rdatelle
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Hi everyone. Well I finally finished this piece. I went with the BLO first that a few of the scroller's suggested and a few coats of poly. This is made out of 1/2 Oak with a 1/8 BB backer. I used a #3 ultra reverse on this piece. It's a Sue Mey pattern and it measures 17 x 11. I'm not sure if I'm going to give this to my teacher friend that I work with for xmas or for when she gets her doctors degree which will be in Dec to.
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Kevin, you got some great colors there. They came out great.
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Wow Helmut, that came out fantastic. How did you get the two colors.
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You did some great cutting on that piece. Looks like it was a little tricky.
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I bought my small bits from Mike,s workshop. He also sells the small chuck to hold the bits.
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Wow! Great ideas. Don, I never thought of the Danish oil. I have a can of that to. I'll have to try that next time. With this piece, I went with the BLO and spray poly. I'll put a pic on when I'm done. Thanks agin for all the tips.
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Len, I never thought of putting BLO first, then poly. I'll give that a try. Thanks everyone for all the comments.
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I guess that's what I'll do to. Why change now. Thanks guys.
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I just downloaded it for my Mac after Steve sent me an email on how to do it. It's a little different setup than the windows one is but works great great. I think there's over 2000 p0atterns. Can't beat the price. I also have the cd's.
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Hi everyone, I just finished this piece for my teacher friend and I was wondering what finish to put on it. I usually use a few coats of poly but I was wondering if something better would work. This is 1/4 inch oak with a 1/8 BB backer painter black. This is the teacher I was telling you about that's getting her Doctors degree in December. Do you think this is a good piece to give for that occasion. I was going to give this to her for xmas but I can always make her something small, like an ornament. Suggestions please. Thanks Ralph.
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WoW, you did a great job on that piece. I never tried intarsia before but I'm always tempted. Not sure if I could do that type of cutting.
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Jeff, those came out great. Great detail in the cutting.
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WoW, those look good either way. I love the way there painted. Wish I could paint like that, I would paint some of my pieces. Great job.
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Those look sharp. I like the different designs.
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Very interesting Iggy. I've never cut out those types of puzzles. I gather you only cut one at a time seeing that your using 3/4 wood. Can I ask how much are you selling them for and is that the only finish you put on them.
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Dave, I kinda like the all black with the white under the chin. Seems like to much white on the back. I'm sure anything you do will be great.
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Now that sounds like a great meeting of friends. It's not easy to meed other scroller's that live in different states.
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Yea, you can't get it for a Mac yet. I already have both of his CD's
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I would save a little more to If I were you and get a EX21 or a dewalt 788. I have both.
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I think you got a deal there Ron. I'm sure you can always get your $50.00 back some day and even more.
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Thanks Brian. That might work later on in the year. Kids are only 5 and most can't write yet.
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John, I cut 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 up to 2 x 2 on my ex 21.Sometimes I have a problem if I rush. I use a # 5 #7 and #9.The wood I have the most trouble with is Oak and cedar. You have to go really slow. I've been cutting xmas ornaments with the initial in the center and there 5 inches tall, plus birdhouses. They come out good when I go slow..
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They look good Ron. They were made in my home state of Ct. Not far from where I lived.
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Thanks for all the ideas everyone. I think her Doctorate is in some type of technology. I do have Steve Goods CD catalogues. I'll have to check them out.
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Ron, not sure if a memory box would be big enough. I'm sure she has a lot of memory s. She's been teaching for 34 years. Thanks for the idea though. I already made her a name plaque for her desk already. I do have a Sue Ley pattern of a 17 inch cross for a teacher but not sure if that would work. I was going to make that one for her for xmas.
