I'm Baaaaaack!!!!!

[lottathought]

So I finished the mentorship program and took the CCNA exam.
I PASSED!!!! :eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc
For those keeping score..... 976/1000
I have a lot of catch up around the house but I am really looking forward to getting back into the shop.
But..that brings me to a little toy I picked up this summer and am now going to get to try out.
It is the Dewalt 20" scroll saw.
I am picturing tons of things that I can do with this.
(Inlay, making pen blanks, etc)
I need some blades however.

So I am reaching out to those around here in the know.
What blades do you suggest and how many of each should I start with?
Also...what is a good way to get started with this?

 

[ptt49er]

Congrats on passing the test!!

We're glad to have you back! Watch out for that scroll saw, I've heard they are pretty addictive.

 

[PeteM]

http://www.mikesworkshop.com/blades.htm

Buy a bunch. They're cheap and don't go bad sitting on the shelf :gar-La;
I think he has a sample pack. That's a good choice to try the different styles and see which works best for you.

pete

 

[Travis Porter]

Congrats on the CCNA!!!!

Now, go for the gusto and do the CCIE!!!!

Sorry, had to do it.

 

[michaelgarner]

:eusa_prayTravis come on!!! Baby steps let him get is CCNP first so he can really understand ATM's, and Framing. Great job on the CCNA,,I studied hard for my test. Working on the next step.

 

[Trent Mason]

Congrats! Glad to have you back. :icon_thum

 

[Bigdog72]

Glad your back!!

I'll be the first dummy to ask. What is a CCNA?

 

[JimmyC]

It's about time, I personally think that you've been screwing around:gar-La;.
We missed you at the shop crawl this time around.

Congratulations on the certification:icon_thum.

 

[DaveO]

Hey Mike, it's good to hear from you again. I still have your drain snake if you ever need it. Congrats on passing your exam...even if I have no idea what all those letters mean...it sounds difficult :eusa_clap:eusa_clap


Dave

 

[TracyP]

Glad to have you back. And a hearty congrats on passing the exam.

 

[sawduster]

http://www.mikesworkshop.com/blades.htm

Buy a bunch. They're cheap and don't go bad sitting on the shelf :gar-La;
I think he has a sample pack. That's a good choice to try the different styles and see which works best for you.

pete

I'll vouch for the FD blades also. I use nothing else and he does indeed have a sample pack. If you're ordering anyway go ahead and get some of the new FDUR's ( ultra reverse ) They are the smoothest driving blade I have ever used


So now I'll be the 2nd dummy to ask .....what is CCNA ?
Great score on your exam bro :icon_thum

 

[mshel]

Cisco Certified Network Associate



Mike

 

[ScottM]

Welcome back and congrats on the certifcation. Yes I use Flying Dutchman blades exclusively now. IMHO they are the best and they are about the same price. I have some Olsen's I will make you a good deal on.

 

[lottathought]

Thanks all.
It feels sooooooooo nice to be through it.
As has been said, the CCNA is Cisco Certified Network Associate.

The best way I can think to describe it is this.
Think about all the PC's in the world.
They are all connected internally (like work, home networks, Universities, etc)
Then they communicate and can connect to all the other PC's on the internet in the world.

You need equipment to make all this work. (Routers and switches, etc)
Cisco literally owns the world market with regard to that equipment.
(To the tune of 80-90% I have heard)
Well, a network really should be customized to the needs of the users.
And there is a potentially limitless way to setup and configure this equipment.
There are different routing protocols, different ways to connect to a wan, etc.
Well, somebody has to be able to set up, troubleshoot and upgrade all that.

So how do you rate one person who is technical from another?
Well Cisco has set up exams for different certs.
I read a stat that says about 20% of the people who take the CCNA, pass it the first time. I think less than 50% ever pass it.
It does not help that it cost $250 just to take the test once.

Think of it this way..
If Cisco were a university..
CCNA would = Bachelors
CCNP or CCSP would = Masters
CCIE would = Doctorate


Sorry to carry on so much but you have no idea how happy I am right now.:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc

Thanks for the advice on the blades....
Now..is there any advice on how to use them? :gar-Bi

 

[cskipper]

LOL- I think you:
connect one end of the blade in one clamp
connect the other end of the blade in the other clamp

(HINT - it is much easier to cut if the cutting edge of the blade is facing you and the majority of the teeth pointing down)

(Yes, I know you were being facetious)

 

[McRabbet]

LOL- I think you:
connect one end of the blade in one clamp
connect the other end of the blade in the other clamp

(HINT - it is much easier to cut if the cutting edge of the blade is facing you and the majority of the teeth pointing down)

(Yes, I know you were being facetious)

You might also consider plugging the tool in and depressing the start button for improved cutting. It's really slow if you just try to move that piece up and down against the blade....:rotflm::gar-La;

 

[Don Sorensen]

Don Looks around secretly - stops moving the scroll saw up and down, and unclamps the board from the workbench.

I knew there had to be an easier way.......:roll:

Enjoy the DeWalt...I know I do when I get down to visit folks. Though my Delta does a fine job at home.

Re: the CCNA....good job!...now imagine all the computers in my workroom (there's 5 and I live alone - I just get out of control building them sometimes)..thank goodness for wireless access so I can get out of that room and somewhere cooler!

 

[lottathought]

Now see, this would have been way more fun than ACL's and NAT this summer.
:icon_thum


OK....before I place my order for the blades...what is the suggestion on sizes?
Typically, what sizes are used the most and what sizes the least?
How much do the spiral blades get used?
I have read theories from every other size to just 3 total.

I am thinking that I want to try some of those portraits like I saw and do things for pen blanks.
Eventually, I will get into inlay.