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  1. Jim McDonald
    This piece is very clean and at the right market, you should have no problem moving it in the $40~$50 range. At some places, hand work is severely underappreciated and everybody think they can get it at Hobby Lobby or Michaels for $10.95.
  2. Jim McDonald
    The theory is solid and will last exactly until put into practice. The hole will eventually widen and the time saved by doing it right outweighs the cost of a scrap of plywood or something with a blemish in it you wouldn't use anyway.
  3. Jim McDonald
    Went two years ago and had a great time, but the beach beckons this year. Going to try really hard next year. About 8 hours each way from here.
  4. Jim McDonald
    Greetings from an old hillbilly stuck in the Midwest. Pleasant Shade sounds like a great place to be. Have a sweet tea and relax.
  5. Jim McDonald
    There will be some wonderful seminars going on. Even if you're not a puzzle cutter, Judy Peterson teaches how to make a pattern; Carole Rothman will be showing some great techniques; or drop in on a carving or pyrography class. Wish I could get there.
  6. Jim McDonald
    I was there a couple of years ago and had a great time. But, this year just won't work into the schedule. Would love to be there and love the area. Eight to ten hour drive (each way) and everything else involved has pushed this one off the radar for this year.
  7. Jim McDonald
    Had not thought of Word Perfect for years.
  8. Jim McDonald
    In the past, I did a state map with county cutouts as a tray puzzle for the nephews, but my wife decided it was too nice for them to tear up, so she appropriated it for her office.
  9. Jim McDonald
    You also want to be careful about using walnut as mulch. Years after a walnut tree has gone and is forgotten, the roots will still kill most garden plants in the vicinity.
  10. Jim McDonald
    Cutting so good, the earrings defeat gravity. Excellent work in some HARD material.
  11. Jim McDonald
    Great work done in record time. Teak is a good choice for weather resistance.
  12. Jim McDonald
    Everyone has pretty much hit the nail on this one. I think it has something to do with the placement of the arms on the eccentric wheel. Like everyone else, mine does it once in a while and a simple tap of the pedal gets it "free".
  13. Jim McDonald
    Typos happen. But your English is far better than my Russian, so I appreciate your effort. I know of your work and the others here will be amazed when you post.
  14. Jim McDonald
    And a piece of lariat rope to hang it with. Excellent work on the piece. Barbed wire is a great touch.
  15. Jim McDonald
    Denny has a way of getting people motivated. The work is great and the photos make you want to try.
  16. Jim McDonald
    Here's hoping you are stack cutting. I feel your pain on repetition--I did about 90 snowflakes a few years back--8 at a time on 1/8" BB ply.
  17. Jim McDonald
    Like everything else in this hobby, practice builds confidence.
  18. Jim McDonald
    Cooper Bold for name plates. Other jobs, depends on the look.
  19. Jim McDonald
    I have always said that the pattern WILL come to wood. Forcing a pattern will result in something you will always doubt.
  20. Jim McDonald
    As usual, you did great work. Like the mix of woods or wood and finish.
  21. Jim McDonald
    Being an old fireman, I appreciate ALL fire equipment: pumpers, rescue wagons, ladder trucks, specialty vehicles. Never pumped any KME equipment, but this model looks great.
  22. Jim McDonald
    I use my sawing as therapy and to let the day "fade away". It is very good for my concentration and blocking out everything around me. There is no bad day sawing--just days that are too short.
  23. Jim McDonald
    Boy, you jumped right into the deep end for a beginner! Great work and like the others said, it will be interesting to see what a years' experience will bring.
  24. Jim McDonald
    One thing to remember is that as beginners, they are not going to cut at even 1/2 the speed you can as a seasoned cutter. So, you time estimate should be adjusted for that. Also, as one who does a lot of adult training, the questions will fill your time.
  25. Jim McDonald
    Breaking blades is one of the frustrating parts for a beginner. They will make you jump back, and I have found that saws with rear tension knobs seem to be the noisiest. Like was said above, a quality blade will help. Hardware store blades have always been a last resort for me. (Have to be out of EVERYTHING) I have cut with Olsen, Flying Dutchman and Pegas. All good quality blades and I suggest you try different ones to find one you are most comfortable with. I found the Pegas blade very aggressive when i was a new cutter, but now am more comfortable with that brand."z", you have hit most of the directions and problems you are likely to encounter.
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