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  1. MrsN
    I usually paint then glue. usually Aleene's Tacky Glue. It dries clear, so any squeeze out is better hidden. If I can't find the bottle of Tacky Glue, I will sometimes use super glue. I also use a high-temp hot glue gun for some projects. If the paint is dry the glue holds well enough for decorative pieces.
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    a #3 blade sounds a bit small for 1" material. My guess is that the blade was deflecting as you were cutting so that the cuts were not square, making it hard to get apart.
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    it is just beautiful! wouldn't want to distract from that.
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    wow!! that is really cool. The end result is awesome!
  5. MrsN
    very cool! Are you going to frame it or just leave it as it is?
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    I have cut a few projects with metal. I have cut 1/4" aluminum, but nothing fancy. It was pretty thick and took a few blades to make a small cut. I made a couple of projects out of galvanized flashing sheets. They came in pieces 5x7, were really thin, and cut decently. I found a link When cutting thin metal I always sandwich between two pieces of thin plywood. The thin metal likes to catch and bend making it hard to cut on its own. I made a stack by just taping the edges like I would do with any other stack. I would really recommend that you start by getting used to what the saw can do in wood. When you are comfortable in wood, jump to metal. I don't know much about your off the wall ideas (love to hear about them) it might be possible to get the look you are going for with a painted finish.
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    @profrpowell How often do you have to tighten the bolts that hold the motor?
  8. MrsN
    great project! very well done.
  9. MrsN
    I heard once that using the fence on the left side of the blade was a European method. I have no idea if there is truth to that.
  10. MrsN
    I like the fake frame. It finishes the piece nicely. The idea could be used on a number of projects, thanks for sharing.
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    Can you post a picture or a link to the one you made. I want to make sure I am thinking of the same thing you are.
  12. MrsN
    I really like this! I hope you don't mind if I steal the idea.
  13. MrsN
    I think you will be very pleased with your new blades!
  14. MrsN
    It is a steve good pattern, called Manger Box http://www.stevedgood.com/mangerbox.pdf
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    All of my school shops have had Dewalt miter saws, and they have never given me any trouble. I have loved all of my Hitachi tools. Someday I will replace my little tool-shop miter with a Hitachi.
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    I have some that I got to practice chip carving. I used my scroll saw to cut it into pieces. If you tried to make a project I think you would find that it cuts too easily. A little nudge in the wrong direction makes a big cut. It is a nice green color, so anything you make would have to be painted.
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    Brushing paint onto delicate scrollwork is difficult. Your attempt is not really that bad. When I want the edges painted I spray paint. Leave the pattern on to try and protect the front side. Then use something for a sealer coat on the front side, I use Rustoleum 2x clear. I use it as a sealer and a top coat for most of my projects. I use Deco Art Americana acrylic paint (I buy mine at Michaels locally). Get a decent flat or angled brush, 1/4" or smaller. I noticed a big difference in quality when I jumped up from the cheapest brushes, not the most expensive just not the cheapest.
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    I've been there more times than I care to admit.
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    It isn't inlay, but if I wanted a cutting board with michigan on it I would do one side like a routed sign, and use the other side for the cutting board. Route in the design, put paint in the routed area, sand flat to remove any fuzzies or extra paint.
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    I will second Kev's second point. EBAY tends to be a bargain hunters place to go. I buy lots of stuff online but only look at EBAY when I am looking for something cheap or some specific old things.
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    I use spray lacquer on most of mine. There are a few brands of spray glitter that I have used a few times when they need some bling.
  22. MrsN
    My teacher stuff starts next week and kids start right after labor day. I am looking forward to the new year, although I do love sleeping in during the summer. I will try to get some of my classroom projects posted.
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    When I cut off a lid that gets a bit crooked, I usually find a piece of scrap wedged against the fence. Another thing is that on one of the table saws there is a miter gauge slot that is sort of in the way. Putting pressure down will cause the box to lift up at an angle.
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    I don't really know, but if it was me I would try to find digital image I could print. I would be worried that I would cut up a a "priceless" book.
  25. MrsN
    I would maybe make it more of an oval so that both the letters touched the side. Also, I think if the M was a font that was more angled to match the A it would be better. My 2 cents.
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