dgman
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This is on a shelf on the middle landing of our staircase. Handmade ornaments from exchanges I have done over the years from folks from all over the world. I can't keep track of all the makers, so if you see something you made, feel free to take credit. I actually have more than I can fit on this tree!
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Thanks guys, it was a lot of fun to cut!
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Great work Todd but it needs a Moose!
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One thing I didn't mention above, and is the most important tip of all is make sure your table is completely perpendicular to the blade. Do not trust the angle gauge on your saw. Use a small square or a protractor or even the side of a credit card. If you are not square, the pieces will not fit together from both sides of the puzzle
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Do not use puzzle blades for thick standup puzzles. They are a 3/0 blade and designed for jigsaw puzzles. I use FD UR #3 blades for standup puzzles. Anything smaller will force you to apply lateral pressure on the blade causing it to cut at an angle. When that happens, your pieces will not fit together from either side of the puzzle. I use my sanding mop to round the edges of the pieces. It's quick and easy to do. Make sure you keep a firm hold of the piece as they tend to go flying across you shop.
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Excellent Ike!
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Nice work Jerry!
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Cool!
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This was a request from my wife as a gift for a friend. Pattern by Judy Petterson from the Spring 2005 issue of Scroll Saw Work Shop, now Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts. Also available. In her book Fantasy & Legend Scroll Saw Puzzles. Cut from a nice piece of 7/8" Cherry. Soaked in 50/50 boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits to bring out the color and grain. Then when dry, a few coats of Deft semi gloss spray lacquer. I cut two, one for stock for next years shows. Forgot to mention, I used FD UR #3 blades.
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I try to do an ornament exchange with someone each year, although I haven't for the past two years. This year when I meet Marg on her and Terry's holiday, we agreed on an exchange. I received these this past week! I love all three! I set up a small tree each year decorated with all my "Exchange" ornaments". I will post a picture when I set it up. These will be a great addition to my tree!
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Yup, I have one too.
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Very nice indeed!
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I like it Kris, I love trains too!
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Nice work frank! It's good to hear from you. Feliz Navidad!
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Looking good Edward!
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Moose, Moose and more Moose! Nice work Todd!
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Very nice Tony, nice to have you back!
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Nice work Dan!
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12 horse puzzles for my cousin,6 now 6 later
dgman replied to amazingkevin's topic in Bragging Rights
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Welcome to the Village Bill! I don't think there is anything more to add except to keep a high tension on your blade. You want to hear a high "ping" when you pluck the blade. If it goes "plunk", it's way too low.
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Welcome back Tony!
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I'm with Rolf on this. I tried FD SR 2/0 blades and could no control them. I tried everything from saw speed to feed rate and nothing worked fo me. When I use 2/0 blades it's Olson 2/0 r blades for me. I see that Flying Dutchman now has 2/0 in Ultra Reverse which they haven't before. Next time I order FD blades I will try some.
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When I started using square, my sales increased by 50%. My last two shows were about 75% of sales. At only 2.75%. It's a small price to pay for the added sales!
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tLarry's always been a star here at the Village!
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I tried to find it on the wed site but didn't find anything.
