dgman
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Great box Dick! I do as most but before I spray I use a 50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. I’ll either soak or brush the mixture on, then wipe off the excess. This brings out the grain and natural color of the wood. Then after about 24 hours, I’ll apply the Deft semi gloss spray lacquer. After the lacquer dries, I’ll sand with a piece of brown paper bag. That smooths out any dust nibs and the finish comes out silky smooth.
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I love your work John, that is a very nice looking tissue box!
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Very nice looking plaques les!
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No wonder you did so well Brian! That is an impressive display.
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You have to have a saw that is top feeding capable. Top feeding is feeding the blade from the the top instead of feeding the blade from below the the work piece. I started scrolling on a saw that was bottom feeding only. When I upgraded to a DeWALT saw, I immediately started feeding from the top. It made it so much easier and faster. What makes a saw a top feeding capable saw? The top arm lifts allowing the blade to feed from the top. Top feeders are the DeWALT and current Delta saws, the EX and clones like the Pegas and King saw and all the European saws that are EX clones.
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Congratulations on your sales! Maybe you will take pictures of your setup next show.
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In addition to your progress, you have made a great addition to our family here at the Village!
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A horse is a horse of course of course..... Great job Paul!
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I like the way that came out Ron! Nice looking project!
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Looks good Gary!
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I like that Kevin!
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Looks great Berry! I hope they don’t take offense for the wording though.
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Looks good Dan! What blade did you use?
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For jigsaw puzzles in 1/8 or 1/4” plywood I use Olson 2/0 blades. For stand up puzzles in 3/4” and up, I use Flying Dutchman Polar blades in sizes 3, 5 and 7 depending on density of the wood. I try to use a #3 to keep the kerf narrow so the pieces fit tighter but if it is a very hard wood a larger blade is necessary. Flying Dutchman has Their Superior Puzzle blades which are a size 3/0 for cutting jigsaw puzzles in 1/8” and 1/4 but I find they are very hard to control, which is why I use the Olson 2/0 blades.
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I use mostly Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse blades in sizes 1,3,5 and 7. I cut all styles of scroll work in mostly hardwoods and a little Baltic plywood. I have tried Pegas blades including the Modified Geometry blades. They are fine blades but not good enough to change over to them. My suggestion to you is to try different blades to find what works for you.
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Very nice work!
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Very cool!
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Nice work Larry! I love using Cherry for puzzles. Yours came out great!
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On compound cuts I always use packing tape. Not to hold it together but to lube the blade. I always use a clamping jig to keep the pieces together. With packing tape on all four sides, I find the blade cuts cleaner and faster and helps prevent burning, and the blade lasts longer. It works for me.
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Congratulations Mimi! I think you will be fine if you just keep the table waxed.
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Free Standing Puzzles - Lamb and Playful Puppy
dgman replied to Denny Knappen's topic in Bragging Rights
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You getting ready for a big show Ron? As usual, great work!
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Great work Pete! Here in Southern California. The golf courses stay open all year around except when there is fire burning around it!
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I do use clear packing tape over the pattern. The trick is to apply the tape tightly without air bubbles. Do not wrap. I then use a small block of wood to burnish the tape to remove any air bubbles. With the tape tightly applied, you won’t get any sawdust under the tape. A far as glare, I use a lighted magnifying light and an additional light to the side of the saw table. With this setup, I don’t get any glare.
