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Great to see your season end on a high note! Now, get to work on next year's stock.
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It doesn't matter if you cut the outline first. If I'm cutting one puzzle I don't always cut the outline but if I'm cutting several from one board I do cut the outline first.
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I am currently using FD-UR #5 for these thick puzzles. I'll probably try #3. The puzzle blades are for thinner jigsaw puzzles. I like to sand the edges with a mop sander as it feels better to me.
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I use a 50/50 mix of BLO and mineral spirits. Just dip long enough to get all parts wet then remove. I allow the mix to drip the hang or set aside for about 10 minutes. Then I wipe off the excess. If I can't get into the crannies I blow them out with the compressor. There are others that do it differently but that works for me.
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The moose pattern was designed by Jim Sweet and published in SSWC magazine several years ago. The labrador and retriever patterns are from a recent purchase. These were cut with FD-UR #5 and finished with one dip in BLO/mineral spirits. Thanks for looking. I'm hooked.
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Great idea!
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Sweet!! That is a great gift.
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Nice works! I like how you did the Beatles. Now is the time to start creating patterns.
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Excellent cutting! Merry Christmas back to you and everyone in your village.
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A mop sander comes in handy. It easily mounts in your drill press. Dust collection is a great investment. Shop vacs work good but are loud and are not intended for extended use. If your eyes are like mine, invest in a magnifying lamp for your scroll saw. That's my $0.02.
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Excellent! The glitter is the perfect touch. Colors are perfect.
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Nice! Big cats are cool.
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PICTURES, PICTURES! WE NEED PICTURES!!!
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The secret is in the process. I stack cut 10 at a time. It takes about 15 minutes to cut one stack. The plywood blanks sell for $2.50. With sanding and finishing I have a total of 30 minutes for 10 blanks. That's $25 for 30 minutes work. The larges order I had was for 130. The hardwoods are a different beast because I mill those. It takes about twice as long but they sell for $4.50 each.
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Great design. The wood, looks like oak, is perfect for the word art. The backing really sets it off.
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I love the shamrock cross. The child in hands if very touching. Thanks for posting.
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Here are some of the patterns I have. I hope this helps. To make the bookmark blanks, I cut a block of wood so one face is about 1.5" by 6". Then I use a bandsaw with a 1/4" , 14tpi blade to slice the blanks to about 1/16" thin. Then to the belt sander they go. I made a jig to hold them. I start with 40 grit to get the bandsaw marks off then sand to 120 grit. This generally takes them to 1/32". After cutting on the scroll saw I hand sand to 320. Sometimes I add two coats of poly sometimes I leave them with no finish. It depends on my mood. Bookmarks 1.pdf Bookmarks2.pdf Bookmarks3.pdf
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I know Walmart sells adhesive-backed felt. If you can't find any you could stick these to cardboard. I'm sure someone else will come through for you though.
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I have a dozen or so bookmark patterns. I'll send them to you or post here after work. I mill mine to about 1/32" or sometimes use 1/32" plywood.
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I have a dozen or so bookmark patterns. I'll send them to you or post here after work. I mill mine to about 1/32" or sometimes use 1/32" plywood.
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Great idea. How many 2 x 4s did it take? And... BRING ON THE SNOW!
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I'm using FDUR #5. I may experiment with other blades at some time, but the puzzle pieces fit well and I currently have no other use for my #5 blades.
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Dang Iggy, you must be retired. I think I'll make 20 or so and see how well they do around here. I will admit, it doesn't take as much time as I thought it would to cut them. I do run them under the mop sander and that makes all the difference. Do you put a finish on them?
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Steve will offer a backup prize if the winner has the vases books. Hey, we try hard to accomodate.
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Roly, you must be confused. My name is Dan not Iggy. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
