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HI Randy: Here I was thinking that you couldn't get any crazier with your coins Now this - This is definitely "insaner" but always in a good way Thanks for showing/inspiring us Fab4

Darn it Frank I was expecting the band, not you and the Mrs... That is a man and a woman...right??? Good one by the way Fab4

Hi Gordie let's give it a day or two and see what happens Fab4

Hi Christian: Welcome aboard Coffee sounds good - regular will do just fine - Thanks Fab4

Hi Mike: Just you.....lol maybe adjust the contrast and brightness on your monitor dark shades? sunglasses? Fab4

Hi Jim: how about a raise??? Fab4

Hi Randy: Totally agree with you but for now let's do it, with the wife/husband, boyfriend/girlfriend and let's give Travis a bit of time......lol Fab4

Hello new and not so old Villagers: I'm guilty of doing this also... Just thinking out loud here, but can we give Travis a bit of breathing room on this update Yes, there are a few glitches, it's a normal process when updating, upgrading, making changes Let's give Travis time to work some of these out of the system You may want to jot down what your problem is and in a few days if it's still a problem then kindly report it In the meantime, let's enjoy what we have, grab a coffee or beverage of choice and relax It will get better - definitely on the right track Thanks everyone Just an average supporter Fab4

Hi Gordie: At the top if you click on Browse you can get to see who's on line - go to online users Right now, you will see lots of guests on there I can view everything here without logging in I had to log in to reply to a post but otherwise I can view everything without having to log in Fab4

Hi Frank: My ant, uh, I mean aunt is going to go crazy with this one Thanks Fab4

Hi Travis: Like the new look alot You are on the right track Thanks Fab4

Hi Thomas: Nice looking piece for most part Personally, I would re do it and keep the inside part of the 9 Then it would be a keeper for sure Fab4

Hi Don: Been there done that My right thumb took a beating BITD cutting carpet and vinyl floor - It didn't hurt enough the first or the second time but the third and last time did...............LOL When will we learn? Only 3??? - Glad to hear it wasn't more Dull blades are the worse Wrap it up, suck it up and get those crosses finished on time That;s what baggies are for It only hurts for awhile Fab4 P.S. Nice cross BTW, someone will be happy

Hi Edward: Was is Home Sweet Home or God Bless Our Home that you saw TDPainter put a pattern in the New Pattern Announcement folder recently I'm thinking, this is what you saw NOTE: I know you didn't saw it yet because you're still looking for it But if you see this one, you may want to saw it Fab4 (yes, it's real early in the morning!!!)

Hi Don: Thanks for showing us Fab4

I Googled Carter Scroll Saw Village and this came up It was posted by Southern Scroller on Sept 3, 2015 Hope it helps He is one of the best out there when it comes to puzzles Fab4 This is a reprint of Carter's Puzzle Method _______________ So,,,,to start, here’s what you’ll need... Pictures can be taken from almost any source, provided the paper is at least 20lb and preferably the weight of a magazine cover or greater. I take most of my pictures from calendars, cards and photos. Blades: I use FD 2/0 “Superior Puzzle†blades . " Ultra Thin Puzzle Blades " (narrow kerf ) from Pegas , Shark and others also work well. To me, regular 2/0 blades cut pieces that are too loose. Wood: All 1/4†- Probably my favorite wood is 5-ply poplar, which I get from Wildwood Designs. I also use Baltic Birch (harder to cut), oak, cherry and aromatic cedar. The poplar, for some reason, produces pieces with a tighter fit. Glue: I use Aileen’s Tacky Glue, spread thinly and evenly with a plastic scraper. Any yellow wood glue will work almost as well. Some folks use sprays, but, to me, that’s a little messy. Finishing spray: I use any Triple-Thick Clear Glaze. The best I’ve found is at Hobby Lobby under the brand name Crafts, Inc. (black label). Krylon makes a similar spray that is more widely available but it takes a longer time to dry. (Note: I do not spray glossy photos.) * * * * * Step #1 - Select picture. I deliberately select pictures that have color image lines within them that I can use as edges of pieces. #2 - Glue to wood. Spread a thin and even coat of glue on the wood and smooth picture down slowly from one corner to its opposite. Stay close to the glued picture for 20 minutes, checking it frequently and smoothing down edges and any bubbles that appear. #3 - When glue is dry (4+ hours), cut picture around edges. I cut a straight border if the picture has one I want to keep. Otherwise, I cut a randomly wiggly border. Don’t worry about making a mistake. You can’t! #3a - Spray one thick coat of any glaze or high gloss acrylic onto the front of the mounted picture and let it dry a day or more. (At this point, I take a digital picture of the puzzle. On the computer I reduce it to about 4 x 5 inches and print it out. #4 - Cut pieces, each with 2, 3 or 4 locks to adjoining pieces. I start at the upper right corner with a piece that has locks on each edge side. When you finish a piece, take it out and set it aside. When you encounter an image or color line within the picture, use its edges as the edges of puzzle pieces, remembering still to insert locking tabs. A couple hints: a) Don’t worry about pieces not being the same size. They don’t have to be. b) Try to avoid having four pieces exactly meet at their corners. It makes the puzzle too loose. When you’ve made 30 - 40 pieces, stop. Sand the backs of the pieces quickly either with sandpaper or with a sander held upside down in one hand while you touch the backs of pieces to it with the other. Then put those pieces together.,,,,and launch into cutting another batch....or forget it for the moment and find something else to do. You’re not running a race. And please....please....dont use a pattern. If you want to insert certain shapes for pieces, trace those shapes when cutting them, but don’t use a pre-set pattern for the rest of the puzzle. No matter what your experience tells you, you do not need it! #5 - When you’re finished cutting, flip the puzzle over and give the back a quick sanding. Take dust off the back and the front by flapping a damp sponge over the surfaces. #6 - Take it apart, count the pieces, give it a name and write it down on the front of a baggie to put the pieces in and on the back of the photo you took earlier. #7 - Start another one...........and above all, HAVE PHUN.

Hi John: Would you be thinking of Carter Info on him below Fab4

Well that's one way to shut him up..................LOL Kevin, just kidding Hope you heal quick Fab4

Hi Hans: So what you are saying here is: I'm taking a break for a bit, I"LL BE BACK... in your best Arnold impression We will be here and yes, please keep us updated KICK IT'S ASS Hans, my brother did, minus one lung and going strong again today and so will you Fab4

Hi Frank WHAT??? Still no Tom Jones....LOL Good one Fab4

Delilah told me to write that...lol

Hi Cindi: I would bring it to that service person and ask him to use his good ear I don't know much about Delta scroll saws but this definitely doesn't sound Obviously, they are not looking at the right thing Fab4

Hi Frank Good one I was expecting to see Tom Jones.....LOL Google him and that song title if you don't know who he is Fab4

Hi Dick: That's what happens when you do good work Glad to hear Hope more of these come your way Fab4