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Yes, I apologize. Fortunately my feelings are not easily hurt even by unsolicited criticism. I know I can be a bit wordy and I am often replying on my IPad and sometimes with other things going on. I try to remember to proof my typing and break up really long paragraphs but sometimes I forget when I’m in a hurry. I will try to do a better job when I get wordy to break it up. Forgive me when I still forget please. Unfortunately, I know I will still miss some typos!

Here's my take which is a little different then yours. First, I looked back over your post and no where did you ask for "constructive criticism" to be provided. Further, it was posted in the "Bragging" sub-forum so you were clearly happy enough with your work projects to post them there. As a result, I would not have offered any criticism (if I had any to give) in that instance. I would never offer criticism, even if I considered it "constructive" if someone had not specifically asked for "insight" or "suggestions" or "ideas" on what to do differently/change. My theory is that if they are posting it for others to see - and did not ask for our "insight" or for "constructive criticism"- they were clearly happy with their end product and just wanted to share it and show it off and be happy with their finished piece. I would not want to hurt or offend anyone by providing criticism that they did not seek. Further, "Beauty" and a "great looking project" is as the old saying goes "in the eye of the beholder". Clearly, they liked the project or they would not have posted it. While I do think that we can learn from each other, I would only want to do so if someone asked for that help or insight. I would not want to hurt or offend someone by offering my unsolicited advise as to what I thought they had done wrong, could have done better, etc as that is not what they posted it for (because if it was and they wanted insight/feedback, they would ask for it.) I do agree with Frank Pellow, most of us are not very good at giving or receiving criticism especially when it is not asked for. I have seen many people in my years here in the village who do ask for insight/help/what can I do better. I have done so before. When they do that, they clearly want some help/advise. If I don't ask for it - I just want you guys and gals - who understand the time and effort that can go into a piece to see what I did and be happy for me! I liked the piece and that is really all that matters to me. I do know that when folks ask for help/insight or advise most people do their best to provide good, kind feedback that will help the OP with what they have inquired about.

Nice work. That's a neat idea and eliminates all those tiny thumbtack holes I have in the wall in the pantry!

Beautiful work that is sure to be treasured.

Beautiful pieces that all of the ladies are going to love. Now that you are getting them put away - don't forget them when you leave for your trip!

Like you, I understand and know the differences in the different file types and why I might want one over the other. In general, if I see a pattern I like or want that I can download I download it and store for future use as I am seldom going to cut it right then. If I have options to choose from, an SVG is an option - I will download the SVG file since it is more easily edited and modified as well as resized without causing issues. If SVG is not available, I don't worry about it and download what is. Once I decide I want to use a pattern then I will use the software packages at my disposal to do what I need to get what I want. Fortunately, I'm pretty tech savvy so I can pretty much do whatever I need. I use a variety of programs including Inkscape and others I have in my arsenal as I need.

Very cute.

Of course your client loved it, it is a stunning piece.

Those are some beautiful pieces that I would think would appeal to the beach person. Let us know how you do with them in the gallery. Glad to hear you had nothing major show up in those dr visits. Glad you got some vacation time in.

Beautiful piece Dick. She will love it. Speaking of mistakenly getting your wife a household appliance once, my husband made that mistake just once too as I recall. I don’t mind “tools” for my hobbies, those I like, but do not get me any “tool” for the kitchen, laundry, housework for my birthday or Christmas - those are not “gifts” for me.

Actually, I was told long ago by an admin that the Intarsia/Segmentation subforum was created for people to discuss questions and problems related to those areas of scrolling but that it was intended for finished projects to be put in the “Bragging Rights”. They wanted people to be able to see the finished pieces and not everyone goes to that subforum. I know that many of us, myself included, still tend to put our finished pieces over there, but they are more then worthy of being bragged on here as well.in this instance Ray is showing his piece and asking a question so either place works I think. it’s a beautiful piece Ray. Usually, in my experience, when pieces don’t fit well together it’s because I am pushing the pieces when cutting and thus they are going out of square. Another cause can be not being careful on the cutting of the line and being consistent in where you cut. Some people try to split the line, others try to stay to one side or another. The May key is to take your time and be consistent in what you do. As far as using “raising shims” to give you more depth to woods that you want to appear to be thicker, that is common practice by many an Intarsia artist, including Judy Gale Roberts. She teaches doing so in her classes. She just doesn’t do the outside pieces so you wouldn’t see from the edges. Judy has lots of good help articles on her website if you have never checked it out. This one relates to Scroll Sawing for Intarsia for example https://intarsia.com/blogs/news/scroll-sawing-tips

Thanks for getting it fixed so fast after my email Travis. I tried a couple times earlier in the day and waited a bit “just in case” it might resolve before I attempted to check with you to see if it was in fact down or if it was maybe just a problem on my end. Glad it’s resolved. Was missing my village friends.

It was the middle name of my favorite Aunt.

Beautiful piece and congratulations on the new family addition. My daughter shares the same middle name.

I got that “pun”.

Excellent work Bobby even on the Bear (from a TN fan who remembers him well. )

Oooch for sure! Glad it wasn’t worse. Hope the finger will mend. This is why I let my hubby do what cuts I need done with the table saw. Every time I think about trying to learn to use it, I see where someone shares an accident photo and think no, I’m good. It is the only piece of equipment, of which he/we have in the shop that I am afraid of and why, when he looked at a Sawstop several years ago, I encouraged him to get it. His profession requires the full use of both hands so I figured it was a good investment.

Nice work Marg.

Looks nice. I like the wood choice. I’ve done that pattern myself.

Another Tennessee welcome. Glad you found us.

What a beautiful box and I’m sure you wife loves it and you got mucho brownie points stockpiled for that gift.

Nice work. I remember seeing them actually appear in at least one episode of the “Beverly Hillbillies.” Know the theme song well.

Those bigger ones could be used to hang beach/pool towels on as well. Another “market” use for them. nice work as always.

Nice work on Jim’s part crafting the pattern, and yours in cutting it.

Beautiful piece.