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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New Member

« on: January 18, 2023, 10:44:47 am »

Here is link to Steve's post Sep 2018 on coin cutting.  In it is links to his videos on making jigs.  Also is link for buying jigs.

https://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2018_09_30_archive.html

These are the two links he provides:

Part One
https://youtu.be/_PufirJOg3Y
Part Two
https://youtu.be/-skNVjqHnDE

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Brag Forum / Re: Heart Ring Box

« on: November 23, 2021, 11:07:24 am »

Very good work.

Larry

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Intarsia / Re: 1941 Chev Coupe

« on: November 23, 2021, 11:05:48 am »

Well done. 

Larry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Dewalt 788

« on: October 25, 2021, 07:21:31 pm »

Here is link to repair parts list and repair video.

https://www.repairtoolparts.com/dewalt-parts/dewalt-dw788-parts-list

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6KJbyZQwko&feature=youtu.be

Larry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Dewalt 788

« on: October 22, 2021, 11:15:20 am »

I looked through the parts diagram and parts list for the 788 and did not find any spring.  Looked twice.

Larry

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Brag Forum / Re: Snow Flake-Box

« on: October 05, 2021, 10:34:40 am »

That turned out very nice

Larry

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Brag Forum / Re: Christmas is coming soon

« on: September 27, 2021, 10:21:34 am »

Those look very good.

Larry

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Brag Forum / Re: Poor Choice of Wood... Or not!?!

« on: July 28, 2021, 10:18:07 am »

Very good work. 

I shy away from MDF because it is hard on the blades and I do not like the dust if produces when it is cut.

Larry

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Brag Forum / Re: Wooden Padlocks

« on: July 22, 2021, 09:24:03 am »

Nice work. 

Larry

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Using spray shellac

« on: June 21, 2021, 10:47:37 pm »

I use the same shellac.  It is my go to finish. I do not use BLO.  To smooth the shellac I use a small piece of a paper bag.(The ones the grocery store used before plastic).  Use it just like sand paper.  It is the same as a fine grit sand paper.
220 or finer grit sand paper is also good to smooth it.  But I like the paper bag better.

Larry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Switching from a two speed to variable speed

« on: May 12, 2021, 09:55:04 pm »

I did some reading on the 2 speed motor.  I read that the 2 speed motor has two windings.  One for the low speed and one for the high speed.  It will only run on one of those two selections.  It cannot be changed to variable speed.

Larry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Steve’s new saw

« on: April 01, 2021, 10:47:54 am »

But, if you invert the coupon code you can purchase the saw for 1% of the listed price.

Larry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: scroll saw set screw

« on: March 06, 2021, 09:41:53 am »

The set screw probably has Locktite on it.  It will take extra pressure to get it to loosen.  Maybe some heat (hair dryer maybe) will help to loosen it.  Try to hold the blade holder firmly when you apply pressure to the set screw.  Maybe remove the holder from the saw so you can get a better grip on it.  I use a medium strength locktite.

Larry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Neck pain

« on: March 06, 2021, 09:33:02 am »

Yes. Two things I did well, actually three. 

I use a real comfortable office chair to sit in.  (Goodwill store $10.00) [I am not cheep but I do like a good bargain)When cutting every once in a while just lean back and stretch some.  Also, do not sit too long at a time.  Stand up, move around a bit.

Built stand that lets saw sit at an angle so I do not have to bend my head down as much. 

Relax when cutting.  Tension can also bring on the pain.

Larry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Circle Cutters for the Scroll Saw

« on: February 22, 2021, 11:56:47 am »

More links for jig:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybv0R15YV6I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2-b9VdlMw4