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Brag Forum / Selling at Shows

« on: November 03, 2018, 08:05:20 pm »

After not selling any beer totes for $35, I made a stack of eight and priced them in bold print at $35.00.    Sold six.  Having a stack of them created interest and sales.  If something doesn't sell, make more an/or raise the price!

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Brag Forum / Fallen Soldier Pattern Modification

« on: October 16, 2018, 08:50:24 pm »

Attached is my take on two of Steve's patters:  The Fallen soldier and Dog Tags.  I combined them both to add dimension, meaning to the recipient and revenue.  The cherry base was a crack in the wood that, to me, represents hills and ground during battle.

Hope you like it.

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Ask Steve a question. / Amazon Affiliate Link

« on: April 02, 2018, 11:49:16 am »

I would suggest you add an Affiliate link so we can order thru Amazon and you can get credit.  Will this work for any items we purchase at Amazon through the link?

I want to order and delta air filter replacement and if you can make a buck in the transaction, I'm all for it.

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Ask Steve a question. / $50 car pattern

« on: February 13, 2018, 09:01:18 pm »

I was intrigued as to the $50 car pattern and made one.  Took some careful cutting and sanding to get the three pieces to line up.  I used a cherry center and maple sides. Can this really be sold for $50??  Pricing is one of the hardest most debated process in all crafts.

I would love to see a selling price range on the patterns or forum section on what others are selling finished patter items for.  I know there are a ton of variables.

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Hang it up

« on: November 09, 2014, 09:39:59 pm »

While finishing a bunch of Christmas ornaments, I needed a way to hang them for drying. I took a wire coat hanger, cut the bottom off, bent up the edges then straightened the long pieces to horizontal.  Just slid the ornaments on the coat hanger and hung up to dry.  Just be careful to balance the weight side to side.  A clothes pin at the top to clothes line helps to prevent sliding.  You can hang anything with a hole.

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Wooden Spittoon (kind of)

« on: November 09, 2014, 09:23:34 pm »

Not really, but I got you attention!

Rather then throwing small cutouts in the garbage can after each interior cut, I found that using a small plastic cup from applesauce or a fruit cup makes a great mini-trash can.  I pick up the cutout and drop it into the cup.  When the cup is full, I dump it into the trash.  If you are really good, you can finesse the blade to launch the cutout into the cup. Great fun!

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General Scroll Saw Talk / D788 cutting a straight line

« on: October 16, 2014, 09:28:39 pm »

I am having trouble cutting a straight line with ol yeller.  I need to hold the wood at about 30 degrees to the blade to get a straight cut.  I use flying dutchman blades and have the blade tension set at 3.5.  Any comments/suggestions?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Outdoor shed/shop

« on: May 16, 2014, 10:28:36 pm »

Has anyone used an outdoor shed as a shop? Of course I would run two electrical circuits any use electric heat. Any issues with equipment in freezing winters then heating up? My wife doesn't like the dust and clutter in the garage. She may have an an alternate plan if I like it out there...

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Hardwood Flooring

« on: December 03, 2013, 10:34:38 pm »

I have a bunch of Brazilian Cherry prefinished hardwood flooring. Has anyone planed and used hardwood flooring for projects?