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Intarsia / Re: Jesus (The Knock)
« on: May 09, 2018, 10:06:16 am »
Wow Chris, that is a really beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing your effort. GLC
News: Had a couple issues with the forum today. 1/19/2017. I believe I have them corrected now. Let me know if you have any trouble. Thanks.
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from South Carolina
« on: May 07, 2018, 10:44:56 am »
Welcome to Steve's band of Scrollers - from one of the really slow scrollers. You will find a bounty of info and experience here. GLC
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Texasa Woodworking Show
« on: May 05, 2018, 04:15:32 pm »
I was able to make it to the Houston show and really enjoyed it. I was able to meet and visit with Steve which was a real pleasure. GLC
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The Coffee Shop / Re: Happy Easter 2018
« on: April 01, 2018, 11:36:23 am »
Wishing you a Blessed Easter from Southern Texas. GLC
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Brag Forum / Re: New Bank design
« on: March 20, 2018, 11:41:48 am »
That should have brought "Customer Satisfaction" to a parent with a custom made bank for their child. That's a nice effort. GLC
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The Coffee Shop / Re: I am Home after 2 months in hospital!!
« on: March 10, 2018, 10:37:11 am »
Judy, as others have expressed - so glad you have escaped the hospital and returned home. Your own bed and no interruptions through the night! Sorry that your best bud has passed - as you commented was probably waiting for your return.
If your not quite up to a sawing session - I bet you are up to a search for patterns for your return to sawing. Take it easy - - -
If your not quite up to a sawing session - I bet you are up to a search for patterns for your return to sawing. Take it easy - - -
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The Coffee Shop / Re: I am in Love with the Stickmen
« on: March 04, 2018, 10:41:59 am »
Judy, wanted to add my wishes for your speedy recovery. The "stick men" are awesome and Steve's narrative is the icing on the cake. Also wanted to I think a dedicated area for "stick men" displays is a good one.
Regards,
GLC
Regards,
GLC
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Dewalt 788 Table Coating
« on: February 13, 2018, 05:55:44 pm »
Thanks DW for the reply. That was my inclination but with all of the experience in the blog I felt it was only prudent to tap in to the vast knowledge out there. Regards - GLC
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Dewalt 788 Table Coating
« on: February 13, 2018, 11:36:35 am »
I bought a new Dewalt scroll saw around Thanksgiving of 17 and was dissatisfied with several issues so I took it in to the Houston,Texas Authorized Dewalt Service Center. I explained the issues and they took it to undertake the issues. Ten days latter they called to advise that the saw was ready for pick up. I picked up the saw and returned to find out that the saw still had issues. Disappointed, I concluded that perhaps there was a communication issue between me, the Dewalt counter man and the man in the back who was to perform the corrective issues.
I decided to eliminate that possible communication problem and typed out an explanation of the issues and taped the note to the top of the scroll saw table so the service man in the back would have first hand information from the customer. When I went to retrieve my saw, the second time, the note had been removed and there were two stripes on the table top surface where the adhesive from the electricians tape had been peeled off. I obviously didn't want that, so I used a product that I had used many times to remove adhesive, "Goof Off". Unfortunately, it removed the "factory coating" from the table top where the adhesive stripe was.
Does anyone know what this "factory coating" is and if there is any reason not to remove the remaining factory coating so that I can apply paste wax to obtain a smooth consistent finish across the table top?
Alas, the saw came home the second time with different issues! There is an old saying ".....fool me twice - shame on me". I will overcome.
I decided to eliminate that possible communication problem and typed out an explanation of the issues and taped the note to the top of the scroll saw table so the service man in the back would have first hand information from the customer. When I went to retrieve my saw, the second time, the note had been removed and there were two stripes on the table top surface where the adhesive from the electricians tape had been peeled off. I obviously didn't want that, so I used a product that I had used many times to remove adhesive, "Goof Off". Unfortunately, it removed the "factory coating" from the table top where the adhesive stripe was.
Does anyone know what this "factory coating" is and if there is any reason not to remove the remaining factory coating so that I can apply paste wax to obtain a smooth consistent finish across the table top?
Alas, the saw came home the second time with different issues! There is an old saying ".....fool me twice - shame on me". I will overcome.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Red vs Gray Pattern Shading
« on: February 01, 2018, 01:35:56 pm »
Yesterday I used Steve's Key Chain Pattern maker and inadvertently printed the pattern using the default color scheme which is Black. I couldn't see to cut it as the blade and pattern were so close to the same color. I have poor vision. I went back and printed the pattern again and chose to use Red as a test. I was amazed that I could see so much better than when using Steve's normal of light gray against white.
I seem to recall that in the recent discussions on the issues with using the "Re-sizer Program" and it's retraction from availability there was mention of converting Steve's PDF files to Word files where you could then change the image color to another color - if you chose. I converted a sample pdf to a word document. However, I was unable to apply "red" to the image. I am using Word 2010. Any assistance and or a point to the discussion that I mentioned would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance - GLC
I seem to recall that in the recent discussions on the issues with using the "Re-sizer Program" and it's retraction from availability there was mention of converting Steve's PDF files to Word files where you could then change the image color to another color - if you chose. I converted a sample pdf to a word document. However, I was unable to apply "red" to the image. I am using Word 2010. Any assistance and or a point to the discussion that I mentioned would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance - GLC
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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Steve's what the heck is it? project
« on: January 26, 2018, 11:16:23 am »
Steve, I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thanks for your thoughtfulness and ingenuity. As a visually and physically impaired newbie I wanted to recognize your effort for those who could use a helping hand.
GLC
GLC
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Best Blade for Cutting Balsa and Thin Ply
« on: January 23, 2018, 01:46:16 pm »
I would recommend the Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse Blades - say in a size 3 or 1 for this thin material. For blades smaller than that - I have trouble seeing to use them.
Regards - GLC from Texas
Regards - GLC from Texas
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Newbie from Texas
« on: January 06, 2018, 10:56:05 am »
Thanks for the tip on Ray. Good to know.
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Introduce Yourself. / Newbie from Texas
« on: January 04, 2018, 02:16:23 pm »
I am a newbie from Houston, Texas. Retired and chose to try scrolling as I have become fairly limited with lifting lumber and full size sheet goods in my shop. The size of the typical scroll saw work pieces seemed to fit my diminished abilities. I really am enjoying so far.
After much research, the Dewalt 788 seemed a logical choice. However, having the saw in the Houston Dewalt Authorized Repair Center twice for a week at a time in the month of December was awfully frustrating. I am hoping they have it fixed this time. They seem too. It is such a shame when companies take their manufacturing and assembly to China. Quality Control always seems to suffer.
Well it is 2018 and I am looking foreword to a learning and rewarding year as new scroller among so many accomplished folks who so willingly share their knowledge. GLC
After much research, the Dewalt 788 seemed a logical choice. However, having the saw in the Houston Dewalt Authorized Repair Center twice for a week at a time in the month of December was awfully frustrating. I am hoping they have it fixed this time. They seem too. It is such a shame when companies take their manufacturing and assembly to China. Quality Control always seems to suffer.
Well it is 2018 and I am looking foreword to a learning and rewarding year as new scroller among so many accomplished folks who so willingly share their knowledge. GLC
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Heritage Woods
« on: December 21, 2017, 04:59:57 pm »
I'm pretty sure they have all that fixed. They had some wrinkles getting the new website with the correct info. I had a recent purchase and it was properly handled w/o freight charges. GLC
