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General Scroll Saw Talk / Baltic birch finishes

« on: November 23, 2020, 05:04:05 pm »

I have always used the lemon oil furniture polish finish on baltic birch. What are other options you would recommend?

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Ask Steve a question. / The Lifter for DeWalt 788

« on: April 17, 2019, 08:27:00 pm »

Steve my old DeWalt crashed after many years of good performa nce using The Lifter for over 12 years. I bought another DeWalt and intend to move The Lifter to it. Some sites now infer that doing so will affect the warranty. Do you know if it will, it did great on my other saw and was certainly mot a problem .  Thanks.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Easy Lift

« on: December 22, 2018, 07:19:29 pm »

I just replaced my Dewalt 788 which I have had for many years and have used the Easy Lift and planned to move it to my new saw. Then I read some posts suggesting that using it could affect the warranty. I am talking about the older model lift where you need to trim away a bit if the on/off switch plastic cover. Does anyone know if installing and using it does affect the warranty.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Painting baltic birch plywood

« on: December 03, 2018, 12:04:32 am »

I am going to try painting baltic birch plywood for the first time. Do I need to use a primer or can it just be painted. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I have always used Steves lemon oil finishing technique with it and this will be my first time painting. Thanks.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Modge Podge

« on: May 11, 2018, 04:50:57 pm »

Has anyone used the modge podge Steve talks about on one of the new patterns he has posted? If so how difficult is it to use?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Wedding cake topper questions.

« on: April 26, 2018, 07:49:33 pm »

I am cutting a wedding cake topper pattern from Steve's patterns. I thought I would do baltic birch but have never painted a baltic birch cutting. Always do lemon oil dip. I need this one to be colored however, any suggestions on how to paint it. Do I need a special paint and primer? Appreciate any suggestions, thanks.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / 2 inch thick poplar

« on: November 23, 2016, 05:09:29 pm »

I am cutting a pattern out of 2 inch thick poplar and this is a new experience for me. I am using a 12 blade but not getting good results. Appreciate any suggestions re blade size speed etc. Thank you.

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Pattern Requests. / FFA Pattern

« on: September 23, 2016, 04:33:23 pm »

My Grand daughter is very involved with FFA. I would like to cut something for her and thought maybe a replica of the FFA logo or something similar would be nice. Have not been able to find a pattern and would appreciate any leads if anyone has them. Thank you.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Backer Boards

« on: April 15, 2016, 02:05:46 pm »

What do you recommend to be used as a backer for a project. I was thinking of staining a piece of baltic birch but would be interested in hearing other suggestions. My cutting is 10 inches wide and 12 inches long.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Blades

« on: March 31, 2016, 02:43:46 pm »

I haven't needed blades in a while and now that I do can I still get Flying Dutchman blades? I always got them from Mike but understand he has retired. Have never tried the Olsen blade and would appreciate comments on them.

Thanks

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Ask Steve a question. / Darkening areas of a pattern for cutting

« on: March 21, 2016, 02:23:30 pm »

I just purchased a pattern which I received as a download. The problem is there is no darkening of the area to be cut which of course makes it more difficult to cut. My question is can it be shaded some way short of sitting down and coloring the areas in by hand? Thank you.

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Pattern Requests. / Eagle Scout

« on: December 28, 2015, 03:14:46 pm »

My Grandson recently was awarded Eagle Scout status and I would like to commemorate his achievement. Anyone know where I can find a pattern to cut out?

Thanks

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Flying Dutchman Blades

« on: November 21, 2015, 09:39:24 pm »

What blade would you recommend for cutting 3/4 inch select pine?

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Ask Steve a question. / Snowman Christmas Decoration

« on: November 21, 2015, 11:08:21 am »

On the snowman decoration which has the snowman standing on a stand I was wondering why the stand is 1/2 inch and the snowman 3/4 inch. Is there a reason of stability or something, or just that 1/2 inch was what was on hand for the base?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Dewalt 788 Type 2

« on: January 29, 2015, 01:12:07 pm »

Anyone used replacement parts.com for parts? Need to replace some parts on my saw and came across this site and wondered if anyone has any experience with them. Need to replace the blade chuck and would appreciate any suggestions on getting the old one off. I have not been successful in turning the screws up to this point. Any pointers would be appreciated.

Thanks