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    [quote name="NC Scroller" post="185007" timestamp="1457011520" For dipping I go to the dollar store and get large disposable baking pans. Of course I wipe them out with straight mineral spirits afterwards and reuse the pans over and over,I used to use the disposable cookie sheets, but, I found them to be a bit to flimsey. So, I bought the largest good quality cookie sheet I could find, it makes pouring the leftover finish back into the bottle much easier. I wipe the cookie sheet off with a cloth soaked in thinner, I've been doing it this way for years. Len
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    OMG, that's amazing, I love it! You did a masterful job bringing this all together, it's definitely one to be proud of. Len
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    Cheetah

    Lucky2 replied to Rob's topic in Bragging Rights

    Another beauty Rob, is this one of your own patterns? Len
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    Kevin, it seems as if things are finally starting to come together for you, that's comforting. Len
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    Dolphin

    Lucky2 replied to Rob's topic in Bragging Rights

    Nicely done Rob, it's a great reuse of lumber. Len
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    Looking good Edward, I like how the American flag is incorporated into the cutting. Granted, that makes it a pattern that is not of much use to foreigners. Len
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    Thanks for the quick reply Peter, I'll have to do some conversions of the numbers. It is a EX16 isn't it, it doesn't look large enough to be an EX21? Len
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    Nicely done Larry, the medallion really sets it off. If you ever cut more of this pattern, why not try using a different color of wood for the grip section? Just a thought. Len
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    I love it Paul, you picked a perfect piece of wood to cut it on. Len
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    Way to go Mark, you did a fantastic job. Len
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    Congrats on getting the new saw Peter, I hope you don't mind me asking, but how much did you pay for it? The only reason for asking, is that I wonder how much price difference there is between there and here. You will get lots of use out of it, they're built to last. Len
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    Larry, I don't usually mix a large batch, but, the batches I do mix will store for about a month or so. I see that NC Scroller (Scott) does the same thing as I do for dipping, but, I don't know if he gives his items a final coat of spray finish. Len
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    Wow Dick, she'll love it, that backer is a perfect choice. Len
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    That's thinking Kevin, hopefully, it'll bring in some sales. Len
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    Nicely done Dick, I'd be proud of it also. Len
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    Nicely done Denny, I have that pattern and I've considered cutting it many times. I haven't gotten around to cutting it yet, but, seeing this has reminded me to do so. Len
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    Way to go Dick, I'm going to have to do some practicing, I can't cut with the spirals. Len
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    Wow Ralph, that's one to be proud of. Len
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    Kevin, couldn't you taper the dowels with a belt or disc sander? Len
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    I use WOP on turned items, but, I only use it on pine scroll work but not on fretwork. It takes to much work, to get a good finish built up. For fretwork, I mix my own finish. I use a 50/50 mix of poly and paint thinner for the first coat, the after two coats I apply a final coat of spray on poly. Part of the reason I thin the first two coats, is that I dip all fretwork into the finish. Doing so, gets finish into every crack and crevice. I really don't like to look at a piece of fretwork, that doesn't have any finish on the inside cuts. To me they look unfinished, this is why I started thinning the poly to get a good finish. Len
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    I use the spray on teflon on all of my saw surfaces, it's easy to apply and it works great. I use it on all metal surfaces, including my lathe and drill press. It works great for preventing rust also, or at least I think it is as none of my equipment has ever shown any rust. Len
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    Kevin, the right answer to your question, is that they are yours. You own them,so logic says that they're yours. All of the Olson blades that I've used and are shaped like these, were very nice blades to use. The only reason I stopped using them, was the expense. Plus, I had started selling Flying Dutchman at the time. The Olson blades cut nice and leave a nice edge, they lasted a very long time, and I hardly ever had any of them break. So, maybe these aren't Olsen blades, considering how you described them. Len
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    Jim, that's some impressive cutting, especially the Hobbit lives here one. Len
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    Kevin, your best bet would be to get a minimum of 50% up front, plus, you should get the client to approve a sketch of the cutting. Then, once they approve the sketch and pay the deposit, your good to go. When I was doing a lot of cutting and selling, I had to start doing this so that I would have no issue getting the money owed to me. Yes it's a pain doing this, but, I had no use for the items that other people ordered and wouldn't accept. If it's a portrait of someone's family member, they are required to pay 100% upfront. Len
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    Cute cutting. Len
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