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28th February 2022, 11:58 AM
Thread: Dust Mask
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Would that be my post you were looking at Red...
Would that be my post you were looking at Red Gum?
Yes I mentioned I was looking at the RZ mask (ordered one today actually). I think a dust mask is a good idea to form "part" of a dust... -
25th February 2022, 09:37 PM
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Thanks - i need to get some more blades so i will...
Thanks - i need to get some more blades so i will ask Helen to include a copy of the book too.
Yeah i try my best to control the dust - but its a continually improving process. I am on the hunt... -
25th February 2022, 01:02 PM
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Thank you - any greatness in these designs can be...
Thank you - any greatness in these designs can be attributed to the pattern makers, I just try my best to stay on/within the lines :)
I agree the eyes in most pieces are the hardest and often most... -
24th February 2022, 02:10 PM
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Back from a bit of an extended break (Latest Cuttings)
Hi,
It's been a long while between posts (looks like my last was back in April '21).
With a growing family and busy day job (and a ongoing covid pandemic) it was hard to find time to get into... -
11th February 2022, 11:00 AM
Thread: New to scrolling -saw recommendations?
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As others have said you get what you pay for with...
As others have said you get what you pay for with a scrollsaw.
Cheaper models will get the job done for sure, however can be cumbersome on frequent blade changes and give you aches/pains up to... -
23rd April 2021, 04:25 PM
Thread: Blackwood pieces
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QUEENSLAND I'll take it! I'm on the southside too not...
I'll take it!
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23rd April 2021, 04:23 PM
Thread: Yoda - On You Must Scroll
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Thanks, yes I visit Steve's site quite often and...
Thanks, yes I visit Steve's site quite often and have a number of his and other makers patterns to try out.
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21st April 2021, 08:32 AM
Thread: American Oak offcuts - 5 pcs
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QUEENSLAND I'll take it - send me a PM re: payment
I'll take it - send me a PM re: payment
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20th April 2021, 04:24 PM
Thread: American Oak offcuts - 5 pcs
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QUEENSLAND Post to Tanah Merah, QLD, 4128?
Post to Tanah Merah, QLD, 4128?
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20th April 2021, 04:23 PM
Thread: Blackwood pieces
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QUEENSLAND Not sure if this bulk lot is still available -...
Not sure if this bulk lot is still available - but if so, what's the pickup suburb in Brisbane?
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20th April 2021, 04:01 PM
Thread: Yoda - On You Must Scroll
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Yoda - On You Must Scroll
Hi All,
Been a while between posts. Anyway thought I would share one of my recent cuts from a Charles Dearing pattern I bought.
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27th July 2020, 08:57 AM
Thread: Thanos
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Thanos
Hi All,
Another week and a new cut - this time the mad titan "Thanos" from the recent Marvel Avengers movies (a Helder Botas design).
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25th July 2020, 07:47 AM
Thread: DeadPool
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Thanks for the kind words guys. Of all the things...
Thanks for the kind words guys. Of all the things i make on my scrollsaw - portrait style cuttings are by far my favorite thing to make.
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18th July 2020, 04:52 PM
Thread: DeadPool
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DeadPool
Hi All,
Just popping in to share my latest scrollsaw piece - DeadPool. This is another pattern by aussie designer Helder Botas, and after rewatching the first Deadpool movie last week, found this... -
13th July 2020, 05:21 PM
Thread: The Tiger Moth
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The Tiger Moth
Hi All,
Just wanted to share with you my latest scrollsaw piece - the Tiger Moth. I found the picture whilst diving down rabbit holes on Pinterest, and it looked to interesting to pass up!
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28th June 2020, 09:08 AM
Thread: 56 Chevy Bel Air
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Thanks Graeme. For me spirals were a bit of...
Thanks Graeme.
For me spirals were a bit of a steep learning curve, with learning how to control a blade that can cut 360 degrees. A little pressure shift in any direction and you have a cut. ... -
27th June 2020, 10:55 AM
Thread: 56 Chevy Bel Air
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56 Chevy Bel Air
Morning Fellow Scollers!
Here is a recent cut i did of a 56 Chevy Bel Air, from a Sam Custodio pattern. Cut from a single piece of 6mm marine plywood (A4 sized) with a mix of spiral and flat... -
24th June 2020, 08:39 AM
Thread: Something more intricate....
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Very nice Graeme! :2tsup: I would go with...
Very nice Graeme! :2tsup:
I would go with predominately white overall - but maybe add a little colour detailing to the image on the inside bedhead? -
31st May 2020, 09:29 AM
Thread: Skulls - Good .vs. Evil
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Skulls - Good .vs. Evil
Hi All,
Hope you're all having a good weekend!
Just wanted to share another of my scrollsaw projects with this skull piece. Originally finished with just a classic black backer, however went... -
16th May 2020, 07:43 AM
Thread: Marvel - Guardians of the Galaxy
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Marvel - Guardians of the Galaxy
Hi All,
Just sharing some more of my superhero ScrollArt - with these Guardians of the Galaxy inspired pieces.
All are A4 in size, cut from 6mm marine ply using a mix of Pegas #1 MG flat and... -
9th May 2020, 07:36 AM
Thread: DC Comics - Superheroes
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DC Comics - Superheroes
Hi All,
Just sharing some of the DC comic's inspired superhero ScrollArt I have completed to date.
All are A4 in size, cut from 6mm marine ply using a mix of Pegas #1 MG flat and Flying... -
5th May 2020, 11:58 AM
Thread: Red Oak Ply
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I've seen it here at my local Bunnings during my...
I've seen it here at my local Bunnings during my last visit. It looked nice as far as face veneers, but have not tried it myself.
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3rd May 2020, 09:13 AM
Thread: Motorbike
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Nice cut Peter! Love the framing idea - might...
Nice cut Peter! Love the framing idea - might have to copy that idea for my cuttings :2tsup:
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3rd May 2020, 09:07 AM
Thread: Native American Girls
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Native American Girls
Hi All,
I'm from Brisbane and like to make various things on my 16" Carbatec scrollsaw including toys, puzzles and home decore items, but have a preference for making portrait style fretwork, or... -
16th December 2017, 08:49 AM
Thread: Transformer - Bumblebee
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Transformer - Bumblebee
It has been a while since my last post, but having seen Peter's recent Thor cutting, I thought i would share my own latest project. I had a request from a friend for a bumblebee piece for his nephew...
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16th December 2017, 08:24 AM
Thread: Thor
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Very nice work Peter - I love cutting superhero's...
Very nice work Peter - I love cutting superhero's myself. Is this your own pattern or can it be bought from somewhere? Would love to add Thor to my own collection!
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18th March 2017, 09:40 AM
Thread: Bird Clock
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Thanks Pawoods - you are too kind. I grabbed a...
Thanks Pawoods - you are too kind. I grabbed a heap of cheap pine DAR boards (mainly for toy making and some house projects) when Masters was closing down. It was good to find a purpose for a small...
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18th March 2017, 09:32 AM
Thread: Deadpool
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Thanks Pawoods. I was happy with the finished...
Thanks Pawoods.
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17th March 2017, 10:59 AM
Thread: Deadpool
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Deadpool
Found a hand drawn pic of Deadpool on the net which i thought would look good in wood - cut in 4mm marine ply using a #2 standard blade.
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17th March 2017, 10:43 AM
Thread: Bird Clock
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Bird Clock
This was the first cut with the new Carbatec branded Excalibur saw. Was a Christmas gift for my Grandmother.
Found the Plan on Steve Good's website, and enlarged it so that it would take a 50mm... -
20th November 2016, 08:26 PM
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Definitely in stock - I checked one out on...
Definitely in stock - I checked one out on Thursday last week and picked one up on the spot. The Brisbane store had 2 in stock (guess 1 after my purchase).
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16th November 2016, 07:17 PM
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For those playing at home - it looks like...
For those playing at home - it looks like Carbatec might finally have their re-branded Excalibur/General Scroll saws back in stock!!!...
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22nd October 2016, 06:34 PM
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I might send iWoodLike and email to see if the...
I might send iWoodLike and email to see if the jointer tables and thicknesser table are Cast Iron on the Artisan 260C. As for the fences, it would seem that most manufacturers are moving toward the...
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22nd October 2016, 01:32 PM
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I look forward to it Shane - thanks. The...
I look forward to it Shane - thanks.
The Artisan 260C looks very similar to the Rikon model (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n97Pyihdbdw). My only concern is the table builds - which i do not... -
22nd October 2016, 10:36 AM
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Artisan Combo Jointer/Thicknessers - Seeking feedback
Just wondering if anyone has an Artisan combo jointer/thickneser - in particular the 10" model - Artisan 260c (https://iwoodlike.com/product/machinery/artisan-260c-surfacer-thicknesser)?
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16th October 2016, 10:07 AM
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That's disappointing to hear that I will be...
That's disappointing to hear that I will be waiting until at least the New Year for an Excalibur scroll saw (though most likely longer if past delays are any indicator). ...
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10th October 2016, 09:02 AM
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No joy as yet Crowie, still waiting unfortunately...
No joy as yet Crowie, still waiting unfortunately :?
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29th September 2016, 07:34 PM
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Thanks for the replies guys. I will just have to...
Thanks for the replies guys. I will just have to keep waiting!
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25th September 2016, 12:23 PM
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Carbatec - Excalibur/General Scrollsaws
Hi Guys,
So have been waiting 5 - 6 months for Carbatec to get the General scroll saws back in stock. Upon inquiring numerous times over the months on an ETA, i finally got an email back telling... -
21st May 2016, 05:41 PM
Thread: New Scroller
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What thickness of marine ply do you use for your...
What thickness of marine ply do you use for your portraits pawoods?? 4mm, 6mm??
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16th May 2016, 01:22 PM
Thread: Harvey HW110HB-30 unboxing
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So the reply i got is the saw comes with 2 riving...
So the reply i got is the saw comes with 2 riving knives and the blade guard with dust port. So i received the correct items. The other guard is the usa style guard, which does not come with the...
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15th May 2016, 02:02 PM
Thread: Harvey HW110HB-30 unboxing
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Yes i got the same guard, but pictures on the...
Yes i got the same guard, but pictures on the website show a different guard. The manual also mentioned another blade guard with separate moving sides and anti-kickback pawls. I have emailed Ryan...
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15th May 2016, 08:18 AM
Thread: Harvey HW110HB-30 unboxing
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My Harvey HW110HB-30 arrived on Friday, and I put...
My Harvey HW110HB-30 arrived on Friday, and I put most of it together yesterday afternoon. I offset the rails by one bolt hole - which increased my rip capacity to 950mm (they included a 920mm...
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8th May 2016, 12:11 PM
Thread: The Hulk
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The Hulk
Thanks to the inspiration of others on this forum - I found myself with a little time yesterday so thought i would try my hand at some scroll saw work. It was interesting using my old Proxxon pinned...
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7th May 2016, 01:09 PM
Thread: Harvey HW110HB-30 unboxing
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I placed my order yesterday for a HW110HB-30 .......
I placed my order yesterday for a HW110HB-30 .... with the cabinet mounted trunions, 2.5HP motor and only a 10A power requirement it ticks all the boxes for me!
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7th May 2016, 12:58 PM
Thread: Freud Pro blades
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Where does everyone buy their tablesaw blades...
Where does everyone buy their tablesaw blades from?? And what brands should one look for?
I will be looking for a decent combo blade soon - like a 40-50T .... but not sure whether to just get the... -
7th May 2016, 12:56 PM
Thread: More fun!
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For those who make scrollsaw portraits like this...
For those who make scrollsaw portraits like this - do you use spiral blades only to make these?
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3rd May 2016, 07:50 PM
Thread: Harvey HW110HB-30 unboxing
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Hi Guys, I too am looking at getting one of...
Hi Guys,
I too am looking at getting one of these table saws for my shop. Just wondering how you have found them:
* What are the best features?
* What would you change (if you could)?
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3rd May 2016, 07:12 PM
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I assume the guy must have eventually sold this...
I assume the guy must have eventually sold this saw as it is no longer listed - however i think the price was was reduced to $1250 o.n.o the last time i reviewed the ad.
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13th March 2016, 08:02 PM
Thread: 10" Table saw for under $1500
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Hi Noons - i am curious to know, are you the...
Hi Noons - i am curious to know, are you the proud owner of a new Sherwood 10" Hybrid Cabinet saw?
How did you find the rip fence on this unit? It appears to be mostly made from steel, except for...