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Brag Forum / Re: Not much scroll work but something new

« on: November 14, 2010, 10:20:47 pm »

Hi Janet.  Good to hear from you!  What are you having trouble gluing?

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Brag Forum / Re: Year of the Dragon and Lythe puzzles

« on: November 12, 2010, 07:07:01 am »

Really nice work!  I have a friend who is into dragons, even has several dragon tatoos.  He would love those.  I agree with the reddish stain.  Those would look great cut out of bloodwood to.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Christmas Ornaments

« on: November 11, 2010, 01:08:35 pm »

I haven't started the cutting yet.  I've been reviewing different patterns and considering creating others.  I have some cocobolo in thin planks that should make beautiful ornaments, so I'll probably use that.  Mine is leaving the country as well.

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Brag Forum / Re: Not much scroll work but something new

« on: November 11, 2010, 01:05:03 pm »

Now really feel flattered!  Let me know if you need any input or better pictures Steve.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: 220 Hawk Ultra Scroll Saw for sale, $450

« on: November 10, 2010, 12:32:10 am »

That's a steal for somebody!  I love my 226.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: My Oak Table, Restored!

« on: November 06, 2010, 06:08:41 am »

Good work GB!  That should become a family heirloom.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: I got it, I got it, I got it!!!

« on: November 04, 2010, 11:37:50 pm »

I got mine today to!  Now I will start figuring out what to cut.

Thanks Russ for taking the position of leading this whole thing.

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Brag Forum / Re: Not much scroll work but something new

« on: November 03, 2010, 10:00:01 am »

The one in the pic has a 4" barrel, so a 6 might just fit.  Of course it would be easy to adjust the size to accommodate whatever you need.  I didn't start with a pattern, I just drew what I wanted on the wood.  That way I couldn't fail to cut according to the plans  

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The Coffee Shop / Re: ORNAMENT Exchange????

« on: November 03, 2010, 12:57:54 am »

I did a couple of halloween ornaments last year, but I haven't cut any for Christmas.  I have a nice piece of cocobolo waiting for someone!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Using a round over bit

« on: November 02, 2010, 11:25:10 am »

Another suggestion is not to try to take off the whole edge at one shot.  You significantly reduce the chances of tearout if you make successive passes removing a small amount of wood at each pass until you get to the final pass.  Also be sure you understand the correct direction to feed the wood into the blade.  You may well be aware of these suggestions, but you did say you are new to routers and there are a few tricks in the bag.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: My "ex".....

« on: October 28, 2010, 11:16:52 pm »

Reminds me of my favorite Halloween joke:  Why don't witches wear underwear?  Because it gives them a better grip on the broom.

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Pattern Requests. / Re: help please!

« on: October 28, 2010, 11:14:32 pm »

I envy your talent at creating patterns Grandpa!  I can usually only cut what someone else has drawn.

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Brag Forum / Re: Not much scroll work but something new

« on: October 28, 2010, 11:11:28 pm »

Thanks for all the nice words!  I was a little hesitant to post it here due to the fact that it didn't have a lot of scroll work, but I am pleased to hear that so many like it.

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Brag Forum / Not much scroll work but something new

« on: October 27, 2010, 10:04:58 pm »

Got this idea from a clock in a gift catalog and decided to use the concept to create my own out of 3 inch think maple.  Made it sort of like a bandsaw box.  The only scroll work is the accents on the front, but I really like it so I thought I would post it here.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Miss you all!

« on: October 27, 2010, 09:52:44 pm »

Hi Janet!  We miss u to!  I lurk a lot, but don't post very much.