This project will be much simpler if you watch the video showing how to set up the password.
Guys, remember when we were kids and every comic book tried to sell us a spy kit. They always had a message decoder. Build two of these for your grandkids and show them how we rolled as secret agents. Another possible use for this decoder would be an escape room. They are very popular right now and always looking for new tricks.
This super duper spy message encoder/decoder uses a password to set up the machine. You can choose a different password for each message or keep the same password. The video below shows how to set the password into the machine.
I used 1/8" thick Baltic birch plywood for the gears. This lets you easily stack cut the gears. In this case, you will need two sets of gears. You can stack cut six gears or if more comfortable stack cut two sets of three gears.
When labeling the gears make sure you follow the instructions in the pattern book. The two letter gears are labeled on the teeth and the number gear is labeled between the teeth.
Frank Carey from Papa's Workshop:
My friend, Frank Carey from Papa's Workshop sells the popular DeWalt scroll saw accessory named The Lifter. It is a device that helps solve the problem of the upper arm not staying up on the DeWalt DW788 scroll saw. Video review of The Lifter.
Frank also does some custom patterns. He has different events. Right now you may be interested in the graduation pattern he has to offer. Just select Male or Female and he will take care of you.
$12 per sheet of 12 coins plus $3.50 shipping
Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.
The perfect way to sign your work.
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Products for your consideration:
Every Scrollsaw Workshop Pattern from 2007-2018 in DVD
This DVD has over 2,600 patterns published from 2007 thru 2018.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.
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.
All the same file but on an easy to use a thumb drive. The USB thumb drive option is $23 plus shipping.
Now Available on USB Thumb Drive
Don't have a DVD drive on your new computer. No problem. Buy the catalog on a USB thumb drive.All the same file but on an easy to use a thumb drive. The USB thumb drive option is $23 plus shipping.
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.
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
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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