I too have an extensive collection of Creative Woodworks and Crafts with a few as far back as the late 90's. I have thought about getting rid of them but then I think I might want to cut something out of one of them. I do sit down and go through some and pick out some patterns that I overlooked before.
Rick
I have been a bottom feeder ever since I started scrolling with a Craftsman 16"saw that I didn't keep very long. I upgraded to the DeWalt 788(type one) around 1994 then just recently I made the move to the EX 21 and still bottom feed.
Rick
An update from my 2013 posting. Late last year I retired the DeWalt 788(type 1) and added the Ex 21. The Ex 21 should last me until I cut my final pattern and I still have the 788 for back up.
Rick
Glad to hear you are doing good. I had my knee replaced 5 years ago and with a lot of hard work at pt and at home, I was back to work after just 1 month. The surgery was the best thing that I had done.
Rick
Ralph, I got the pattern from Sheila Landry Designs. It was designed by her partner Keith Fenton. You can reach Sheila at www.sheilalandrydesigns.com. I am also a retired volunteer firefighter from central New York State.
Rick
This plaque was designed by Keith Fenton. The lettering is cut from 1/8" maple and the backer board is 1/2" stained pine. I inserted a piece of red sign vinyl behind the top board.
I have been using 1/8" maple that I stack 3 at a time. Then I mount 1 onto a 1/2" piece of pine that I stained Early American. Sometimes I will put a piece of colored vinyl behind the maple for a different look.
Rick
Sorry to hear you had a dust up with your bandsaw! I spent 35 years working in a factory that was noted for chopping off fingers and thumbs. I got out of there with all of my digits and make sure I do the same in my shop.
Rick
Nice job on your projects Fay. I really like the woodpecker. Congrats on your 788, I have had mine since the late 90's and haven't had any issues with it. I use a foot switch on it and added a Jim Dandy life and life is good.
Rick