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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Greg Aksdal on February 12, 2012 at 7:38pm

Mike, Glad you asked this. actually I'm writing another blog that this is covered in that I hope to post in the next day or so. I have heard of the people printing their patterns on contact paper, but never tried it my self, my thoughts are that it would leave some glue residue on the wood. I put blue painters tape on the wood then glue the pattern down, it makes removal real easy, and lubes the blade. You can also use clear packing tape on the wood. Another method that I have heard of is to print your pattern on a full sheet size label, then just stick it on the wood, seems to me it would get expensive if you do a lot of cutting, these people sell self stick paper http://www.sloanswoodshop.com/misc_.htm. Another method that I've heard of but haven't tried is to put glad press and seal wrap on the wood then attach the pattern. If you don't want to use spray glue, you can use Elmer's glue sticks, I use this method on small patterns. I also use the blue tape to secure my wood together when I'm stack cutting several pieces. I just wrap the tape all the way around the stack, making sure it's good and tight. Hope this helps you out. 

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by Mike Dillen on February 12, 2012 at 7:58pm

Thanks Greg! I look forward to your blog. I just started the 4th of July flag project and I used the shelf paper on the wood then with a printed pattern on plain paper and sprayed adhesive on the back of the pattern and attached that over the shelf paper. I'll let you know how it works out.

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Greg Aksdal on February 12, 2012 at 8:32pm

Definitely let us know how it works Mike. I'm always interested in new ideas and techniques. 

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by Wayne Mahler on February 12, 2012 at 8:53pm

Mike

Greg and I share something in common. I use the blue painters tape on the wood surface, after I sand it to the final finish, usually at 150. The spray the tack compound on the back of the pattern and attach it to the the tape. After I hand sand everything lightly to 220 and finish accordingly. Hope this helps.

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by Mike Dillen on February 12, 2012 at 11:29pm

Well Greg & Wayne I've finished cutting out the stripes, the field with the stars and half of the stars. The shelf paper and paper pattern technique worked very well. When I peeled the paper away it left no residue behind on the wood. The shelf paper is a little thicker than blue tape. I will try the blue tape tecnique on my next project.

After cutting out only half of the stars I have a new found respect for those that are into fret work. Fret work is very tedious and the work I have seen is even more impressive now than I once thought.

I really love my saw and I'm learning some very important lessons that I'll carry to my next project, and yes I'm hooked!!! 

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Gene Howe on February 13, 2012 at 7:05am

I use spray adhesive directly to the pattern and lacquer thinner to remove. But, my scrolling is not too intricate or thin. I like Mike's idea of the shelf paper. 

One could, I guess, iron the pattern directly on to the wood. I think that only works with laser printers, though.

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Gene
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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Greg Aksdal on February 13, 2012 at 11:49am

You're right Gene, if you have a copy from a regular copier you can iron it on at low temp. One thing to remember is that the image will be reversed on the wood. 

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by Wayne Mahler on February 13, 2012 at 6:12pm

Mike

Glad things are working out for you. I really enjoy my saw and the things that come off of it. Just be patient and take your time. Things get easier the more time you spend scrolling.

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Wayne Mahler
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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by Mike Dillen on February 13, 2012 at 6:38pm

Thanks Wayne! I can't wait to start my next project but I want to try something different with the pattern. I'd like to see if I can print or copy the pattern to dark paper and have white or light colored cut lines so I can see the blade easier. Have any of you folks tried that. I don't know if it's possible or not.

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Greg Aksdal on February 13, 2012 at 6:43pm

I haven't tried that. Some of the patterns I have, have red lines against a light gray fill. I prefer patterns that have a black line with the light gray fill. 

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by Wayne Mahler on February 14, 2012 at 4:35am

Mike

If you want to go to a different color, red would be my choice. I have gotten several patterns from Judy Gale Roberts and they are printed red ink on white. Easier to see the blade and follow. If you have Photoshop or paint shop pro you can change the colors and print them also. I use Photoshop. It is a lot of extra work, scan them in then re-color and print.

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Wayne Mahler
God bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Gene Howe on February 14, 2012 at 6:30am

This stuff works great.Colored carbon paper If your wife stitches, buy her some and "borrow" it.

Or, make your own. DIY This tells how to make white transfers, but you could make any color.

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Gene
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