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Nice work, Kevin, Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Hi, Karen,I have also seen this method used by using OVERHEAD TRANSPARENCY SHEETS that are normally used for Overhead Projecters like those used in school class rooms. My preferred method though is to tape the front of the wood with blue painter's tape and glue the pattern to the tape with spray glue. The blue painter's tape is tacky enough that it does not come loose from the wood when cutting but, still removes from the wood very easily with no glue residue. Good luck with your projects and God Bless! Spirithorse

Very nicely done, Gator, and I'm sure it will be really appreciated and well received by the librarians. God Bless! Spirithorse

Nicely done project! Thanks for sharing and God BLess! Spirithorse

Very nice! Thanks for sharing and God BLess! Spirithorse

Looks great, DW, Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Nice projects! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Nice work, Gator, Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Very nicely done. I have done that one, Arapaho Moon, and First Founding Fathers by Jeff Zaffino. I did feel a sense of accomplishment when finished but, to be honest, I don't think patterns have to be that complex to be a good pattern. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Thanks for the formula, Travis, I don't normally do any craft shows. I want this to be fun and a relaxixng, enjoyable hobby more than a business BUT, I also do want to sell what I make and not have it pile up in my own home. Steve hit on a very good point about reputation. I do a LOT of sales by word of mouth and if I start changing prices or hurrying to get a piece done and don't do the same quality work on every piece it can really make me some enemies at work (which is where most of my items are sold). I make something, take it to work and show it off and inevitably people begin asking how much it cost and when I can have one done for them Also, I enjoy making items for benefits. I recently did the Judy Gale Roberts Fireman Intarsia for a fireman that was diagnosed with leukemia. From that one freebie that I gave to the benefit auction I got three orders for the same pattern and another from a woman that wanted a female version. I won't get rich and this area is just a rural area with low prices but, I can make a profit to re-stock on blades, wood, etc. Enjoy your time on the saw and be thankful you are healthy enough to enjoy yor time and make some spare change at something you enjoy. God Bless! Spirithorse

Thanks for the advice, Doc and congratulations, Gator! God Bless! Spirithorse

Hi, Kevin, I'm glad you found your way to this forum. We're glad to have you and hope to see some of your art work. God Bless! Spirithorse

Very, very cute, Don, Is that a pattern that can be shared? God Bless! [email protected]

I also prefer to use the Blue Painters tape and apply the pattern to the tape. You can get the Blue Painters tape cheaper at the dollar stores like, Odd Lots, Big Lots, General Dollar, etc than most other places too. Good luck, have fun, and God Bless! Spirithorse

Welcome, Ray! I'm sure if you have any questions there are plenty of knowledgable folks here to help. Enjoy yourself and God Bless! Spirithorse (My Native American name is Horse With Spirit Heart so, I use Spirithorse as a sort of nick-name and the user name for this forum.)

I would also lean toward the safetly side and avoid using the pallets. Just my opinion. God Bless! Spirithorse

Great job, DW. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Great pattern and great cutting. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Congratulations on the sales and on the compliments, Kevin, Your work deserves the praise. I just saw your '56 Chevy. Nice Work! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Good work! Thank you for sharing with us and God Bless! Spirithorse

I agree that ALL of Cristina's work is fantastic! Lots of variety also. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

I really like the Native Americans also. Can you tell us who the designers are, please? God Bless! [email protected]

Sorry to hear you cut yourself, Chris, Hope you heal quickly and completely. God Bless! Spirithorse

Very nice article. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Great work on the Doggie Bank and the Bicycles, Kevin! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse