Yes Dick i've been waiting for some of her work to show up too.Her post on others work are the best so i was anticipating the same to reflect in her work.No complaints here!
For the longest time now ,maybe since 2007,I've toyed around with the idea of using a router table to eat up the edges of intarsia items to give a quick shape and cut down on all the sanding dust concuring
Here you go! I used my finger to imitate a fence and could scroll a straight line with a spiral 3' long.My John 3:16 in pine was the one I'm talking about .Many passes 3' long on this one in white pine.
as always you've got to put your foot down and make that decision right or wrong.hopefully you'll chose the lowest way out.Harbor freight has drum sanders i chose for a song.i did my best looking intarsias with them.try the lowest price things just to get the ball rolling .you can always sell but for me i'll never have enough tools .when the recession hit i gave away 3.5 tons of tools and did'nt bat an eye .google how to make what you want .you'll be surprised what with fill the bill for you.
i've done several dollar bill puzzles with 61 pieces in 1/4" and 1/8" dog puzzles,8" x 10"- i do in 3/4" plywood and are self standing.sounds like your on the right track.