Popular Post BigBubbaG Posted March 2, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 GEEZ! Wish I'd gotten one a lot sooner. Using spiral blades on my old Hitachi it seemed just as I was getting my groove on..... BROKEN BLADE. On the 788 I cut both these horse portraits and only broke one blade. Also thought the old saw was very light on vibration. Much to my amazement the 788 seems vibration free in comparison. I LOVE IT! Now for some final sanding and finish. meflick, jollyred, amazingkevin and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubbaG Posted March 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Oh BTW... Both these patterns were in the summer 2018 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 They both look great !! There will be no stopping you now, enjoy your new toy BigBubbaG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Slagle Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Looking at getting a 788 myself... My Dremel 1680 has served me well for a surprising amount of years but it is getting to be time to upgrade... You did a nice job on the horses... I like horses a lot but I've never owned one... My dad had one for a couple of years just before he died... It followed him around like a puppy... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) Two very nice projects love the horse. Edited March 2, 2019 by Gordster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Slagle Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Gordster said: Two very nice projects love the horse. Looks like both projects are horses... Took me a second to realize what the 2nd one was... An adult horse facing left with its head down eating grass... A colt standing facing you near the shoulder of the adult horse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 59 minutes ago, Greg Slagle said: Looks like both projects are horses... Took me a second to realize what the 2nd one was... An adult horse facing left with its head down eating grass... A colt standing facing you near the shoulder of the adult horse... Lol Greg,guess I should have said horses. Greg Slagle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubbaG Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Thanks! I grew up around horses, cows and chickens. I love animals and really enjoy cutting animal portraits and such. 5 hours ago, Greg Slagle said: Looking at getting a 788 myself... My Dremel 1680 has served me well for a surprising amount of years but it is getting to be time to upgrade... You did a nice job on the horses... I like horses a lot but I've never owned one... My dad had one for a couple of years just before he died... It followed him around like a puppy... lol I've had a Hitachi CM40 for over 20 years. Bought it new for something like $140. It served me well but it was time for an upgrade and, MAN! am I happy with the upgrade. amazingkevin and Greg Slagle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Great cutting! BigBubbaG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 They look Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 very nice job, good luck with the new saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 looks like you and that new saw are a great pair. Very nice cuttings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubbaG Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 I have a DeWalt and an EX21, my EX21 is my back up saw. Great work on both of the horse portraits, well done. Marg amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubbaG Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joe Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Nice work, and congrats on your new saw. I would highly recommend upgrading to the Pegas blade clamps. The difference in ease of clamping, and even further reduction in vibration is a game changer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Nice cutting on both of those. I wish I could cut with a spiral blade. Can't seem to get a hang for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubbaG Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 59 minutes ago, rdatelle said: Nice cutting on both of those. I wish I could cut with a spiral blade. Can't seem to get a hang for it. I am still pretty shaky with them but getting there. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 On 3/6/2019 at 11:42 AM, BigBubbaG said: I am still pretty shaky with them but getting there. Once you know how to use a spiral you'll never forget!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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