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Thanks for all of the wonderful entries, everybody! I'm going to lock this thread so there are no more entries. I'll put up the voting booth at some point today, so keep an eye out for that!
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You all might get a kick out of this article I wrote a couple years ago. I forgot that it includes a full video demonstration on how to frame your own projects. You can find plans for building a miter sled here, but I couldn't get the slideshow to work (I'm on an old computer right now). But hopfully it will work for the rest of y'all.
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Welcome back Marg! Sounds like you've been busy. I can't wait to see some of the stuff you've been working on. I've been trying to get into the garage more myself, but RL has been getting in the way. A good 6 mos of garage time sounds pretty good to me.
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That's pretty clever. I bet it does a pretty good job of keeping the dust off too. Does it block your sight at all? Is it adjustable? Good idea!
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That turned out really cool, Sue. Is the light part a backer? Love the two tones. Really makes the detail stand out. I'm starting to work on ideas for Christmas too. I think I'll be making quite a few gifts this year. I'd better get started. Christmas is just around the corner!
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Hi John. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. That's really cool you got to work on the Apollo program. I was a huge space buff when I was a kid. Just like every other kid, I too wanted to be an astronoght. Anyway, I think you'll have a lot of fun here. Lots of freindly and talented folks here. We'd love to see some of your work. You can set up a User's Gallery (you can find a [tut]tutorial here[/tut]) and show off a little. Welcome aboard! Jump on in and have some fun!
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Welcome to the Village, George! You have no idea how deep this rabbit hole goes...LOL. It really amazes me how many things you can do with such a simple tool. Very flexible and the creative possibilities seem endless. You're going to have a great time with it. Feel free to ask questions. Everybody here is very helpful. Plus we got enough patterns to keep you busy for quite some time. And when you get your first project done, we'd love to see it. You can set up a User Gallery (you can find a [tut]tutorial here[/tut]) and show off a little. Jump on in and have some fun!
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Hi Sue. Welcome to the Village. Lots of talented and friendly folks here. We all have a great time sharing ideas and projects. I know there has been several folks here who have cut some of your patterns. They did a great job on them. Anyway, we're glad to have you on board. Jump on in and have some fun!
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Ahhh...I goch-cha. I misread your post. You can add a finish before you begin cutting if you want. I don't think most people do, though. If you're doing photos and calenders, I wouldn't worry too much about it. They're sturdy enough without the finish and hold up well with use. That's my approach anyway.
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You might get a kick out of this tutorial using Inkscape. Pretty much any font will work here.
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Hi Ken. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. There are lots of talented and friendly folks here. You'll fit right in. I can't wait to see some of your work. The spider mirror sounds really cool. You can set up your own User Gallery (you can find a [tut]tutorial here[/tut]) and show off a little. This tutorial will show you how to use you gallery BB Code in your posts, which is really neat way to share your pictures and patterns. You can also upload an attachment to your post by clicking the Upload Attachment tab in the blue box below your message compose screen. I look forward to seeing some of your projects!
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Just one last call for entries. We'll start the voting process this coming Monday. So post your clever sayings or cool designs. There's a free t-shirt on the line! Good luck!
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I wouldn't use doublesided tape. You end up having to pry it off and could break some delicate areas. The way I do it, is to squeeze together the stack as tight as you can (a clamp makes it nice), then use painters tape to tape all of the edges (wrapping it from front to back). That works pretty well for me. You could also put a small brad in the corner or in some waste area if you want extra protection. It basically keeps the wood from shifting. But I find the tape method is more than enough. You can check out this wiki article that may give you some ideas too.
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Those turned out really nice. I think they'll be a popular one. Love the new website too. You can add the link to your website in your signature. It is located in the User Control Panel under the Profile tab. Good job!
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When cutting portraits, I use both 1/8" and 1/4". I found the thicker you cut, the eaiser it is to control (up to a certain point) and you have a lot more support in delicate areas. So if I was cutting 1/8", I'll stack cut 3 at a time to give me the thickness I need for control and support. This is nice too since I get 3 copies to give away. If I cut 1/4", I usually just cut one. I personally like the look of 1/4", but if you have a lot of thin lines/line drawings or a pointalism type of pattern, it may not be as effective because you don't see the backer as well. Barry's right about finding frames for 1/8". It'll be much easier. 1/8" works really well, especially if it's behind glass (the glass keeps the wood pressed against the backer). If you won't have glass, I'd suggest 1/4", unless you decide to glue the ply to the backer.
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Are you looking for mounting ideas to get your picture attached to the wood? I use spray adhesive on both the wood and picture and attach them immediately. I use an old credit card to really press in the picture and remove any air bubbles. Each spray adhesive is a bit different, so I'd read on the back for the best way to get a permanent bond. Carter Johnson uses regular glue, but I find it bubbles the picture. But it works well for him. I've also seen a lady on YouTube who uses clear polycrilic. She puts on a coat, attaches the pic, then puts another coat. I tried that and my picture curled, but I do like the idea behind it. I'll probably play with it a bit more in the future.
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Boy, that turned out awesome! Love the look in his eyes. You did a great job on it. Plus the frame really makes it stand out. Nicely done!
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Hi Mark. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. Most blowers don't put out that much air anyway. The trick is to have the hose as close to the work (almost touching it) as possible. You probably could tape a coat hanger to the side of the hose to make it easier to position. Just bend the wire until the hose is where you want it. You could also look for a larger aquarium pump too. That might help. My dad has rigged his scroll saw to his air compressor. He has a valve that he can open and close to regulate the air pressure. Using so little air, the air compressor rarely kicks on. I've been meaning to get some pictures of his setup. Keep sawing. You'll keep getting better and better. I found that doing portraits are pretty easy, and produce really great results. Be sure to check out our Pattern Library for a bunch of free patterns. That will keep you busy for quite some time!
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The thinner the blade, the more squirrely it gets to control. This is especially true if you're using solid wood, as the blade gets caught in the grain. It will take a lot to get use to. I think it works best when you're making puzzles freehand since you can "go with the flow" when making the keys and locks. I'd either practice using old greeting cards (use Christmas cards, that way you have ready-made gifts this holiday season) or just use his pattern as a general guideline, not worrying about if you're on the line or not. You can also try using a thicker blade. My go-to blade is the #3 and I have pretty good control with it. The puzzle will fit a bit looser, but I don't think that's a bad thing.
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Hi Jim. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. There's lots of friendly and talented folks here. I think you'll fit right in. Feel free to set up a [tut]User's Gallery[/tut]. We'd love to see your work. Jump on in and have some fun!
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Hi Kieth. Welcome to the Village! We're glad you found us. I have a nice post in Scroll Saw Goodies I posted last year with a nice selection of font sites. You can check them out here. I've been a pretty big fan of DaFont too. They have a nice selection with an easy interface. Easy to browse to find the font you're looking for. I hope this helps.
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You crack me up!
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Great job on the repairs. I bet the client will be really happy. I wonder how much furniture gets thrown out because someone didn't take the time to repair it. Hopefully this will lead to some more repair work. Word of mouth spreads fast.
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Hi Tonya. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. I took a look at your blog. You have some really nice work in there. Hopefully you sold a few. Have you ever looked into Etsy.com? That's a great place to sell your handcrafted items. Its a cross between an ecommerce site and eBay. Really easy to set up and sell without having to have a large inventory. Anyway, we'd love to see some more of your work. Feel free to set up a User's Gallery (you can find a [tut]tutorial here[/tut]) and show off a little. Jump on in and have some fun!
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That turned out really cool. Love the backer. You should put a copy in your [tut]User's Gallery[/tut]. Nicely done!
