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Pattern Requests. / Looking for a eyeglass " Cat " holder

« on: April 16, 2023, 02:11:35 am »

Hi,  I just bought one from  Etsy.  but its for a laser.
Looking for one for my scroll saw.
I have a lot of old SS magazines.  does anyone know of one?

Thank you.

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Brag Forum / Saint Bernard pulling a Witch

« on: October 10, 2022, 08:24:52 pm »

Made this a few years back. Just dug it out for Halloween,   might even get it painted t his year.
I switched the donkey for a St. Bernard...  Thanks for  the lessons on CorelDraw from Steve.

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Pattern Requests. / Russian type toy patterns

« on: April 23, 2022, 12:30:54 am »

Hi
Im looking for some patterns like the  Russian Bear toy,   piano player,  Mom washing bear cub...  or anything on that style.
or does anyone know of anybooks that have the patterns?

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Ask Steve a question. / Saint Bernard

« on: February 27, 2018, 01:56:00 pm »

Hi Steve
How about a Saint Bernard???
    Please
     Lorace

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Pattern Requests. / stacking dogs or cats

« on: February 19, 2018, 10:56:46 pm »

Hi
I saw a pattern on Etsy of cats that stack and dogs.   I wrote to see if he sells the pattern or where he might have bought it, but no answer.
has any one see this pattern before?    would love to have it.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/465556186/stack-the-cats-cat-lover-gift-bag-of?ref=hp_rv
Thank you.
Lorace

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Brag Forum / Whirligig Wars 2016 my entry

« on: October 10, 2016, 07:58:51 pm »

I'm not sure if this is ok to post in the Brag Forum,  but I put a entry in for the Whirligig Wars 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kq7WTQPviI  I have my fingers crossed.
this is sort of like the St, dog I made before,   on this one,   I made the stand look like a bone,  the one big end helps find the correct direction in the wind.    made a better dog house,   and my bowl had water splashing out of it.  ( not real painted on)
where I have my gear,  I tried to make it look like a dog bite,   and the end where the propeller is,   I made another dog bite.   looked funny with the bone end  on it.   like the other side.
Lorace

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Pattern Requests. / Wee tiny mouse (would like a 3d)

« on: May 01, 2016, 11:16:08 pm »

I am trying working on a new project.     and I need a tiny tiny 3d mouse.   if any one can make one,  it would be so happy.  the biggest it can be is 1/2 inch. ( not counting tail)  and I can glue a tail of string or wire.

I would love to learn how to make a 3d pattern.  does any one know where I start?  or how does a non artist learn how to do one.

Thank you so much for any help.
Lorace

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Anyone have a mini 4" table saw?

« on: April 15, 2016, 11:13:29 pm »

Not sure where to post this,   I find sometimes I would like to have a mini table saw.  for real small cuts.   Does anyone have a mini 4" table saw?
what kind do you have and how do you like it?   

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Brag Forum / Cowboy Whirligig

« on: March 25, 2016, 01:22:22 am »

When I was putting  it together I bought a brad gun.   I never have used one ,  and of course I did not  read the instructions,  or watch a
 Youtube video.  I busted the legs and  messed up the base.  Out of the two I was able to save one.
I gave my  friend one,  then I enlarged the pattern 10% and made mine.  Now I am drilling the holes.  putting a
dab of JD wield.  and dropping the brad in.   Yes I have watched Youtube now.  read the booklet and one day will use that brad gun.
  Now I am working on the Cowboy automaton in the newest Gizmos and Gadgets magazine,   fingers crossed that mine will move.

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Easy way to cut a stack of wood. hot glue gun

« on: February 18, 2016, 01:42:27 am »

I am working on a new whirligig.   and when cutting out my propellers,  instead of using tape.   ( which I was out of... and found this worked)
I got my hot glue gun out. and just did a few drops on each piece of wood,  just made sure it was in the inside of my cutting area.  and it worked so good.   and then I just was able to flick the glue off.   was a lot faster then tape,  and did not have to stop to re tape to keep all together.

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Brag Forum / Whale Weather Vane.. whirligig

« on: December 02, 2015, 09:36:14 pm »

This is my newest whirligig,   but this is really a weather vane ( lol I think)

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Brag Forum / Lady Cave

« on: November 15, 2015, 01:51:54 am »

Wooppppiiiiii,   I have my own little shop now..  or shall I say " My Lady Cave"
   ( sorry honey,  you don't have a car carrier anymore.)...   but you never used it anymore.

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Brag Forum / Hummingbird garden whirligig

« on: November 15, 2015, 01:46:43 am »

Finished my newest whirligig today,  have a new one on paper and ready to go!
 Sorry color is so bad.   took it just as the sun was setting

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Brag Forum / Trap shooter whirligig

« on: October 04, 2015, 06:47:59 pm »

Made my trap shooter whirligig today,  I am real pleased with it.
thank you Ken Radz for allowing me to use your pattern.
Now I want to try one that moves.
Lorace

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Brag Forum / St. Bernard Whirligig... I made it myself! =^..^=

« on: October 03, 2015, 11:12:32 pm »

This is my second whirligig I have made.  My first one was the mule that kicks.
I took a clip art and kind of copied the style of the mule.  the dogs tail wags and
his head bobs up and down into his dog food bowl.  ( got that from Steve's dog house pattern)

I just finished  a trap shooter  that I hope will be working  tomorrow. =^..^=
I really would like to connect with other whirligig makers.    I have looked for forums and groups,  but
could not find one,   ( did on Yahoo.. but no activity )  I have bought two books.  but would be so helpful
to be able to talk to people about them.    LOL  pulling my hair out at times... but the books say that's the fun
of getting them to work.  I do feel good mine is working... but took for ever to work bugs out.
I took this photo the night of the red moon,    this was the sun set we had.. just Beautiful.
Do we have other whirligig makers in this forum?