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  1. scrollerpete
    I use Weldbond most of the time, it dried clear but you have to wipe the surplus if you want to stain or shellac. I apply it with a tooth pick or small brush for small items, good hold and easy to work with.
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    One more on my do to list, great pattern, good conversation piece.
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    Very nice I’m sure it will be well received, excellent choice of wood.
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    The reason you were not on the site has been well explained, a picture is worth a thousand words. Excellent work Dick and again you have the patience of a saint.
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    I would use at least 1/4” to 1/2” thick hard wood, like Cherry, oak, maple, walnut any type of hard wood with real high density fibre so they do not break easy. As far as blades FD or Pegas # 3 reverse so not much sanding on the back. I would start cutting the hollies first top and bottom and then the letters. If you have some problem staying on the lines, slow down the speed of the saw a little and most important DO NOT FORCE THE BLADE let it do the work. I hope this help and don’t be intimidated, you can always use part of the pattern on a piece of scrap wood. Go for it, you will have it mastered before long.
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    These are my first 2 cuts of 2019. Since we are in Florida, my wife needs a napkins holder with a Florida motif, so I found one from Sue Mey. The other is fromSteve Good, I guess he got tired of winter and decide to make a spring/summer pattern, easy to cut, now will decide what kind of colors to apply.
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    Hi Jess

    Happy New Year and I hope this one is better than last year. Will let you decide when you want to get together, since you have more on the go than us. The only day that I’m committed is Tuesday (play golf) the rest we are open. Hope things are moving along and you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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    Your wife has excellent taste and you did a great job with the project.
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    From the front
  10. scrollerpete
    Since I am a “Snowbirds” from Canada in Florida, I purchased a mini torch from HF for $14.00 (butane) but at home I used a normal propane plumbing torch.
  11. scrollerpete
    Here is a picture of the project with the burned edges, no finish on it yet, thinking of a couple of cost of Danish oil? I also cut a few napkins holders to remind me of winter. LOL
  12. scrollerpete
    Well done Dick, I would brag about it, excellent job.
  13. scrollerpete
    It is Hard Maple from Ocooch, all my wood are from them, great service and all the cuts are perfect as far as thickness and width also quality of the wood itself.
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    Canadian are having a postal dispute right now, rotating strike, slow work so that will be a factor. I found that Bear woods is also very slow in Canada and communication is not the best. I ordered my blades from Mikes, D&D and Sawbird (Canadian) all 3 provide excellent service.
  15. scrollerpete
    Just finish cutting this pattern from Sue Mey, will get a torch and burn the edge before I put some sealer on it
  16. scrollerpete
    Merry Christmas to you Travis and your family, lot’s of Christmas cheers and happy time. Thanks for your hard work, it is really appreciated.
  17. scrollerpete
    I made over 15 bowls with the scroll saw, I used all kind of woods, cherry, walnut, oak,maple and even Purple Heart. As far as sanders I used all kinds, round pneumatic to shape the inside also belt sander for outside and small discs sanders. You should get a book from Carole Rothman she is the expert on bowls making on a scroll saw.
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    Hi Jess

    Don’t know how your schedule is but we are open for tomorrow since the forecast is not too nice. We know there is a Dunken donout on Thomas street just over the bridge 912 Thomas dr. We could me around 10  if this work for you. Just let me know. My email addy is 

    [email protected]

    Pete.

    1. new2woodwrk

      new2woodwrk

      Pete,

      I won't have available time tomorrow until after 3pm ( I work days now) and next full day I have off will be Sunday.

      Thoughts?

    2. scrollerpete

      scrollerpete

      Will plan something after the holidays, have a Merry Christmas for you and family, make the best that you can.

    3. new2woodwrk

      new2woodwrk

      Will do, best wishes to you and yours for a safe and healthy holiday!

  19. scrollerpete
    Yes it is and it should also say repositionnable.
  20. scrollerpete
    Another thing to do is use clear packing tape on top of your pattern when you used the glue stick, it lubricate your blades and keep the pattern from lifting.
  21. scrollerpete
    You can get glue stick that are repositionable made by Elmer’s and available at Michaels and other stores. You can apply it directly to the wood and it comes off easy, not for intricate work as it comes off quite easy. I used it all the time for 3D cuttings I.e mini bird houses.
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    Hi Jes

    We just arrived in Panama  it’s Beach yesterday and saw all the damages in Panama City during our travel, it is real bad to see. Still lot’s of clean up to do, but they must be working hard, cannot be done over night. How are you guys doing lot’s to do or are you back to some kind of normal. If you want to meet for coffee let’s set up a date and time and maybe this time you can drive to the Beach for different scenery. We wish you all the best.

    Pete.

    1. new2woodwrk

      new2woodwrk

      Hi Pete,

      Coffee sounds great and sure, going to the beach is fine with us.

      We just got back from our vacation to Jamaica, we've settled in as best we can with what we've had to deal with.

      It's almost impossible to get a contractor/builder around here to get estimates for repairing and rebuilding

      Yes, it's going to take a very long time to recover

      Let me know your schedule for coffee

      Jessie

  23. scrollerpete
    You are right, apply Tung oil let it dry over nite, you can use a second coat if you want and when it is dried to touch I used the spray can of Shellac one or two coats fora real nice finish
  24. scrollerpete
    Tung oil and shellac works great together, I used it on all my bowls.
  25. scrollerpete
    Pattern from Paul (Grampa) is done and framed, ready to be given to the owner of the dog.
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