JohnR48
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I'd give it a couple of coats of Watco Danish Oil, then a backer and narrow frame of semi gloss black. Remember that cherry will darken over time and especially if exposed to sunlight. Unfortunately I would do away with the feathers. They distract from the picture that is beautifully cut.
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I use paste floor wax for all my table tops. Not only does it make the wood slide easily but it also helps prevent rust on the cast iron.
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I prefer Watco Danish Oil. For trivets I put some oil in a shallow pan and dip the trivet to coat the entire item. Set it on a paper towel for about 15 minutes then wipe off all the excess. 2 coats would be sufficient as they aare not exposed to moisture. If they get scratched just wipe on a little oil to repair.
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The hardest part is getting the hook set properly, but once you master that you will get a much better finish than you can with sandpaper. A heavy scraper is also very good for removing glue squeeze out.
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I bought a Samsung Xpress M2885FW monotone laser. Does everything you want. Paid $130.00 Canadian. Should be a lot cheaper in the US.
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Think we would all like a link to your site.
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Mainly Danish Oil because I like the feel and sheen. Give it a quick buff with a brown paper bag for a final finish.
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It's a great saw. I'm sure you'll love it. I used the rear leg extension and set it at it's maximum. Seeing as I use a stool when cutting, it seemed quite a lot more comfortable than when flat.
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Welcome to the village Danny. There is a multitude of free patterns and lots of info to be had, if you just ask for it. Not a big fan of spiral blades. Found them to be too rough. Tried them and would rather just use a finer normal blade.
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10) As soon as you replace an item you lost, the original will appear.
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Welcome to the village Jason. It's a great place for patterns and advice. I have the DW788 and am more than happy with it. I would love to own an Excalibur, but is it really worth the extra $?
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Welcome Tino. The patterns on this site are all free for you to download.
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Welcome to the village Kevin. There are plenty of free patterns here and a lot of good advice, if you ask for it. Be sure to post pictures of your finished projects.
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I've been using glue from Lee Valley for years now with never a problem and it is stronger than the wood. Called 2002 GF. It sets up quite quickly also.
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Frank, I got that pattern from Garnet Hall at Sawbird.com in Saskatchewan. t's the only Haida one he has but I'd like to find more.
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Welcome Frank. There are lots of excellent patterns here, and advise that is also free, as long as you ask for it. I hope you enjoy your stay.
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I followed that video 3 months ago and the results are most significant. Work in stages, as a little bit goes a long way. Well worth the effort.
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Welcome to you both. This is a great little village and there is a multitude of patterns for you to enjoy. There is also a wealth of knowledge, but you have to ask.
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A lot of time I cut the backing 1/2" larger so you have a 1/4" reveal on each side or cut the backing 1/8" undersize and have it 1/16" smaller on each side.
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With the forestner bit you are guaranteed a perfect circle if you use a drill press, and it is much faster but either way would work.
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Welcome David. You are starting with a great saw. I made a posting a few months ago with the different speeds for the dial on the 788. If you can't find it, message me and I can forward it to you. I use a lot of Baltic Birch because it's 5 ply and can stand fine cuts very well. Enjoy the Village and all that can can be learned here
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I've had a Dewalt for approx. 10 years and have never needed warranty. Whatever you buy make sure to make a hood for dust collection. Biggest dust creater in the shop.
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i have the magnifier light and found the dollar store glasses a better way to go. Try the different strengths at the distance you are from the blade. Takes a few minutes but well worth the effort.
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Welcome to the village Woodchuck. There are a lot of patterns for downloading and a plethora of information available, but you have to ask Enjoy your stay.
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Welcome Dennis. This is a great site. I had the same problem with my DW788 but found a cure. Place a blade in the saw and tighten. Using a steel ruler, place it on edge and place the end against the side of the blade with it in its lowest position. Raise the blade to its highest position and see if the ruler is still as close to the blade as before. If not you will need to adjust the set screws to align the blade with the end of the ruler. This will take several tries, but well worth it when adjusted properly. Makes a large difference when cutting fine details. Hope this helps.
