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  1. Jim McDonald
    I have a pen and pencil set made from plum. It is great wood and your finish made that piece really pop.
  2. Jim McDonald
    @tgiro I am always amazed at folks who work in the 4th dimension--seeing patterns before they're cut. I realize you just rotated the rings, but it became something truly artistic. You and Carole have an eye for the unseen.
  3. Jim McDonald
    I have noticed this from time to time. Can't say if it is a particular lot of blades because I dump the new ones in on what was left in the storage tube. So, in theory, I could have some 5 year old blades still in the tube and just haven't gotten to them yet.
  4. Jim McDonald
    Happy Birthday and now I am jealous. As far as protecting the table, I swear by Johnson's Paste Wax and so do many others. As far as scratches, they will come and just like scars, each has a story to tell. Enjoy your saw, use it and don't worry about blemishes on the table.
  5. Jim McDonald
    That cedar is like Aspen. It is going to suck up finish until finally there will be a coat that looks like a mirror. Couple of more coats should do it. I think a 50/50 cut of shellac to alcohol might have been a good sealer.
  6. Jim McDonald
    Good selection and I really like the reindeer. Glad you did well.
  7. Jim McDonald
    Thanks for showing. Great selection--something for everyone.
  8. Jim McDonald
    I hear different sounds as I move through and across grain, but never to the extent the original query was about. Without driving the saw myself, my guess would be some sort of oscillation being amplified by the blank and the table acting as resonators. Is there a difference with slower blade speed or different tension on the blade? Lots of things to chase here.
  9. Jim McDonald
    I had stick of that stuff when I first started, but my thoughts are it will wear off faster than the time it took to apply. Gave mine to a bandsaw friend who made a bracket to apply it. (Or so he said)
  10. Jim McDonald
    I am not Kevin, but I think Steve Good had the eyeglass nose years ago. Might do a search on his site. I did a couple from 2 x 4 scraps and stained them. Lot of sanding to round the nose.
  11. Jim McDonald
    I'll be interested to see what you think after about 6 birdhouses or compound ornaments.
  12. Jim McDonald
    Great looking round box. Having some of Steve Good's round nativities, I know the work you did to get the rings round. Give yourself a big pat on the back.
  13. Jim McDonald
    Great volume on some good looking work. Will you paint names on the gift tags?
  14. Jim McDonald
    Dave, I feel like I have accomplished nothing. This is a huge collection of great work!! When did you find time to visit the village?
  15. Jim McDonald
    Are we talking standard reverse or ultra-reverse?
  16. Jim McDonald
    I am truly sorry that such a tragic event happened. But, I am thrilled at the work you did. Beautiful piece of wood turned into a beautiful piece of art.
  17. Jim McDonald
    Looks great. Will be in touch soon. My cutting season is just about wrapped.
  18. Jim McDonald
    Trying to get ready for Christmas before the weather shuts me down completely. Since 99% of my work is done on the patio, wind and cold temps have a negative effect on the idiot driving the scroll saw. For reference, all the hanger holes are 1/8". The reindeer you might have seen last year, but they easy to cut and people seem to like them.
  19. Jim McDonald
    you've been a busy little boy there, Kevin. Lots of different art forms there and lots of attention to detail.
  20. Jim McDonald
    That's a good sized "slabber" you caught.
  21. Jim McDonald
    I have WV, but have yet to cut it. Now, I might be more inclined to move it up the cut list. Great work and like the backer contrast.
  22. Jim McDonald
    Wish I could go, but we're taking a fall foliage train trip up the New River that weekend. Hope to see a few pics along the way, and I will try to post some from the trip in the coffee house.
  23. Jim McDonald
    Nothing like a proper stand to take the tension off your shoulders. (And nothing a fresh crappie sandwich)
  24. Jim McDonald
    Looks like 2020/21 firewood there by the fence. Glad your "office" made it through, but loss of shade will hurt.
  25. Jim McDonald
    Great design and cutting.
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