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14th March 2021, 05:00 PM
Thread: Brass / copper tube
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Thank you
Thanks for the replies and advice I will check them out
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12th March 2021, 06:49 PM
Thread: Brass / copper tube
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Brass / copper tube
Hi All
I found a pattern for wooden clocks I'd like to try and make
Does anyone know where I can purchase Brass or Copper tubing and rod approx 3 mm in dia?
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8th January 2021, 03:42 PM
Thread: Cut short, oops!
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So instead of being F1 cars they are F.75 cars...
So instead of being F1 cars they are F.75 cars
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11th September 2020, 06:28 PM
Thread: scroll saw blade storage
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scroll saw blade storage
I was having trouble with blades rusting due to humidity where I live during summer
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31st July 2020, 09:10 PM
Thread: Lock Down Hot Rod
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Thanks for all the likes It was lots of fun to...
Thanks for all the likes
It was lots of fun to build, I am now racking the brain to think of another build where I can use the skills I've learnt before I forget them
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27th July 2020, 06:02 PM
Thread: Lock Down Hot Rod
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Lock Down Hot Rod
Something to keep my brain & hands active during Covid 19 lock down.
Always wanted a hot rod but could never afford a real one, so with lots of time and some scrap camphor laurel I had a go at... -
6th November 2019, 10:23 PM
Thread: Signs for the sporties in my family
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Signs for the sporties in my family
Just cut a couple of signs for the sporties in my family
Made from scrap pine and modified from some of Steve Goods patterns
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6th November 2019, 10:12 PM
Thread: Christmas fireplace (two variants)
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I think they are both great and the video is not...
I think they are both great and the video is not bad either
thanks for showing them its inspired me to make some Xmas decorations
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6th October 2018, 06:05 PM
Thread: Hidden Picture
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Hidden Picture
I got a surprise when test cutting a piece of scrap while making a top for a small 8 sided trinket box the hidden picture was to good not to use
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6th October 2018, 05:41 PM
Thread: Small Chess Set
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Small Chess Set
Small Chess Set 200 x 200 millimetres made from pine and dark figured camphor laurel pieces are about 20 mil square and 30 to 55 mil high no real plans just what I thought looked reasonable
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2nd June 2018, 10:02 PM
Thread: Camphor Laurel Jewellery Box
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Camphor Laurel Jewellery Box
Hi All
I was given a few end pieces of scrap camphor laurel boards and didn't know what to do with them
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26th February 2016, 06:27 PM
Thread: Foot Lights
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Thanks for the comments The light fitting I...
Thanks for the comments
The light fitting I picked up from a cheap shop and my largest hole saw just happened to be a bee's doo-dah smaller than the base of the light fitting, I just eased it out... -
25th February 2016, 06:55 PM
Thread: Foot Lights
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Foot Lights
Hi all
Thought I'd post a picture of my take on a Steve Good pattern for a Wireless LED Desk Lamp
Cheers Richard
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21st September 2015, 06:15 PM
Thread: I'm not old plaque
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I'm not old plaque
G'day all
Just finished a birthday present for my Austin car nut brother
Hope he likes it
Cheers Richard
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28th April 2015, 08:49 PM
Thread: Foot Switch
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Many Thanks
Thanks for the prompt replies , there are a couple of electrical wholesalers in my local area I will check them out when I next get an afternoon off
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27th April 2015, 06:02 PM
Thread: Foot Switch
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Foot Switch
Hi All I am looking to purchase a foot control for my scroll saw, (one that does not require the services of an electrician to help me empty my wallet) Does anybody know of a supplier here in Aus...
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15th March 2015, 02:54 PM
Thread: Monster Trucks
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Monster Trucks
Hi All
I normally hang around the scroll saw forum but I thought some of you toy makers might be interested in these toys for the grandsons 2nd birthday.
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26th February 2015, 09:01 PM
Thread: Monster Trucks
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monster trucks
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26th February 2015, 08:23 PM
Thread: Monster Trucks
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Monster Trucks
Hi All
I found a pattern for a monster truck on Steve Good's web site and made it for my grandson's 2nd birthday
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I liked it so much I made it into a station wagon
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26th February 2015, 06:47 PM
Thread: Intersecting word art
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Love it the word art looks fantastic Cheers...
Love it the word art looks fantastic
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23rd October 2014, 07:07 PM
Thread: Scroll Saw boxes
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Scroll Saw boxes
My scrap bin was overflowing so I glued up an assortment of bits just to see what the looked like when I turned them into a series of small trinket boxes
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Clocks
Hi All here are a three clocks I made for christmas presents
Also attached a pic of a box I made experimenting with using resin inlay
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4th September 2013, 10:43 PM
Thread: Liquid resin inlay
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Liquid resin inlay
Just watched an old Steve Good video where he used a product called InLace liquid resin inlay
Tried to find an Aus supplier as I was hoping to try it out but I am unable to find one
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11th June 2013, 06:46 PM
Thread: Scroll Saw Blades
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Thanks for the quick response and the advice I...
Thanks for the quick response and the advice I will check out Harris Traders
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9th June 2013, 10:29 PM
Thread: Scroll Saw Blades
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Scroll Saw Blades
Hi All
Quick question has anyone in Australia purchased blades recently from Mike's Workshop in the USA?
Just trying to get an idea of;
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22nd May 2013, 05:49 PM
Thread: Trinket Box
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Very original box Love it
Very original box Love it
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14th October 2012, 02:19 PM
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Hi Christine Have you checked Steve Good's...
Hi Christine
Have you checked Steve Good's website lots of videos, tips & patterns I found it very helpfull when strting out.
www.scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com
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Wall Art
Sorry about attachment not working I am not very tech savy
I will try again
Cheers Richard:doh:
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Wall Art
The wife had been at me for months to make a piece of wall art for the blank wall outside the kitchen window, so I found some patterns on Steve Goods web site, modified them slightly, liberated some...
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Clocks
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Had a go at revamping an old clock for home with a reasonable result, showed it to a couple of people I work with and they asked me to do a couple with the company moto on them for our... -
1st May 2012, 09:06 PM
Thread: Spray adhesive for patterns.
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spray adhesive alternative
I use blue painters tape, then glue pattern down with a glue stick, available from the cheap shop I pay $5 for 6 tubes
works well for me, peels off with no problems.
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10th February 2012, 06:26 PM
Thread: Scroll saw table maintenance
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Thanks for the Mr Sheen tip Dave I gave it...
Thanks for the Mr Sheen tip Dave
I gave it another go with wet and dry then hit it with Kitten No2 car polish and that seems to have done the trick
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28th January 2012, 08:22 PM
Thread: Scroll saw table maintenance
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Noal thanks for the the advice, I will give it...
Noal thanks for the the advice, I will give it another polish with wet and dry then try coating it with Armourall to see if that makes a difference
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25th January 2012, 05:56 PM
Thread: Scroll saw table maintenance
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Scroll saw table maintenance
Hi all need a bit of advice
What is the best way to remove hardwood sap stains and surface marks caused by the acid in your skin which causes surface rust on the table?
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13th October 2011, 09:45 PM
Thread: happy with new saw
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happy with new saw
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After lots of research and saw tests finally bought a new 18" Carbatec Scroll Saw from Carbatec in Brisbane and I couldn't be happier. The sales person was helpful, friendly and knowledgable,... -
thanks for the replies and advice will keep...
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New Saw
Hi All
I'm new to this forum thing and reasonably new to scrolling.
Recently obtained a home brand/no name 16'scroll saw for the right price and have now caught the scrolling bug so I"m going to...