Messages

646

The Coffee Shop / Re: You have to read this!

« on: September 27, 2011, 12:53:29 am »

Great marketing gimmick.  Thanks for sharing.

647

The Coffee Shop / Re: vacation, what a week!

« on: September 25, 2011, 02:21:33 pm »

Great job.  Good for you on reclaiming your old shop.  Only thing missing are pics of the new shop.

648

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: ????????????

« on: September 24, 2011, 10:04:13 pm »

Chin up ol' chap we are all thicker skinned than you can imagine...No harm no foul  I say!

649

Pattern Requests. / Re: A Little Halloween Boo

« on: September 24, 2011, 06:13:30 pm »

Thanks Russ.  That is cute.

650

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: ????????????

« on: September 23, 2011, 11:48:43 pm »

Shellac is safe to consume, Poly is not, however it is child safe once cured.

651

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Puzzle Survey

« on: September 23, 2011, 05:40:44 pm »

Depends.  We talking jig saw, stand up or tray style puzzles?

Jig saw I use Mikes superior puzzle blades.
Stand Up I use a #5 FDUR blade so it is fairly tight but allows for a finish.
This also depends on species of wood.  Usually 3/4" thick.

Tray style puzzles I use a #7 FDUR Blade as these are usually for a small child and they don't need the frustration level of real tight fitting puzzle pieces.  If I know it is for an adult I'll make it with a 2/0.

652

Pattern Requests. / Re: classic Nutcracker - pattern?

« on: September 22, 2011, 12:59:12 pm »

Perfect Paul....Perfect!

653

Toy Makers / Re: Puzzle for Kids

« on: September 22, 2011, 12:58:29 pm »

For tray style puzzles I try to use nothing less thick than 1/4".  For standup style puzzles I typically use 3/4" stock.  I usually dip in danish oil or lemon oil if I'm going to use a clear coat over the lemon oil.
You did a nice job for your first attempt.  For 1/8"-1/4' stock i use a superior puzzle blade from mikes workshop.

654

Brag Forum / Re: My first attempt at inlay.

« on: September 21, 2011, 11:29:45 am »

Thanks DW!

655

Brag Forum / Re: My first attempt at inlay.

« on: September 21, 2011, 01:06:40 am »

Thanks for the positive remarks I appreciate it.

656

Brag Forum / Re: My first attempt at inlay.

« on: September 20, 2011, 08:28:36 pm »

Dan,
Nice tip thanks.  I didn't even notice until you mentioned it.

657

Brag Forum / My first attempt at inlay.

« on: September 20, 2011, 05:12:52 pm »

Not really a brag so to speak.  This is my first attempt at doing any inlay type stuff.
Made from
Butternut for the background
Mahogany for the duck
Maple for the water.

658

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: pricing items - Candle Holder

« on: September 20, 2011, 05:10:30 pm »

Not being critical, just asking.  Can those little nipples that stick out be made flush to the sides without affecting the integrity of the project?  I think I would prefer that look over the current design.

I think I'd price these around $25-$30.00.  However they look pretty involved to try and make a profit on them.  So I would probably pass on trying to make them for sale just do them as gifts.

659

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Japan Relief Quilts....

« on: September 20, 2011, 01:30:35 am »

I was hoping for more too but I too was glad to have contributed.  Everyone did a great job and should be proud!

660

General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: I'm Puzzled

« on: September 20, 2011, 01:29:46 am »

and the spirals for where a flat blade wont work.

I've yet to find one of those spots.  Just take your time.  Personally I can't use spirals.  it really is a matter of personal preference.