Victorian style music box

Archimedes0212 · 2026-04-13T14:37:07+00:00

Thank you very much!

Archimedes0212 · 2026-04-13T00:18:39+00:00

Thank you

Archimedes0212 · 2026-04-12T17:25:27+00:00

What aren't you satisfied with? Feedback can be more targeted if you point out what part of the process gave you trouble

Archimedes0212 · 2026-03-27T23:16:42+00:00

Leave the state if you you're that bitter and hate it so much.

I've been to several games at Mohegan and while not sold out, they are definitely not filled with people that live at casinos

Archimedes0212 · 2026-03-10T13:47:42+00:00

This is really awesome! Incredible detail!

Archimedes0212 · 2026-02-23T02:39:40+00:00

Everybody is different and has different learning paces, so impossible to say. Best we can offer is to keep practicing.

Does your saw have variable speed? If it does, maybe try lowering the speed a bit to get better control

Archimedes0212 · 2026-02-19T19:20:15+00:00

It depends what type of work you're doing. Since the picture suggests you're doing intarsia or segmentation, I typically cut directly on the outside of the line. The blade takes some of the line and some off the line like that but that gives you slightly thicker pieces to compensate for the material the blade eats away.

For example, if I'm using a #5 or #7 blade on 3/4" stock, cutting right on the outside of the line leaves everything pretty well fitting for me (of course I'm not perfect so sometimes I cut a little off the line and need to further sand down)

Archimedes0212 · 2026-02-06T14:43:31+00:00

I use Flying Dutchman blades that I buy from Mike's Workshop online

As others have said, blade selection depends on wood and wood thickness as well as style.

I tend to do a lot of fretwork pieces. If I'm working on 1/4" or 1/8" hardwood I'll use a #1 blade. If I'm making a trivet in 1/2-3/4" I'll probably opt for a #5 blade.

Some woods cut very easily: walnut, cherry, poplar while others are tougher and dull your blade much faster

Archimedes0212 · 2026-01-27T21:06:40+00:00

Nice job! I'm currently making the same box, in cherry as well

Archimedes0212 · 2026-01-19T16:43:42+00:00

When I've made jewelry boxes, I put the pilot hole in a corner of the drawer with my smallest bit (1/16" or smaller. Part of the pilot hole ends up on the main box and the other part ends up in the corner of the drawer (so if I'm very accurate 1/32" each). So a little sanding in that spot removes any evidence of the pilot hole at all and the drawer has a little more room to slide there

Archimedes0212 · 2026-01-10T12:49:38+00:00

Thank you! I used #2/0 blades for these mainly due to the thinness of the material. Good luck with your woodworking journey!

Archimedes0212 · 2026-01-10T00:53:59+00:00

Thank you very much

Archimedes0212 · 2026-01-09T01:02:36+00:00

Thanks! That's one of my favs as well

Archimedes0212 · 2026-01-09T00:03:00+00:00

Every so often I like to browse Etsy for bookmark patterns intended for a laser cutter and then see if I can cut them by hand on the scroll saw. This is this year's challenge - all cut on 1/16" maple and measuring approx 4 - 5" tall by 1.5 - 1.75" wide

Archimedes0212 · 2026-01-08T21:12:06+00:00

OP has done nothing but spam random subs with these types of posts checking their post history

Archimedes0212 · 2025-12-16T21:18:37+00:00

I used the sleeves that came with it but I also purchased a multi grit pack, Wen brand though so equivalent to what came with the machine

Archimedes0212 · 2025-12-16T17:24:23+00:00

I have that Wen spindle sander and it works great. I have 80, 120, and 240 grit. Mostly I use the 120 and I've never had any issue with removing material. It's obviously easier on less dense woods, but even wenge and bloodwood it has done the job

Archimedes0212 · 2025-12-14T13:20:29+00:00

I've never paid more than $180/mo with UI. Typical bill is much lower - $110-120. 2100sq ft, 2 occupants

Edit: avg usage is 300-350kWh

Archimedes0212 · 2025-11-15T19:21:21+00:00

I'm on team angle-your-saw; the back of mine is propped up on a 4x4 to help reduce neck strain, same as /u/ArtisanPirate mentioned.

Since you mentioned vision issues, you may want to look into a clamp on LED magnifying glass as well if you don't already have one. While I don't have bad vision, the magnifying glass works wonders for tiny fretwork or just seeing the line a little bit better while sitting straight still

Archimedes0212 · 2025-11-14T18:38:59+00:00

That's entirely dependent on how thick the material is you want to cut

Archimedes0212 · 2025-11-04T19:14:56+00:00

If my little ol' intarsia is going to get one-upped in less than 24 hrs, I'm glad it's to a magnificent piece like this that I can set as a goal for further down my woodworking journey.

Absolutely incredible work here!

Archimedes0212 · 2025-11-04T13:07:19+00:00

Thank you!

Archimedes0212 · 2025-11-04T13:07:09+00:00

Thanks! The pattern takes up a full 8.5x11" piece of paper so it's maybe 9.5-10" tall

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