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  1. Travis
    I really like that. Nicely done. Welcome back, BTW. It's nice to see you again.
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    Nice score! I'm not sure what the pitting would be. I'm guessing someone put a paint can on it and left it for a few years and it rusted. Then somebody removed the rust, leaving behind the pitting. I don't think it'll affect your cutting at all. If it does, you can add a piece of plywood to the top (which will double as a zero clearance insert/top).
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    Hi John. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. Lots of friendly folks to talk shop with. I think you'll have a great time here. Anyway, welcome aboard. Jump in and have some fun!
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    Hi Mike. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. Lots of friendly folks to talk shop with. I think you'll have a great time here. Anyway, welcome aboard. Jump in and have some fun!
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    Hi Richard. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. Lots of friendly folks to talk shop with. I think you'll have a great time here. Anyway, welcome aboard. Jump in and have some fun!
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    Hi Rachel. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. Lots of friendly folks here to talk shop with. The easiest way to learn is to just try it out. I'd just look around the Pattern Library and find something you like and jump in. You'll be surprised how easy it really is. Plus, your final product will really wow your friends and family. Anyway, welcome aboard. I look forward to seeing your first project.
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    Hi Rachel. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. Lots of friendly folks here to talk shop with. I think you'll have a great time here. Anyway, welcome aboard. Jump in and have some fun!
  8. Travis
    Here's an easy way to help offset the costs of running SSV. It doesn't cost you any extra, and you're helping to support the site. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and don't get up too early for black Friday.
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    I'm pleased to announce that the Ornaments For Charity eBook is now available! The last couple years, designers from Scroll Saw Village donated original ornament patterns not available anywhere else. We compile these patterns into an eBook. You can download the eBook for free and check it out. If you decide to keep the eBook, we ask you to donate to your favorite charity (we're on the honor system here). Remember, this isn't about "buying" an ebook of patterns, it's about giving to a worthy cause. So dig deep when donating to your favorite charity. I hope you enjoy the eBook as much as I. I hope this will become a longstanding tradition at SSV. This year we have 12 pages and 44 ornament patterns to choose from. Thanks to Oges and Travis for donating to this year's addition to Ornaments For Charity eBook. You can download the Ornaments For Charity eBook here. Happy Holidays everyone!
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    How big of projects are you photographing? Once you get beyond a certain size, you might want to consider putting together a small light kit. If you use compact florescent bulbs, you can use wax paper, tracing paper, or sheer curtains to diffuse the light. You can also bounce light off white foam core. Here's a video on making a small soft box. This person is using it for video production, but it works just as well for photography.
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    Last call! So far it's only Oges and myself. It would be awesome to get at least one other person to submit ornament patterns. I'll be accepting patterns through the end of the day today. Tomorrow morning, I'll be adding the ornaments to our e-book and making them available for donation to your favorite charity.
  12. Travis
    That looks great. Nice variety, too. I really like your bowls. What's your best seller, if you don't mind me asking?
  13. Travis
    I think it looks great! You should be proud of that. Plus, your grandmother will love it. Nicely done!
  14. Travis
    One thing to check is to make sure the teeth are pointing down. I've done that a few times where I put the blade in upside down...it makes a big difference. Another thing to check is the material and kind of blade you're using. Blades with a lot of teeth per inch cut much slower, especially on hard woods. If the blade is old, naturally it won't cut as well. I'm not sure what its like in the UK, but the blades you buy from the DIY stores in the states here aren't very good. You're better off mail-ordering some quality blades. A lot of folks buy from Mike's Workshop (http://www.mikesworkshop.com/blades.htm). I'm pretty sure he ships overseas too.
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    I went to a Renaissance Faire and one of the performers walked around holding a miniature stool asking if "Anybody want to see my stool sample?" He also had a miniature pot and would ask, "Does anybody want to buy a little pot?"
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    Hi Marc. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. Lots of friendly folks here to talk shop with. I think you'll enjoy it. I love the pic you posted. I seem to remember doing the very same thing when I was a kid. I only remember the first half, though. Anyway, welcome aboard. Jump in and have some fun!
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    I work from the inside to the outside, cutting the smallest holes first, then moving to larger ones. I'll cut both directions but I often use the bur (from the stamping process) on the blade to "file" problem areas such as nibs.
  18. Travis
    Reminder that ornament patterns are due on Monday. Who can help us out?
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    Reminder that ornament patterns are due next Monday. So far, only Oges has submitted patterns. I'd like to have at least 4 more designers add to our annual Ornaments For Charity eBook. All eBook "sales" will benefit charity this Holiday season. Who else will help out?
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    Hi Terry. Welcome to the Village. We're glad you found us. Lots of friendly folks here to talk shop with. I think you'll have a great time. Anyway, welcome aboard. Jump in and have some fun!
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    I use 1/8" Baltic Birch ply (usually stack cut 4-5). I don't remember where I read this, but there is a very long German tradition to using this BB Ply and left unfinished. However, I typically like using some spray acrylic clear coat on it so it doesn't get dirty.
  22. Travis
    According to Wikipedia: But according to this page, it is a Trademark and therefore protected: http://www.marines.mil/unit/divpa/tmlo/Pages/faq.aspx But it is shortly followed by: So it sounds like you can't sell the logo without licensing it through the USMC
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    Don't know. The Marine Corps logo should be public domain. Maybe the designer that adapted the pattern withdrew it. Here's one for ya. You can also check out other designs in the Pattern Library under Military. Lots of cool stuff there too.
  24. Travis
    I'm curious, what thickness of plywood do you use the most for your portrait-style cuttings? 1/8" or 1/4"?
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    It doesn't have to be super small. 1/8 would work well. In fact, while you flex the blade, the hole will widen naturally. The idea is to add extra support around the cutting area (more support than a normal bed would provide). I do this especially when cutting really delicate projects. I can see it being a problem if you're cutting metal. Metal would have a tendency to build up, whereas wood is more likely to be removed during the sawing process.
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