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Ron, I'm sorry, but I disagree with your statement, hardwood would not be stronger then BB plywood. It would be more susceptible to breakage, especially if cut fretwork style. Len
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Paul, check your math out, 1974-2014 is only forty years. Len
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Good on you Dick, may you be blessed. Len
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Ok, I didn't think it was polysporin, it's used for scraps and bruises. lol Thanks for clearing that up for me, I wondered how it would work as a finish. Len
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Todd, what is Polysporine? Len
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Yes Dick, Dave is a great guy for helping any of us out when in a jam. But, you shouldn't be so modest, you never seem to give yourself the credit you deserve. You're a great guy also, you do whatever you can to assist any member here. You're always making new patterns, that you so willingly share with all of us. And your praise for others work, is very encouraging to the person your replying to. You take the critiquing of your work in stride without getting upset, even if the critique isn't real pleasant. I really admire you for that, there's not a lot of people who can or will do that. So, please don't go selling yourself short, because, along with Dave your one of the nicest members on this site. Len P.S. Oh yeah, nice sign.
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Helmut, I am so very sad to read about your father being ill, he and I have traded e-mails every so often. I was wondering what was going on with him, he hasn't been on here for a long time. I hope that whatever is wrong with him, can be worked out. Let him know he will be in our thoughts and prayers, hopefully, he'll be feeling better in no time. Len
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Yes Cliff, there is a difference in blades, you should be able to get the advise you need from an experienced cabinet maker. Len
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John, what type and size of blades are you talking about? How is it breaking, is it any time or is it when you're cutting a turn? Basically, what are you doing that causes the blades to break? Also, what is it that you're cutting, plywood or a solid wood and how thick is the stock? Len
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Sam, with them looking as formal as they do, I think they would look best if painted white with another solid color for the edges. Len
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John, you're asking the wrong people, you should have asked the buyer how much they were prepared to pay for the chess set. Then, you would know if it would be worth your time or not to do the job. I always get the price of something out of the way, before I start cutting that something out. Plus, I usually get a 50% non-refundable deposit, this generally keeps the buyer from backing out on a deal. We can tell you what we might charge for an item, but that doesn't mean that you can charge the same. The market will set your price for you, people won't pay more for an item then they think it's worth. Get to know other crafters, they can be a great help when trying to find out how much people are willing to pay. Plus, they will usually do what they can to help a fellow crafter out. Len
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Sam, this is a common problem with most scroll saws, it is caused by the blade clamp screw twisting the top of the blade. It is twisted in the direction that you tighten the blade, fortunately for you it is an easy fix. Take the blade clamp screw out of the blade clamp holder, twist the little tip on the end of the screw to make sure it is loose and turning. Then add a tiny drop of oil to the tip of the screw, this will help stop the screw from seizing in the future. After you've serviced this part of the clamp, you now need to pay attention to the opposite side of the clamp. There is a set screw on that side of the clamp that might need adjustment also, sometimes it backs out a bit on it's own. Adjust that screw so that it is just protruding in through the side of the clamp, just enough to allow the clamp screw to tighten up against it. For this screw I like to use a bit of lock-tite, the blue stuff, not the red. If the blade clamp and set screw are set-up properly, you should not have issues like this. Good luck. Len
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Use a Jig-Saw with a good quality blade, and you can get a nice clean cut. Plus, with using a Jig-saw, you can cut the sheet up into whatever shape you might want. Len
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Don, if the holes are troublesome, why not fill them in with some Bondo or epoxy? Another good material to use to fill the holes with, would be J-B Weld. It would cost a bit more to use it, but it is very workable and tough. Len
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Stu, what type and size of blades did you get? What will you be using them on, I thought his blades were for intarsia work? Len
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Brad, I do a lot of fretwork cutting, and I find that a detail sander is the best thing there is to sand them with. I've tried just about every type of sanding there is, and I keep coming back to the detail sander. With the triangular sanding pads you can get into lots of tight spots, and corners. I have never broken any of my fretwork with the detail sander, they do a great job. Leave the sanding mops where they are, you won't use them on delicate fretwork. Len
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Denny, what was causing the issues with your saw blades? Why did you have to check out the blade for being plum after each cut, that would be a real PITA wouldn't it? Len
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Dave, that's a beautiful cross, thanks for sharing it with us. Len
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Jason, you did an amazing job on both pieces, but, that Indian Maiden one is one of the nicest I've ever seen. Len
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Rob, congrats on such a successful sale, there's no wondering why you did as well as you did. Especially, after looking at what you had to sell. Your work all looks to be top notch stock, and your selection of items to pick from is outstanding. Len
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Dick, that's perfection if I've ever seen it, both the cutting and frame are perfect matches. You and Alex should collaborate more often, especially if you can end up with results like this. Len
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Nicely done Jack, I can well understand how you feel about making more of them. I made a few bowls of this style, and the sanding is a total pain. Len
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Nicely done Thomas, it sure looks like him. Len
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Good on you John, it's a cutting I'll never attempt, I just don't have the patience to glue all those loose pieces (floaters) back in place. Len
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Tim, that's some outstanding work, and the backgrounds you use really adds life to your work. Very unique, thanks for sharing it with us. Len
