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  1. Jim McDonald
    I have to side with Rolf on this one. You do most anything to the baby soda bottle and your blades are pristine. They are a bit pricey, but there is no way for the lid to pop off and they are impervious to moisture.
  2. Jim McDonald
    2 part epoxy, but I also countersink the magnets so they are in a bed of glue.
  3. Jim McDonald
    Good looking work. The big order took some time--I don't care how much stack cutting you did.
  4. Jim McDonald
    I will add a few more: Always make sure of the contents of a spray can before pressing the button. Black lacquer and clear lacquer often come from the same manufacturer. A mistake on the scrap side of the line is just practice. (A mistake near the line is artistic license) Scroll saws are horrible devices for trimming your fingernails. Don't sand upwind from projects that are on the drying rack. Don't leave your drink downwind from your sanding station. Don't ask how I know these important lessons.
  5. Jim McDonald
    Mike's Workshop--aka Wooden Teddy Bear--carries FD puzzle blades and they are great for jigsaw puzzles. Never did the Steve Good piece, but for 1/4" or thinner with tiny kerf, FD superior puzzle is a thin, good blade.
  6. Jim McDonald
    I used the saw switch for about a year, then got a HF deadman switch. Took me all of about 30 seconds to know that was the best accessory I ever bought for a tool. Thinking of adding one to my drill press, but since I got the press at such a bargain, the switch would just about double the resale value of the press!
  7. Jim McDonald
    I have two of the test tube racks and use "Baby Soda Bottles" from Steve Spangler Science. https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/store/baby-soda-bottles-test-tubes-rack.html They are nearly indestructible, the lids prevent spillage and I just mark the blade size on the lid with a Sharpie®.
  8. Jim McDonald
    If you live in the upper Midwest, Menards carries packs of Olsens. Higher than mail order, but if you get caught and need a blade in a hurry...
  9. Jim McDonald
    That would an easy pattern to make in Microsoft Word®. Just use kerning to get the letters to close in and then pencil in some knobs and tabs for the puzzle cuts.
  10. Jim McDonald
    Lots of good advice--especially from Frank.
  11. Jim McDonald
    Since my shop is the patio and it has five inches of packed snow on it and the temps hovering at 0 F or below--I am looking for spring before I get to make any sawdust. Now for an emergency, I can cut in the junk room--just have a lot of cleaning to do later.
  12. Jim McDonald
    I used to get the Micro Mark catalog many years ago. Most of their stuff is aimed at the miniature market such as model trains, dollhouse makers, etc.
  13. Jim McDonald
    Wayne said it all. You get into a zone and the next you know, it's dinner time (and you have missed lunch).
  14. Jim McDonald
    Denny got me started on the birdhouses and I cut a bunch last year.
  15. Jim McDonald
    The ornament looks like a Sue Mey pattern.
  16. Jim McDonald
    He's gone too far now. Call the Feds--he is defacing Chucky Cheese tokens. Oh, the humanity!!
  17. Jim McDonald
    Lettering question--if I may? Do you hand letter (paint and brush), stencil and paint or silk screen your text. It looks very, very professional.
  18. Jim McDonald
    I always spray a couple of coats of lacquer on the piece to seal the wood and sign with a fine Sharpie®. Then a quick overcoat and I'm ready to go.
  19. Jim McDonald
    Iggy That sunrise photo needs to be shown to the visitors center and licensed for their website and publications.
  20. Jim McDonald
    Hate to sound like I'm jumping on the bandwagon--but these are great cuttings and you are 'DA MAN.
  21. Jim McDonald
    There are NO mistakes on the scrap side of the line. And minor mistakes on the other side are generally known only to the cutter!
  22. Jim McDonald
    That's going to be a long line of onlookers!
  23. Jim McDonald
    MOST appreciated! Like the green outline. It should be much easier on the eyes when cutting.
  24. Jim McDonald
    I'm in the same boat Ralph. I did a cutting a few years ago for my old department and it was well received.
  25. Jim McDonald
    Is that your design? And, would you be willing to share?
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