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Brag Forum / Re: Opinions please

« on: July 29, 2014, 05:44:05 pm »

Yes great cutting/pattern.  I also like the idea of red behind the heart. I've made it easy on myself when doing two colors is to tape a piece of red paper to the back of the cutting. That way I don't have to worry about colors lining up.  PS I would use gloss red to really pop it out.  Whatever your choice they look super.  Brian

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Okay the Old Man, Novice Scroller Has Another Question/Comment

« on: July 29, 2014, 12:13:46 am »

All the methods work.  But I find a project may determine which method I will use. If I'm using good hardwood & want a nice light stain - I might not want to apply the patten straight on the wood because mineral spirits might stain in areas when removing the pattern.  I also watch how good a tape is if I'm going to be on the project for, say, a week or month.  Some tapes get really married to the wood fibers and pull up some loose grain. Experience for your projects will bring you round to your preferred method. I don't mind the smell or stickiness of spray adhesive it was part of my old job & for me it's quick.  Brian

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Brag Forum / Re: Madame Butterfly

« on: July 26, 2014, 09:50:46 am »

Oops - Can't take credit for the design Frank.  I found the pattern in June 2003 issue of Creative Woodworks & Crafts page 16 by David Wedoski
Brian

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Brag Forum / Madame Butterfly

« on: July 25, 2014, 09:43:54 pm »

Finally finished this piece.  My baby sister [61] in into oriental - thought she might like it.  Your comments are welcome as usual.  Brian

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Brag Forum / Re: Pine and Paduk Scalloped Bowl

« on: July 24, 2014, 11:36:05 am »

Really nice.  Thanks for sharing all the photos

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Brag Forum / Re: Bear Cross

« on: July 24, 2014, 11:29:02 am »

I like the #1 better also.  The Bear art work shows up more for me

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Am I In BIG Trouble

« on: July 24, 2014, 11:25:02 am »

Congrates on the new saw  About that wife thing, 50 years and I still cringe and wonder about acceptance. But then I figure I don't swear, drink, gamble, or chase women - A guy has to have some fun in life; even if you have to stay in the shop.     And oh yes, Marg is right - keep both saws- if not to switch back and forth then to have if one is being repaired.  Brian

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Can't find it again

« on: July 19, 2014, 07:13:05 pm »

This sounds interesting. Is there a shelf life? Does the mineral spirits evaporate & change the 25%/25%/ 50% mix?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: DeWalt boat anchor

« on: July 18, 2014, 08:14:58 pm »

Don't forget - if you clamp your blade all the back in the bottom clamp and all the way forward in the top clamp, you are also setting up an exaggeration of the swing motion. I was terrible at first with my saw but with practice I can now do pretty good.  I think it's more my operator error than the machines'.

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Epoxy ???

« on: July 10, 2014, 11:42:32 pm »

I'm trying to glue a 3-D dragonfly to a metal beret for my granddaughter.  I've read in a number of places to use epoxy E-6000.  I've look at Ace hardware but they have too many "special" epoxies. Can anyone direct me to E-6000 or an equivalent?  Thank Brian 

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Brag Forum / Re: Some more progress on the pheasant

« on: July 08, 2014, 01:59:50 pm »

That pheasant looks great Charles. Pheasant hunting here in South Dakota is big in the fall. How many hours to cut it? If I started last week I might finish by Oct.  Brian

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Brag Forum / Re: Czar's mirror

« on: July 02, 2014, 06:51:15 pm »

Now that is a truly beautiful piece.  Is the design yours?  Is it an old pattern you have access to?  I only ask because detail pieces like yours are not to readily available anymore .

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Brag Forum / Wedding Gift

« on: July 02, 2014, 06:43:02 pm »

With the design help from Sheila Landry & Keith  Fenton, I have a finished wedding plaque ready for THE BIG day. This was a little more demanding to follow the pattern lines.  But all ended well. Excuse my one arm being longer than the other for patting myself on the back. It was one of projects that started out a challenge but soon advanced [somewhat].  Thanks for looking  Brian

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Finally Legal

« on: June 29, 2014, 07:09:09 pm »

Ray - looks like an expensive way to clear your beard of scroll saw dust. Congratuations

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Tidbits

« on: June 26, 2014, 10:37:12 am »

I particularly like "the tongue being the only muscle attached at one end."  Guess that's why it gets out of control sometimes.