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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Help-My cutting was OK BUT my finish isn't

« on: June 07, 2013, 07:37:26 pm »

Thanks Bill & Becky.  I did a test w/Deft Lac. on a scrap & it even improved the color. So I bought a new can and plan to give it go in my shop/garage [Becky]. Look at the Odie's oil Bill.  It's a little spendy for me to just try - but thanks for bringing a new product to my attention. I'll the site bookmarked for possible future reference. Brian

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Help-My cutting was OK BUT my finish isn't

« on: June 06, 2013, 06:47:02 pm »

Thanks Tony & Dan.  I've never used BLO/MS and at this stage of my project mistakes really don't want to try something I'm completely green on.  Dan I have used Deft sprays quite often but I use the polypropylene. Do you think it would make a difference? I shy away from the lacquer because of the strong out gassing  & flammability.

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Brag Forum / Re: Motorcycle with recycled aluminum cans.

« on: June 06, 2013, 02:15:43 pm »

To bad you don't live in South Dakota Frank. Your son could probable sell quite a few bikes made from different beer and pop cans to the thousands of bikers coming to the SD Sturgis Bike Rally in August each year. He has done an excellent job. Brian

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Help-My cutting was OK BUT my finish isn't

« on: June 06, 2013, 01:33:04 pm »

Finished a nice cutting of Jesus & Joseph - did some sample staining on scraps. One of which was Lemon Oil. The color looked good on my samples & still does but the lemon oil does not want to dry/out gas [that's a problem for my wife] and it allows finish sanding marks to be exaggerated. Since the piece is 3/4" I could  re-sand but I'am sure the oil soaked in real good since a dipped the piece. Also I have a feeling my sand belts will clog easily.   Can I spray anything over the lemon oil to reduce the out gassing [for my wife]? Any ideas & help greatly appreciated.  Brian

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Brag Forum / Re: St. Joseph in Frame

« on: April 19, 2013, 10:55:26 pm »

Love the cutting. Nice work

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The Coffee Shop / Re: School Play

« on: April 19, 2013, 10:51:42 pm »

It doesn't get any better after 49 years either

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Brag Forum / Re: 4 pieces together

« on: April 01, 2013, 11:43:28 pm »

They all look great - and I especially like the bows on your one box. Just beautiful.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: had to post this one

« on: March 30, 2013, 11:57:49 pm »

Keefie - we do a lot of hunting here in South Dakota - I'll have to keep my eyes open for that duck & decoy. Thanks for the pic.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: So...you think YOU have been married a long time?

« on: March 27, 2013, 11:49:58 pm »

It boggles my mind to think of all the history & technology they have seen.  [ It'll be 49 years for us this spring if she lets me live that long] 

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Brag Forum / Re: Late Heart Puzzle

« on: March 27, 2013, 10:29:47 am »

Thanks everyone for your replies.   EIEIO - I THINK I used a FD-Ultra Reverse #3.  Couldn't find my one FD puzzle blade & I wanted a little more breathing room for putting the pieces together.  Brian

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Brag Forum / Late Heart Puzzle

« on: March 27, 2013, 12:15:09 am »

Made Steve's Heart Puzzle for my granddaughter - for Valentine's day - but didn't make the deadline. Soooo - I'll give it to her in May for her birthday.  Added a "carved" lace boarder with a bottom to keep the puzzle together. Also added a copy of the puzzle layout on the box inside - so I could put it back together.  And, oh yes, I carved a 3D Heart for the top of the small puzzle heart. The red streaks of color are just that - she likes crane art work.  Thanks for looking.

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Brag Forum / Re: One from Steve's email. (I think)

« on: February 28, 2013, 12:20:42 am »

Martin - Beautiful cutting, with a side note.  There's hope for your metal tools & bike. The combination of laminate flooring & spiral cutting blades produces probable the most sawdust possible. An old sheet or plastic over other tools & the bike will help but most of all don't forget a dust mask for yourself.  Again- great piece - hope you got the bug.

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The Coffee Shop / Travel Plans

« on: February 27, 2013, 09:38:42 am »

My Travel Plans for 2013-2014 :
 
I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots.    Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone.
 
I've also never been in Cognito.  I hear no one recognizes you there.
 
I have,  however,  been in Sane. They don't have an airport;  you have to be driven there.   I have made several trips there thanks to my children, friends, family and work.
 
I would like to go to Conclusions,  but you have to jump and I'm not too much on physical activity anymore.
 
I have also been in Doubt.  That is a sad place to go and I try not to visit there too often.
 
I've been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm.
 
Sometimes I'm in Capable and I go there more often as I'm getting older.
 
One of my favorite places to be is in Suspense!   It really gets the adrenalin flowing and pumps up the old heart!  At my age I need all the stimuli I can get!
 
I may have been in Continent , but  I don't remember what country I was in.  It's an age thing.  They tell me it is very wet and damp there.

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Brag Forum / Re: Festus Haggen (Ken Curtis)

« on: February 24, 2013, 08:03:45 pm »

Looking good Dustin.  I also like using black poster board for the backing.

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Brag Forum / Re: Boy pattern by Old Crow

« on: February 24, 2013, 07:58:37 pm »

Great Pattern [Old Crow] & beautiful cutting Frank.  I can almost hear him say -"but I didn't mean to break it."