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Several people emailed me asking for me to add the Excalibur saw to the T-Shirt store. Here you go. Thanks for all the orders yesterday. I hope you enjoy the merchandise. Store Link.
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This pattern is 6 inches 9.5 inches.
There are thousands of American men and women in the National Guard. They have an important role in protecting and serving our country. They serve a dual roll of federal and state service. One day they may be providing security in a disaster area then the next they will be called to serve overseas. These men and women leave their families and jobs one weekend a month to train. They give up a lot to serve their country and they should be celebrated and thanked as often as possible.
This pattern of the National Guard emblem is my way of saying thank you to all of the citizen soldiers and their families.
Those of you that own the Excalibur, DeWalt or new Delta scroll saws may not be happy with the stock blade thumb screws. Many people find them uncomfortable after extended use. In past posts I have shown you how to make replacement knobs. They worked okay for some but came with their own issues.
One of the US distributors of the Excalibur brand of scroll saw is Seyco. One of the accessories they sell is a round replacement knob. This knob will fit the saws mentioned above. I tested it on the excalibur and the DeWalt but not the new Delta. I'm almost positive the Delta uses the same thumbscrew however.
In the picture above you see the Excalibur standard thumb screw installed. Notice the tip of the round replacement knob. The tip is a bearing that pivots as you tighten the knob. This helps prevent blade bending at the point of contact.
To install simply unscrew the old thumb screw and replace with the new one. The bolt lets the knob extend out about half an inch from the blade holder. This gives you plenty of room to grab the knob easily.
My only disappointment with the replacement knob was that the back side of the plastic knob was sharp enough to make gripping it uncomfortable. I solved this with a little sanding. The knob also could be a little bigger but I understand why it's not. The bigger the knob the more likely it will bust your knuckle while the saw is running. 
The picture above shows the replacement knob on my DeWalt scroll saw also.
I have only used the replacement knobs for a short while but they do seem easier on the fingers after I sanded the back of the plastic.
The knobs are available for $29.95 a pair or $16.50 for an individual knob. This allows you to only replace the top know or both if you prefer. The bottom knob gets much less use so you may be okay with leaving the standard thumb screw in place there. I know the price seems high for knobs but the bearing makes this a fairly advanced piece of hardware.
I purchased the pair. Shipping and handling from Texas to Kentucky was $7.50 which brought my total to $37.45. The replacement knobs are not shown on the website. You have to download the free catalog to find the part number for the order. #QKM-06 is the number for the pair and #QKM-05 is for the individual knob.
Click the catalog link on Seyco's web site to download the digital catalog or request a paper version be mailed to you.
Ray Seymore is the owner of Seyco. He has been a fixture in the scrolling community for years. He is know for his superb customer service. Ray and his wife attend most of the scroll saw picnics around the country selling their products. If you are in the market for the Excalibur line of scroll saw make sure you visit Seyco.
Another hobby I have always enjoyed is photography. I have thousands of pictures sitting on my hard drive. I decided I would use a few of these pictures as jigsaw puzzles. This pattern book contains the 10.5 X 6.67 inch X 126 piece jigsaw template. I have also included 10 of my pictures that you are welcome to cut and sell or enjoy for yourself. There are full instruction for setting up and cutting the puzzles. The process is simple. All you need is an inkjet printer with photo paper, 1/4 inch thick Baltic Birch plywood, 1/8" thick Baltic Birch plywood, blades appropriate for cutting puzzles and your scroll saw.
You can buy Flying Dutchman Superior Puzzle Blades at http://www.mikesworkshop.com/ Mike is a solid source for all your scroll saw blades. His service is great and the blades are some of the best you can buy. The best news is they are no more expensive than inferior blades.
You need a blade that removes very little wood so the puzzle pieces will fit tightly together after they are cut. These very thin blades are a must for good puzzles.
If you enjoy this free pattern book and would like to create puzzles form your pictures I have the following digital book for sale. The book contains templates for the following picture sizes.
5x5 25 piece
4x6 24 piece
5x7 35 piece
8x10 80 piece
4x6 96 piece
5x7 140 piece
8x10 320 piece
The book sells for $7 and is an instant download after the online payment if completed. After you payment you will be given a link to download the book.
Here is another Christmas pattern for you to work on. This candle holder is 15 inches long.
Fall is just around the corner. Many of you will be getting back into your shops as the heat of summer cools off. This is always a good time of year to do a safety check.
1. Make sure the floor of your shop is clean and clear of obstacles.
2. Check that all flammable material is stored correctly or removed for the shop.
3. Inspect all power cords for frays or cuts. Make sure extensions cords are used properly.
4. Your shop should me well lit. Upgrade lighting in dark areas.
5. Test your fire extinguisher for proper operation. Do you have one?
6. Take the time to tune up all you tools, both power and hand tools.
7. Inspect your safety gear. Glasses, dust mask, air cleaner etc.
8. Take pictures or video of all tools for insurance inventory. Serialize tools with a scribe.
9. If children have access to your shop make sure all tools are locked or disabled.
10. Please take the time to learn the proper use of every tool in your shop. Don't take chances. Many accidents are the result of bad judgement.
This prayer plaque is over 15 inches tall. The letters will be easy to cut at 1/2 inch tall and underlined. I would recommend a #1 or #3 scroll reverse blade for the letters. Some of the inside cuts are pretty small.
I kept the ornamentation simple because this is one of the most famous prayers of the Christian faith. I didn't think it needed more. I even considered removing the angels. I'll leave that up to your choice.
This is my monthly plea for forgiveness for being so far behind on answering email. I wish I could write better. It would help me keep caught up. I write a sentence then realize it makes no sense. I start over and before I know it I have spent ten or twenty minutes on a single email. When your inbox has over 300 unanswered emails that just does not work out. Just wanted to apologize to all of you who had a question or comment. I have to be honest that I will never get caught up but I'll get to as many as possible. Thanks for your patience.
It's time to start our Christmas crafts. I will be making a few holiday designs in the coming weeks. This projects is made from 1/4 inch thick wood and does not need any glue to hold it together except one piece under the top to hold it in place. Slot and tab construction allows you to take it apart and store it flat until next Christmas.
You can leave the top off and make it a small candle surround.
Install the round top and you have a candle stand. Use a battery powered tea light inside the stand to make the Christmas tree glow.
Sheila Landry just let me know she has a new free pattern available on her site. This pattern is a slotted display easel for ornaments and plaques. Make sure you visit sheilalandrydesigns.com. You are going to find dozens of great patterns. Thanks Sheila.
Use the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker to start a small keychain business. Build yourself a nice display and make up severl keychains with common names. Sell at craft shows, on Ebay or at work. Everyone needs a keychain. Take custom orders. Heck just make them and give them away as gifts. It's all made easy with the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker.
Watch the video demonstration then download the file below and get started with the fun.
