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Sorry, I should have said that I have NOT cut brass. lol

Noel

I would advise the F/Ds polar blades, probably #7. With the saw on the long stroke. I have used these and found them excellent on thick timber. They are fairly aggresive so make sure you have a firm...

Hegner

I get all my timber from J & C Thin Timbers. I have yet to be disappointed when asking for a specific species. And I have always found them extremely helpful. Okay, it might be an expensive way of...

I have already posted a few. Is that what you are after? I don't have 3D ones.

Noel

I meant to say that I used Photoshop and sometimes PSP8 to make the patterns. I haven't made any for quite a while now, though.

Noel

This is the more intricate Fergy, as well as an old Essex and a Ford T-model 6.

Noel

That's a very nice plaque, Dave! I'll bet the other members were rapt with it. I will post the other Fergy pattern in a seperate post. As well as 2 old cars.

Noel

Thank you for the compliments. The only Holden pattern I have is of an FJ ute. I have also attached a Ferguson and Farmall tractor. Hope you enjoy. I have another of the Fergy with a much more...

These are 4 patterns. Three of aircraft and 1 of a Model A Ford. They are all designed to fit a 10" X 8" frame (except perhaps the Skyraider), but you can change them however you like - including the...

Thanks Neil. They are definitely mine. I'll post a few and if the interest is there I'll post a few more.

Noel

Rogerjenkins question re aviation patterns has me thinking. I have a heap of patterns of planes and cars etc., made by myself that I am willing to give to anyone that wants them. There is nothing...

I have several that I have made myself. Email me if you would like a few.

Noel

Are you looking for the portrait type, or 3D?

Noel

I have found after trying different things that a loupe is the best type of magnifier.

Noel

Very nice work Roger. That magazine has some good patterns from time to time, don't they?

Noel

I have been scrolling now for many years and have tried many ways of attaching the pattern. But I have always returned to the spray glue. Either that or self adhesive paper. The SA paper is not as...

Great job Bill. Keep up the good work!
Noel

Great job, Bill! I'll bet there was some frustrating moments making it????
Noel

Actually, there is. Go to this site. Steve Good has a piece of software where he shows by sound the correct tension. Scrollsaw Workshop

Noel

Another cause can be pushing too hard on the work piece?? Certainly not the blades fault - I use Olsons probably 95% of the time and apart from the very occasional break have no problems at all....

I don't know if it is the technically correct thing to do, but it works very well for me. I also sand the underside of the workpiece smooth after drilling the pilot holes.

Noel

I have a Trupro, which as far as I know is exactly the same as your CT 18". But I don't know why you are having problems with the table. When I first got mine I polished it up with wet and dry and...

Hello lilib,
I feel I have to agree with you about Taiwan. I have a Trupro, (bought off Jim) made in Taiwan and I honestly can't fault it. I have had it now for about 4 years and all that has gone...

Sent you a PM

Noel

I had a look that, Buzza. It is a terrific bargain, if it's in good condition - and it looks as though it might be. The only drawback is that it's single speed. Don't think I could handle a single...

Beautiful work! Like you I don't have a spiral in sight - I really don't like them. lol. I don't think I'd be game to count the number of cuts in some jobs!! lolol.

Noel

Thanks for your help, Pete. I've made a note of the AV180 for the next time I use MDF.
Noel

Thanks for the replies, Pete and Crowie. Old Pete, this project is about 2/3rds finished and I'm wondering if I will have to re make it? It is only a small thing requiring no great adhesive...

Hello.......I am using MDF for the first time (as far as I can remember anyway) - usually I use solid timber, or at least ply. But the glue on the MDF seems to take longer to grab. By this I mean...

Well, it seems you have the problem sorted. I know when you have it up and running properly you will be very happy with it, J&J. As I say, mine is a different brand - Trupro - but for all intents and...

I know this is a dumb question, but is it a case of the arms being out of align, or the table not square to the blade?

Noel

I bought mine from Carroll's and had no trouble. Ummm, that doesn't sound good. The only advice I could give is not to touch it and send it back to them. There is not an extra washer between the...

If you like fret work, as opposed to the general run of patterns such as portraits etc, you might like to look at Pedro's site. Some of his patterns are fairly intricate, though. But for the money...

Like Brett, I started on a GMC single speed, and bit by bit worked up to my current Trupro. Had I bought the Trupro to start with I would have saved a fortune! lol. But, like everyone I suppose, I...

Excellent work mate! My first jobs were nowhere near as good as that. (but I'm an old bloke! lol) The cuts are very smooth and clean. The home one looks like a Steve Good pattern?

Keep it up!!
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You mentioned building clock mechanisms....I have made a couple (see my album) and although it would have been possible with a cheaper saw, it certainly wouldn't have been pleasant. I had a Delta...

I also have not had experience with the Leda or Sheppach. But you really do need a saw that accepts pinless baldes. Otherwise you will only have it for a short while and wish you had. We are pretty...

Thanks Chris, too! Sorry! lol
Noel

I have the Trupro, which is basically the same as Bretts and the CT 18". As far as I am concerned, unless you get the Hegner, there is no better saw. (I have had it for about 3 years now and have had...

Thanks for that Brett. I'llhave a look.
Noel

Hello........I am trying to find a place to purchase veneers to glue on to ply. I know about Gunns but they only seem to have "packs" and I would like to get, say, half a dozen small sheets of the...

gday Brett.......I have used Danish oil for years now on probably 99% of my work. I agree that a lot of it looks very dull, as you say it looks as though there is hardly any finish at all. I use...

I usually use microsoft word to print the letters. If you dont have this, wordpad would probably do it as well. With some fonts you may have to draw "bridges" to make them scrollable. With Word you...

My saw is about 2 1/2 years old. A friend has just bought one and although I have not cut with it, it seems the same as mine. We don't have a lot of choice in Australia with saws, especially in the...

I meant to add that when I last looked, the Trupro from Jim's was dearer than the Carbotech one - but worth every cent judging from what I have heard about them. lol. And they are so similar to the...

I have just returned from my daughters who has the Excalibur 21". After all the hype I have read about the Excalibur I was expecting a real super saw. However, I was extremely disappointed with it....

Hi there..........depending on the timber type it would probably cut it, but it will be very, very slow! For timber that thick I think you would be far better off with a band saw. Just my opinion....

A good solid table is a must. I had a Delta and I used the sole from a pair of old work boots. Just cut out little squares and bored required size holes through them and then bolted down TIGHT. This...

Spray adhesive. And white spirits to remove the pattern when done.
Noel