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Title: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: northie66 on May 01, 2010, 08:52:10 pm
It is me.  I figure out all this stuff I need.  So far I ordered a momentary switch and polymer clay.  I also need some wax for my table.

I'm not complaining though... I love this place.  Tomorrow I'm going to fix my saw up so the blade is aligned... from all the help of my forum friends and Steve's help from the live chat last night.

So... has anyone else bought anything since being on this forum?
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: shissta on May 01, 2010, 09:51:14 pm
A Dewalt scrollsaw, paste wax and a bunch of Charlie's patterns.
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: Barry on May 01, 2010, 11:00:42 pm
 :) It is hard not to buy stuff.  Especially when there is so much info about things that make our hobby easier and more fun.  The foot switch is almost a must.  I have never used the clay.  Have you used it yet?

Barry
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: sgood on May 01, 2010, 11:01:03 pm
Dang you figured out the evil plot. I'm trying to help the economy recovery. :)
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: Barry on May 01, 2010, 11:07:43 pm
I hve never used any wax.  My surface stays smooth and the pieces slide well.  I don't think I would want it any more slippery.

My birthday is coming up and I asked my wife for a mop sander.  I have an old corded drill that should work.  Steve has a good video about his shop set up and I am going to mount the drill like he has done.

Barry
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: dgman on May 01, 2010, 11:08:07 pm
Your doing a good job of it steve!! :D
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: northie66 on May 01, 2010, 11:55:38 pm
I haven't received the clay yet.  I'll keep you posted.
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: Marshall on May 02, 2010, 12:00:30 am
I hve never used any wax.  My surface stays smooth and the pieces slide well.  I don't think I would want it any more slippery.

My birthday is coming up and I asked my wife for a mop sander.  I have an old corded drill that should work.  Steve has a good video about his shop set up and I am going to mount the drill like he has done.

Barry
[/quotei] I thought that I was the only one that didn't need the wax on the table , this makes me feel better for sure . One thing about any hobby is that it does take money to do it , so don't feel bad because we can't take it with us ............Marshall
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: Wandascroller on May 02, 2010, 05:54:21 am
Weeelllllll I want to get some spare parts for my Delta 16" Scrollsaw - just in case. I want to try the clay. Then there is the new much more expensive saw - the only good one we can get here in Australia & the mop sander................ BUT I havn't spent anything yet.   I have to confess that I clean my saw table with engine oil & fine sand paper & then wipe off with an old nappy. Should get some wax..... This site is inspiring me to try different forms of cutting.
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: chips on May 02, 2010, 08:13:43 am
 Well.... Not exactly a lot of money but more than I would have if I hadn't signed up here. But what the heck. It's only money and you can't take it with you.
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: Dustyknees on May 02, 2010, 06:30:23 pm
There is always something I want or need for my scrolling..Nice wood is my thing. Pine is my bread and butter,but I love to cut a nice,exotic piece of wood..

Hmm..maybe I should Scrollsaw me a casket..then I CAN take it with me.. 8)
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: chief on May 02, 2010, 09:43:27 pm
You can get plans for a casket, in fact there is a book on how to build caskets.  When I turn 65 I am building my own just for the hell of it, and so I can take it with me to the grave anyways.
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: northie66 on May 02, 2010, 09:51:00 pm
I wanted to build my casket too.  I thought maybe Im just weird. I changed my mind though because I pictured them carrying me to the gravesite and it falling apart.
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: Becky on May 02, 2010, 10:51:13 pm
I changed my mind though because I pictured them carrying me to the gravesite and it falling apart.

LOLOL, I about split a gut laughing when I read that.  What a visual!
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: Dustyknees on May 02, 2010, 11:00:08 pm
Falling apart would not be good,Think I'll use oak instead of pine,lol
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: GrayBeard on May 03, 2010, 06:44:56 pm
I live about 30 miles from Daniel Boone's home in Defiance/Marthasville, MO.
He actually did make his own casket and kept it under the rope bed in which he and his wife slept.
He would occasionally slide it out and 'try it on for fit' so that he could re-do it if he put on weight!
He also built wood cabinets surrounding the fireplace chimney in which they stored their clothes and bedding so they would be warm when ready for use! Each of the banks of cabinets also had built-in 'hidden' cabinets in which they hid their valuables and a gun or two 'just in case'.

~~~GrayBeard~~~
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: northie66 on May 03, 2010, 08:08:51 pm
Wow... that's cool about Daniel Boone's house.  Do you have pictures?

Dustyknees - Make sure you use screws and not nails too :)

I think I'm going to just make a wooden scroll to hold when I'm in the casket.  Maybe it could say "Ashes to Ashes, Sawdust to Sawdust".  hehehe.
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: dgman on May 03, 2010, 08:25:58 pm
I like that Janet! I just might use that :D
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: GrayBeard on May 03, 2010, 08:27:53 pm
No pics and haven't been there for a few years. I'll check around and see if there is a website. The "Pioneer Village" and home are now owned by Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO.
They use it for a teaching lab and students act as guides and docents.

~~~GrayBeard~~~
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: jowshu98 on May 09, 2010, 11:58:41 pm
For those of you looking to use wax on their tables take a look at Topsaver. I use it on all of my tops and it really does a great job.

Janet, "Ashes to Ashes, Saw Dust to Saw Dust" might just become a sign I hang in my booth!!!! LOL

Don
Title: Re: Is this forum costing YOU money?
Post by: jimbo on May 10, 2010, 02:55:31 am
Not yet but it is getting close, I want to buy a new scroll saw  and that costs heeps
Jimbo