad you found a solution and as you and others have said I will slow down and wait until experience allows me to speed up.

I am really enjoying my early scroll sawing experience, and this is partly down to the help I have received from you guys and these forums so again thank you all ever so much

Gary

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Grrrrr

« on: November 02, 2017, 11:57:48 am »

Today I have started my first ever real scroll saw project.

I attempted to make the "Nose" glasses holder from from Steve's catalogue, I will post the finished results once sanded, sealed and waxed.

I say attempted because whilst the results are passable they are far from perfect. I used Oak and cut it with an Olson PGT number 9 blade. The problem I had is that when cutting a corner or curve I seem to end up pushing the side of the blade with the wood, which in turn causes me to panic, which causes me to push into the side more or go cutting in totally the wrong direction I should be cutting.

I can only surmise I am feeding the blade wrong and that I should be only pushing from the front. If so where would I push from? Do I need to be applying the pressure in a direct line from the blade or do I need to keep altering the angle whilst doing corners and curves?

I applaud you all as I am sure most of you have forgotten just how difficult this hobby is, once we find things easy and straight forward we take it for granted everybody can do it lol.

Gary 

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New Member-Cumming,Ga.-

« on: November 01, 2017, 02:14:28 pm »

Hi Ron,

Gary here, welcome to this great forum.

Unfortunately I'm still in the question asking stage of the hobby ( and believe me I ask a lot of questions ) So not really able to help you out much, The people on here are great and as such I have never had a question that was unanswered, Did I mention I ask a lot of questions.

Looking forward to hopefully seeing some of your work on here.

Gary

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Sandpaper

« on: November 01, 2017, 11:04:03 am »

Thats a big help Bucko, it gives me a good starting point.

I tip my hat to you Sir many thanks.

Gary

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Ask Steve a question. / Sandpaper

« on: October 31, 2017, 01:51:32 pm »

It's me again,

Getting a little embarrassing asking so many questions.

What is the coarseness of sandpaper I should have please? it would be for the finishing stages after cutting from a plan I am looking for.

Thank you all again

Gary 

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Brag Forum / Re: Tissue Box Cover

« on: October 31, 2017, 01:41:24 pm »

Very very nice.

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Ask Steve a question. / problem ( I Think )

« on: October 29, 2017, 03:28:31 pm »

I don't think this is a problem yet but I do believe it could soon become one.

Firstly let me apologize for all of the questions I seem to be asking, your answers have been of great help to me.

I have noticed that when I cut out a shape/hole that the wood only seems to come out of the top. To get it out of the underside of the wood I need to apply a little pressure on it.
What would be causing this?

I have checked my blade ( Still the factory fitted one ) and it seems to be straight, although it is to the left a little and not dead center of the bed, could it be possible that this would be causing the problem?

Thank you

Gary