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  1. Jim McDonald
    When the blade bends forward in the very bottom inch or so. It gets too bent to go through the entry hole for top feeding.
  2. Jim McDonald
    Nice sentiment. I just finished some Steve Good's ornaments in 1/4" (6mm) poplar with #1 FDUR and my problem was fish hooking on the bottom of the blade.
  3. Jim McDonald
    Got my copy and gave a brief look. Now, I need to read carefully.
  4. Jim McDonald
    Try a coat of clear shellac first. Seems seal pretty well in my limited usage. Then you can finish with lacquer, poly, etc.
  5. Jim McDonald
    Les, I get this from time to time with blue tape. Varies in severity and I think sometimes humidity is a factor. Doesn't matter how tight I sand or what.
  6. Jim McDonald
    Something that doesn't require a lot of prep work or time finishing. And it must be something that makes me think.
  7. Jim McDonald
    I am also a tape person when doing compounds. I drill my entry holes on both faces and just cut away. Even if I accidentally tape over the second hole, I can generally use the bottom of the blade to puncture the tape. (Or, I always have my Case XX handy)
  8. Jim McDonald
    Great work all around: design, cutting and framing. AND, the subject is a legend.
  9. Jim McDonald
    What a trade! Just picked up some apple today to smoke some pork chops.
  10. Jim McDonald
    Great work on this one. The laminate really sets it off.
  11. Jim McDonald
    Love the expression and you did it great justice.
  12. Jim McDonald
    Excellent cutting of some true icons of entertainment.
  13. Jim McDonald
    But, if it's fretwork, I start in the middle!
  14. Jim McDonald
    I am more than a few generations removed from the Emerald Isle, but what little Irish is left in me sends a hearty welcome.
  15. Jim McDonald
    I haven't cut any wood for a BBQ project, but I will submit smoked chicken with bourbon BBQ glaze. Glaze is your favorite sauce and about 1/4 Makers Mark. Stir until smooth.
  16. Jim McDonald
    I clicked the headline and held an empty glass under the corner of the screen, expecting cold beer. Just got off the mower and that would have been just the ticket! Instead, I got to see Tony has taken my position and now has a good looking plaque to prove it.
  17. Jim McDonald
    Beautiful cutting on a great piece of wood.
  18. Jim McDonald
    With the time and talent in this piece, I have a feeling you won't venture too far from your saws.
  19. Jim McDonald
    Phenomenal work and detail.
  20. Jim McDonald
    Let's just figure that piece of wood is ruined and we will use it for experimentation. Turn the wood over and make a few cuts. If the tear out continues, it might be a blade/speed/feed issue. If the problem goes away, it is as @WayneMahler said, and there is a glue problem in the ply.
  21. Jim McDonald
    I have never seen tear out like that Baltic Birch. I assume you are cutting single layer (not stacked). It looks like the teeth are are being super aggressive on the down stroke. Plus, IMHO, a #3 on single 1/8" is too big. Are blade reverse or ultra reverse?
  22. Jim McDonald
    I was looking for that one, but couldn't find it.
  23. Jim McDonald
    Got my first great-nephew this year, so I had to do something special for the little guy. @rdatelle helped me track down the pattern and I cut it without the year, but I will sign and date the back. Cut from 1/4" butternut with Watco gloss lacquer. Got the frame from Sloan's as they were going out of business. If I do more, I will strengthen the base of the "B" as it is quite weak.
  24. Jim McDonald
    Good looking work. Now build a stack of 4 to 6 pieces and crank out some ornaments.
  25. Jim McDonald
    I have that pattern ready to go, just haven't made it that far yet. Yard work keeps getting first billing.
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