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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Squaring up corners and seamless joinery

« on: December 11, 2013, 09:54:38 am »

Greets all,

I have a few questions that I need some guidance on. First off, I only have limited access to some tools, but it should be more than enough. I have a table saw, scroll saw, blade runner, compound mitre saw and then hand sanders; alas no planer yet.

I saw no Steve's pattern page that he has a box type hummingbird mantel clock. http://www.stevedgood.com/thehummer.pdf for your reference. In the photos, his joints seem to be almost seamless. I have made a few clocks in that style, but I have yet to figure out how to make the joints appear seamless.

I have ensured my blanks are 100% square, at least to the naked eye and carpenter's squares. I am using 1/2" wood vice 1/4" as prescribed in the pattern, but it shouldn't really matter.  I am using a table saw with an 80 tooth blade to ensure everything is "joint ready" and a good solid fence. I do not have a crosscut sled though, maybe an issue?

Anyone have any pointers?

Thanks

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Atlanta, GA Wood Supply?

« on: February 22, 2012, 12:14:10 pm »

Does anyone know where to get a good selection of Scrollable Wood in the NE Atlanta/Athens GA area?  I have found a sparse selection of BB Ply which is running about 4.00 for a 12x12x1/4.  I've looked online and see that most of it runs decently priced, but I'd pay an additional 50% in shipping.  Any help would be great, thanks.

Jeremy

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Pattern Requests. / Plaque Font

« on: January 09, 2012, 12:59:47 pm »

Greets all,

I'm working on a plaque with a logo on it similar to SG's US Veteran Plaques with the emblem in the center and the lettering on the outside.  Anyone know what that font is? Or have another favorite font they have for similar projects?  I am using adobe CS atm and have not downloaded any of the free-ware or other programs discussed in other forums.

Thanks,

Jeremy