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Intarsia / Re: Softball Girl
« on: March 13, 2022, 03:49:47 pm »
Very nice work, impressive that you were able to use walnut for such an exacting piece!
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: SPEAKING OF WHAT BLADE TO USE....:+}
« on: February 26, 2022, 04:58:25 pm »
I actually prefer using the 2/0 size blades, simply for the maneuverability aspect of them. Yes, they do wear out much faster than the heavier gauge blades; but that is something I put up with for the simple fact that the blades "feel' like they cut faster (yes, completely subjective opinion there!) while also remaining able to turn and maneuver without tearing up the wood in the process.
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New to Forum
« on: February 15, 2022, 01:05:30 pm »
Very nice work! I bet that your wife was thrilled to receive it. 🙂 I have been thinking about purchasing a small bandsaw as they do appear to make many things a lot easier to complete! But I am still trying to ascertain which specific bandsaw would fit my price range as well as for what I would like to do with it. Anyone have suggestions for which model to purchase in the range of $350 that would be able to resaw boards down to workable depths and still have the boards come out fairly straight-edged? I was looking at the mid-range priced WEN bandsaw, but I don't think that Amazon or eBay will give me accurate information regarding quality or perks to any specific model beyond telling me it is the greatest machine for whatever use I might have for it, lol. 😉🤦♀️
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Brag Forum / Re: Not sure what I was intending to make, but it did turn out interesting!
« on: February 15, 2022, 12:53:12 pm »
The top of the box measures 7" x 5.75" and the base (as well as the inside measurements of the box) measures in at 5.5" x 4.25". I had the crazy thought that it would be easier to place on a desk with limited space availability that way. I guess that is true as long as the other objects on the desk are 5/8" or under lol. The inside of the box is 1.5" deep.
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New to Forum
« on: February 15, 2022, 12:57:38 am »
Hi Paul, I am bumbling along with great enjoyment, if not a lot of skill; as of yet! Made a couple projects for Valentine's Day, and learned that I really enjoy making boxes. I think that I will actually try watching how other people design and build them; as my first attempt was quite...unique. 😉 I'm sure that your wife will love her present. Definitely post pics please!
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Brag Forum / Not sure what I was intending to make, but it did turn out interesting!
« on: February 15, 2022, 12:50:29 am »
Hello All,
I decided to make my partner Rick a gift for valentines day, but was not sure what I wanted to make. I started out with one of Steve's heart patterns, but decided to try and glue the letters I had cut out back into their holes in a raised relief fashion, but it was my first attempt at using CA glue and I had no idea how quickly that stuff sets up even before you spray the activator! So I decided to use up some veneers that a friend gave me (which I have also never worked with before lol) to make a better contrast on the letters as well as cover up a couple of letters which were slightly crooked due to the fast set up time of the glue. That was when I learned that use a scroll saw to cut rough-edged home-planed veneers is a recipe for quite a few shattered letters along with a few cuts to my hands. So by the time I was done with making the heart I decided that I had to make something better than what I had just created to accompany it lol. So I decided on making a box. Probably should have looked up how to Make a box first; but I was inspired by using blue pine for the first time and so decided to wing it. As you can see, I created a box reminiscent of early 1960's architecture...but at least I did much better at attaching the veneer to the lid of the box than I did to the letters on the heart! When he saw what I had made him, Rick did have tears in his eyes, but it's a toss up on if they were from mirth or joy! Highly enjoyed "inventing" both pieces though! 😉😊
I decided to make my partner Rick a gift for valentines day, but was not sure what I wanted to make. I started out with one of Steve's heart patterns, but decided to try and glue the letters I had cut out back into their holes in a raised relief fashion, but it was my first attempt at using CA glue and I had no idea how quickly that stuff sets up even before you spray the activator! So I decided to use up some veneers that a friend gave me (which I have also never worked with before lol) to make a better contrast on the letters as well as cover up a couple of letters which were slightly crooked due to the fast set up time of the glue. That was when I learned that use a scroll saw to cut rough-edged home-planed veneers is a recipe for quite a few shattered letters along with a few cuts to my hands. So by the time I was done with making the heart I decided that I had to make something better than what I had just created to accompany it lol. So I decided on making a box. Probably should have looked up how to Make a box first; but I was inspired by using blue pine for the first time and so decided to wing it. As you can see, I created a box reminiscent of early 1960's architecture...but at least I did much better at attaching the veneer to the lid of the box than I did to the letters on the heart! When he saw what I had made him, Rick did have tears in his eyes, but it's a toss up on if they were from mirth or joy! Highly enjoyed "inventing" both pieces though! 😉😊
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Brag Forum / Re: Different boxes
« on: February 15, 2022, 12:16:06 am »
Stunning! I like the wood grain on the bottom picture, especially.
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Brag Forum / Re: Heart Ring Box
« on: February 13, 2022, 12:10:41 am »
Wow, that is really impressive Bluebird. Were you able to scroll this piece using pinned blades? (I thought I remember you saying on another thread that you were using a scroll saw with pin-end blades, my apologies if my memory is incorrect!) I do not think I could have made this box if I were still using my 16 inch Craftsman scroll saw. Heck I am not sure that I could make this particular box with my current DW788! Actually; I passed up this pattern just a week ago when searching for a project for Valentine's Day because I did not think I would be able to pull it off without needing to start the box over once or thrice before I was able to make one that looked decent enough to give away. ...and I just didn't have that amount of time or extra wood on hand haha. 😉 How long did it take to complete it, if you do not mind my asking?
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Brag Forum / Re: My First Project - Valentine for My Wife
« on: February 12, 2022, 11:57:14 pm »
Nicely done! That's a rather challenging first project given the width of the board and the angles in the letters. After sanding the edges you'd be amazed at what a good coat of lacquer can do in regards to transforming small imperfections into a more professional appearance to the finished product.
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: New Members
« on: February 12, 2022, 11:50:18 pm »
Very nice to meet you!
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Intarsia / Re: Sea Pearl
« on: February 08, 2022, 04:27:49 pm »
Wow, now wouldn't That be something to see! Thank you for sharing the information Al.
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Brag Forum / Re: My first scroll saw attempt!
« on: February 06, 2022, 01:40:11 am »
Thank you Al, that means a lot coming from someone of your skill and talent!
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Brag Forum / Re: Valentine's Young Love.
« on: February 06, 2022, 01:38:42 am »
I must agree with Bluebird, you are the master of the perfect finish on everything you create. 💖
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Intarsia / Re: Sea Pearl
« on: February 06, 2022, 01:35:21 am »
Beautiful work as always! I am not familiar with Catalina myself, and so am curious as to the building you added to the rocks in your finished piece. Is it a personal or publicly recognized structure?
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Ask Steve a question. / Re: How do I get Steve to answer a question ??
« on: February 06, 2022, 01:30:52 am »
I did try to email him once about 3 weeks to a month ago, but did not receive a response. I cannot imagine trying to keep up with thousands of emails a weeks for 10+ years in a row, so I did not take it personally!
