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Kevin, it's good to see that your keeping busy, as always your work is outstanding. What are you going to be making with the Zebra wood? Len

Better luck next time Edward, there's always glitches in the system. Len

Paul, I just can't imagine cutting a piece that looks this nice, and not being satisfied with it. I think it looks fantastic, I don't think that a basswood blank could look this nice. But, like the rest of us, if it's not what we wanted, we get disappointed with the outcome. I think that you'd be pleased with how much you could get for it, if you decided to sell it. Sometimes we're our own worst enemies. Len

Chris, that's going to be a lot of cutting to place on a coaster. How large are the coasters going to be, regular size or larger? Len

Kepy, you get a notice that you don't have the proper font when you open a pattern? That's a new one on me, I've never heard of that notification. Why would you need the font installed to look at a pattern? Len

JY, I know what it's like just starting out, we've all been there, and done that. I would like for you to slow down a bit, otherwise, you're just going to be wasting money. You're asking all kinds of questions, which is a good thing as long as you pay attention to the answers. You already jumped the gun and bought spiral blades, not knowing if they are what you need. That's no biggie as you'll probably want to learn how to use them, along with flat blades. But, what type and size of blades did you purchase? Before you start cutting much, you should put on lots of time practicing. Get a piece of plywood and cut it to pieces, practice making turns, angle cuts and straight lines, even practice making sharp zig-zags. Learn all about the blades and how they cut, then you'll be farther ahead in the game. Personally, I don't use spiral blades, I can't control them. I use flat blades, I find them so much easier to use than the spiral blades. Don't be expecting to be a proficient cutter right away, you need to practice to get good. Practice practice practice, then you'll be happy with the outcome. If you want to learn what blade you should use for whatever, check out the Flying Dutchman's site. Mike no longer sells blades, but he still has info posted on what blade to use for whatever you want to cut. Len

Dan, good luck if you get it, but,be very careful when using it. Len

Bad Sunday to start out on Travis,but, I'll try to drop by. Len

Jim, for the life in me, I can't understand why you'd want to stain the back of a full sheet of plywood. On any puzzles that I've ever made, I've never finished the backer with anything other than rattle can clear coat. A good product to use on the PW backer, would be a plywood conditioner. You could use it as a clear finish, it goes on by brush and dries fast. Plus, it makes the plywood better for staining if you still want to. Untreated the plywood will go all blotchy and not stain evenly, treated it won't. I'm interested in seeing some of the items your doing this way, it's a different way of doing things. Len

Alex, have you checked out the pattern library yet? There's lots of patterns there to be had, maybe you could find something like your looking for there. What exactly, is it you're looking for? Let us know, and maybe we can help you out. Len

Edward, you had a great display set up, and a large selection of items to pick from. I can't imagine why things wouldn't sell, you covered most subjects. Len

Way to go Dan, I had every bit of faith in you that you could build it. It looks great, it should see lots of use. Len

All I've ever used to protect outdoor projects, is Spar Marine Varnish. It goes on easy, and it lasts for a very long time. I usually give the item three good thick coats of it, with sanding between the first two. There's projects that I made close to twenty years ago, and they still look good today. Len

No Kevin, that type of cutting board will not do what Paul wants. He needs something that'll do interior cuts, as well as exterior cuts. The one you mentioned would do the exterior cuts to a certain size, but it won't do the interior cuts. Len

Kevin, do you really need it? If not, it's just more clutter. These single speed saws are a dime a dozen, and they don't work all that well. Sorry, but sometimes you just got to know when to keep walking on bye. Len

Nicely done Jerry, and very thoughtful of you also. Len

Nicely done Bobby, that hobbit sign is gorgeous. Len

Looks fantastic Perk, your pattern making skills are outstanding. Len

Nicely done Nathan, she should be happy to have this to display on her desk. Len

Looks good Scott, how do you like being a test cutter? How often are you called upon to do a test cut, can you refuse if it's not something you would enjoy cutting? Len

Great looking sign Barb, you did well. Len

Nice looking cart Helmut, with it you won't need a basket. Len

Sorry Kev, can't help with this one. Len

Edward, I think all you need to do, is to use thinner stock. Try either 1&1/4"or 1&1/8" stock, you don't need the piece of wood to be much larger than the pattern. If using smaller wood doesn't solve the problem, then just minimize the pattern so it fits the piece of wood. Len

Nicely done Denny, I've seen this used to make a business card holder. Len