Saturday, June 10, 2017

Dad is my Superhero Scroll Saw Pattern.

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Father's Day is just over a week away. If you are fortunate enough to still have your dad around show him how much you care. Let him know he is your superhero.
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Review: Shop - Vac Air Cleaner Filtration System.

We all need to be concerned about the air quality in our workshop. Dust extraction at the power tool is great but it's not generally enough. Fine particles still manage to get in the air. These fine particles are easily inhaled and can be dangerous to your long term health. 

This fine dust can also cause short term issues. If I work with bubinga wood I have an almost immediate reaction. My throat itches and I get congested. I am allergic to bubinga so I need protection.

Wearing a good face mask is critical as well. Most of us like to take the mask off after we complete the cut. This leaves us exposed to what dust is left in the air. 

A third line of defense is an air cleaner filtration system. These units move air around the shop and filter out the airborne dust. 

I use the Shop-Vac 1030000 in my shop. It is designed to sit on a surface but with a little DIY you can hang it from the ceiling. 

 I have owned this system for several years and it works pretty well. I have always had it sitting on a table behind my scroll saws. I wanted it close to the saw because I did not use dust extraction with my saws. 

I now am using dust extraction so I have moved the unit higher. This allows it to move air around the shop an more efficiently remove the airborne dust from all the machine in my shop.

The disadvantage of this machine is that it does not come with a remote control or timer. I solved the remote problem by purchasing this after market set of remotes. They are working great and they have three units and a remote with three buttons. I have all three hooked up to different pieces of equipment in my shop. They are connected to the air cleaner, fan and my lighted recording sign for when I am shooting videos. 

The advantage to this unit over other units it that it can be portable. You can move it close to the source of the dust if needed. If you don't have dust extraction in your shop this can be helpful. This unit is not for dust extraction from a machine. It is for cleaning the air in your shop. Make sure you understand the difference before you make a purchase.

In summary, you need three levels of dust control. Dust extraction hooked to your machine. A good dust mask and an air cleaner filtration system. 

Here are my Amazon affiliate links to the products mentioned in this review.

I will soon be reviewing the Seyco scroll saw dust extraction system. I just need to complete a few more tests and I'll do a video.

If you use my affiliate links, your price stays the same and the Scrollsaw Workshop get a small percentage. Thanks for your support.
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Shop-Vac 1030000 Air Cleaner Filtration System


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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

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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 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
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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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