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  1. Jim McDonald
    A few things to consider: White LED bulbs come in various colors ranging from reddish golden to a bright white resembling sunlight. It's called color temperature. The higher the number, the closer to sunlight (around 5500° K) Also, some LEDs are prone to strobing, especially the cheaper ones. This is largely due to voltage being dropped to the 5 to 12 volts the LED needs and also the cycling of AC power. The strobing is usually not visible to the naked eye as your visual center compensates, but it will give you eye strain.
  2. Jim McDonald
    Needed to get some stock for a couple of quick commissions and to finish a couple others. Pictured below are some of the stuff I got today from Ocooch Hardwoods: A beautiful piece of 8 x 3/4 cherry and a couple of book matched butternut pieces. Didn't ask for or need book matched pieces, but they sure did make my eyes pop as I opened the box.
  3. Jim McDonald
    ..but I have thought of removing each pattern and putting them in a three-ring binder. I have done that in the past and it IS a lot of work. I haven't done in a couple of years, so I have a lot to catch up on. I use sheet protectors for the patterns and some magazine holders I got from Amazon.
  4. Jim McDonald
    Now that we are retired, we are in the mode of reduce and recycle. It is a daunting process. My tip for the younger folks, don't put off getting rid of "stuff". It grows in geometric leaps.
  5. Jim McDonald
    I cut a lot of Steve's patterns and can truthfully say that I have learned volumes from reading his posts, watching his YouTube and cutting his patterns. He has been a great supporter of this hobby and I appreciate all that he HAS done and will do for us. Here are a couple of recent cuts from older, timeless postings:
  6. Jim McDonald
    Those would make great segmentation patterns.
  7. Jim McDonald
    Absolutely beautiful work. No way I could pick a favorite from that grouping.
  8. Jim McDonald
    My sister has one for the ornaments I have made through the years. I have seen pictures of it.
  9. Jim McDonald
    Good to see you back online. I pulled the plug at 65 due to heart attack and the nature of the work. Haven't looked back.
  10. Jim McDonald
    You just gave me a great idea. Hope you don't mind intellectual piracy.
  11. Jim McDonald
    I made 18 of the small Nativities and about the same number of larger ones. On the larger, about half were natural and the others were painted flat white. The small ones have a hook for hanging and given to relatives as my annual handmade ornament. Some of the larger ones were used as table decor at a church luncheon and then became door prizes along with some angels. All patterns by Steve Good. 1/8" and 1/4" plywood.
  12. Jim McDonald
    Now, THAT is a mouthwatering treat. Excellent job on the painting.
  13. Jim McDonald
    You interested in adopting a 67 year old who loves new pencils? A seriously great job overall.
  14. Jim McDonald
    Wonderful cutting. Really clean.
  15. Jim McDonald
    I really wanted to cut that pattern, but ran out of time. Maybe for next year.
  16. Jim McDonald
    Edison had many near misses before the light bulb worked. You tried making compound patterns and probably learned a lot in the process. Keep plugging along.
  17. Jim McDonald
    You can truly say that wood has "flame".
  18. Jim McDonald
    Making ornaments for family and sales and stopped to take a few photos. Compound cuts are from Sue Mey, nativities are Steve Good patterns and the cookies are from cutters I don't use any longer. I used regular cookie sprinkles that were applied to wet paint and then affixed with semi-gloss lacquer. Comments, criticism and cajoling encouraged.
  19. Jim McDonald
    I have a Dremel drill press--save your money. Doesn't have much of a throat, so you are very limited on size.
  20. Jim McDonald
    After this week, I have decided I would love a second drill press. One to make holes at speed and one--slower--for the sanding mop and Forstner bits.
  21. Jim McDonald
    Those napkin holder seemed be "all the rage" a couple of years ago, but dropped out of sight pretty quickly.
  22. Jim McDonald
    Very good transition into shaping and burning.
  23. Jim McDonald
    Those became paint mixing experiments. When I was in art class (last century) mixing colors was one of my favorite things to do.
  24. Jim McDonald
    For Christmas. Since I do 99% of my work on the patio, I have been working on ornaments. Comments or criticism welcomed.
  25. Jim McDonald
    I am going to go way out on a limb and say it is Times New Roman that has been kerned to make the letters touch. Kerning is an old printers trick to adjust space between characters. To do it in Word, highlight the word, right click for font and go to spacing. You can make the spacing positive to spread the letters or negative to close them down. Doesn't affect the size, just the space.
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