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Brag Forum / Re: Finally done

« on: July 20, 2011, 01:05:09 pm »

  I can almost hear the birds and the waves lapping the beach and smell the palm trees, It is definitely 5:00 somewhere, It is probably the closest I'll get to the beach for a while. , now where is the wife with dem beers?

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Brag Forum / Re: Project#4 DONE

« on: July 20, 2011, 08:57:02 am »

Looks really good, There is a lot of detail in that piece, thanks.

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Brag Forum / Re: manatee puzzle request filled

« on: July 20, 2011, 08:44:00 am »

very creative, good work.

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Brag Forum / Re: Finally done

« on: July 20, 2011, 07:36:28 am »

What! you don't see the cat , and the beers are empty , the wife is gone for more.

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Brag Forum / Re: Finally done

« on: July 19, 2011, 07:48:07 am »

In Judy's piece she said she used western red cedar. I used popular, WRC, pine, mahogany, and some walnut that came from a dresser that was part of a bedroom set my parents brought back is the 60's, around here the type of furniture was known as Holywood furniture. The furniture became popular because similar syyles were featured in shows like "I love Lucy, and the Honeymooners".  My parents are gone now but a piece of them lives on in this piece. It is sorta special to me. Thanks for the comments. BY the way did anyone see the cat that is sitting in the chair??? My brother -in -law says that he saw one there...

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Brag Forum / Re: See and enjoy. Volvo XC90

« on: July 18, 2011, 07:50:12 pm »

Nice job, I always wanted a Volvo, maybe one of these days

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Brag Forum / Finally done

« on: July 18, 2011, 07:47:05 pm »

Hi folks it has been a while since I have been in and around . I have to make it a point to connect more often, there is a lot of new stuff posted since my last visit. Here are a few pictures of my latest intarsia piece. I am sorta proud that I persevered and finished the project, God knows I felt like burning it a few times. The 3-D effect was the greatest challenge. The pattern is by JG Roberts and has taken me about 5 months to do. Let me know what you think, all feedback is good.  I have three years to retirement and this one is going up in my office for everyone to see

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The Coffee Shop / waterproofing cedar????

« on: July 07, 2011, 09:28:27 pm »

Hi folks, I just completed an outdoor project where I used cedar instead of the usual pressure treated material . My understanding about cedar is that it resists water and will not rot like pine or spruce, so do I need to use a water seal on the project. I am sure one of you learned individuals would know the answer to that question..

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Steve's Wooden Knot

« on: June 07, 2011, 08:17:34 pm »

Thanks guys The challenge comes from the cutting, Then I would rather watch someone else try to put it together. Cannot wait to throw it on the staffroom table tomorrow.  It is neet, ah

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Steve's Wooden Knot

« on: June 06, 2011, 07:28:23 pm »

 :)This pattern has been on my to-do list for a long time. I cut it recently and it looks fine, but, HOW DO you put it together? Steve give me the solution, please!!    

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Brag Forum / Re: My first portrait

« on: May 07, 2011, 07:54:05 pm »

Last year I was working on one very similar to this to give to my brother for his cabin. I had about it 2/3's cut when the saw snagged and destroyed the whole center area. I was disgusted. Didn't remember it until now.   Glad you showed, I may give it another go. Thanks

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Brag Forum / Re: Cross Necklaces and Plaque

« on: May 07, 2011, 07:46:50 pm »

That is some delicate work you have there.  Do you use a magnifier? Thanks for sharing

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Brag Forum / Re: simple & useful

« on: May 07, 2011, 07:43:11 pm »

With the wet weather we are getting you may have to double up on the Thompsons water seal. Good job, I would do one for my wife but she only uses the drier.

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Brag Forum / Re: First attempt at photo patterns

« on: May 07, 2011, 07:36:31 pm »

The Duke lives on, good job Billie Ray. Now I have an urge to watch some old westerns.

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Brag Forum / Re: Proud of this pair!

« on: May 07, 2011, 07:31:50 pm »

Great idea GB,  nicely done.