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General Scroll Saw Talk / inkscape help

« on: February 11, 2024, 02:36:58 pm »

I put in inkscape a drawing of a bird wing for whirligigs.  I used the Bezier tool first,  then Right click on the line of the  image. A box appears around the image. I  Click Duplicate and try to move the image below the first image and  the whole page moves downward. Don't know what i'm doing wrong. I hope someone can help me.
Thanks in Advance

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Excalibur 16" saw

« on: August 06, 2023, 11:54:48 pm »

My saw blade locking handle keeps coming unlocked after about 10 seconds, even without a blade in it ,it loosens off.
Has any one had that problem?  Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / tape residue

« on: January 19, 2022, 10:06:29 pm »

I'm wondering how to remove scotch tape residue from wood.
I used a heat gun but still have the tape residue to remove.
I'm not sure if I used some Acetone before?
What works    Thanks Jim

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Pattern Requests. / Santa's pickup truck

« on: January 09, 2021, 02:55:20 pm »

I like the pattern of Santa's pickup truck and I wonder if someone could redo it so the truck is facing the other way , and still read the tis the season.
Many Thanks  Jim 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Signing scrollsaw work

« on: December 16, 2019, 11:54:57 pm »

What does everyone use to sign their work.?  Engraver or some wood burning tool.
Looking for ideas and where to buy. Thanks Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Puzzle. front or back

« on: December 07, 2019, 09:23:52 am »

I scrolled out the steam train puzzle from Scrollsaw Woodworking & crafts Winter 2019 issue.
I used Maple and want to keep the front a natural finish.
My question is how would the Grandkids identify the front from the back as it is gifts for them. If I paint the back a color they may think that is the front?
It would be hard to put together if they didn't know what was the front.
any help wood be great.
thanks. Jim

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Ask Steve a question. / LED Mafnifying headset

« on: March 30, 2019, 11:45:53 am »

Hi Steve
I was at Lee Valley tool store this week and tried on a pair of the LED magnifying headsets.
I normally use a desk magnifyer for scrolling.
I also found that I would have to be up quiet close to the blade in order to see clearly.
I also tried on the 3.5 lens .
So for me I would have to be too close for scrolling.
Jim

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Computer questions / Inkscape, I Want to beef up a Circle over a PDF pattern

« on: February 16, 2019, 12:43:31 pm »

Im using inkscape . I use Steves (Deer ornaments 2 sizes) pattern in inkscape. I made a grey circle, slightly larger than the pattern circle and cut out the center of the circle.
How do I weld the circle over the patturn circle? I've looked on youtube with no luck.
I have tryed to draw a box around the pattern to select it but the pattern moves.
Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / leopard Warped

« on: January 11, 2019, 11:44:15 am »

I stack cut and  scrolled Steves Leopard 2018 march 22   ,13.5' x 11' , with 1/4' baltic birch and a 1/4' backer.
I have not spray finished it yet but found that the wood has warped somewhat and wondered if anyone has a suggestion as how to fix this.
Also i was thinking of selling one of the pieces. any ideas of price, in Canada.
Thanks Jim
 

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Pattern Requests. / Billy Graham

« on: March 06, 2018, 02:30:27 pm »

Hi. I thought i saw a pattern of Billy Graham by Steve Good but I cant seem to find it.
Anyone know where it ?.

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Ask Steve a question. / Bear Woods

« on: July 14, 2017, 12:06:36 am »

Hi Steve
Wondered if Canadian residents can enter the Bear Woods Contest.
Thanks Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Coasters

« on: March 28, 2017, 09:35:46 pm »

I made a set of Coasters a few months ago with four hardwoods from Robert Ungars Youtube Video and sprayed them with Krylon clear spray. My problem is when I put a coffee or tea mug on the coaster the bottom of the mug sticks to the coaster. Does anyone have a solution or has faced the same problem. Thanks Jim

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Pattern Requests. / collapsible ring bowl

« on: August 26, 2016, 11:30:30 pm »

Hi I'm looking for the pattern of a collapsible ring bowl.I cant seem to find it anymore.
Thanks Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Stencil font

« on: April 23, 2016, 09:54:23 pm »

Steve mentioned to use (Stencil font) to put a persons name on a project.
I looked on Micro soft word and I cant find stencil font.
Where can I get this font?
Thanks   Jim

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Pattern Requests. / Baby Pattern

« on: April 03, 2016, 10:20:44 am »

Hi
Could someone rework this pattern from Steve Goods site..( Special Delivery / Baby.)
I need to replace the foot with something else. But also have the Picture insert hole 2" in it.
  Thanks, Jim

http://www.stevedgood.com/catalog/inc/jQFileUpload/uploads/newbaby-1322323690.jpg