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rjR

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  1. Nothing to add-very nicely done! That large creates a whole new bunch of challenges too. As long as they are paying they get to choose!
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    My Latest

    Great cutting and great patterns too.
  3. NEXT! When do you do anything besides sawdust! I Know --Just A. K. being A. K. --great work as usual.
  4. Nice. Yes a very nice score and a good thing for you to do for it too.
  5. Very well done in all aspects of it.
  6. Looks fine to me. I like the added parts to.
  7. Very well cut and a very interesting layout too.
  8. Well I thought abut that; but on cutting the doubles they are hard to keep the blades square to the cut anyway. My saw will be out of warranty anyway by the time I d it. It will be just 2 hacksaw cuts and 2 grooves put in with a file on the blade clamps.
  9. I had a 20" DeWalt 788-- it was OK - did not stand up as I thought that it should. Previously had owned a couple of Dremels-- one hand been the "Tin Man" 2-3/4 inch blade job. Both had stood up very well. The 2 speed was sold because of a 1500+ mile move; should NOT have- was a very good saw when sold. The DW was bought new in OR and the only really better thing about it was the 20'" throat. When it gave up; I bought a 18" Porter-Cable -- seems as durable as the DW; although, I have not worked it quite as hard. I have not cut as much hickory with it. The 18" is way to small when I start making rockers. Both the Dremels used pin end blades and would let me turn them 90 degrees; made the rockers very do-able on a smaller saw. I would love to find a reasonable priced 20" saw with the 90 degree blade feature. It would be able to cover all of my needs. The P-C has a much better light then the DW HAD. Better blade clamps and a vacuum port too. The DW did run smoother though. The cutting capacity seems about equal and both seem to have had about the same power. My 788 was a type II and I heard the type I is a better saw. I have debated trying to get the DW repaired at that $250 max- thing. The P-C was less than that new with a 3 year extended (even normal wear allegedly covered) warranty. I might modify (I have looked it over and it is a possible thing to do) the the P-C take pin end blades sideways just for the rocker cutting. I will probably (I HOPE) be in the market for a new saw in about 3 years. If I do ever get a new saw again;t will probably be a 20" or larger. If anyone wants to ask me about any of them, please do, I will happily answer.
  10. Was playing and trying to make templates for some future projects. Who knows-- key racks, signs, wall decor?? Anyway made some of these up. Also made templates at the same time for future use too. Just cheap plywood and some thinner pine .
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    Portrait

    Magnificent all the way!
  12. A lot of work and a very fine result too.
  13. Both pieces are unique and beautifully cut! I really like the eagle in the eagle.
  14. Nicely done. Now the important question. Are you taking their word for that; or are you the OFFICIAL sampler!
  15. A.K. being A.K. as usual.. We have come to expect very nice ALWAYS from you. Hope you are feeling better soon too.
  16. Hope you are getting better.
  17. rjR

    Indian

    EXTREME! Anybody should be proud to hang that on their wall.
  18. Made from palette oak. It is 3/4 inch thick 7-1/2 inches long and 2-1/2 inches tall. The wheels are an unknown very hard wood. 1-1/4 by 1/2 inch thick. The axles are just dowel. I wax the middle to make them roll easier. The bodies do test the saw a bit being oak. It is a big boy (Man-Cave) toy with a secret life. I have 2 questions for you; What is the secret life? The other one is what does the "C-1" stand for? A.K. should get both answers correct on his first try!
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    Owl

    Everyone said it. I just wonder "WHO"is going to be the lucky owner of that fine piece?
  20. Very nicely made.
  21. He hit it man! Nicely burned! I have not the patience to do things like those clocks!
  22. Great work! They are so nice you will have to do too many to be fun anymore! You just painted yourself into a corner!
  23. Boy did they say it! Very nice and I can almost hear the odd words used as description while doing it!
  24. AS a long time scrollsaw junkie; WOW==WOW! A 12" saw is just too small of throat. Really amazing that you can cut what you did with that small of saw.
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