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The Coffee Shop / Re: Ed Norman aka Graybeard passed away...
« on: July 22, 2018, 05:15:56 pm »
RIP Ed Norman, your trials are over, you fought the good fight and have left many great memories for a those who knew you.
News: Had a couple issues with the forum today. 1/19/2017. I believe I have them corrected now. Let me know if you have any trouble. Thanks.
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Newbie
« on: July 13, 2018, 11:49:33 am »
Welcome Brian, I am Ev from Alaska
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Glue then stain?
« on: July 12, 2018, 01:18:43 pm »I have used watered down acrylic paints as a wash coat then glued with reasonable results. No stain on glue up areas is the best way to go of course getting a layer of squeeze out glue on an area to be finished has turned many of my classy AAPlus masterpieces to a C Double Minus rating.
Amen to that Norm!!!
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Intarsia / Re: Fox Portrait
« on: June 23, 2018, 07:29:05 pm »
Very nice Brian, thanks for sharing.
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hi from Illinois
« on: June 20, 2018, 05:37:20 pm »
Welcome, Rusty, glad to have you in the group.
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello From D-Tone
« on: June 05, 2018, 11:52:45 am »
Welcome D-Tone. I have been recommending retirement to a number of people over the last 5 years (when I retired). You will be busier in retirement than you were while working, at least I find that to be the case.
GLC is correct, keep working with the scroll saw, you will find that practice does indeed improve your skills. It is the old question being brought to life for all of us - you know the question - the musician asked the cabby "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" The cabbie said "Practice, practice, practice."
GLC is correct, keep working with the scroll saw, you will find that practice does indeed improve your skills. It is the old question being brought to life for all of us - you know the question - the musician asked the cabby "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" The cabbie said "Practice, practice, practice."
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Better bulb for dewalt
« on: June 02, 2018, 01:36:44 pm »
I agree WynnD, I got 2 of these last November and use them on both my scroll saw and lathe. they give plenty of light, and are reasonably priced. I had not been thinking in these terms for this thread until I read your post.
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The Coffee Shop / Fathers' Day
« on: June 02, 2018, 01:32:21 pm »
Nice tribute to your dad, Steve. My dad passed away in 1980. I was lucky to get back to Iowa with my 8 year old son to see him about a month before he passed. We lived in Alaska, as we still do, and the trip down took about 8 hours with all the layovers in Seattle and Chicago. The time there turned into a time of healing relationships and getting quality time with dad and my son.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Foot switch
« on: May 28, 2018, 09:32:23 pm »
I use a foot switch as well. I prefer the deadman style, as I don't have to search with my foot for the switch when I need to stop cutting, either because of my stupidity, or most often, a blade that has broken or slipped out of its blade holder.
This is my 2 cents worth, which also is no doubt, only as good as the paper it is printed on.
This is my 2 cents worth, which also is no doubt, only as good as the paper it is printed on.
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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Oops
« on: May 26, 2018, 12:41:52 pm »
I was working on a piece for my wife, the quilter in the family. It have four duplicate fretwork squares to cut out that were supposed to represent quilt blocks. As I was finishing the last on I snapped a portion of the fretwork. i cut a duplicate and with a little glue, and a little time made the fix. I will, of course, always see that square differently than the others, but so far I am the only one to really notice.
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello folks!
« on: May 09, 2018, 02:15:03 pm »
Welcome Skip, good group here. Do not be afraid to ask questions, because there are a lot of knowledgeable folks here.
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Brag Forum / Re: Surf's up, Dude.
« on: May 07, 2018, 01:37:31 pm »
Nice job. Anytime we can use up small scraps life is good.
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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from South Carolina
« on: May 07, 2018, 01:35:59 pm »
Welcome DDB29340, I am Everette (Ev) from Alaska. Good group here and I am sure you will learn a lot from this great group.
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The Coffee Shop / Thank you for the timely comments about hearing loss.
« on: April 18, 2018, 03:01:27 pm »
Steve, I can relate to your comments about hearing loss. I have tinnitus something fierce. the ringing never stops, and has been such for over 40 years. I was in the Air Force in the late 60's-late 70's. Had a great job as a musician. Back then we did not use any kind of hearing protection and over the years I was in my hearing gradually worsened. I was involved in music in bands and orchestras for over 25 years. I was talking with another young man a few years ago who told me that now they have decibel meters in the rehearsal rooms and they all wear either headphones or earplugs, some of them use both. Of course the VA and the military does not want to admit they were complicit in any of our hearing problems, so I have learned to cope with the ringing as best I can. However, that being said, I would love to listen to an orchestra or a band and not have to filter out the ringing to enjoy the music.
