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Ask Steve a question. / Re: 3-D /compound cutting font

« on: August 09, 2020, 08:16:12 pm »

Thanks for the font info.  Still fighting with inkscape, but at least I have a starting point.  Wanted to post a pic but still working.  I hate when life and work get in the way.  Oh, yeah it's 97 degrees and humid everyday in Florida right now making my non air conditioned shop a sauna.

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Ask Steve a question. / 3-D /compound cutting font

« on: June 11, 2020, 11:38:28 pm »

I am very interested in the 3-D pillar type of projects.  I watched dozens of you tube video on using inkscape and was finally able to create something close to a pattern.  Problem was the font I used was way too thin (I think).  The letters were hard to read and the project was unstable and cracked into pieces while handling.  What should I be looking for in a font for these types of projects?  Any suggestions of actual font?  My orignal inspiration was the "Jesus Lives" in Steve's pattern catolog.  Thanks in advance for any tips.

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Introduce Yourself. / Wanna be from Dover, FL

« on: June 11, 2020, 10:08:42 pm »

Been woodworking on and off for more than 30 years.  Started with a pin blade Ryobi. Bought my RBI 226 in 2004 and experimented a lot since then with no real guidence.  Divorced little over 2 years now and it has allowed me to start being more consistant with my woodworking.  Corona has been great for me as it has allowed me to spend 8-10 hours a week rather than 2 or 3.  Seems like this could be a great place for some of guidence I need.  I think i have developed some bad habits I am hoping you all can break for me.