Sorry it happened. I am with your wife on the look. Unless you know, you don't. It does look like the wood grain. It looks lovely in the thicker wood with the walnut background. Very nice.
I don't know anything about the Hegner. What size blade are you using? There are some very small blades available. FD do have one called Puzzle blades. It has been a while since I cut jigsaw puzzles, but I do recall it easier to cut one direction over the other.
While trying to figure out what next big intarsia project I want to do I have been puttering around in the shop. I do have some sales coming up so this is for those. The "t" puzzles and nativity items are from wood provided by a friend. They are his cast offs. The angel is a Kathy Wise pattern and I shrank it. It is about 4" tall.
Thanks Dick,
It has certainly been an interesting journey. I do enjoy each step. I still do "other" styles because it is not as expensive and there is a more immediate reward.
I posted the photo to my Instagram page and I was asked how much? The issue was it is a relative of the recipient of the gift, so I had to say it wasn't available. I added who I was gifting it to and was concerned she was doing the same. I offered to make another one. I haven't heard back from her but I did make another.
Yup, Lots of bacon. We use a brown sugar/black pepper dry brine first. Leave it sit for 7 - 10 days, then smoke for a few hours. Dry overnight and slice. There will also be Italian sausage meat and jalapeno/cheddar smokies made.