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Stunningly beautiful. Thanks for showing.
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Nice work Jim. It’s definitely easy when you cut as segmentation, all from one wood piece. Does get a little more difficult when you are cutting little pieces, from different woods that you want to fit together even if you can cut on a line. I think it helps the more scrolling you have done though. But you are right, the artistic part of Intarsia is learning to do the sanding and shaping to give it the depth and dimension that brings it to life. Just like scrolling, one gets better with practice but I will say that some people just have a more natural eye and talent for that. Sadly, I am not one of those.
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I like it Charlie and can see why you have decided to keep it. The grain does not detract for me. However, as you say we all have our opinions and not everyone will agree on everything. I this instance, yours is what matters since you created it and are keeping it because it has emotional value that speaks to your memories and heart.
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Those look great Marge and I really like your Aussie wood. Thanks for showing.
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Lots of good work there a Kevin. Glad you are starting to feel better. Most be that Florida sunshine. Can you send some up this way?
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I am sorry for the loss of any further lives Marge, I pray that the fires can be complexly put out so all the firefighters from around the world who have come to help your country out as well as yours can all go home.
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You may be right, but the key area of measurement is the “density” of the foam core. Having had my share of pool noodles at my house, and having used the flex drum sanders, I am not sure that pool noodles are as dense. I have asked my husband before what he thought it was. I’ve wondered if it was some sort of thicker pipe insulation.
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Welcome to the Village from Tennessee. Glad to have you join us. Who is your brother here in the Village?
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Another Tennessee welcome. There are several newer brands of saws out there. The Pegas, the Seyco, and Jet to name a few. Most are patterned after the original Excalibur and made at same factory as those EXCEPT for the Excaliburs that are now being sold. I believe those are being made in China and I have seen a few people who purchased one of those and have had some issues. I have a Seyco and an older Excalibur and believe they are both of equal quality. If i didn’t have my Seyco already, I would look at the Pegas for sure. I have heard only good things on it and many people (myself included have added Pegas clamps to their other brand saws.) If you want to check out and learn more on the Pegas, I would encourage you to reach out to Denny who actively participates on this forum (he posted on this thread earlier) and is an authorized distributor for Pegas. You can find his site info, here: http://artcraftersdayton.com/Pegas_Monthly_Specials.html
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Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
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I am sorry for the loss of life, human and animals, and the destruction of homes and land. Having had my family home burn and be totaled when I was in college, I understand how that loss feels. Good to hear the fires are now under control and will continue to say prayers for them to be completely extinguished and for recovery. Sad to know that many fires were started by people.
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I think the detailed thread on the “other forum” that Scott referred to is over on the forum for the magazine, “Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts”. There are a couple threads over there discussing ”Unicorn Spit.” There was one by @Jim McDonald where he did different experiments with diluting. It is here: https://forum.scrollsawer.com/forum/scroll-saw/wood-finishing-and-painting/864165-unicorn-spit-experiment in my little use so far of it, which has been limited, I did not notice it really raising the grain but I used it “full strength” without diluting it. Once completely dry, I did not notice it rubbing off at all. It is probably a little more “stain” then “paint”. I did have it “stain” my hands a bit when I didn’t use gloves, but it cleaned off easily with soap and water as best I recall but did try to use gloves when I used it. It was just as easy to use and cleanup as using acrylic paints.
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Fantastic work all around Charlie and should go over well at the Charity event. Frames look great even if you don’t like making them. I actually think I like the lighter color so guess it’s good you have one of each. thanks for showing.
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Clearly the warm sunny weather has golfing on your mind along with scrolling Pete. Hope you are enjoying a bit of both. Looks great as always.
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Hats off to you Paul. Looks good. Looks like Jerry’s notes and help served you well. Kudos to you both. Thanks for showing, it will not be on my “to do” list however as I am not as brave as you.
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Another Tennessee welcome Jos. Enjoy that new Pegas saw and show us what you are crafting with it. Glad to have you join us and look forward to your participation.
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Welcome to the village from East Tennessee Walt. Glad you joined us. Look forward to your participation.
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Prayers said for Australia. It is definitely hard to catch a break it seems right now. Keep us updated Marge. Hope all is good for you and yours.
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Nice job. I should do one for “hubby’s shop“ that he kindly shares with me. however, I would have to have his doing something other than scrolling as he doesn’t scroll. he makes furniture, other pieces, turns, etc. but not scroll.
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Sounds like you are keeping busy with your saw and learning. One thing I learned is that around here, if you don’t show photos, it didn’t happen. so show us some of those projects. The more you cut, the better you get. I think we all have had that pattern lifting issue from time to time. Depending on how bad it is, I will go retape, apply some temp. Glue, or just try to hold it down to finish.
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Hi Todd and another Tennessee welcome. Glad you have come out of lurkdom and introduced yourself. Some nice work you have crafted already with that new saw. Look forward to your participation and seeing what else you do.
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Nice work Charlie, everybody loves Elvis.
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Great work as always Kevin and glad you can enjoy working at your saw.
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Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
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Looks nice Al. Wanted to congratulate you on your article and pattern published in the SSWC magazine. Nice work there too.
