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Without a doubt, it’s the switch. If you are a handy guy, you can fix it yourself as I have many, many times. Let me know, and I will tell you how to do it.
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You are a star in my book Les!!!
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Great looking ornaments Steve!
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Cool work Jeff!
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Well now, that’s a great business model.
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Excellent work, might scare away the birds though!
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Looks great Les, very nice cutting!
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Kevin, I always thought that your business model of making an item after it is order was silly but it works for you. The way I price items works for me and has for several years. I do adjust prices as items sell or don’t sell. I have posted before on how I had two of an item that did not sell. So I raised the price from $30 to $45. I sold both that day. I made four the next year and sold them. This year I made six, and I think I will raise the price again. So I am flexible on prices. The formula of time x materials just doesn’t work for me.
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You need steam in a steam box or very hot water. Then you need a form. Your project won’t need to much of a bend so I think the hot water might work. I have made oval Shaker boxes so I have a soaking tray and forms. I used a couple of butane backpacking stoves for the heat. This might work for you. You don’t want the water to boil. Soak the project in the hot water for five or ten minutes then clamp the project to the form. Let it cool and dry, then sand.
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Whale of a job Todd!
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Well Ray, everyone is going to shoot you a formula of how to price. But for me, formulas don’t work. The way I price is, I look at it and ask myself, what would I pay for this if I wanted to buy it? I have been selling for a few year now and have found that customers don’t care that this piece is made from exotic woods and they don’t care how long it took to make it. They do know that it looks cool and they would like to buy it if it’s priced right. Now mind you, I don’t give it away. I sell my items for a good price, but affordable. I’m not going to get rich selling, but I certainly am not loosing money either. For the Deer scene I would price at $25-$35. The puppy and kittens portrait maybe $40 and the garage band portrait $25 unframed.
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Beautiful work, sure to be cherished for a lifetime!
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I’ve never made a wall pocket, but I love doing that kind of fret work. Yours are well done and very attractive!
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Really nice stuff Monti! I love the multi colored hearts in heart!
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That came out great Ralph, he certainly will love it!
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Not being a cheapskate, I use primarily hardwoods. The thickness is dictated by the project. I like to use woods like Mahogany, Cherry, Maple, Walnut and exotic woods like Zebra wood, yelloheart Redheart and on and on. again, thickness is dictated by the projects. For ornaments, I’ll use 3/16”. For plaques and wall hanging I will us 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2” and even 3/4”. For stand up puzzles, I’ll use 3/4 - 1”. i have a full woodshop so I am able to mill my own wood blanks, but sometimes I will purchase thin woods from my local Woodcraft store.
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Cool work Don!
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It’s never to early to start Christmas projects. Great looking ornaments Marg!
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You do know it’s a Canadian company don’t you? With customs and all, it will take longer than Wooden Teddybear.
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Great cutting and a great pattern!
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Looks like a lot of fun Brian and a great venue!
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Here is an interesting thread going on Facebook
dgman replied to OCtoolguy's topic in General Scroll Sawing
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Here is an interesting thread going on Facebook
dgman replied to OCtoolguy's topic in General Scroll Sawing
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Just remember, the PSWoood saw has been around as long as the DeWALT saw, and nobody has one! That says a lot to me!
