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  1. browders
    Hey Kev, could you post a picture of your setup? Sounds interesting.
  2. browders
    Looks like it will be a fun one to cut. Jim
  3. browders
    Well I think you should very pleased with yourself. Great looking work!
  4. browders
    Very impressive. The color scheme is perfect. Jim
  5. browders
    Once again, awesome work. You call it "cut of the day". For me it would be cut of the week, hopefully. Very impressive. Jim
  6. browders
    That's a nice looking saw. From what I've seen, it looks like you got a real deal. Never owned one, but I bet you're gonna love it. Jim
  7. browders
    I too am an Olson fan. My blades don't break, they wear out. Plywood is especially hard on them. I have never had good luck with spiral blades. I just don't have the finesse to not put some side pressure on the blade which then heads off toward the peach orchard. I think I may give them a try on some thick stock, perhaps for 3D ornaments. Jim
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    I think you have to keep your eye on the end. Each piece you create puts you that much closer to being done. If you can mark a little progress each time, soon you will find yourself close to the end. I don't make things for sale, but I find i have the same attitude toward exercise. I do it because it's good for me, not because it's fun. While I'm doing my eye is on the clock counting down the minutes till it's over. Once I'm done I enjoy a brief period of satisfaction from having made it through. Day in and day out. Just remember the end of this period is in sight. Good luck. Jim
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    I think if you stand 100 scrollers in a row, 80 of them will be faithful followers of FD blades. There is no doubt that they are a well-constructed blade. That said, I have never had good luck with them. It probably says more about me than the blades, but I just have trouble controlling them, especially when cutting thinner stock. I do use them for thicker stock with pretty good results. My personal favorite is the Olson reverse blade. I don't know that it lasts as long, but I find I feed fewer projects to the wood stove. Probably the best advice as stated above is to try several different brands and styles and see which works best for you. Happy Scrolling!! Jim
  10. browders
    I believe that is an absolutely bramble piece. Great job!
  11. browders
    Boy, that's for sure. We are finally warming up here. The temperature was 6 degrees above zero.
  12. browders
    Thanks Kev, I'll give that a try.
  13. browders
    Looks as though you did a great job. Very professional looking. Jim
  14. browders
    Not sure if this is the appropriate discussion area for this, but here goes. I am an Apple Mac user and have been attempting to better myself in Inkscape. Yesterday I upgraded my operating system to Yosemite. Apparently it's the latest and greatest. Unfortunately for me, the result of this upgrade was that I can no longer run Inkscape. I downloaded the program again from the Inkscape web site, but it still wouldn't run. Then I noticed that X11 wasn't appearing so I went to their website and attempted to download the program. I got a message saying I needed OS 7. I'm using OS 10.10. Don't know what to do next. This was the wrong time of year for a software malfunction. Is there anyone out there who might be able to help? Thanks, Jim
  15. browders
    It's like a lot of things in life. You settle, and everything is fine until that one time you need it.
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    welcome

    browders replied to Docupton's topic in Bragging Rights

    Great looking work. How did you finish the welcome sign?
  17. browders
    Not being a pattern designer, I won't be able to contribute. As a scroller I'm looking forward to seeing the new patterns. I already have my charities picked out: Northwest Montana Veterans Pantry and Shepherd's Hand Clinic. Can't wait!!
  18. browders
    This is a crazy time of year. I'm retired and do not make things to sell. Even at that, I'm spending hours a day in the shop trying to take care of requests and gifts. Whew! I love it.
  19. browders
    That's crazy good. Just a little jealous.
  20. browders
    Welcome Carl. Have not heard of plyboo, but I am intrigued. I'll be interested to see what comes of this. Jim
  21. browders

    Hello, Folks

    browders replied to SigP's topic in Introductions

    Welcome David. Hope you enjoy the site. Lots of expertise here, and always room for someone else to add to the mix. Jim.
  22. browders
    Welcome to the forum. One of the things I really like about this place is the involvement of its members. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, around here that takes on a new meaning. Your picture will generate a thousand words (at least), and they'll all be worth reading. Once again welcome. I live in NW Montana. It's nice to have a little more company from the great Northwest. Jim.
  23. browders
    Linda, Welcome to the site from NW Montana. Your workshop/cabin is awesome looking. Seems like a great place to just sit and generate creative thoughts. Hope to see more of your posts, and your work. Jim
  24. browders
    Great looking piece of work! I too have problems with quality control using plywood I bought at HD and Lowes. I guess if it's an important piece, it pays to order the wood from some place reputable.
  25. browders
    Those look great! You should do very well with them. Jim
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