MTCowpoke22
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Very Unique. Looks great.
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Looks good. I just use a poly spray for all of my fretwork type projects as well.
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Welcome. Looks good.
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Looks good. I like the indian weathervane one.
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I was given a Woodcraft full sized lathe about a year, year and a half ago when the owner upgraded. When I told a cabinet-maker buddy of mine about it, he said "you just went down the rabbit hole". As everyone says, the lathe is the cheap part. Mine is definitely not a top quality lathe, but it gets the job done. I am still learning how to utilize it properly. Everyone here has great advise. One option for chisels is that they now make handles with detachable heads. If you're not comfortable sharpening, they may be something to look at. I haven't gone that route yet, but am thinking about it. At the moment I don't have anything for sharpening, and mine are in dire need of it. The other thing is don't expect to turn perfect projects right away. It takes time to learn the feel of the lathe and what speeds and chisels to use when and with what angle, etc. Try not to cry too much when a great project flies apart on you. It happens.
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Both Look great.
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Looks good!
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Great Job all around.
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Those both look great!
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Looks great!
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I find when cutting a long straight line, I have to have my piece off plumb about 5 or so degrees. If it is running straight with the blade, it does curve one way or the other. But if I angle it just a little, it cuts straight, or at least much straighter. I usually have to point the blade towards the side of the line that I want to keep, which can be a little unnerving. If you slip, it can ruin that line if not the entire piece. I'd practice it a little bit to get the hang of it before trying on something nice.
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Great job! Greatest movie ever. The American Epic.
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Trying to build up some inventory for a local craft show later this fall. Got this pattern from The Wooden Teddy Bear.
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I've got a pattern for a sign that states "Teachers don't teach from the book, they teach from the heart", or something like that. I could try to find it and let you know who designed it. I likely got it from Scroller or the Wooden Teddy Bear.
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Rolf, I picked up the latch at a local Ace Hardware. This one was actually my backup choice. I ordered a different one from Rockler, but it was way too big and detracted from the rest of the urn, so I went with this one.
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Len, Grandma passed, but Grandpa is still hanging in there. And while they'd love for him to live forever, his health is starting to fade a bit as well.
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Welcome.
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Impressive!!!
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Last week I posted requesting information on inlay for an Urn I was asked to make. I gave up on the inlay due to my lack of experience with it, and the time restriction on getting the urn done. I know the only scroll pieces ended up being the initials and the cross. Overall, I'm very proud of how it turned out. The family loved it, and has tentatively asked for a matching one.
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Welcome.
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Very nice! Beautiful job!
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Thanks Charley, I've come up with my own design. I've talked to the mortician about the size requirements. I was going to use 3/4" because that's what I have, but after going through my supply, I don't have enough of that either. So I may just pick up what I need in 1/2" instead. We'll see what the lumber store has on hand. Thanks Jim. That does give me a good starting point for the inlay, and I may try it with a thinner piece and see if it works.
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Another question for those who do inlay. I've been searching the posts on this and haven't really seen an answer to what I'm doing. I got a request to make an urn and would like to personalize it with some inlay. So far, it looks like most inlay is fairly thin. After talking to the undertaker, I'm going to build a box out of one inch finished lumber. I know I've got to set my table to 2 to 2.5*. What is the best way to go about this? All of the inlay I've seen and posted about on the village is fairly thin and stack cut, but I can't stack cut this, or I really don't think I should. 1 1/2" of stock will destroy my saw and the top won't fit into the bottom very far. Near as I can figure, I'm going to have to cut each piece separately and hopefully the gaps are small enough I can hide them. I do have a planer that will take care of any raised edges so long as it's close. Anyone have any other ideas? Oh, and since it's an urn, I only have a few days to get it done. Thanks.
