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Seems like over the past few months I get started on something and then go "squirrel " and start something new without finishing the first one. So with the new year I've set out to finishing all the started things before starting new ones. Here's 2 of them. The Deer (2 pics) one is in the window to show the "stained glass "affect. It cut from ⅛ ply with a red oak frame and acrylic for the color areas The 2nd is a sun catcher for my daughter who is a Zelda fan. It's cut from ⅛ maple with acrylic in the middle. It looks the same from both sides. Anyhow, thanks for looking, back to the shop......
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The lighter side
Dak0ta52 and 8 others reacted to scrollerpete for a topic
A few more some old some new
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Valentine day teddy bear
JJB and 8 others reacted to Allen levine for a topic
Not bragging about this simple pattern just showing it nearly finished steve good download took me a bit over an hour to mill down hard maple to 1/4 inch and cut pattern out im getting a little better at selecting blades used a 2 blade and had no problems even on some tight turns I'll stack cut 2 more tomorrow or this week when it's warm enough to get out there I will spray lacquer from rattle can after red paint cures by tomorrow Simple and quick and I'm having fun
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A heat gun or a hair dryer will loosen the pattern. Be carful that you don’t scorch the wood or your fingers. Also I keep a spray bottle filled with mineral spirits. Just spritz onto the pattern. Let it soak into the paper, then you can easily peel off the pattern. Ideally, you need to learn how much adhesive to spray so the pattern stays on the wood without falling off while cutting but being able to remove the pattern when done cutting. A lot of folks will apply blue painters tape before the pattern. This allows you to easily peel the tape off with the pattern.4 points
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Hey kids, it's been a while... I hope everyone is doing well. I stepped into my shop yesterday for the first time since September. It felt good to get back into the groove again. Finished up 7 puzzles and a couple of key/leash racks this morning. I received acceptance to my best 1 day event each year which is at the end of April so I need to get 100-150 puzzles and racks cut to be ready. Iggy
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Hang in there, it's like riding a bike, like @JTTHECLOCKMAN said, it will come back to you !!! Remember, we're all on your side here!!!!3 points
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The best way I've found when gluing the pattern directly to the wood is like @Ctutor suggested. mineral spirits, dab it on let it soak a bit then peal the pattern off. A couple of alternatives to gluing the pattern on the wood is either painters tape or clear shelf liner, that peals off the wood quite easily and you can glue the pattern directly on the the tape/shelf liner with no issues.3 points
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Mallard Duck in Flight - Intarsia
MTCowpoke22 and one other reacted to FrankEV for a topic
I adapted a photo of a Mallard Duck in Flight to create an 11 ¼” x 10 ¼” Intarsia pattern. Wood used: Aspen, Basswood, Orange Osage, Roasted Birch, Sapele, Yellowheart, and Wenge. Very accurate cutting is needed to get a good fit of the many small parts, especially in the wings. To enhance the piece, I used dye to color Aspen for the Green and Blue areas. For my version I also added some dark shading to match the image using an Airbrush. Backer is 1/8” thick BB Ply and the completed Assembly was protected with multiple coats of a Clear Gloss Acrylic Finish. Original Photo. My version! Comments and critiques welcome. I will post the pattern in Pattern Exchange.
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JackJones and one other reacted to barb.j.enders for a topic
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Grrrrrrrrrr
danny and one other reacted to JTTHECLOCKMAN for a topic
It will come back to you. I was in the shop today and started turning a pen. I have not been in my shop close to a year now and it has been that long since i turned a pen. I have to train my brain all over again. getting a feel again for the tools. I am sure I will pick it back up. It is sure good to get back working in the shop again though. that is where I am at peace. You too will get the feel back and it will be like second nature.2 points -
Unfortunately the answer is "it depends". Many of the adhesives have been reformulated, due to a number of reasons, I have run into several lately that I had to resort to acetone to remove, and that was only partially successful. I would start with mineral spirits, move to lacquer thinner, and be prepared to go to acetone, if necessary. Do not use blue towels, they are tougher than white paper towels, but the blue towels can transfer the blue dye to the wood. Guess how I know2 points
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Don't wipe down with mineral sprits and then use heat gun,while wet, it will = fire, RJ2 points
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today 1/2525. I saw that and an old song come to mind.2 points
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It’s funny because it’s mostly a southern thing here in the USA. Northern folks often don’t know what they are either. Lots of people don’t care for them, mostly because they’ve never had them prepared well. It’s actually dried corn with the hull removed and then ground to small pebble like “grits.” You boil them like oatmeal. My granddaughter is a big fan of mine.
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Sorry I'm sure this has been asked a million times..what's the best thing to spray on patterns to remove them when it doesn't peel off from the adhesive?1 point
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I have had to stop work on an intarsia project due to a reaction to one of the woods. Has anyone else had this problem? The culprit is Bloodwood. I have cut most of the pieces for the project but have not yet started sanding. It started when I cut the red/Bloodwood pieces. My arms started itching badly and I have scratched my arm almost raw. I dare not try sanding this stuff. I checked out the article on "Wood Allergies and Toxicity" and Bloodwood rates as one of the less offensive woods, but not so for me. https://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/wood-allergies-and-toxicity/ I will have to find a different wood for red highlights.1 point
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I'm an 8. I carry a telescoping magnet for anything I drop that's magnetic. I leave everything else for the vacuum.1 point
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Reaction to wood
TAIrving reacted to Oldmansbike for a topic
I get a sinus infection every time I work with walnut.1 point -
The one wood that I react to is Mahogany! I found that out when I was not using a face mask and was sneezing, nose running like a facet! Had not had any problem with woods before that so I started using a face mask like I should have been doing before! Erv1 point
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Reaction to wood
TAIrving reacted to JTTHECLOCKMAN for a topic
In the turning world Cocobolo is probably the one that effects alot of turners. Will say this Padauk is has to be the dustiest wood ever made by Mother Nature. The dust gets everywhere. You have been warned. Many times different species of woods come from different parts of the world. I know bloodwood is one of them. Many times you have no idea where they came from so hard to tell you to change sources. Good luck.1 point -
Pants. long sleeve shirt with laytex glloves ooverlapping and taped, full face respirator mask with scarf to prevent dust from getting on head and neck...and then go at it. Comments from other Intarsia makers have stated the same thing about various woods. Seems like everyone reacts alergy wise differently. I use a full respirator mask when shaping and sanding and a vacumn system. However, my shop is small and dust gets airborn, so it still gets into my nose and it makes me sneeze a lot. Fortunately, no other adverse reactions. I've been meaning to try Bloodwood. I think I will be very careful when I do.1 point
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Thanks for posting, loved them all? "Wow, that's fantastic!"1 point
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Valentine day teddy bear
Allen levine reacted to daveww1 for a topic
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It depends on the adhesive. For 3M77, mineral spirits work great but dry slowly. Denatured alcohol also works with 3M77 but not as well as mineral spirits; however, it dries much faster. I have run across some adhesives that neither of these will dissolve. I would start with the cheapest solvent and work my way up until I find the one that works for me.1 point
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Nice string of laughs. Thanks for starting my day off well.1 point
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Valentine day teddy bear
Allen levine reacted to FrankEV for a topic
Yep, cute! You might consider rounding the edges of the various layers to give it a more sculptured look.1 point -
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Thanks for the explanation. Don't think I fancy them. Not a big corn fan. Marg1 point
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7 been there for a week, hoping to get to 9 soon. Marg1 point
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Just finished up another little toy for the young friend. Another Steve Good pattern.
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Dining out budget.
OCtoolguy reacted to Bill WIlson for a topic
That's always good practice. I really don't know how much we spend on eating out, probably somewhere around $100/month or so. I know people who spend much more and some who rarely eat out. It's a matter of personal preference. If you are already thinking that your spending is too high, then re-evaluating and prioritizing your funds is a wise choice.1 point -
Well I think we will start watching money spent on that and put it to better use, thanks.1 point
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Dining out budget.
OCtoolguy reacted to Phil Royer for a topic
We probably spend just over $100 a month. About one decent place a month and fill in with fast food. Lately one local barbecue place has been offering a special whenever the local NFL team wins which has been quite often. edited on 1/27 - looks like more barbecue today, maybe again in a couple of weeks.1 point -
Pot Luck Party
wombatie reacted to barb.j.enders for a topic
I haven't had any in ages. Hubby hates the smell. Mom used to also serve with bacon and her tomato relish.1 point -
I just purchased a new grill and the way I enjoy cooking, I have something on it most every weekend. I cook anything from meats and veggies to breads and desserts. Our going out is usually to a reasonably priced restaurant about once or maybe twice per month. For special occasions (birthday, anniversary) we might visit a little more pricey restaurant. So our monthly "going out" budget is usually around $75 to $150.1 point
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Ok... a very simple recipe but delicious. Cranberry Relish. My wife always fixes it for Holidays and I encourage her to make it more often. I've kept after her to give me the recipe and she was reluctant for years. I finally got it out of her a few months ago and find the recipe is so easy!!! Two cans whole cranberries, one can crushed pineapple, one cup chopped walnuts, one bag frozen strawberries. Dump into a bowl and mix. I promise it will disappear fast. My mom is 92 and when I buy her groceries each week, I have to get enough to make two batches to last her through the week. By the way, I take the calories out of mine. You can leave them in for your batch if you like.1 point
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My wife would love to spend that a month eating out. Not me! I don't have that kind of money, and I can not stand to sit in a restaurant with all the background noise going on. I have to just sit there because even with my wonderful new hearing aids, I cannot understand anything someone says when they speak to me. I Like quiet. I do not mind the noise of most tools though. That is a sweet sound.1 point
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We seldom dine out.1 point
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Dining out budget.
OCtoolguy reacted to Scrolling Steve for a topic
Everyone is different, but that is way to much for my household....We might spend 90.00 a month, tops.......Jussayin!....Not meant as a criticism, We just don't dine out that often.1 point -
Old West Lawman
MTCowpoke22 reacted to Kris Martinson for a topic
I just finished cutting this. One of my favorite themes is Old West. I made this pattern from a picture I found online.
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How are you feeling today?
OCtoolguy reacted to JTTHECLOCKMAN for a topic
I always have to keep checking the Calander because the days fly by so fast and being retired I have no way to keep tract of what day it is. There is alot more sounds than green sticks going on for sure. Getting old is not for the faint of heart.1 point -
How are you feeling today?
OCtoolguy reacted to JTTHECLOCKMAN for a topic
I feel old. Not sure what happened. Just yesterday I was 20.1 point -
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