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  1. Dan
    Great selection of woods. Nice job!
  2. Dan
    Karen, there are several ways to take care of the feathering. Some people use a torch and sear them off. I do this sometimes, but still don't have the hang of it. Some folks sand, but the delicate pieces can be tricky. I agree with Travis on the straight blades. I use them almost exclusively because there is a lot less clean up after cutting. Give the Flying Dutchman blades a try and see if you like them. BTW, I saw your Etsy store and you do some amazing work with the wood burning. Really like the Black Bear clock.
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    I have been on Etsy for almost 2 years. Mostly sell pens. I guess I've averaged about 2 sales a month. Christmas is pretty busy but still doesn't pay the bills. I hope to list more scroll saw items in the near future. Some things that seem to help sales is more listings. I see some people with hundreds of items listed and they usually have a lot of sales. Do some research on pricing. You may make a quick sale if the price is low, but is the time it took to make the item, takes some pictures, list the item, then pack and mail it worth what you are selling it for? If your item is unique, you may get more interest. http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimberCreekPens
  4. Dan
    Very nice work.
  5. Dan
    Mike, My eyes started going a few years ago so my wife bought me a lighted magnifying lamp. I use it all the time and it works great for me. Some folks don't like them, but I suggest giving it a try. As for the table height, I have a stool that is just about high enough. I'd like it just a little higher, but I think I will just cut the legs down a little instead of raising the chair. I did raise the back of the scroll saw stand so the table tilts down and that helps a bit.
  6. Dan
    Ditto what Travis said. Poly Clay is probably the easiest and least messy way to do it. Using PR will work, but you probably want to sand and finish the wood before you pour the PR. The PR will cure to a nice glass-like finish, but if you sand the PR it will take a lot of work to get it looking good again.
  7. Dan
    Graeat work!
  8. Dan
    Yes, the masking tape works great. I did a test last year and found that I can still cut with a high blade speed and there was absolutely no melting.
  9. Dan
    Sled ornaments. I only have 12 left and three more shows to do. I hope to sell about 20 at each show.
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    Eagle Head

    Dan replied to Dan's topic in Bragging Rights

    Ben, I'm still trying to find out who made the pattern. Not sure where I got it.
  11. Dan
    When Spring hits, it's time to get the garden and yard ready. So, I do little scrolling in the Spring and Summer months. Usually I get started in August and really hit it hard September through January.
  12. Dan
    I like 11 x 14 frames and use matting. The final size of the pattern to fit is 8 x 10.
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    Eagle Head

    Dan posted a topic in Bragging Rights

    I'm liking these. I think the eagle will compliment the wolf. I'm think of doing a moose next. I'm trying to find out where I got the pattern from. If anyone knows, please tell me. Thanks for looking.
  14. Dan
    Haha!! Great quote. That would make a great word art plaque.
  15. Dan
    I usually try to stand up and stretch after 10 - 15 minutes behind the scroll saw. Yesterday, I sat for over an hour and boy I needed to stretch. How about you? Do you stretch or do something else while scrolling to keep from getting fatigued?
  16. Dan
    If you are only doing one side, maybe a small piece of double-sided tape to hold it in place.
  17. Dan
    Looking good Kevin. I can tell you've been very busy.
  18. Dan

    Wolf Head

    Dan posted a topic in Bragging Rights

    I got this idea from another forum. The wof head is from Steve Good. To my surprise the frame came out exactly as planned.
  19. Dan

    Blown Away

    Dan replied to wombatie's topic in Bragging Rights

    Awesome job and congrats on the award.
  20. Dan
    Great work! Love the details.
  21. Dan
    Last year I decided to make some unfinished, stand-up Christmas trees from 1/8' plywood. The idea is to sell them at craft shows to help parents keep their kids interested in crafts. That was a customer's idea and I thought it was great. Now, my wife says turkeys would be a great idea too. Now sure why I never come up with ideas, but I said, let's give it a try. Below is the result of her idea. I will put the pattern in the pattern area if anyone is interested.
  22. Dan
    Those look great! What kind of wood is it?
  23. Dan
    Great job on all of them. I really love the clock.
  24. Dan
    Also, remove the plastic cover under the table that covers the lower arm and take a look. If all looks good there, do like Kevin suggests and check the back. I had a loose nut on the rod and it sounded like the saw was going to self-destruct. If the nut is loose, put some Locktite on it and tighten it. Let us know what fixes it so we can all learn a little something.
  25. Dan
    I think it came out really well. Thanks for serving!
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