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The Coffee Shop / Re: What do you do to make a living

« on: June 03, 2010, 11:28:22 pm »

I am the Postmaster of a small town in SW-VA.  I have been with the Postal Service since 1979.  Prior to that I was in the Navy for four years onboard the USS Saratoga (that is a Ranger Class aircraft carrier "Rightarm") CV-60.  I am eligible to retire (55) and hope to soon spend a lot more time scrolling and perhaps take on a part-time job.  My wife of 31 years and I now spend as much time as we can with our two year old twin grandsons.

Barry   

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Brag Forum / Re: Trout Box

« on: June 01, 2010, 11:41:15 pm »

Can't have enough pictures.  Nice work!

Barry

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Brag Forum / Re: Quilt Box

« on: June 01, 2010, 11:39:53 pm »

Good job, boxmaker.  Thanks for sharing.

Barry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Sanding Pad Question

« on: June 01, 2010, 11:34:37 pm »

Good post Gary - I have the same problems with holding pieces for sanding.  Thanks for the good ideas, everyone.  Crusty and Bill have really got me thinking. 

Barry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Sanding

« on: June 01, 2010, 11:28:19 pm »

220 grit is as fine as I usually go and the less hand sanding the better.  I use an orbital sander as much as possible.  I am also getting a sanding mop which I hope will help. (180grit from Rockler)

Barry

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Mafia Bookkeeper....

« on: May 31, 2010, 08:19:43 pm »

Thanks GrayBeard, I needed a chuckle.   

Barry

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Krylon Clear Acrylic Gloss Coat use

« on: May 31, 2010, 08:07:33 pm »

Bought a couple of cans of Krylon Clear Satin.  I have been wanting to try them since Steve gave them a thumbs up.  Thanks for the tip on using lacquer to seal.  I bought the Krylon for about half of what the spray lacquer costs.  I do like lacquer, it dries so fast and I have a short attention span.  It keeps me engaged to finish a project.

Barry

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The Coffee Shop / Re: wedding pics

« on: May 31, 2010, 08:02:17 pm »

Congratulations Cherie!  Best of luck.

Barry

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Brag Forum / Re: cross

« on: May 28, 2010, 09:54:29 pm »

  

Like I said the address does not work.  Operator error (me)!  Go to Steve's site and you can find it.  Sorry.

Barry

PS:  Lots of folks don't know much about computers --- I don't even suspect anything!

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Brag Forum / Re: cross

« on: May 28, 2010, 09:50:23 pm »

Hi Dav -

Steve has a video on you tube 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8dgV2uYh

I made a number of them this past Easter.  I am not very computer literate if the address does not work just go to Steve's website and look under Scrollsaw workshop videos.  They turn out nice but instead of making a jig I cut the eggs in half it gives me a flat surface to steady my scrolling.  I would then glue the two sides back together.  After sanding and finishing you could not see the seam.  It will make more sense after you watch the video.

Barry

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Brag Forum / Re: Cross for retiring Preacher

« on: May 28, 2010, 12:01:32 am »

You don't have to worry about him liking it Michael.  It is very nice and you did a great job.  How nice to honor a friend and pastor.

Barry

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Brag Forum / Re: Custom Portrait for a Friend

« on: May 27, 2010, 11:58:04 pm »

What a great gift Michael.  You did a good job. (The railings look challenging)    Thanks for sharing.

Barry

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Brag Forum / Re: New Projects

« on: May 27, 2010, 11:53:08 pm »

Very nice Kevin!  and thanks for the additional pictures.  You did a great job - thanks for sharing.

Barry

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Brag Forum / Re: cowboy cross clock

« on: May 27, 2010, 11:50:08 pm »

Ditto on Shelia's idea.  But it looks just fine as is, you did a good job.

Barry

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Brag Forum / Re: Fire Truck

« on: May 27, 2010, 11:47:59 pm »

Nice job Crusty!  I cut some Padauk about three months ago and I am still finding red dust    It is a beautiful wood thou, especially when finished.

Barry