Iguanadon Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Here is my first stab at a video showing the entire cutting of an animal puzzle. I'll need to work on lighting to create a better example, but if you're bored, take a look. kmmcrafts, jbrowning, wombatie and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Nice video, now I have to get to work on the puzzle you sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Nice video! Only person I have seen using a hold down foot. I have no idea were mine is. danny and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Awesome video.. I do have a question though... Do you sand these? I've never seen you mention sanding them.. Your other video showing your process I don't believe it mentioned anything about sanding the puzzles before or after cutting.. Just curious is all.. I cut out the free rescue pattern the other day.. was quite a fun cut.. I might have to start making these for my business, LOL.. Took me quite a lot longer to cut than what you did here.. Think I had over an hour but hard to say because I was tweaking and playing around with adjustments on my Hawk.. and it is slower than the DeWalt at cutting too.. I assume you use a #3 Mach Olsen blade? I was using a #3 but not sure if I had the FD or Pega blade in it.. using 3/4 poplar.. but most poplar I have cut was real easy too.. but this board was much more dense.. I think the cherry I typically cut is easier going.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, trackman said: Nice video! Only person I have seen using a hold down foot. I have no idea were mine is. Yeah, forgot to mention that in my last post.. That thing never got installed on my saw.. and is always the first thing I remove when I get a new used saw, LOL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 17 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said: Awesome video.. I do have a question though... Do you sand these? I've never seen you mention sanding them.. Your other video showing your process I don't believe it mentioned anything about sanding the puzzles before or after cutting.. Just curious is all.. I cut out the free rescue pattern the other day.. was quite a fun cut.. I might have to start making these for my business, LOL.. Took me quite a lot longer to cut than what you did here.. Think I had over an hour but hard to say because I was tweaking and playing around with adjustments on my Hawk.. and it is slower than the DeWalt at cutting too.. I assume you use a #3 Mach Olsen blade? I was using a #3 but not sure if I had the FD or Pega blade in it.. using 3/4 poplar.. but most poplar I have cut was real easy too.. but this board was much more dense.. I think the cherry I typically cut is easier going.. Hey Kevin, no sanding or anything. I cut them and when I have 20 done, I dip each one in the mineral oil and onto the rack it goes. Yes, Olson Mach Speed #3 blades are my preference. I just ordered a sample pack of Pegas Modified Geometry blades that I want to try when I get the Hawk up and running. I heard they're a bit more aggressive and I don't need that when using my Dewalt, but will be nice with the Hawk as it is slower cutting. I've had some poplar boards that felt as though they were made of balsa wood and others that I would swear were concrete... It's definitely odd. The hold down foot is simply there to stop me from cutting off a finger. ;-) I actually am just so used to it now I never bother to remove it. But on the Hawk I don't use the one that's there. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 23 minutes ago, trackman said: Nice video! Only person I have seen using a hold down foot. I have no idea were mine is. I don't know why I've never removed it, it doesn't serve any purpose for me really. But you bring up a good point, for videos it would be good to take it off to have a clearer view of the cutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 I was not bored b4 watching , but I am sure glad I watched anyway. Never cut a puzzle but your vid did it, I will order a turtle in fact for fun. And a boxer both for family. Can't download as my printer died just b4 the computer so I'll wait for paper patterns. So thats what the hold down looks like, haha. Lost mine a long time ago... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Good video Scott. Thanks Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Thanks for taking the time to film that Iggy. It was interesting to see how someone else cuts. I don't have a hold down on my De Walt or My Delta Q3 and think I would find it annoying but I did notice you were able to use it to raise the arm whereas I have to reach further back. It's a matter of personal preference anyway so each to their own. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 14 minutes ago, Rob said: Thanks for taking the time to film that Iggy. It was interesting to see how someone else cuts. I don't have a hold down on my De Walt or My Delta Q3 and think I would find it annoying but I did notice you were able to use it to raise the arm whereas I have to reach further back. It's a matter of personal preference anyway so each to their own. Rob Funny, I hadn't thought about it or realized it, but I do use it as a "handle" to lift the arm... Removing it may totally screw up my rhythm. LOL Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparetime Scroller Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Great video Iggy, thanks! I've cut 15 puzzles in the last week and a half. I don't cut as quick as you, but I do find that Poplar is just as you describe. I bought a 6' board from Menards and within that same board some cut like very easy and another part of the same board was real hard. I use the Pegas MG #5 blade and really like that. Ray F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 You are doing an excellent job, why do you need a hawk you look to me that the Dewalt works fine, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, rjweb said: You are doing an excellent job, why do you need a hawk you look to me that the Dewalt works fine, RJ I'm very happy with DeWalt... but I've worn out 2 brand new ones in in under 18 months. I think I'm a bit hard on them, but they start making noises they shouldn't be making, knocking, etc. Wearing out bearings and/or sleeves. I had full intention of learning how to maintain them, but I quickly realized when I tore one down that I don't have the time, patience, or skills to really do it right. There are way too many pivot points, sleeves and bearings and trying to figure out which one(s) are the problem is not easy. So, I started looking for a saw that is simpler in design and requires minimum maintenance/repair. Hawk and Hegner were the finalists and I decided to try the Hawk. The saga continues, but may be coming to a happy conclusion once I receive a new lower arm to correct the issues I'm having. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks for the Viedo, Scott ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 10 hours ago, Iguanadon said: Here is my first stab at a video showing the entire cutting of an animal puzzle. I'll need to work on lighting to create a better example, but if you're bored, take a look. love the show ,Who doesn't like free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Great vid keep um comin' Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulpat Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 BEAUTIFUL VIDEO this gives consider to make puzzles thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) Great video, what camera did you use? I am surprised that you don't sand them at all. As a minimum I would do all of the edges with a 240 grit MAC mop. just for a better feel. The Mach 3 is one of my favorite blades. Edited August 14, 2017 by Rolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 23 minutes ago, Rolf said: Great video, what camera did you use? I am surprised that you don't sand them at all. As a minimum I would do all of the edges with a 240 grit MAC mop. just for a better feel. The Mach 3 is one of my favorite blades. I'm too lazy to sand them. ;-) The Mach 3 leaves a beautifully clean finish. I understand what you're saying about knocking the hard edges off, but that would take time and I'm too impatient. I used my cellphone to create the video. Google Pixel I used rubberbands to attach it to an old floor lamp stand. LOL I'll try to video another one at some point with better lighting and zoomed in a tad more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekud1946 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Iguanadon said: I'm too lazy to sand them. ;-) The Mach 3 leaves a beautifully clean finish. I understand what you're saying about knocking the hard edges off, but that would take time and I'm too impatient. I used my cellphone to create the video. Google Pixel I used rubberbands to attach it to an old floor lamp stand. LOL I'll try to video another one at some point with better lighting and zoomed in a tad more. The smaller the blade the less sanding you have to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) I was talking about softening the corners. I never worry about the cut edges as you say the cut is very smooth. I just wouldn't want some kid to get a splinter. Edited August 15, 2017 by Rolf kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 On 8/13/2017 at 3:30 PM, kmmcrafts said: Awesome video.. I do have a question though... Do you sand these? I've never seen you mention sanding them.. Your other video showing your process I don't believe it mentioned anything about sanding the puzzles before or after cutting.. Just curious is all.. I cut out the free rescue pattern the other day.. was quite a fun cut.. I might have to start making these for my business, LOL.. Took me quite a lot longer to cut than what you did here.. Think I had over an hour but hard to say because I was tweaking and playing around with adjustments on my Hawk.. and it is slower than the DeWalt at cutting too.. I assume you use a #3 Mach Olsen blade? I was using a #3 but not sure if I had the FD or Pega blade in it.. using 3/4 poplar.. but most poplar I have cut was real easy too.. but this board was much more dense.. I think the cherry I typically cut is easier going.. Nice video - good to watch - it was nice to see someone comment on the time it took to cut - I keep watching videos and wonder what I am doing wrong as it always seems to take me forever to cut a project! I watched this and thought it would take me well over an hour to cut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, barb.j.enders said: Nice video - good to watch - it was nice to see someone comment on the time it took to cut - I keep watching videos and wonder what I am doing wrong as it always seems to take me forever to cut a project! I watched this and thought it would take me well over an hour to cut! It took me an hour the first time I cut one of those Sea Turtle's. :-) I was curious how long it was going to take me when I decided to record it. Under 19 minutes, I was pleased. Not that I want to start any puzzle races or anything. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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