Monday, February 20, 2017

Super simple thumb screw upgrade.

http://www.stevedgood.com/estore/estore.html

David, the owner of BigFoot Products is always coming up with new ideas for scroll saw enthusiasts. Yesterday he sent me an email showing a cheap and easy way to make a plastic knob for the DeWalt style blade clamp thumbscrew. 

This one will work on the upper clamp but you will probably want to find a smaller cap for the bottom clamp.  You will have to modify the thumbscrew for it to fit in a smaller clamp.

You can order a new set of thumb screws from DeWalt at this link. Item 47. You need to order 2. They do not come in a set.





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Information: Not Scroll Saw Related
Last week I mentions that I planed to purchase the Monoprice Select Mini 3D printer. I received a bunch of email asking questions. This is an entry level printer with one of the lowest prices around. $199. When I first saw the machine I figured it was junk because the price was so low. 

I started reading some reviews and people were saying good things about the Select Mini. They all said it was not perfect but for the price it was quite the deal. 

I decided to give it a try. I ordered one from Amazon. I am a Prime member so I got it with free shipping in two days. Have I ever said how much I love Amazon Prime. 

I won't go into detail here but I have to say this thing has worked fantastic. Right out of the box I was printing with good quality the same day. The picture below was a small vase I printed to give you an example of what it can do. 

These printers are for one off parts and prototyping. They are too slow for production work. Don't get one thinking you can mass produce parts.

3D printing is not for everyone. I highly recommend that you have above average computer skills. The printer it's self is easy to use but designing the 3d patterns is more of a challenge. I am in the process of learning Autodesk Fusion 360 right now. Many of you already use Google Sketchup. You can use Sketchup for the design but you need an .STL export extension.

I am happy to answer any questions you may have about this printer. I am still learning but have put in hours of research and am starting to be more comfortable with the technology.

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Free Pattern Catalog. 1000's of free patterns.

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Thousands of FREE scroll saw patterns. No registration or signup required.

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

Click here for the Free Online Catalog.

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Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw Book $12 Each

http://www.stevedgood.com/woodenvases.html
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.
http://www.stevedgood.com/swpd/swpdorderpage.html
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 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.
Download Version 1.1
Please consider a $5 donation for The Scroll Saw Pattern Printer v1.1.

Scroll Saw Keychain Pattern Maker

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.
The following link will start the download process. After the file download is complete just click the setup file and the program will be installed. Please consider a $5 donation for the program.

Download the Oval Keychain Pattern Maker.

Enjoy designing and printing these great personalized key chains. Give them as gifts, make them for fun or sell them at craft shows. It's easy, just watch the video demo then download and install the program. You will be designing these fun projects in minutes. Windows PC only.
Download the Free Oval Key Chain Pattern Maker. Create Oval key chain patterns in seconds.
Download Version .9a
Please consider a $5 donation for The Oval Key Chain Pattern Maker.

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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