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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: enlarging a pdf pattern

« on: January 13, 2015, 10:46:39 am »

Just a thought that when you print you should see a tab to see/adjust preference's and it might be set to print to page size and not 100%.  My experience with Steve's pdf's is that if the template is larger than one page it will print on multiply pages and you just cut and tape together.  Worth a look.

Al

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Finish on a clock

« on: January 03, 2015, 06:53:19 am »

I can't remember the last time I pre-finished a piece before assembly.  I'm not a big user of stain.  Generally I use a boiled linseed oil coat and then the clear coat, ie., spray, brush on, or wipe on.

Al

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Free wood for Jesus word art

« on: January 03, 2015, 06:46:55 am »

Karl,

I think that is a great offer and I hope that some of the members take you up on it.

Al

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Xmas Ornament Pattern

« on: December 29, 2014, 08:43:05 pm »

Bob, thanks again for a nice template.

Al

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Signing your work

« on: December 29, 2014, 08:33:44 pm »

The "hint" worked.  Got my wood burning tool for Christmas.

Al

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: just received my first spiral blades- question

« on: December 29, 2014, 08:29:25 pm »

I also have some of the FD-NS blades but I haven't really haven't used them for a complete project.  I have tried them but wasn't happy with the results, and then going right back to the blade I was originally using and comfortable with.  Reading some of the posts here I firmly believe it's just me and the saw speed probably wasn't fast enough and I may have been moving the wood to fast.  I really need to get a project and use the spiral blade for all the cuts.  Make sense?

Al

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Xmas Tree Deco Pattern

« on: December 27, 2014, 02:27:55 pm »

Robert,

I'll just save it for next year in my Christmas ornament file.

Thank you.

Al Gotowka

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Signing your work

« on: December 13, 2014, 05:56:09 pm »

Like others I generally put my initials on with a branding iron.   And when I forget to do this I will write my initials and date on with a sharp point marker. 

And note to self drop a hint that a good Christmas gift for me would be a wood burner.

Regards, Al

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Black bear picture frame

« on: December 08, 2014, 07:33:59 am »

Does the seven include the bear? 

Al

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Pattern Requests. / Re: Grapes pattern

« on: December 08, 2014, 07:31:41 am »

I like it, thank you for posting it

Al

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Pattern Requests. / Atlas Clock Pattern

« on: September 15, 2014, 11:41:22 am »

I'm looking for a pattern of atlas, but instead of holding the world he would be holding a clock.  Anyone ever see something like this?

I appreciate any help or ideas.

Al

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Pattern Requests. / Re: I'm looking for a race car puzzle pattern

« on: April 19, 2014, 06:39:24 am »

I made the top car,  the one that is painted different colors.  Last report the little guy is having a ball with it.  Nothing better when giving a  hand made gift the recipient enjoys it.

Al

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Pattern Requests. / Re: I'm looking for a race car puzzle pattern

« on: April 06, 2014, 08:16:00 am »

EIEIO,

I just finished making 3 copies of the race car that you posted.  A gal that my wife and I met a while ago at the local Panera asked if I could make her a race car puzzle for her 2 year old nephew.  I delivered it Friday morning and coincidentally the boys 2 year birthday was yesterday, Saturday.  I though just in time.

She asked how much, and I told her $125.00.  She then turns to Jane, my wife, and asked her the same question.  Well the end result was that I got a big hug, and I'm happy with the payment.

And by the way often when I make stuff like toys, puzzles, plaques, cutting boards, etc. I make extra copies.  They go into the closet in my office for future gifts.  Handmade items make great gifts.

Al

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hi from Qu?bec!

« on: April 03, 2014, 12:40:38 am »

Welcome to the forum, I'm Al from Rochester, New York

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from Virginia

« on: April 03, 2014, 12:37:43 am »

Welcome Kevin, I'm Al from Rochester, New York.