Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Stickman "I love you" Scroll Saw Pattern.



So, you have cut several of my Stickman series of patterns. Your significant other is starting to be concerned that maybe you are regressing back into your childhood or even worse slipping into early signs of senility. 

Before he or she starts making arrangement to keep you safe from yourself, make this little project and gift it to them. It may not stop the men in white coats from showing up but at least your loved one will feel guilty for calling them. 


Pegas Scroll Saw Clamp Heads for the DeWalt DW-788 and Delta 40-694 scroll saws: Pre-Order Now from Bear Woods.

Back in January of this year, I reviewed the new Pegas clamp heads for the Excalibur style scroll saws.  At that time I showed that the clamps could also be installed on the DeWalt and Jet scroll saws even though they were not specifically designed to do so.

I also mentioned to Pegas at that time that it would be nice if they would develop these clamps specifically for the DeWalt and the Jet. They are a company that listens to their customers so they got to work and now DeWalt and Jet saw owners have this new accessory. I will review the Jet version later this week. It deserves its own write-up.

If you are not familiar with this product let me give you some background. Pegas makes scroll saw blades. They are experts in what makes a scroll saw blade efficient. I personally think they make one of the finest blades on the market.

Because of this expertise, they decided to see if they could make a better clamp to hold the blade. That's the process that this product came from. They say this clamp is designed to improve the vibration of the machine by reducing the weight. They also say that these clamps are easier to use than the standard clamps. You can read my earlier review at this link to see my conclusion of these claims. To save you some reading I basically say I can't prove all their claims but what they say sounds reasonable.

The Pegas clamps are available for Pre-Order at Bear Woods. They sell for $64.
At the time of this post the graphic for the DeWalt version on the Bear Woods site is incorrect. They still show the Excalibur version so don't let that confuse you.
 The original DeWalt clamps weigh 1.6 oz.
The new replacement Pegas clamps weigh 1.3 oz. 
 The set screw did not come adjusted. You will need a 10mm wrench and a 3mm allen wrench to make the adjustment. Just center the blade in the clamp.
 You will need a 3mm allen wrench and a 7mm wrench to install the new heads. The hardware on the original DeWalt clamps is different so you will need a 1/4" wrench and a star bit to remove the hold clamps. 
The new Pegas set comes with the head, set screw, thumb screw and replacement sleeves. 
There is a top and bottom clamp. You can install them backward and upside down. The picture above shows the correct orientation. If you get them backward you will not be able to install the blade. Don't ask me how I know this.  
Here are the original DeWalt clamps. The sleeves on the left were also replaced. The new ones are different so save these and the old clamps in case you ever want to put them back on the saw.

The whole job is simple and only take a few minutes.

In this next photo, you see the DeWalt with the Excalibur style of these Pegas clamps installed. You will notice that it has the tension lever on the head. Theis causes you to have two tension levers. I have had a couple people tell me they actually prefer having both levers. They use the standard lever for rough tension then just use the flip lever for quick tension. My opinion of this is not well formed yet. I think I prefer using the DeWalt version of the Pegas heads but at least you have an option.


There is a scenario where I think these new heads are a really a good buy. It is very common for the standard DeWalt clamps to get bend from over torquing the thumb screw. They then will not hold a blade effectively. The blade will slip out of the clamps and drive you crazy. The thumb screws are also wear items that need to be replaced occasionally. If you need these items replaced I would order the Pegas replacement set for sure. The parts cost of the standard parts is around $56 and this new "better" set is only $64. I think that would be a smart buy.




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Scroll Saw Pattern Design Tutorial: DVD
Let me teach you to create a beautiful wooden portrait pattern. I will show you everything you need from start to finish. The video will show you the free software program you can download for Windows or Mac OS. I will show you how to install the program and configure it for best results. 
Then I will show you the technique to take your photograph and make a pattern from it. When the pattern is complete we will go in the shop and cut it.
The DVD is $10 plus shipping. This is a data DVD that you will use on your computer to watch the video tutorial  



Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2017 in DVD
Purchase the entire Scrollsaw Workshop pattern catalog for offline access.

This DVD has 2,300 patterns published from 2007 thru 2017.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.

If you use the DVD on a Windows PC there is a simple viewer program to browse through the patterns.

The DVD also works fine on a MAC. The viewer program is not MAC compatible but there is an included PDF with all the patterns shown as thumbnails for easy viewing. 

Unique Wooden Vases:
Want to create beautiful wooden vases on the scroll saw?
My two "Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw" books make it easy.

The books are $12 each and available for instant download after purchase. Click for Video Demonstration.


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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.
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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.
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.
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Please consider a $5 donation for The Oval Key Chain Pattern Maker.

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Papa's Custom Patterns.

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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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