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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Stains and Finishes

« on: October 27, 2013, 08:05:26 pm »

Roger, I know you are right, but I still prefer just to avoid the water based stains.  I just built a 7 foot tall shaker floor clock for my wife out of solid cherry, and since she wanted it dark, I used an aniline dye dissolved in denatured alcohol.  For larger projects this is my favorite method.  On furniture made of poplar, I like the results of gel stains to limit the blotching.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Stains and Finishes

« on: October 25, 2013, 02:20:20 pm »

Good answer Daveo!  Shogun, I have used a lot of different stains, dyes and finishes.  That said I usually rely on an oil based stain or dye followed by shellac or lacquer.  Water based causes raising the grain, and I don't like to have to sand again.  Shellac and Lacquer dry in a few minutes and are easy to use.  Another good thing to know is that both lacquer and shellac do not require sanding between coats (other than for removing defects) because in each case the new coat partially dissolves the prior one.  Rattlecans are convenient for both for small projects.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Power to the little people

« on: October 23, 2013, 09:28:46 am »

Congrats to her for standing her ground!  Must be due to good parenting.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: So busy haven't even able to look at my saw

« on: October 21, 2013, 01:15:52 am »

Got to make hay while the sun shines!  Your saw will be ready and waiting when the time is right.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: One for Rob and Gabby

« on: October 19, 2013, 04:57:12 pm »

My last name is Murphy, so I think it applies best to me!  Besides, "an Irishman is never drunk so long as he can hold onto a single blade of grass and not fall off the face of the earth!

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Best day of the year.

« on: October 18, 2013, 09:51:49 am »

We have an annual woodworking show here as well.  I never miss it and I look forward to it every year.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: 2013 Ornament exchange??

« on: October 12, 2013, 04:51:57 pm »

I'm in Russ!  And I appreciate your taking the time to do it again!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Bar clamps on sale at harbor freight

« on: October 10, 2013, 05:48:40 pm »

Don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but I wouldn't take those for free.  I bought a few several years ago and was thoroughly disappointed in them.  It seemed that they slipped without much pressure at all, and then were stripped out.  They are also fragile and break easily if dropped.  I switched to Irwin and Bessey and have been happy with them.  To each his own I expect.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: P-C 690 router on sale!

« on: October 10, 2013, 05:45:15 pm »

That's the model I use in my table GB.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Bending (short) plywood

« on: October 09, 2013, 06:08:48 pm »

http://www.woodmagazine.com/materials-guide/lumber/sheet-goods-selector/?page=4

The above is a link to an article from Woodmagazine on bendable plywood.  It might help you locate this product which should provide what you are after.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: 2013 Ornament exchange??

« on: October 06, 2013, 09:39:01 pm »

I sent Russ a message last week, but I haven't had a reply yet.  I figured he has always been the organizer.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: plunge attachment for craftsman dremel

« on: October 04, 2013, 02:51:23 pm »

Can't help with that one.  I use a drill press.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: plunge attachment for craftsman dremel

« on: October 04, 2013, 10:19:00 am »

Here it is on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-335-01-Plunge-Router-Attachment/dp/B0000DEZK4

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Back at it again!

« on: October 03, 2013, 09:33:31 am »

Give those appendages a slow start getting back into it GB.  Great to hear you are back on top.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: What is food safe

« on: October 03, 2013, 09:32:04 am »

Clear or amber the only difference is the color.  You could also use lacquer.  It is another natural product.  In either case once the solvents have totally cured there is nothing toxic left behind.