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  1. Jim McDonald
    First--Great looking piece! I would probably use a pen applicator of gel super glue in 15 or 20 places around the overlay. Get the longer setting stuff (5 minutes or so) and use books or something as weight to clamp.
  2. Jim McDonald
    The PC saw comes from the same stable as the Hitchai and I used a CW40 for many years with no problems. My annoyance with it was blade changes. Required a 3mm hex head. Hopefully, Porter changed that and went tool less. Definitely an upgrade for some, but as I said the CW40 was a solid performer. As you know, even an inexpensive saw will work better with quality blades (and determination from the driver).
  3. Jim McDonald
    Boy, that printers ink got replaced by a lot of sawdust. Great work--as usual.
  4. Jim McDonald
    If you can't find Deft, Watco makes a great lacquer in three sheens.
  5. Jim McDonald
    I have 4 from Rockler and they seem to work well in my limited uses of them
  6. Jim McDonald
    Great cutting. Sad story with a good twist finding the photo.
  7. Jim McDonald
    Bigfoot--the undisputed world champion of hide-and-seek! Good looking puzzle. Sawdust on the hands beats printers ink any day. Been there for both and sawdust is much easier on the skin.
  8. Jim McDonald
    My "must cut" pattern pile is beginning to look like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. If I never print another pattern, I'm set for about three years of non-stop cutting. (Probably need enough wood to build a 5,000 sq. ft. house)
  9. Jim McDonald
    Have you thought of sandbags? I saw that tip for making knife blocks, which I am going to do soon. By using gravity, there is no torsion from the clamps
  10. Jim McDonald
    (This is from the dark recesses of my aged and sometimes marinated brain. Subject to fact check by others) Technically, a BTU is the amount of heat required to heat one gram of water one degree Celsius. The BTU we deal with is actually a kBTU. That said, I have no idea how big a heater you need, but I know the oil filled electric radiators seem to do a good job once they get warmed up. Klingspor had a ceiling mount infrared radiant on sale pretty cheap.
  11. Jim McDonald
    The longest three weeks a few years back was when DeWalt had my saw. Glad to hear you can once again participate in saw therapy.
  12. Jim McDonald
    Just spray some outdoor grade poly on them and rock on! Sold a lot of Pioneer back in the 70s and 80s. The SuperTuner was a very sensitive radio with good filters.
  13. Jim McDonald
    ...And patience.
  14. Jim McDonald
    Knew you could do it.
  15. Jim McDonald
    Great vision from the pattern maker and great execution by the cutter/finisher.
  16. Jim McDonald
    My heart breaks your family---but the sentiment and cutting are beautiful.
  17. Jim McDonald
    My first saw was a single speed Delta. No pics, but I still have the motor in case I want to build a buffer wheel.
  18. Jim McDonald
    Everyone has a different "deep end" they are hesitant to dive into. For me it is now inlay after I got comfortable doing compound cuts. Stretch yourself and you will be amazed at what you can do. Lettering can be intimidating, but unless the oops is major, you will be the only one worried.
  19. Jim McDonald
    Hey, it's still winter. We got 5.5 inches of fresh snow today.
  20. Jim McDonald
    I passed on the castle book, but thanks to the lead, I found a Diana Thompson book.
  21. Jim McDonald
    Great job by both involved. Love the idea of using the blade two ways.
  22. Jim McDonald
    I had that pattern once and stumbled when I walked by with an open container of kerosene. Really beautiful ash pile later in the day.
  23. Jim McDonald
    Good job on the piece, but my eyes immediately went to the clean veins in the leaves. That is sure to be treasured for years.
  24. Jim McDonald
    Looks like an old etching that has aged to a great patina. Superb job!
  25. Jim McDonald
    Don't just brag--break your elbow patting yourself on the back.
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