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  1. Jim McDonald
    Beautiful work on a wonderful piece of stock. Almost looks metallic.
  2. Jim McDonald
    I received my stick and will download it tonight. I know there are some all time favorites on there and some I may have missed--but will now want. Do I want everything-- of course not--but I now have the ability to have them close at hand.
  3. Jim McDonald
    That sawdust is still perfectly aligned! Looking for great projects ahead.
  4. Jim McDonald
    Years ago, as a nod to a cousins vacation to the far north end of the Outer Banks, I made them all a crab ornament. Little did I know almost all of them either had food poisoning or norovirus and look back on that week with dismay/disgust.
  5. Jim McDonald
    I just ordered the stick and will probably see it Tuesday or Wednesday. Steve was using a fulfillment company to handle the sticks and I would assume his personal machines were for the downloads. He was great with computers, so it would not surprise me if he didn't have a small server on premises.
  6. Jim McDonald
    Beautiful wood treated with respect. Quality workmanship.
  7. Jim McDonald
    Beautiful piece and sentiment.
  8. Jim McDonald
    Dick: I have both acrylic and Unicorn Spit, but the Unicorn seems to fit my style a bit better. Ever since high school (last century), I have mixed colors as needed and I can control the amounts better with Unicorn.
  9. Jim McDonald
    I know you said you were going to study about Unicorn Spit, but I can attest to the colors and ease of use. Can be either a paint or thinned to be a stain. The only one I have had a problem with is yellow--but I am not happy with most yellows.
  10. Jim McDonald
    I use Watco lacquer and the price is similar to what you are saying about Deft. I bought some during a 15% bag sale at Menards. Hopefully it gets me through the season.
  11. Jim McDonald
    Denny has great product and provides great customer service. That's a combination that's hard to beat. And, he'll take the time to answer questions.
  12. Jim McDonald
    In a former part time job, I worked in a shop repairing sensors for underground mining equipment. (Lots of vibrations on that stuff) We used solder with 2% or so silver and never had connection issues. Our problem was dirty power resulting in surges and spikes in 440V lines.
  13. Jim McDonald
    I gave it a WOW, simply because there is no button for "Holy Smokes!"
  14. Jim McDonald
    This is a Steve Good pattern and I first made about eight as "special" Christmas presents. Then, I got a request from one of the recipients for two more. Word got out and since then I have probably made 20 or so. The back and lids have always been walnut, but the layers inside have been butternut, maple and even poplar.
  15. Jim McDonald
    That is a solid pattern. I have long said some patterns are just waiting on the right piece of stock. And in this case, it was a match!
  16. Jim McDonald
    Great pattern and cutting. Never been to VA Beach, but been a bit farther south at Outer Banks and this design applies as well down there. Thanks for sharing.
  17. Jim McDonald

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    Jim McDonald replied to Hawk's topic in Bragging Rights

    My guess: It's a nod to an animated kids movie called "Wall-E".
  18. Jim McDonald
    @Denny Knappen has a pretty good magnifier on his saw at Art Crafters. I don't use a magnifier, but did try his out on a visit.
  19. Jim McDonald
    Looks a lot butternut to me. If it cuts like walnut, that's it. It is sometimes called white walnut.
  20. Jim McDonald
    With my Dewalt, I was 95% top feed. Now on my Pegas, I have switched to bottom feeding as I guess I am cautious to not feed into one of the sawdust holes.
  21. Jim McDonald
    East Central Indiana sending a warm welcome on a slightly cold night. Make lots of sawdust and post lots of projects.
  22. Jim McDonald
    Repeating earlier comments that Steve is a great resource for our hobby and I am very, very grateful for his sharing with us. Best wishes for a smooth surgery and smoother recovery. I know he will be a good patient, but I must emphasize following the therapy plan.
  23. Jim McDonald
    Come on Mike--- Give a picture of the finished product!
  24. Jim McDonald
    Sawdust therapy is akin to to sitting next to a hearth with a warm beverage--makes you feel warm all over.
  25. Jim McDonald
    Frank: I hit the like button because the is no "love it" choice. Excellent work--but that is your standard.
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