Recent content by redalpha3

=D> I think that a commemorative plaque has to be beyond reproach for it to be worthwhile. This one certainly fits the bill. An interesting font and meticulously produced. Well done Brendan. Peter

Never, ever put it in writing... :D :D

Hi Cordy I have three books by Diana Thompson on my shelves. They are:- 3D Patterns for the Scroll Saw Compound Christmas Ornaments for the Scroll Saw Wooden Chess Sets You can Make They are all exclusively 3D projects by a designer who specialises in compound patterns. There is nothing too...

What an excellent workshop. I am seriously envious too. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I prefer the tidy end. :D

I was impressed by the efficiency of the brush setup in the video showing the router. It would be good to get such a system installed for a fretsaw but I see no way of achieving it. Having come back to scrollsaw work after a very long absence dust seems a bigger problem to me than when I was...

Interesting post. :D My Excalbur has a worse than useless dust collection system. It seems to do nothing at all! My Diamond uses a collection bin below the table (which collects dust) but is primitive. My first saw, a Hegner had a similar system to the modern machines but seemed less than...

Practical Scrollsaw Scrolling To The Max!

Table marks very easily but lines are superficial. Mine has "scratches" in it already which can only be due to rotation and movement of workpiece. Looks a bit odd but not a reason not buy it. I think I will put a plywood table over the top.

Hi Pete I've had one for a fortnight! Seems well made and is very quiet. Very little vibration, easy to follow lines on patterns and requires very little physical activity for me to change blades. As to reliability, I have no idea at all and I'm waiting to see what happens. Mine will get light...

Just bought some Lidl mini-drill attachments myself. I'm starting to think I may be easily-led. :D

I agree with this..loud too; but it is useful if you wear glasses. I use it if I feel I have to saw MDF(under duress) and for hardwoods. Regards

I use an ancient Trend Airshield which completely covers my head. It is bulky and getting filters is not as easy as it once was but it works. I have a Microclene shed filter which removes dust from the air and a Record shop vacuum. It is very efficient but the teenage neighbours pop round...

Removing paper patterns and residual glue can be a nuisance particularly on delicate fretwork. I try to avoid the problem in the first place. I prepare the wood and then wrap it carefully with either sellotape (clear tape) or blue masking tape (if I can get it). Then I apply the pattern using...

I agree with this. Setting up as a beginner can be a different experience in the UK. Saw availability, saw label (fretsaw/scrollsaw) differently named products(a recent thread here mentions mineral oil), finding good quality wood, very American YouTube videos; the list is lengthy. A new book...

Heh Heh. Sounds like an excellent idea. Busy negotiating with my son's agent.