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Brag Forum / US Navy Chief Petty Officer Emblem

« on: August 21, 2013, 04:16:38 pm »

This was made for a Navy Chief Petty Officer that I supported during his deployment. 
Original design, no pattern employed.

Ray
Kennedale, TX

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Brag Forum / Re: Projects Posted

« on: May 05, 2012, 10:45:35 pm »

I've been scrolling for a little over 25 years and come from a heritage of woodworkers in my family.  Currently using an Excaliber that will need replacing soon.  Even in the Dallas- Fort Worth area good hardwood sources are not as plentiful as I would like.  Thanks for all the very nice comments!

 

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Brag Forum / Projects Posted

« on: May 05, 2012, 09:56:58 am »

Posted in the Gallery are several of my projects that include:

Special Cross Plaque
Hound Dog Pull Toy
Farm Scene Clock
F-35 CONOPS Plaque
Fancy Cross
Butterfly Basket
Special Anniversary Plaque[/i]

Hope this prompts more folks to post their projects so we can all share.

Raytho in Kennedale

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Brag Forum / Doll Rocker

« on: May 05, 2012, 09:32:10 am »

Posted in the gallery is a Doll rocker with shamrocks made for my good Irish friend's grand daughter.

Raytho in Kennedale

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Brag Forum / New Postings

« on: May 04, 2012, 06:28:13 pm »

I've posted some of my work in the gallery;  hope it meets with approval.

Raytho in Kennedale

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Adhering Patterns

« on: March 13, 2012, 10:46:07 am »

For many years I've used rather simple method of brushing on a coating of rubber cement to the back of the pattern and then apply it directly to the wood surface.  After a few minutes the material is ready for cutting.  Removal of the pattern only involves peeling it off and using either an eraser or fingertips to rub off any residual cement.  Compared to spray adhesive, the rubber cement is relatively cheap. And, I always use clear packaging tape atop the pattern to help "lubricate" the cutting.

Does anyone else use this method?

Ray in Kennedale