Wooden Lace

Too cute! I love it. Nancy

I think some clarification is called for. We seem to be talking about two different kinds of custom patterns. In Iggy's post, his example was the actual pet's name in that animal's shape, instead of just the type of animal. He mentioned that if they weren't willing to pay the extra $20, usually they would end up simply buying the generic puzzle. To me, that's different than if someone simply wanted an animal that wasn't currently available, but would be suitable for anyone. In that case, I would think they would expect that the designer would add it to his inventory. They are simply paying a premium to get it before he got around to drawing it for general use....if he ever did for that animal. Would like to note that I love his puzzles, and have 50-60 of them myself. I used to cut them when I was doing shows, until the business went a totally different direction. On the shelf above my desk right now I have the Gorilla, Anteater, Bison and Rhino, all cut from 1" black walnut. Anyway, I seem to have ruffled plenty of feathers by not being articulate enough to clearly state what I was thinking, so that will be all for me. I'll just fade away and not be heard from again. So long.

If someone paid $20 extra to have a custom pattern drawn specifically for them, it would seem to me that Harvey shouldn't now be selling that pattern to everyone else for $2.50. If he's got over 1500 custom ones on file, he's already made more than $30,000 for his efforts. It's hardly a custom pattern if it's now available to anyone. Just my thoughts. Nancy

I agree with Wayne that maple smells good, and toasted maple is even better, with a much stronger syrup smell. Makes me want a glass of milk. Sure better than the worst for me, which is teak. It smells like cow manure!

I had heard of the 4 part video series from Gwinnett Woodworkers, but trying to watch it on my computer was SO slow, so I looked them up and found a contact number. I called and discussed it with them. Ended up sending them a $20 donation to their club and they sent me the entire series on a DVD. Makes it much easier. Nancy

Glad you like your new saw! I also got my new Jet last December and my review would be pretty much the same as yours. I talked to the people at Jet about the problem with the bottom blade holder not having a positive stop so you know how far in to insert the blade, and they are working on that. As you stated, after using it for awhile, you get used to where to set it, so it's really not an issue anymore. As far as the blade set-back from the front of the table, I really like it. I've never had any problem with the work not being supported in front, and it's much easier for me with the blade hole there. I can always tell if I'm using the Jet or the DW788, because after only about 15 minutes, my neck and left shoulder are sore if using the 788. That's because I'm only 5' 3" and I have to lean forward more, and tip my head up to see through the bottom of my tri-focals to see the line, since it's 8" away instead of only about 4". But there are times if working on a large piece with lots of interior cuts that I prefer to top feed, so I use the 788. Any tiny issues with the Jet are completely over-shadowed for me by the fantastic upper blade clamp. It's magnificent! Nancy