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  1. OCtoolguy
    Just remember, once you remove the pattern nobody knows where you went off line unless you make it worse by trying to over-correct or "cleaning up" your mistake.
  2. OCtoolguy
    Very cool Mark.
  3. OCtoolguy
    I hesitate to post these pics because most of you have already seen them. But here goes. The nut basket, votive holder and center piece are all derived from patterns by John Nelson. The 3 candle holders are from a pattern by an unknown designer. I took the original and made 3 sizes out of it. The last one is a bowl from Sue Mey.
  4. OCtoolguy
    Perfect. I had one of those at one time but when we sold out to go fulltime RVing, it got sold. Along with everything we owned. When we came off the road I had to start all over buying tooks. I had taken up woodcarving while we were traveling.
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    Another suggestion. If you have a piece of tile or glass or anything really flat, you can use spray adhesive and stick 4 sheets of 220 paper down to your medium. Then turn your project upside down and very gently run it over the paper and smooth it out. I've done that but what I have is a piece of corian that was a cutout from our kitchen sink that came with our home. I have 220 on one side and 400 on the other. You might check around with kitchen installers and see if you can get a couple of pieces of the same stuff. Any of the man made materials are very flat.
  6. OCtoolguy
    I've got an issue of that magazine but I can't find either the Vol # or the project. I found a puzzle-lock pill box but not a vault. And, so far, I've not made anything from the issue I have. Sorry.
  7. OCtoolguy
    Get in the habit of sanding your work piece before you cut it. Take it to 220. Then you won't have to be so careful with it afterward. Even if using old scrap wood, it's a good habit to get into. I'm still having trouble remembering to do it. Definitely makes a big difference.
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    That looks like it's about the same size as mine. I have an attach storage shed that was built onto the side of our mobile home. It was never intended to be a shop but I made it into one. It's 9 x 13 with a tall area on both sides that I put a shelf up all around on 3 sides so I have a fairly low area for shelving. I'd love to have one like yours. Now all ya gotta do is lay some concrete or brickwork just outside the doors so you can roll some of your equipment outside. That's what I have to do with my table saw and other stuff. Congrats on a nice work area.
  9. OCtoolguy
    That's an excellent suggestion. Learning to put tension on the back side of the blade when approaching a sharp turn is key. I've never tried this but I've heard that taking a medium grit stone to the back edges of your blades will help too. I've also heard the same regarding bandsaw blades.
  10. OCtoolguy
    Thank you Travis and of course John Nelson. I have made many of his projects from the books that he has published through Fox Chapel. His creations are the type of projects that interest me in most cases. Thanks again to both of you.
  11. OCtoolguy
    I would say that you have been bit by the bug. For sure. It will only get worse.
  12. OCtoolguy
    I use a #5 mgt Pegas on almost everything I do.
  13. OCtoolguy
    You are being way too hard on yourself. Your work is great and will just get better. The material you use can make a big difference. Also Steve Good has a very good video regarding how to cut square corners.
  14. OCtoolguy
    Looks good to me. Sharp corners are tough.
  15. OCtoolguy
    Paul, you are the best.
  16. OCtoolguy
    I recently bought a H/F Banks 23 gauge pin nailer. I haven't used it yet but this might be something that I will use it for. I think mine will shoot down to 1/2" nails/pins. I'll have to check. Thanks for a great idea. I'm wondering if 100 psi isn't too much though. I think I'll try it at around 60 first.
  17. OCtoolguy
    You better patent it, copyright it or trademark it. Just sayin......
  18. OCtoolguy
    Is that your design did you see it online? Just askin'. Lol.
  19. OCtoolguy
    If I make a picture frame, am I infringing on someone's patent, copyright or trademark? Unless I'm Adam, it appears that nothing is safe or original anymore. Even digging a hole in the ground to crawl into seems to be stepping on somebody's toes.
  20. OCtoolguy
    I looked for a class to take. I have also done a lot of reading on the Inkscape website. There is also a pretty good Facebook group that answers quickly. I tried the Youtube videos but they were either done by folks with strong accents or lousy cameras/mikes or they went so fast I couldn't follow. I've gotten help here from the Villagers & Travis too. I'd love to sit in a classroom setting and be able to ask questions. Trying to follow from a book is difficult. I spent $50 on a Gimp book and didn't get far. That's a really tough program. Just stting up the screen and workspace was too much for me. Good luck. Don't give up. Ask lots of questions.
  21. OCtoolguy
    Very nice! How many of them are you allowed to make from that one pattern? Just curious after reading the "copyright" thread.
  22. OCtoolguy
    Chris, I've spent he better part of 5 years and it's just now starting to come to me. I am able to manipulate some things and create some things but I'd starve to death if my livelihood depended on it. Keep at it and it will happen.
  23. OCtoolguy
    Heal quickly Ralph. Therapy done correctly and diligently will speed the process and the pain/discomfort goes away.
  24. OCtoolguy
    I've been reading this whole thread and came away totally confused. I regard every pattern that I have, whether a free one or a paid-for one" the exact same way. Once I have it, it's mine to use for whatever I want as long as I don't "re-sell" it. I make things from these patterns and if I sell my work and give credit to the pattern maker, I figure I've done my due diligence. If someone wants to sue me, good luck. I have nothing much.
  25. OCtoolguy
    I used my H/F light while wearing my progressive lens glasses. I had double cataract surgery a few years back that left me with great distance vision but I missed wearing glasses and hated having to carry "readers" so I had glasses made that have no correction on the top and progress down to up close for reading. That's what I use to cut with looking through the magnifier. For me, it's a "no-brainer".
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