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Brag Forum / Re: Bird Cover on Notebook
« on: May 16, 2016, 05:00:39 pm »
Excellent Rob. That looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Brag Forum / Re: John 3:16
« on: May 10, 2016, 11:58:07 am »
Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Soft wood scrolling
« on: May 06, 2016, 07:24:45 pm »
That is how I would give it a try. Sandwich it between two pieces of Baltic Birch and see how it does.
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Pattern Requests. / Re: Wee tiny mouse (would like a 3d)
« on: May 05, 2016, 02:27:02 am »
First Lorace you need to think one side at a time. Draw your mouse, on the computer would be best if possible. You will be making 2 drawings one drawing will be the side view in this case the mouse will be facing broadside to you this drawing gives your mouse its identity. The other drawing will be of the mouse looking straight at you and this gives your work depth. I have made a very crude one .. you are free to try it or not.
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Brag Forum / Re: Batter up
« on: May 01, 2016, 07:00:15 pm »
I know several folks that need that. Thanks for sharing this neat idea and your making of it.
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Brag Forum / Pine and Mahogany Inlay Bowl
« on: May 01, 2016, 10:20:10 am »
This bowl was cut from Pine and Mahogany. The inlay was cut out of the pine and then filled with the polymer clay and baked at 275 F for 20 min. The mahogany layer was added to provide a backing for the inlay and for visual interest. Instead of a smooth sided bowl I chose to make it a stepped bowl. The bowl is 7 3/4 inches long x 5 1/4 wide x 2 inches tall. I used pure tung oil with no thinning as a finish.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: First Show of 2106
« on: April 28, 2016, 07:46:56 am »
I had an outdoor show around mid May a couple of years ago and I had a 10 x 10 canopy with sides that could be attached. It was a rainy cold show and wouldn't you know it my spot was only one of 3 canopies that had any protection from the biting wind and misty weather. We used this fact to our full advantage. It actually felt like it was a heated space and folks would flock to it to get out of the weather and while warming up would be looking around at the goods displayed. I generally do not like outdoor shows as they can be unpredictable. I wish you a great success on your show. Looking forward to pictures of your show.
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Brag Forum / Re: Latest Ply Scroll Saw Shell
« on: April 22, 2016, 11:27:21 pm »
Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Reclaiming of Shellac
« on: April 21, 2016, 04:31:12 pm »Some very good suggestions there DW.
Wonder if puncturing a spray can of paint would let you use the very last of that too?
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I would imagine that it would Rog. The problem with paint however is that it tends to be real thin in those spray cans. Just be cautious when puncturing the spray can as the propellent most of the time is propane.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Reclaiming of Shellac
« on: April 19, 2016, 12:03:55 am »
I do not know what most of you use for a finish however I use shellac for a lot of my top coat finishes. A few years ago I purchased some of those small plastic triangles that you put your project on when you are going to put a finish on it and do not want it laying on the table picking up stuff. I use these standoffs when I use spray shellac, yea the spray can of it. Anyway when putting the shellac on the projects it gets on the standoffs as well and over a few projects time builds up to a good amount. What do you do? Me I get my 1 pint mason jar 3/4 full of Denatured Alcohol, a piece of paper, an exacto knife ( do not want the sharp edge only the back of the blade ) and the standoffs with built up shellac overspray on them. The store will sell you bags of shellac chips which you can then dissolve in denatured alcohol but it can be expensive. A good while back I realized that I was capturing a decent amount of shellac on the standoffs I was using and that I could reclaim it for use in touchups and small item finishing. So what you need to do is this:
1) Put the paper down on the workbench. This does 2 things, 1 keep the chips from picking up anything from the bench such as sawdust or the such and 2 will allow you to add the chips to the mason jar of denatured alcohol easily.
2) Using the back edge of the exacto knife or an old hack saw blade scrape the shellac overspray off the standoff allowing the chips to land on the paper.
3) After you have cleaned all the standoffs and put them aside, open up the mason jar and add the scrapped off shellac to it. Close the lid tight and gently shake the jar for a couple of moments. Depending upon how much you just added and how much was in the denatured alcohol to start with it may not all dissolve immediately. That is ok. There probably will be a hazy layer on the bottom and that is contaminants so as long as you are no dipping your brush in that region your shellac will be ok.
One other source of shellac needs to be mentioned and that assumes that you are using those spray cans of it. When you "empty" one of the spray cans there is still at least a couple of tablespoons of shellac still in the can, you just can not spray it out. You need a small funnel an ice pick and your mason jar of shellac for this part. After getting the empty can remove the spray tip and set it aside, you never know when you might need one. Puncture the top of the empty can making sure that the hole is away from you as there will still be some propellant in the can. Once the pressure is gone make several more holes in the top of the can. Put the funnel on the mason jar and turn the can over the funnel, any shellac left in the can will now come out and into your mason jar adding to your reclaimed shellac. You pay for it why throw it away?
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1) Put the paper down on the workbench. This does 2 things, 1 keep the chips from picking up anything from the bench such as sawdust or the such and 2 will allow you to add the chips to the mason jar of denatured alcohol easily.
2) Using the back edge of the exacto knife or an old hack saw blade scrape the shellac overspray off the standoff allowing the chips to land on the paper.
3) After you have cleaned all the standoffs and put them aside, open up the mason jar and add the scrapped off shellac to it. Close the lid tight and gently shake the jar for a couple of moments. Depending upon how much you just added and how much was in the denatured alcohol to start with it may not all dissolve immediately. That is ok. There probably will be a hazy layer on the bottom and that is contaminants so as long as you are no dipping your brush in that region your shellac will be ok.
One other source of shellac needs to be mentioned and that assumes that you are using those spray cans of it. When you "empty" one of the spray cans there is still at least a couple of tablespoons of shellac still in the can, you just can not spray it out. You need a small funnel an ice pick and your mason jar of shellac for this part. After getting the empty can remove the spray tip and set it aside, you never know when you might need one. Puncture the top of the empty can making sure that the hole is away from you as there will still be some propellant in the can. Once the pressure is gone make several more holes in the top of the can. Put the funnel on the mason jar and turn the can over the funnel, any shellac left in the can will now come out and into your mason jar adding to your reclaimed shellac. You pay for it why throw it away?
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The Coffee Shop / Re: I poked a nice hole in my hand
« on: April 13, 2016, 07:25:52 pm »I'd include the picture of the damage, but that's akin to injury porn..
I was attempting to repair the shop broom with a nice and very sharp chisel, but somehow managed to slip and run it right where my thumb meets my hand in the fatty part just barely before the crevice.. I now have 5 spanking new stitches and my project of building my new work bench .. I had 4 mortises chopped out with the tenons with 4 left to go, but now pounding away with the mallet is going to be on hold for a while..
I have over the years I have discovered the there is indeed a Skin Deity and this Deity required blood sacrifices for each and every project that I have done. Glad that you did not do even more damage to yourself. I used to carve and I now have a half numb finger because I cut one of the nerves going to it when one of my razor sharp carving knives slipped. They make kevlar woven gloves that do help a lot for things like what happened. Speedy recovery my friend.
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Brag Forum / Re: ANGEL
« on: April 11, 2016, 10:49:35 am »
Very nicely done Mike. Your sister is going to love that. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Brag Forum / Re: Band saw boxes
« on: April 09, 2016, 05:22:09 am »
Those boxes are excellently done Jim. Like all your work - Well Done! Thanks for sharing them with us.
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Brag Forum / Re: Couple New Projects
« on: March 28, 2016, 06:47:39 pm »
Nicely done Danny. Thanks for sharing these with us.
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Brag Forum / Re: Babysitting = Thanks to Mr. Good
« on: March 26, 2016, 06:40:22 pm »
What a wonderful way to connect with the grandkids. Great Job! Tell them they did great! Thanks for sharing this with us.
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