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Brag Forum / Re: Some more 2014 Christmas items

« on: October 18, 2014, 06:56:24 pm »

beautifull work there DW, what size and type of blades do you use on your puzzle boxes?

Depending on the woods used I generally use a #3 Ultra Reverse or a #5 Ultra Reverse.  I have used in the past however a #2 Spiral Reverse.  It takes some getting used to cutting the lid, however it ends up being nice and square when cutting the puzzle piece or the key.  A sharp new blade and taking your time is the key here.  Try and rush the cutting with a flat blade and you end up forcing the cut ending up with cuts that look like a bow staff.  (   


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Brag Forum / Some more 2014 Christmas items

« on: October 17, 2014, 10:10:09 am »

Cut from 1" Sapele finished with Tung Oil.


Cut from Cedar and Douglas Fir.  Finished in Tung Oil.




Cut from pine.  Finished in Tung Oil.


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Pattern Requests. / Re: Elephant with in Elephants Puzzle.

« on: October 17, 2014, 10:07:17 am »

Just cut this pattern from 1" Sapele with a #3 Ultra Reverse.  I used a brand new blade, speed at 7, tension at 5 and took it slow.  Finish is Tung oil.



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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Polymer clay

« on: October 17, 2014, 09:32:28 am »

Hi, does anybody know if the backing becomes unglued, after being in the oven at 275 F.. And what type of glue is used? Thanks

Normally the backing is installed after the clay bakes.  The clay needs to be firmly packed into the frets to the point of overpacking it.  Once the clay has been set ( baked ) and cooled sand it flush, install the backing.  Most wood glues will fail the adhesive test if heated that high.  Glues like titebond II are created to work in normal temperature ranges.  This is why the backing is installed after the baking generally.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: I Need Some Learning Here

« on: October 16, 2014, 09:47:22 pm »

Cut the whiskers out but keep the wood that surrounded the whiskers in place until you are totally ready to finish the project, this will protect the delicate whiskers from accidental knocking about. 


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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: D788 cutting a straight line

« on: October 16, 2014, 09:44:18 pm »

The way that scrolling blades are made leaves a slight "lip" on the backside of the blade this generally causes it to do what you are explaining.  A remedy for that is to get a small sharpening stone or one of those small diamond sharpening stones and with the blade installed run the stone on the back edge of the blade, this should fix the problem.


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Brag Forum / Re: Wooden drill press wrench

« on: October 14, 2014, 05:09:56 pm »

McGuyver would be proud of you!  That looks good.  Thanks for sharing this with us.   Perhaps a smaller version for the thumb screw on the saw?

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Mad!

« on: October 13, 2014, 08:13:58 pm »

Roj do you have the autosave turned on?


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Brag Forum / Re: Just Completed

« on: October 12, 2014, 10:54:48 pm »

Very nice, very clean cutting.  Great job.  Thanks for sharing this with us.


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Pattern Requests. / Re: Help pattern

« on: October 12, 2014, 10:27:00 pm »

The problem is the pixelation of the area around the mouth and eyes especially.  If you can get us a clearer picture it would really help.


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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Newbie at puzzles

« on: October 11, 2014, 03:39:35 pm »

If the pieces are not moving freely both ways you might have your table not aligned square with the blade or since you are using a fine blade you might be applying pressure slightly sideways of how you are cutting your pieces.  Try a #3 blade with good tension on it on a scrap piece of the wood you want to make your puzzle from.  I think you will find that the pieces will slide freely both ways.  The pieces may have too much play for you, some experimentation would be in order.  Different blades have different cutting kerfs,( the amount of wood removed )as well as blades from different manufacturers.


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Brag Forum / Re: Tabletop picture frames

« on: October 11, 2014, 03:29:55 pm »

What an excellent idea and wonderful execution Rojer.  That came out fantastic.  The area I live in currently has a lot of seniors that have been married for that long or longer.  That would go over good here I bet.  Thanks for sharing the idea and execution of this with us.


DW

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Brag Forum / Part of the 2014 Christmas cuttings

« on: October 10, 2014, 09:49:05 pm »

Woods used: Yellow Cedar, White Pine, Bamboo, Mahogany, Baltic Birch
Metal used: .039 Brass



Cut from a block of Mahogany - 3/4 thick 1 1/2 wide.  Shellaced





Cut from 3/4 Yellow Cedar.  Sealed with tung oil and top coated with Shellac.


Cut from 1/2 in Bamboo and shellaced


Collapsible basket cut from white pine.  Shellaced.


Baltic Birch Tree topper - awaiting decision on how to finish it.


Cut from .039 brass - Cut for an Aunt to use as a coat zipper pull


Cut from 1/2 in. Bamboo flooring - Shellaced

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: basic no frills frame making

« on: October 10, 2014, 09:42:14 pm »

Here is the frame completed.  Sealed with tung oil and then top coated with satin lacquer.




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Brag Forum / Re: Master Sword

« on: October 10, 2014, 03:46:13 pm »

Very nicely done Frank.  There will be young kids wanting those if they see them, especially before Christmas.  Thanks for sharing them with us.


DW