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The Coffee Shop / Good News - A Follow Up

« on: December 10, 2010, 06:05:43 pm »

Good Day Folks!

Today was the BIG day - the meeting that decided our faith at work - Good news, I still have a Job! At least for another year.  Bad news is, they are breaking up the best level 4 tech support group. This past year we closed over 12,000 trouble tickets, next closest group only did 3,500.  This includes weeks  where we were down 4 to 6 techs, leaving only 3 of us. It's hard to explain in great detail, in a post what we have accomplish in 6 short years.  It's going to be interesting, what the New Year will bring. I am going to look at what ever happens with a positive attitude.  Change is good, things were getting stale anyway, and I look forward to my new adventure. 

Thanks for listening,

Steven

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Brag Forum / Call Sign Revisited

« on: November 22, 2010, 06:11:46 pm »

Good Day Folks!

What a difference, some practice will do.  I have been learning a lot thanks to the kind folks here. When I first got my saw, I have never did any kind of woodworking.  I am having a lot of fun learning, and experimenting. As you can see from the 2 pictures below, the difference between my first attempt, and several projects later. I have also been experimenting with different ways of finishing my projects.  The key is, I am having a lot of fun, and I am finding this hobby very relaxing.

Steven

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The Coffee Shop / Registering a Business Name

« on: November 18, 2010, 07:10:31 pm »

Good Day Folks!

How does one go about registering a business name? I came up with a name, registered the domain, but was wondering if any knows, what is the process to register the name has a business to protect it from being used by someone else? At this time, I don't plan on selling any of my works, but it might be a possibility in the future. Is this even necessary? I see a lot of posts talking about selling at craft shows and on Etsy, did you just pick a name and use it, or did you register it has a trademark?

Thanks in Advance,

Steven

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Blade Storage Holder

« on: November 07, 2010, 08:52:43 pm »

Good Day All!

I was out shopping, and saw these Halloween Sprinkle Lab Kits, they were on clearance for $1, and I thought to myself, these would make nice blade holders.  I emptied the contents, and glued them together.

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Brag Forum / Getting Better I think

« on: October 30, 2010, 04:11:33 pm »

Good Day All!

Here is my latest cut.  I decided I would surprise my lady this morning with some flowers and name plate.  The basket and flowers were purchased, I made the name plate.  The more I cut, the more I am learning.  I am having an issue with the tape coming lose, and sawdust getting between the tape and pattern, thus not being able to see the lines.  I am starting to see some improvement, with my cuts, and learning from my "mistakes".  The main point is I am having a lot of fun!

Steven

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The Coffee Shop / Sig part 2

« on: October 28, 2010, 05:33:09 pm »

Good Day Folks!

Every time I try to add an avatar, my train in the sig, gets shrunk down. I remove the avatar, but the train is still small.  Any ideas    Hope all is well, and thanks in advance for any help.

Steven 

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Ask Steve a question. / Portrait Cutting Tutorial Video

« on: October 25, 2010, 08:40:45 pm »

First off, thanks for all that you do, and the wonderful videos that you produce and share.  Any chance of making a portrait cutting video how-to?  I think they would compliment your portrait making videos.

Just a thought and thanks again,

Steven

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Portrait Tutorial Video

« on: October 24, 2010, 11:58:31 am »

Good Day Folks!

I am looking for a portrait cutting tutorial video, does anyone have a recommendation, or to a good "how-to"?  Any tips you would like to share, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Steven

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The Coffee Shop / Charity Donations

« on: October 15, 2010, 05:08:15 pm »

I usually don't post jokes, cause I am almost positive they have been heard before.

I just had a call from a Charity asking me to donate some of my  clothes to the starving people throughout the world.

I told them to  kiss my but.  Anybody who fits into my clothes isn't starving.

Steven

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Minwax Polyshades One Step Stain & Polyurethane

« on: October 12, 2010, 06:28:14 pm »

Good Day Folks?

Anyone use Minwax Polyshades One Step Stain & Polyurethane?  If so, how did it work out for you? Any tips you can provide when using this product?  I got a free can of the pecan, but have not used it yet.

Thanks in advance,

Steven

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The Coffee Shop / Graph Paper

« on: October 11, 2010, 02:40:09 pm »

Good Day Folks!

Not sure if this would be helpful, but here is a site were you can print your own Graph Paper, as well as other styles.  http://www.incompetech.com/graphpaper/

Steven

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Pattern Requests. / How to go about cutting it

« on: October 10, 2010, 09:38:44 am »

Good Day Folks,

I would like to cut the picture in the upper left hand corner http://www.cnwhs.org/  Is there a way I could make it an "ornament" type cut.  Or do you think I should cut out the pieces, and glue them to a backer board and make a plaque.  One day, when my skills are better, I would like to try to make it into a Intarsia project. 

Thanks in advance for suggestions,

Steven 

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Pattern Requests. / Question regarding the bulliten

« on: October 09, 2010, 10:07:48 am »

Good Day Folks!

I have a emblem, I would like to request be made into a pattern for personal use.  It's of a railroad that is now defunct , I see patterns on here for a Pontiac Catalina, and a Ford truck.  I was wondering if it would be OK to ask someone for help in making the pattern.  Is there a way to submit the picture for approval?  I don't want to make anyone mad, or get Steve in trouble.

Thanks in advance,

Steven

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The Coffee Shop / Good Deal?

« on: October 09, 2010, 09:47:35 am »

I seen this on the Harbor Freight website http://www.harborfreight.com/clearance/wooden-bridge-94704.html  - Do you think the price is worth it for the wood?  I was thinking that it would be good for some scroll saw projects?

Steven

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Ask Steve a question. / Live Stream

« on: October 04, 2010, 05:48:08 pm »

Good Day Steve

I was wondering if you are ever on the live stream, I see the link on the main page, and was wondering if it's ever active.

Steven