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    as for your table, like Melanie said, many people wax their tables to get a smoother surface. Be a bit cautious so you don't use a wax with silicone. Silicone is very fine and can get into the pores of the wood and wreak havoc on any finish you attempt. Johnson's paste wax is one of the more common ones here in the states, I don't know about the rest of the world. another option that some people use is to make an auxiliary table that has a more slippery surface. Melamine is a common material to use, it is the plastic layer that often gets bonded to particle board to make shelves, countertops and other store bought furniture.
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    this is such an awesome book! I love looking at the past years and seeing "new" things every time. wonderful patterns for all abilities and interests.
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    I love those colors! What section of the store did you find your dyes?
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    Nice looking cars! The paint/dye is nice and bright. I made a similar design years ago for some kids, and those cars drove through everything! sand, mud, snow, dirt, water. The nice grip made it easy for kids to hang onto so were often the favorite. Great work!
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    MrsN replied to rjR's topic in Bragging Rights

    Those are really nice tractors. Can you tell me about where you got the plans? My nephew would love one of these.
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    Great work with spirals! They take some time to get used to. Keep practicing and you will master them.
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    Very nice work! Great use of materials! The socks make great hats. Did you sharpen the nose in a pencil sharpener? works great.
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    http://www.derekhugger.com/ has some cool plans for making kinetic sculptures. I have ordered one of the plans, but havent built it yet. http://www.woodthatworks.com/interesting-links/ has a section of links for plans from other people
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    I use flying dutchman flat end spirals, size 3 and 5. I use more #3. https://mikesworkshop.com/collections/blades/products/spiral-flat-end I have some students who just love spiral blades. They love that they don't have to turn the wood, just move it in the direction of the cut.
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    I just looked through the book again, so many awesome ornament patterns. I will try to get some done this year
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    I have a dremel with plunge router base that I use to drill all my holes. I have a small drill press in the garage but never set it up in my shop because I always ended up needing to drill a few holes in the middle of a project with the dremel. I can't speak to the run out on the non-dremel rotary tools, but I did replace all of the dremels I have at school with off brand rotary tools. We don't drill with them, just sanding, shaping and carving stuff, I think I have the tool shop versions.
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    FYI - you can get it on amazon for slightly less https://www.amazon.com/WEN-2305-Rotary-Tool-Shaft/dp/B003BYRFH8
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    that scam nearly got my grandmother a few years ago.
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    I buy most of the frames that I use. I like the ones from Michaels or JoAnn's, they have lots of styles and the frames are well made. I also buy frames from thrift stores and yard sales. Sometimes they have empty frames (my favorite) other times I will buy the art just to take the frame. I am also always on the look out for interesting projects that don't require a frame.
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    Also look under the resources tab. A great list of pattern resources.
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    I typically drill all of the holes before I cut. I get in a groove when cutting and don't like to stop and drill holes. On some pieces, if I am worried about a part that is difficult, but will be stable (like the eyes) I will just drill the section to see how it goes. Most of the time I am a bit over confident and just assume everything will work out. With more practice (and mistakes) we get better at hiding mistakes and making "design changes" on the fly. The reason for most of my colander pieces is that I took a break and never got back around to finish the project or lost interest in it.
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    I would typically do the more complex side first.
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    I believe that pattern designer Sue Mey https://www.scrollsawartist.com/ is also from Pretoria. She may be able to give you some help
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    What size of the loc line are you using?
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    Since it is plywood, what about some wood filler and then paint to hide it. You can use saw dust and glue or buy wood filler. I think that sheetrock joint compound might work also. Fill the spot and sand smooth. An ivory or cream colored spray paint is close to the color of the ply. Or go bold with a color that doneena likes. Black with a white backer would look good also.
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    I'm a black line girl. I have a laser printer and only print in black and white.
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    Beautiful! I love the meaning behind the number/sizes of birds.
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    I used a hammered textured spray paint. https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-7215830-Hammered-Finish-12-Ounce/dp/B00106C9CK
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    Black lace pumpkin candle holder. The pattern is an enlarged filigree pumpkin from Keith Fenton (of Shelia Landry Designs)
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    The Rikon 10" bandsaw (Model 10-305) is Wood Magazine's 2018 Top Tool in the 9-10" bandsaws under $500
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