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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Help Choosing Proper Clear Top Coat

« on: December 04, 2015, 02:42:58 pm »

My vote goes for a Deft spray in semi-gloss or satin [I'd stay away from acrylic base]. Spray very light coats from all 4 directions with dry time between each. Color change is going to happen whatever you seal with. Stain some scraps and experiment. PS - My choice would have been to stain & seal the backing/border, the letters dido separately, and used superglue [the gel form] to assemble afterwords. The glue holds very well and I am able to sand the backer and/or letters easily before assemble.

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Brag Forum / FD Mike & Charle Brown Christmas Tree

« on: October 26, 2015, 10:38:45 am »

Posting for Mike. He just finished the 12 days of Christmas along with a few other Orn. PS - I'm calling the tree "Charlie Brown's" because it lacks some green.  Thanks for looking.  Cheers

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Best finish for detailed projects?

« on: October 14, 2015, 07:08:31 pm »

Your spraying pattern may be the key.  I spray (1) on the back & just the open areas very lightly from all 4 directions. Some times I only spray 2 directions at a time to prevent runs or build up. Then (2) I'll spray the front in 4 directions with dry time as needed with a lite sanding [400 grit or higher] between coats - again so bumps don't develop. One of my early on problems with lacquer was spraying to heavily and not sanding to a flat finish.  The result was small cutouts filled & a very bumpy top surface.  Good luck - Cheers  Brian

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The Coffee Shop / Happy Birthday FD Mike

« on: October 10, 2015, 07:48:17 pm »

Sunday 10/11/15 Mike turns a young 85.  He's scrolling like there is no tomorrow. I posted a small deer he made to give away - about a month or so ago. He has now passed the 1,000 mark along with other projects. I'm sure he'd like a how'd.
The business [work] he doesn't miss it's talking with the people about scrolling. Happy Birthday Mike

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Scroll Saw Sanding

« on: October 07, 2015, 07:57:11 pm »

Two suggestions come to mind.  First, I've found the tighter the "stack" the less fuzzes. i personally use a tack/nail and clinch the point over on a steel plate. In my day, clout nails were available and the pressure exerted on a joint was measured in tons. They were softer steel with a blunt point which made it easy to peen over. Nail often no closer than 3/16" to the cut line in the waste [to avoid cutting a nail].  Second, you might consider a Flying Dutchman blade. Not just for the name but because of tooth count. I'm looking at a chart for FD-ultra Reverse which list 12 tpi for #7 and
15 tpi for #5.  Good luck Brian

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The Coffee Shop / Re: Benefits of probiotics?

« on: October 01, 2015, 11:45:38 pm »

With all the bad stuff in our American diets, killing off all the good stuff in our digestion system has required probiotic supplements. It becomes more necessary when one has been prescribed an Antibiotic to kill an infection.  The prescribed Antibiotic kills off the beneficial  as well as the bad stuff. Upping ones probiotic intake speeds the bodies return to a correct natural balance. It's also something our older bodies need to maintain a better digestion system.

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from the U.K.

« on: September 19, 2015, 08:09:39 pm »

welcome Harry. I'm Brian from South Dakota, USA. By the way - we will be coming to you for your 20 years of experience. 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: 1" thck scroll saw wood

« on: September 09, 2015, 09:33:09 pm »

After all this discussion about 4/4, 5/4 and different thickness, is it possible that the pattern designer is really calling for a thickness more of what a 1" standard board use to be, i.e. 3/4" or 13/16" or even 7/8", whatever is available from your lumber sources. Does the piece really require a full 1" thickness?

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Cutting letters

« on: September 05, 2015, 11:14:01 pm »

Two things I've noticed when I cut letters. First, I always cut the inside of the letter first. That way the outer part of the letter still has support and the letter inside can float freely when cutting the outer lines.  Second, I found just how I  turn a corner or the size of a blade I'm using, sometimes put undue torque on the small remaining parts. Don't give up. You'll find that just right combination.  Brian

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Brag Forum / Re: Christmas gifts

« on: September 03, 2015, 08:04:17 pm »

Very nice Roger.  I know some people think solid woods are the only way to go, but I personally, like your application here. The different laminate colors really add to the lamps simple design. Cheers  Brian

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Get togethers, shows and swap meets / Re: Art in the Park Art and Craft Show

« on: August 18, 2015, 06:35:45 pm »

Thanks for the good pics. It's always good to see what the other guy is doing & of course hear of the good sales. Looks like you had a fairly large setup.  Brian

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Hot Blade and Hot Wood

« on: August 18, 2015, 06:11:23 pm »

Rog - I've gotten black blades & have found it's operator error. I'm cutting something to hard, to sharp a turn, to long using the same blade [I'm cheap], or using the wrong size blade. I've done it all and still don't learn.  Brian

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Brag Forum / Proud Mom

« on: August 14, 2015, 01:25:38 pm »

Our son's first high school girl friend is someone the wife & I have kept in touch with through the years. This Aug. her oldest boy has graduated high school & enlisted in the Army. Wife saw this Sue Mey pattern and I had to cut it. We're not to sure just how Tammy will want to display the plate so I included a simple but effective stand designed by Sheila Landry.  The last credit goes to Steve Good for the flag artwork I used for the backing.  I think he used it in a clock - not sure. Oh yes - it's cut from 1/2" Maple. Thanks for looking.  Cheers Brian

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Brag Forum / Re: The Shop Clock

« on: July 25, 2015, 01:44:24 pm »

Northerner - the shop clock is one Steve Good's freebies - go to his Cat. and view clocks.
PS I'm in Sioux Falls and if you happen to come this way for the Lyons Fair this coming july 31st thru Aug. 9th come to the Arts & Crafts building.
A couple of us scrollers will set up our saws to show the public what it's all about. Check out www.siouxempirefair.com for more info. Cheers  Brian
PSPS There's aways scrolling projects being judged and I know FD Mike has 8 or so entries this year.  Cheers Brian

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Brag Forum / Steve's Stinkers

« on: July 24, 2015, 06:47:38 pm »

i just had to cut this one. I painted the white strips and glued them back in. Thanks for looking. Brian
P.S. Keep your stinking comments to your self.