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detzishere · 08-08-2008, 02:57 AM

I wanted to thank all of you for your suggestions and comments.
I learned a few valuable lessons yesterday afternoon. I went to Mike's Workshop, since he is closer than most. I spent about 1/2 with him and was given a lot of information and "hints". He gave me a few samples of various sizes of the Flying Dutchman and recommended that I get the #9 for my current project.
I didn't try them until this evening, a little nervous I guess... but so far, I've managed to cut out 2 hippos, 2 pigs and 2 porcupines all on the first blade. So far, so good! Previously, with my Craftsman blades, I was lucky to get one animal cut before the blade would violently "snap".
So yes, my tension was correct, my variable speed was correct, I was not pushing too hard, I was not pushing sideways...evidently the blades were "bad" or I had the wrong kind.
This is the 5th Arc I've made for my Grandchildren, I've made lots of simple puzzles, knick-knack shelves, Adirondack furniture, a 300 lb. picnic table, etc.- most of these were cut on my trusty old scroll saw for lack of other proper tools. So more of a reason for my being confused about snapping blades.
So again, Thank you all! Most of all,

Mike for your time and help and introducing me to a new blade (Flying Dutchman). You are a kind man and have a very kind wife as well!
DaVida

minowevie · 08-08-2008, 04:40 AM

That is just great. and Mike has helped alot of us. I am inveyus, that you could go get his help hands on. isn't it wonderfull to use some good blades. and they are cheaper too. great . your friend Evie

detzishere · 08-08-2008, 04:48 AM

Thanks Evie!
Yes one-on-one was super!
And the blades are about half the cost of the Craftsman.
DaVida

Pajaro · 08-08-2008, 02:12 PM

Three Cheers for Mike. Hip Hip Ho ray

Mick Walker · 08-08-2008, 09:07 PM

DaVida, I have never met Mike, have talked to him on the phone and e-mails. I knew he would be able to help you with a blade problem. Nice to know people like Mike, he has helped many of us.

detzishere · 08-08-2008, 09:56 PM

Thanks fot the "atta girl" Pete and Mick!
I've since gotten my aardvarks, sheep and camels cut out...still on the first blade!
It's actually almost relaxing now that I'm not waiting for that surprise break and the following clammor.
DaVida

08-08-2008, 02:57 AM	#1
detzishere Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 7	not breaking now! I wanted to thank all of you for your suggestions and comments. I learned a few valuable lessons yesterday afternoon. I went to Mike's Workshop, since he is closer than most. I spent about 1/2 with him and was given a lot of information and "hints". He gave me a few samples of various sizes of the Flying Dutchman and recommended that I get the #9 for my current project. I didn't try them until this evening, a little nervous I guess... but so far, I've managed to cut out 2 hippos, 2 pigs and 2 porcupines all on the first blade. So far, so good! Previously, with my Craftsman blades, I was lucky to get one animal cut before the blade would violently "snap". So yes, my tension was correct, my variable speed was correct, I was not pushing too hard, I was not pushing sideways...evidently the blades were "bad" or I had the wrong kind. This is the 5th Arc I've made for my Grandchildren, I've made lots of simple puzzles, knick-knack shelves, Adirondack furniture, a 300 lb. picnic table, etc.- most of these were cut on my trusty old scroll saw for lack of other proper tools. So more of a reason for my being confused about snapping blades. So again, Thank you all! Most of all, Mike for your time and help and introducing me to a new blade (Flying Dutchman). You are a kind man and have a very kind wife as well! DaVida

08-08-2008, 02:12 PM	#4
Pajaro Forever is a long time Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,048 Blog Entries: 1	Three Cheers for Mike. Hip Hip Ho ray __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "Never try to teach a pig to sing It is a waste of time and it annoys the pig. "

08-08-2008, 09:07 PM	#5
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,338	DaVida, I have never met Mike, have talked to him on the phone and e-mails. I knew he would be able to help you with a blade problem. Nice to know people like Mike, he has helped many of us. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

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08-08-2008, 04:40 AM	#2
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	That is just great. and Mike has helped alot of us. I am inveyus, that you could go get his help hands on. isn't it wonderfull to use some good blades. and they are cheaper too. great . your friend Evie

08-08-2008, 04:48 AM	#3
detzishere Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 7	Thanks Evie! Yes one-on-one was super! And the blades are about half the cost of the Craftsman. DaVida

08-08-2008, 09:56 PM	#6
detzishere Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parker, SD Posts: 7	Thanks fot the "atta girl" Pete and Mick! I've since gotten my aardvarks, sheep and camels cut out...still on the first blade! It's actually almost relaxing now that I'm not waiting for that surprise break and the following clammor. DaVida