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+1 I agree. Len

Nicely done Terry, I like the amount of detail work in it. Not to much, nor to little. Thanks for sharing this with us, now I must go and look up the pattern. Len

Fantastic, you nailed this pattern, and to think that you're going to donate it to a good cause, amazing!Len

Very nice DW, I visit his site every so often, there's some nice work shown there. Len

Kev, I am so very sorry to read about your mom passing on, from what I'm reading though, it seems as if you weren't close. I'm kinda the same way with my people, every time I visit there always seems to be something said or done that someone will get upset over. Len

Roly, those a dandy planter boxes, will they be left sitting on the ground, or, will they be hanging on the side of a building or fence? Thanks for sharing them with us. Len

That's a dandy bit of cutting Woodduck, I used to charge for materials,wood ,glue ,paper, electricity, blades and any other coinsidentals and then $1.50 per letter. They were good sellers, and they didn't take very long to make, good luck selling these ones. Len

Nicely done Kevin, I'm sure the recipients will love owning them. Your mom and aunt seem to be having a good time in that picture, do you get together very often? Len

Well done Terry, the stands look good and the dog looks fantastic. About how many hours do you have vested into making the intarsia dog? Len

Very nice Tom, I really like the way that the shadow is their alter egos. Thanks for sharing these with us. Len

Like Kardar2, I use Almer's spray adhesive also. I've never had a problem with it, it goes on nice and smooth, and it releases from the project fairly easily too. If your going to be using a spray glue to attach your patterns to wood, you should check the can to make sure that you have the repositional stuff. 3M-77 is not a repositional glue, it is made more for permanent attachment to something. Len

So Larry, there's no difference in the outcome between the laser and the inkjet. Must be because there's no heat involved in transferring the pattern over, like there is with the laser heat transfer? Any picture you scan and print to make into a pattern for doing this with, has to be a mirrored image, or, the subject on the pic will be backwards of what the actual pic was if not mirrored before printing. I found this out the hard way a few years ago, we were transferring old family pics and every so often I'd forget to mirror image the pic and it would print backwards on me. We had a great laugh, but, it was expensive. I don't remember how many quilt blocks we ruined that day, but we had fun. Len

I have used what is called laminate flooring, it's very hard and it's very hard on blades. I've also cut some regular oak hardwood flooring with a glossy finish on it, and it was also very hard on blades. But, I think that is because of the finish they have on top. I forget what brand name was on the stuff I cut, but, my buddy installed a new oak hardwood floor and his scraps were a lot easier to cut. The only difference was the brand name. Len

Tough, it would be a lot easier to try to answer your questions in a helpful manor, if you were to give more facts. Like in your last posting, you stated that you think that it is now with the different lumber your using. That's great if that's all it is, but, you never happened to mention what type of wood you were using in any of your postings. And, I don't see where you let us know what type, or, brand of blade you were using. I do know the question was asked a couple of times, but never answered. Now, don't take this the wrong way, I'm not complaining, I'm just trying to point out, that you should list as much info as possible when an issue comes up. So that we can give you, the proper information back. Len

Are you sure your blades are sharp, and that your not using a different type blade? It's strange that you aren't getting a smooth cut on the back like you state you used to, that's why I mentioned the blade. I think it's a blade problem, rather than a problem with the saw. What type, and brand of blade are you using? Are you sure that you have the proper tension on the blade? How tightly are you screwing the saw blade clamps, to the blade? Are you changing the blade often enough, and finally, what type and thickness of wood are you cutting? I would suggest that you try using another type of blade to see how it works, and make sure that you have the blade holder screws tightened up tight enough so that the blade can't slip. When the problem starts, how long have you been using that particular blade? If the blade is dull, you'll have the same type of problems. Don't go changing or tearing apart your saw, cause as I stated, I think it a blade problem, not a saw problem.. I hope this helps solve you problem, there's nothing much worse than not being able to do what you enjoy doing. Len

Good luck with selling it. Len

lolol Dick, I think that someone might, just happen to have you wrapped around their little finger. Great looking piece, thanks for sharing it with nus. Len

Very nice Tom, you got everything there was to get out of this pattern, fantastic!!! Len

Nicely done, thanks for sharing it with us. Len

Beautiful, thanks for sharing it with us. Len

Looks nice, how do you find bamboo to cut? Is it hard on blades, and how well does it take a finish? Len

Nicely done Edward, the feathers are a nice feature. Thanks for sharing this with us. Len

I don't see any either Kevin. Len

I really like the cutting, but, the verdict is still out on if I like the eyes or not. To me, they just don't look right. Len

I guess you were busy, they all look fantastic, thanks for sharing them with us. Len