Wednesday, July 4, 2018

365 24/7 MOM Scroll Saw Pattern.


Happy 4th of July to everyone in the US. As you celebrate Independence Day please be safe. Enjoy your travels, family, and friends. Throw a hamburger on the grill for me. Thanks. 



Mom's Love 365 24/7
A mothers love is 365 24/7. This scroll saw pattern represents that love.

Thumb Screw for DeWalt style scroll saws:


One very common question I receive is about blades slipping out of the clamps. I am going to especially address this to the DeWalt, Excalibur, Delta models of scroll saws that use the thumb screws pictured above. 

When a blade starts slipping out of either the upper or lower clamps it is tempting to just over tighten the thumb screw. This practice will lead to a bent clamp head and even more slipping. You will have to replace the clamp head once this happens. You only need two finger pressure to tighten the clamps if all the parts are good. 

The correct way to fix this problem is to repair or replace the thumb screws. These parts are wear items. They will not last forever. How often you have to do this depends on how you use your machine.

Repairing can be done in two ways. My recommendation is to replace the parts. Many people will use sandpaper to scratch up the surface of the tip. This does work and I have done it myself. I think this is appropriate for a temporary fix. My experience is that replacing the parts is easier and works better in the long run. You can ruin the thumb screw tip with sandpaper if you are not careful. 

One thing that many people do not know is that the tip of these thumbscrews can be removed and replaced. You can get what is called a renewal kit from Seyco for $6.30 + shipping of around $5. The kit comes with the replacement bearing for both thumbscrews and two set screws. This kit allows you to replace all four points of contact. My suggestion is that you replace all at the same time.

These replaceable bearing serve two purposes. They allow you to only replace the wear point but they also prevent what we call the hockey stick effect on scroll saw blades. As you tighten the thumb screw the bearing rotates allowing it to clamp down on the blade without applying rotating torque and bending the blade. I have seen these bearings bind up and not rotate. You can sometimes just pull them out and push them back in and they will rotate freely again. Other times they need to be replaced. Some third-party replacement thumbscrews do not have these replaceable bearings. Do not buy these. They just don't work well.

Hockey Stick Scroll Saw Blade.

Obviously, you can also replace the entire thumb screw. I only recommend this if yours is lost or otherwise damaged. The Amazon link above is a decent source for the thumb screw.  It is $15.75 plus free shipping for one thumb screw. Yes, they are expensive. The bearing in the tip makes it more difficult to produce and so it is more expensive than a common screw. The Amazon price compares with the price from DeWalt of $11.41 plus shipping of $10.99. Ereplacementparts.com has them for $13.01 plus $5.50 shipping.

This picture is an example of a DeWalt scroll saw clamp head that has been damaged from over tightening the thumb screw. If you look close enough you will see a small gap between the set screw and the thumbscrew. If you have this problem the blade will slip out very easily and replacing the set screws will not help. This is, unfortunately, a very common problem. The heads are spared parts and can be rodered and replaced.

Woodworker Guild of America Blogger Awards:

 
The voting for the WWGOA blogger awards is underway. The Scrollsaw Workshop is honored to have been selected as a finalist again this year. I am up against two of the finest woodworking content creators on the internet. Marc Spagnuolo and Jay Bates both have outstanding followings and make wonderful content.

They have me in the "Best furniture making blog" category.  No, I have no idea how I got in that category but it's just nice to be mentioned.

If you would like to vote for me just click the link. You have until July 13th, 2018 to vote.



Exciting News. We have another giveaway for this month.


Stephen over at Bear Woods recommended that we do a giveaway in conjunction with the Midwest Scroll Saw and Woodworking Trade Show. You do not have to be at the show to win.

We will have three winners.
#1 will receive a $300 gift certificate from Bear Woods sponsored by the Scrolsaw Workshop
#2 will receive a $150 gift certificate from Bear Woods sponsored by Bear Woods.
#3 will receive an incredible scrolled piece of art by Charles Dearing. This artwork will be cut live at the show. After the show, it will be packaged and sent to the winner. You will love this artwork.

The contest is open to the world. Enter once per day.
The entries will end 7/31/2018 at midnight. Winners will be drawn during the show.
We will try to stream the drawing live if we have a decent internet connection.



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Products for your consideration:


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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Heritage Wood Specialties. Scroll saw ready boards!


Heritage Wood Specialties is a nationally recognized supplier of superior quality hardwoods to fine woodworkers across the US and Canada. Novice hobbyists and experienced enthusiasts alike can enjoy the high quality woodworking materials and kits available from Heritage Wood Specialties. Great source for scroll saw ready boards.

Seyco

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Seyco began business in 1986 with the goal to supply the best customer support and quality products in the scroll saw industry. I have worked with Seyco on many occasions and I can tell you they are simply the best. Please do yourself a favor and click the image above. Steve Good

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 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.

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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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