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General Scroll Saw Talk / Scroll Saw Magazine

« on: December 19, 2021, 03:23:30 pm »

Has anyone heard of an "Excel" type of index for any scroll saw magazines?
I am not a typist, so it would be a huge task for me to try to make one.
Since I kept almost all of the magazines I bought, it would really be really helpful in searching for a pattern.

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Pattern Requests. / Easel

« on: October 05, 2021, 02:41:19 pm »

Cutting Steve's "Cuddlingcats" and noticed the stand he used.
I have been making a two piece easel stand which is cheap and fast. But, his stand looks real
Nice. Anyone happen to have a copy of that stand?
Thanks

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General Scroll Saw Talk / MDF

« on: May 18, 2020, 12:19:41 pm »

Gurus,
Can any one advise me in the planning of MDF?
Will it cause the planer blades to dull faster than wood?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Pattern Requests. / Penny Drop

« on: January 20, 2020, 12:11:55 pm »

Is it my dumbness or has the penny drop pattern have a problem?
What stops the penny from dropping in any of the slots (1-5).

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General Scroll Saw Talk / O Holy Night

« on: November 10, 2019, 11:07:58 am »

Although I have nowhere near the ability of some, I would like to offer a suggestion for anyone making the "O Holy Night" pattern or any similar type.
Instead of cutting the outside of the pattern first, as Steve suggested, I cut all of the inside work first. Then paint (or not) the backing and and glue it to the pattern.
That way when you cut the outside it, will then be perfectly attached to the front without the worry of it slipping while gluing. If the backing was the same type of wood as the front, the seam is almost invisible.
Hope this helps.

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Ask Steve a question. / Indian Portrait

« on: May 20, 2019, 12:36:23 pm »

Steve,
You recently posted a scroll saw project of an Indian Head with feather bonnet. Then a follower of this blog registered a objection and you removed it. Now I would like to give my unrequested opinion on this subject. I am an eighty three year old Pollack, second generation American. Not all that educated, but still thinking. Back in 1890 (or so) an artist by the name of Henry Francois Farny painted many pictures of the American Indian. He has recently become quite in vogue. One of his pictures was of a Indian wearing a headdress bonnet of feathers. I don't know if you used that painting to design your pattern, but, it looks real close. Now ask any young boy what an Indian of the old west would look like and he will inevitably describe the feathered bonnet. Maybe add a horse with no saddle, and a bow and arrow. Factual, maybe, but not derogatory. Think about a Chinese woman wearing a kimono or an Hawaiian wearing a hula skirt or any other stereotype.  If you were making fun of them, I would agree that it is wrong.
All I am saying is that sometimes being politically correct is really dumb, you should not, and can not, make everyone happy.
Pease do not take offense, because none was intended.
Walter Fink

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General Scroll Saw Talk / WordArt

« on: February 11, 2019, 01:51:35 pm »

Hi good buddies,

I lost my hard drive and had to reinstall everything. The new windows 10 would not recognize my old CorelDraw so had to spend more
But, enough whining, my problem is that I was using a free font called "WordArt" on almost every project. It is extremely scroll saw friendly and looks good.
However it apparently was not reinstalled and I cannot find it on the net. Help. Can anyone tell me where to find it or help me get a copy.
Thanks for any help

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Ask Steve a question. / Version 1

« on: February 04, 2017, 03:33:16 pm »

I am stuck on version 1 of the catalog. HELP
How do I get the updated version?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Blade Chuck

« on: January 26, 2017, 04:04:08 pm »

On a recent blog, Steve talked about replacing the lower blade chuck on his Dewalt. I have been having the same problem with blade slipping on my Delta, and Delta seems to be trying their best not to support their saws after selling them. They have DISCONTINUED carrying that blade chuck. hmmm
My request is that the Dewalt chuck pictured on their web site appears to be the same as the Delta's (mod 40-690) chuck. Has anyone replaced the Delta chuck with the Dewalt chuck?

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Ask Steve a question. / Beta catalog

« on: September 26, 2016, 11:38:07 am »

Steve,
I am locked on Version 1.
Help please.
Thanks

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Beta catalog

« on: September 24, 2016, 03:44:50 pm »

I have the version 1 catalog.
To up date there is suppose to be a "Check for update" line or something like that.
Not on my screen, any suggestions??

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General Scroll Saw Talk / New Catolog

« on: July 28, 2015, 12:11:02 pm »

I looked at the new catalog and love it. So much easier to find an idea or a pattern.

As always there is the one guy who has to offer suggestions. ME.

The category index should be in alphabetical order rather than the random order it is in now.
 
One problem/glitch is  the PDF page for the pattern "Wishin I was Fishin" seems to be inoperative.

Great Job and the designer is a keeper, even if does cost you a daughter.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Attaching Patterns

« on: January 19, 2015, 02:23:22 pm »

I have used the blue painters tape and spray glue method for years in applying patterns and it has always done exactly what was required. Recently, I went to Lowes (big box store) to replenish the tape. I have used 3M and was happy with it. I picked up a roll and started a new project. The tape held, but the spray glue did not. After a long fight, I realized that dummy (me) had bought a roll of blue DUCT tape instead of painters tape. Side by Side on the shelf. Duct tape will NOT work and almost destroyed the wood while trying to get it off. Back to the store and bought a roll of blue painters tape manufactured by Blue Hawk. Worked better but still had problems with the spray sticking. Today bought 3M Blue Painters tape and am completely happy. (poorer but happy) You need to try new things, but sticking to what makes you happy is best.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Removing router bits

« on: June 30, 2014, 03:39:12 pm »

I was having problems with router bits getting stuck in the router. I also fish and a lure that I use is called a "grub" it is made of a rubber type material available at most Wal-Marts and bait and tackle stores. I cut off a 1/4" piece and placed it into the router chuck. All problems with the bits are gone. I should point out that the router is mounted in a table.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Grain direction selection

« on: September 11, 2013, 04:19:08 pm »

Other than using the wood grain to enhance the project, what criteria should be used to select grain direction with any pattern? When cutting fretwork small pieces seem to go all directions with, across, and diagonal to the grain. What should be used to select the best direction?