Monday, June 7, 2010

Are you prepared for a computer crash.


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SyncBack is the freeware backup utility I use to backup all my patterns and data for the Scrollsaw Workshop. I know that many of you are collectors of patterns for your scroll saw. Do you have them backed up in case of a crash? Your computer drive will fail. It's just a matter of time. A reader just wrote me an email that he lost all the scroll saw and turning patterns he had collected over a long time as well as other personal data. He now knows why backups are vital.

You probably have photos, documents, financial data, email and other data that would be difficult or impossible to replace if lost. Running this simple to use program can make recovering this data easy if you just take the time to use it.

External hard drives are the easiest device to use for backups. They have gotten much cheaper over the years so that helps. Another option is to backup to DVD's. The nice thing about this option is that you can make copies and send them to another location in case of a fire or other disaster. It's actually best to use two different methods for the best protection.

I thought I would make a tutorial for SyncBack but I found the video above on YouTube and it seemed to be easy enough for a computer user with average skills to follow. If creating folders and other basic computer tasks are still a little out of your expertise then find someone to set it up for you and show you how start the backup.

Trust me when i say that if you take the time to set this up that one day you will be glad you did.



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Simple Bunny Mini Clock Scroll Saw Pattern.



I have had a few requests lately for simple patterns that could be cut by children. We all know how fun it is when we have our children or grand children come into our shop and want to learn to cut. Most of the time their attention span is very short. With a little help this little bunny mini clock can be cut in just a few minutes. Just print out the pattern and have it handy for when the time comes.

An adult should probably drill the mini clock hole with the forstner bit. The rest of the project should be easy enough for most children. There are no interior cuts and the only challenging cuts might be the tail and feet because they are small and require tight turns. If they have trouble just let them round them off and they will still look fine.

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The projects form these patterns can be sold without restrictions. The patterns cannot be sold.

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Each digital book is available for download immediately after payment.
The books are $12 per edition and contains eight unique patterns each.
Watch the following video to see how easy these beautiful scroll saw vases
are to make. 

Order the $3 pdf Catalog

This is a PDF of all the patterns in my free catalog. It is for Windows only and has a program to automatically download the pattern to your computer. Please watch the video below before you order. Click the picture to order.
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You do not need a PayPal account to order. At the bottom of the PayPal page is a button that will allow you to pay with a credit card. After successful payment click the Return to Merchant button for the download.

Stencil Printer 1.7

Stencil Printer Instruction Video.

The Scrollsaw Workshop Stencil Printer 1.7 is my latest software for creating patterns. It will create key chain fobs, desk name plates and more. Click the image above to download the latest version. It is free to use donationware. This software is for Windows PC only.

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1
Download the Free Scroll Saw Pattern Printer Version 1.1. Create name patterns in seconds. Windows PC only.
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Scroll Saw Keychain Pattern Maker

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Philip Lowndes Noah's Arc Pattern Available. Watch the video below.

This video is from Philip Lowndes. He is the designer of this beautiful Noah's Arc puzzle pattern. If you would like the pattern follow the link below.
Buy This Wonderful Heirloom Puzzle Pattern

Think Safety

Remember to keep the safety of yourself and others in your work shop in your thoughts at all times. Always wear eye and ear protection. Follow all the manufactures warnings that came with your power tools. If I demonstrate something on this web site that you don't feel is safe, don't do it. Your safety is your responsibility. Fingers are handy things, try to keep all of them.
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