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The Coffee Shop / Re: This video will put a heck of a lump in your throat

« on: December 13, 2013, 04:06:18 pm »

I think this is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOzsjEmjjHs.

Very inspirational. I think anyone feeling sorry for themselves should watch this then reassess their life.

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The Coffee Shop / Flies

« on: December 13, 2013, 07:35:55 am »

Two flies are sitting on the wall. One fly looks at the other and says, "Hey, your man is open."

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Proofreading is a Dying Art these days!

« on: December 12, 2013, 07:44:50 am »

There's a sign down the road that says, "Here we are God." Depending on how you read it it could be good or bad.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Question about my finish on projects

« on: December 12, 2013, 07:41:11 am »

The best way to make sure you get into all the tiny kerfs is to dip your project into the finish. If you are using varnish, try thinning it before dipping. It may still be messy so try it on small projects first until you get familiar with it. Brushing and spraying won't get into all the tight spaces. I have found that is not a problem on most of my projects. But if you are using spar varnish for outdoor projects, it is more important to get finish on the entire piece.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: I miss my saw

« on: December 11, 2013, 07:30:21 am »

With a warning like that, how many people actually eat it? 

I hope the guys at the shop finish making their Christmas ornaments so they can get your saw back to you. 

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Brag Forum / Re: Georgia Bulldog Coin

« on: December 09, 2013, 08:00:08 am »

Another awesome coin! I think the Dan's of this forum are hoping to see a video soon. What do you think?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Packaging Christmas ornaments for customers

« on: December 04, 2013, 04:28:38 pm »

It's not the prettiest, but I sometimes cut corrugated cardboard a little larger than the ornament and tape the sides. I do the same for larger fretwork also.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Why baltic birch?

« on: December 03, 2013, 08:36:01 pm »

Here's a link that may not answer your question, but it has some good info: http://www.woodworkerssource.com/blog/?p=3066.

I think Baltic birch is used a lot because of availability. It has some good qualities and is relatively inexpensive compared to cherry, maple, and others. The quality varies quite a bit by where you get it and how much you pay. The big box stores sell construction/cabinet grade Baltic birch plywood which tend to have voids. The edges of these boards are usually covered. In scrolling, you want to avoid voids as it weakens delicate pieces. You can get aircraft grade Baltic birch plywood as certified and uncertified. You will pay more for the certified plywood but there seems to be no difference in the quality of the two.

I use it on most of my projects because I don't like a lot of grain. It's just my preference. I also use 1/8" plywood and it's difficult to find a variety of species at that thickness.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Sand Artist

« on: December 03, 2013, 05:17:36 pm »

Very impressive.

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Brag Forum / Re: Lab & Mallard Duck

« on: December 03, 2013, 05:13:34 pm »

Excellent!!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: My Exchange Gift arrived!!

« on: December 02, 2013, 04:27:27 pm »

Wow! Congrats and great work Judy. Those are fabulous.

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Brag Forum / Re: Couple of Crosses

« on: November 29, 2013, 09:18:48 pm »

Both look great.

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Brag Forum / Re: Farmhouse table

« on: November 26, 2013, 08:43:18 am »

Awesome! That is one sturdy table. If I give you $170 will you build me one? 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Yeehaw!

« on: November 24, 2013, 07:01:12 pm »

Received these from Marcel (Marcellarius) today. Thanks you, thank you, thank you. I'm a big fan of "nothing Christmas until after Thanksgiving" but these made my day.

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Brag Forum / Re: Cake stand

« on: November 24, 2013, 04:15:36 pm »

Very nice. That would look great in hardwood too. Who's pattern is it?