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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: easy rustic finish

« on: September 17, 2012, 03:24:14 pm »

I tried out my "Wooden Pickle Juice" today. Results -  White Oak turned almost ebony. Not ugly but not brown or reddish either. I see potential for it.  Oak Plywood -  turned black, but not as dark as the solid oak. Once again not a ugly black but something useable for certain things.  Yellow Pine turned a rich brown.   For my small scrap test it worked as good or better than any stain I have used.  All in all, I like the results and will use it again. The aroma was almost toxic!, Stink is such a mild word for this mixture.  Has anyone ever tried adding a dye to the mix? I am going to try a little bit and see what happens.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: HOW TO MAKE A PATTERN IN SECTIONS-TOO BIG FOR 8.5X11?

« on: September 17, 2012, 03:08:35 pm »

I used the tile print feature one time and it did not work as I wanted. Come to find out, ( as usual) it was operator error.  Havent tried again because I haven't needed it.  When  I do I will post results

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Free Christmas Ornaments Musical Theme

« on: September 17, 2012, 11:18:33 am »

Appreciate the patterns  Al  thanks for sharing.

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Computer questions / Re: Help

« on: September 17, 2012, 11:08:40 am »

No problem with Firefox here either.  I run Windows XP on what my wife refers to and my dinosaur.

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Early bird

« on: September 17, 2012, 11:04:06 am »

Thanks Mahendra Grabbed my copy.  Amazing how the pattern has been downloaded 14 times and only 2 comments. 

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: easy rustic finish

« on: September 16, 2012, 04:29:47 pm »

I started a batch of "Wooden Pickles" the same day as the first post.  When  Keffie posted about the stink, another use came to mind.  I do love all the people that come to my shop. Some when the come, other when they leave. Seems a good way to get rid of unwanted guests!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: HOW TO MAKE A PATTERN IN SECTIONS-TOO BIG FOR 8.5X11?

« on: September 16, 2012, 03:01:24 pm »

Depending on the size, I usually put dashed lines in the pattern and then print as many sections as I need. Tape together matching the dotted lines and cut away the excess paper.

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Brag Forum / Re: Pet Memorial

« on: September 16, 2012, 02:55:12 pm »

Thanks to all for the kind words. The Daughter loved it.  I have a guy that now wants a memorial for all of his pets that have passed away.  Maybe something similar but with name tags for each pet. I do not know yet how many names there will be.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello From Maine

« on: September 15, 2012, 07:27:08 pm »

Glad you found us Welcome.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: More info on Sheila's "Problem"!

« on: September 15, 2012, 03:49:52 pm »

I do not have a copy, but may request one just to have the pleasure of throwing it away!

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Bits and pieces

« on: September 15, 2012, 05:53:12 am »

Judy,

Which Valley will you be playing in? Closest to me is Shenandoah!!!

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The Coffee Shop / Sematics

« on: September 14, 2012, 07:57:14 pm »

I was in a bar last  night, and drank a few, and noticed two very large women by the bar.  They both had pretty strong accents, so I asked, "Hey, are you two ladies from Ireland?"
One of them chirped saying, "It's WALES, you  idiot!"
So, I immediately apologized and said, "I'm sorry. Are you two whales from Ireland?"That's pretty much the last thing I remember.

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Porter cable scroll saw

« on: September 14, 2012, 07:30:33 pm »

If the condition is as stated you  really got a super deal Congrats!

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Brag Forum / Re: cross

« on: September 14, 2012, 07:23:11 pm »

Nice job Bobby  Good Pattern

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: easy rustic finish

« on: September 13, 2012, 12:56:38 pm »

I suppose at some point I will stop being so amazed at the tips I see here, but not yet!!!!! Thanks Scott.