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You can always play on-line at Chess.com. It's free. I play once or twice a week that way. People from all over the globe.
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Anchors away, Dick.
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That's been on my wish list for some time. I've read that the Badger Anthem 155 is a pretty good unit. I keep on eye on CL for one. Cleaning is just part of the using spray equipment. I hope I'm not stealing a thread here but I wanted to mention that I do a fair amount of spray finishing with a HVLP unit, an Earlex 5500. It comes the turbine, hose, and gun plus a DVD that's decent. I also purchased Spray Finishing Made Simple by Jeff Jewitt. It's a really good book and comes with a DVD that's great. I've had no problems getting up and going. I'm spraying 4 bi-fold louvered doors this week. If someone wanted to paint backers, particularly those of you who are trying to earn money with your scrolling, this would be a good method.
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Wow, That frame doesn't look anything like any cherry I've seen before or did I read the post wrong.
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I think it turned out great. But I think it might be more interesting if it were mounted on a tree instead of a backer. Kind of a 'wood elf'. In fact I may try to 'copy' it and do that very thing.
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I just started adding a 'photo journal' to go with the Excel file. I don't keep a sale journal (I don't sell enough to warrant the effort to set one up and keep it up to date.
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Are you talking about consumables like shellac and scroll saw blades or equipment for insurance purposes? I've been working on a list of equipment I own, so that in case of a disaster, or more likely my passing - my wife will have an idea of what's there and the replacement values.
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You can check out this thread that you started. I think there are a solid info.
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I know there is wide disagreement about mdf among SSV members. I find it useful and and easy to work with for some projects. I would never try to stain it, but It will seal and paint nicely.
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Nice work, it looks super and those half lap joints provide loads of glue surface so it will last.
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Excellent in every respect....thought, design and execution.
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Good luck with the move. Remember to LIFT with your legs and not your back.
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Gadzooks I'm glad they're a stand-up outfit. I wouldn't know who to go to for cards.... It's getting harder and harder to find a printer.
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I always make shellac from flakes. I get them from Rockler, because it's close and I get coupons from them, thus I've not notices price variations. Like Bill I use a small coffee bean grinder to cut the flakes. In addition to other comments about making a batch. They dissolve better in warm conditions. I have problems in the winter as we keep the day temp at 67 & night 58.. I usually put the jar near a register in the bathroom because that's that's the warmest room. I primarily use it as a sealer and to add base color (garnet) to a project. I've read that if it's over 6 months old it's no good? I usually will use it for year before saying it's out of date.
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What kind of wood were you cutting.
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You sure make some fascinating projects. Some day I'll buy one of your patterns.
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I agree with John, give it a try. Mask off small sections and label them for whats been done. You'll have the results and can make your decision. IMHO I don't think you will get poplar to look like cherry or oak without more effort than Watco. Here's a picture of a vanity I did a couple of years ago. All the dark wood you see is poplar. I don't remember all the coats nor the order - too old. But I like the look. (Not that it's relevant to the thread, but it might be of interest. The door panels are reeded glass. I painted the backs of the glass with silver paint. The other item I was pretty proud of was the bottom drawer. In most vanities there are double doors that cover the sink plumbing as is used to store bathroom cleaning supplies/equipment. I thought it a waste of space and made that area smaller with a false bottom and added the full width drawer. Great space for towels and tp.) Good luck finding your solution, that's a lot of wood.
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But experimenting with new methods and materials is the sign of a truly creative person. It worked - it didn't - whatever, you gave it a try. Good show!
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Because I always like to know what folks are saying here about their work, I ran Zufar's comment through Google Translate. Here's the result "Desk clock - lamp "Night". Made by hand jigsaw and twisted saw files. LED lighting located at the bottom of the base. Material polycarbonate (орг.стекло)" I'm more impressed with this project now. HAND JIGSAW! I'm just amazed. How long did this take? Thanks for sharing.
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The colors work so well together, fine job!
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Your fine craftsmanship continues to amaze!
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Katie's got it. A simple jig to hold the stock and a stop block to get the thickness repeatable. You could use a table saw or band saw and they will be done in no time. I think you could even use a jig saw. Good luck.
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Here’s a simple project that is pretty handy. It protects fingers when retrieving hot items from a toaster. Any hardwood such as maple, cherry or oak should work. I did try to find straight grained wood. Cut the stock into ¾” x 7/8” x 6 ¼” pieces. Drill a 5/8” hole in the 7/8” side 1 ¼” from one end. Then cut out the excess stock with a scroll saw, jig saw or band saw. Sand to remove saw marks and soften the edges. Be sure to bevel the tips. I added a second partial hole to epoxy a rare earth magnet into the stock. I finished them with a couple coats of mineral oil and did some wet sanding with 240g paper.
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What to be aware of in a used Excalibur saw?
oldhudson replied to OCtoolguy's topic in General Scroll Sawing
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I wouldn't think you'd want to use velcro backed sandpaper. I think you want the cloth backed stuff that Klingspor sells in their kits. Fair warning: I'm no expert.
