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Have thought about putting a wall mount vacuum outside room (would have to travel 8') but it would have to prevent any dust loss to house.

I need some solid advice, I have a very small room with no ventilation. It measures 5.5' x 9' (less that 400 cubic feet) There is a very small window that was covered that I can port through. I simply need some way to keep air quality under control and not getting out to the rest of the house. Needless to say I have not been able to do anything for 2 years now since I lost my previous space due to grandkids living here now. If anyone has some ideas I am very open. Equipment I have and use (yes it all fits). 22" Excalibur Scroll Saw, Belt sander, Orbital Sander, Router, Table Saw, Mini Lathe, Drill press, shop vac and a air cleaner. Mainly was used to make toys and Christmas ornaments. Please, please, please help! I really miss my woodworking '

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Looking for a bit of advice, what items sell best? Toys, portraits, clocks? Would like to sell a few things just to keep the hobby going:) Would make my wife feel better to sell something after all the money I've spent! Also where is the best place to sell? Thanks guys!

Wrong saw:) I do understand your frustrations, I started out with the same unit and almost gave up entirely on Scrolling, however I did see the potential of what could be done and I bought the bullet and bought an Excalibur and have not looked back. The only way I can compare using the 2 is like driving a car with a flat and half the cylinders firing. Now with that all said don't get discouraged. Grab you some scrap lumber and play around a bit with the cutting. Also don't skimp on the blades or it will add to the grief. Go with Flying Dutchman, Olson, Online or some blade of that caliber. Remember to try to tension the blade so you get that ping (it will actually hold its tone for a short time) Also you cant move the blade more than 1/8" or so. Put the blade in the holder and turn the tension till you hear that sweet sound, you will know when you hear it. Next take your time and don't push too hard and let the blade do the work. Also I don't recommend setting the speed over half way, its tempting to turn it up but I learned the hard way on this one. Like I said I started with this unit and at times it will rattle your teeth, but it will get the job done, don't give up. Good luck.

I have 2 Grandchildren that live with me, ages 5 & 8 that really want to learn to scroll saw, does anyone have any recommendations on when to start and how to go about it? I don't have an issue with doing it, just don't know where to start or if they are even old enough. Any help or suggestions is very welcome.

As I get them done. I work them inbetween my other projects

Spray adhesive is great, but I also use the green painters tape as well. I cover the piece with the green tape then spray and apply my pattern, makes for much easier clean up, don't have to use mineral spirits. Also hear rubber cement is good too, have not tried that yet.

Not really worth the cost, I have one and it does have some advantages. I use it to cut metal and plastic pipe. I have it mounted on the wall for quick access, If you need accuracy, well forget it, the mitre gauge is short of useless, the circle cutter works well though. As for the picture frame guide, well lets say I haven't made a perfect miter yet. There is too much play in the blade, great concept, lacks a little in quality follow through. Not sure if I could really recommend this thing. Gotta love those commercials though, if the person used tools like that for real I wouldn't recommend them using this either!

Spirals definitely have their place as mentioned above, however your right the straights make the work look a lot cleaner and they cut a lot faster and are easier to control, but for those fragile portraits and scenics, you can't beat the spiral blades.

I am currently working on a chess set for my son, the wood I'm working with is Spalted Maple for one side, not sure yet for the other side. I gotten 6 pieces done so far, but the cutting is hard and slow. Figure part of my problem might be the blades I'm using, I'm getting ready to put an order in since I'm low anyway and I'm looking for suggestions. Currently I used my #7 Ultra Reverse from Flying Dutchman, I went to my local wood store to try out a skip tooth but they were out, so I tried the Olson #7 skip tooth, gave up with that in about 1/2". I can cut them, but have to put a bit of pressure to get through, have to be super careful since it makes it easy to get off of being vertical. Attached a photo of what I've done so far and the piece I just started. Any help or suggestions are much needed.

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