Questions for the Experts

[JROSE]

On keeping the paper down....I read recently (I forgot which magazine) that you need to apply a good coating of the spray adhesive on the back side of the pattern, let it dry a few seconds, and then press down on the wood. Upon completion of the project, I also followed their instructions by applying mineral spirits directly on the pattern with a brush. Wait a minute or two, and the pattern lifts off easily. It works beautifully. A little dap or two on the stubborn spots, and they lift off too!!! After drying, a light sanding and staining finishes the job. I've used this methods now many, many projects.

[SNAPPER]

Ditto on Dales comment. Much eaiser to remove the packing tape.
Dean

[scroller777]

Hi, I have a couple of questions regarding scrolling. I have a Dewalt 788 and I have had some difficulty cutting intricate pieces because of the hole of the table is too big, the piece breaks when it is to supported all the way. Any suggestion?

Also I am going to do a portrait of my puppy who we lost due to old age this year. I have a really good picture of him that I would love to do, although I don't know how to use Photoshop. I do have it, I'm just not that good with it. I have the tools, just missing the knowledge, any help would be appreicated again.
scroller777

[Plaquerd]

I made a zero clearance auxiliary table from 1/4" ply wood. Made it the same size as the 788 table, clamp it on or use double faced tape to hold it on the main table. I drilled a 1/8" hole through the ply to allow the blade to go through the table.

[scroller777]

Wow, that is a good idea. I havent' thougt about that option. I wonder is that is any issues with the movement of the wood. I'm guessing you had to sand it till it was super smooth. Thank you for the advice. I think I might try that tonight. I don't work tomorrow and I was starting to wonder what I might be staying up all night to do, and now I know. Thanks
Scroller777

[lucky788scroller]

I would suggest using plexiglass, as it would be smoother, but a good piece of plywood should be fine too.I think its a better option than taping a business card over the hole, even though that'll work in a pinch.

[JimSawyer]

Scroller777, I also have a DeWalt. I'm forever having to make a zero clearaance for the blade. My method is simple and temporary. I put two pieces of masking tape, criss-crossed, over the hole. The best way to do this is to first thread the blade, then push the tape down the blade, piercing the tape in the center. Don't push it down all of the way. First put some tension on the blade then push it all of the way down and fix it to the table. Rub it in there really good. Then release the tension and add the second piece of tape. You don't have to re-tension the blade this time as the first piece will hold it in place.
I've been using this method for years and it works great for me. And I have a lot of small details in the work that I do.

[minowevie]

Originally Posted by JimSawyer

Scroller777, I also have a DeWalt. I'm forever having to make a zero clearaance for the blade. My method is simple and temporary. I put two pieces of masking tape, criss-crossed, over the hole. The best way to do this is to first thread the blade, then push the tape down the blade, piercing the tape in the center. Don't push it down all of the way. First put some tension on the blade then push it all of the way down and fix it to the table. Rub it in there really good. Then release the tension and add the second piece of tape. You don't have to re-tension the blade this time as the first piece will hold it in place.
I've been using this method for years and it works great for me. And I have a lot of small details in the work that I do.

Jim, I do the exsackt same thing, it is a fast fix for sure. and you can take it right off. and keep going. and put some right back on, when the piece gets too small . works for me too. your friend EVie