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  1. BadBob
    I got a good laugh from that sign. I am not much into signs, but I think I would cut this one for me if there were a good pattern.
  2. BadBob
    If you use an airbrush with the little jars on the bottom, you can get lids that will seal the jars. The jar only holds 3/4 ounces, so I usually don't save it unless I'm going to add another coat. There are also caps that fit on the spout for temporary use. There are airbrushes that you can spray a few drops with. These are all top feeders. Some of them can do both. An airbrush is much easier to clean than an automotive-style paint gun. I know because, in my past life, I also painted cars.
  3. BadBob
    I sell one item as a kit: a skeleton that needs to be assembled. I have sold 10 of them. It has terrible photos, but I sell some around Halloween every year.
  4. BadBob
    I forgot about that. I have a stack of them on a clipboard.
  5. BadBob
    I have considered selling kits. Sell a toy with all the pieces cut.
  6. BadBob
    Funny, I had the same issue.
  7. BadBob
    I like to keep patterns ready for small shapes that fit into more significant projects' waste areas. I have an extensive collection of these. I cut a dragon clock months ago and have not made a base. I also have several toy Hot Rod bodies. I cut all the parts for a toy airplane and never assembled it. I was going to put it together, and now I can't find it. I am sure there are more that I can't remember.
  8. BadBob
    Half-inch-thick pieces will stand on their own. You could stack three half-inch-thick woods of different species to get a three-color puzzle. You might be able to cut four, but be careful where you put your fingers. I have never been successful at cutting the pieces individually from separate boards and getting them to fit well.
  9. BadBob
    I have used shipping labels, and they work. I have lots of paper and spray adhesives that I need to use, and out of habit, I default to using them. I spray on a flattened box with a magazine on top. If there is too much buildup, I turn the page. When I spray, I first ensure the nozzle is pointed in the same direction as my finger, then spray in short bursts until I get a light coating. A can of 3M77 lasts me a long time. I have minimal issues with overspray. I have watched YouTube videos where they spray their patterns using what I think of as the fire hose technique. They jam the nozzle and wave it around like they are trying to extinguish a fire. Half or more of the adhesive does not get on the paper. If you don't like getting glue on your fingers, try using hemostats. They are cheap and one of my most used tools. If I collected them all in one place, I would have more than ten sizes, from three to twelve inches.
  10. BadBob
    They look great. I assume you know coconut oil will go rancid after about three years.
  11. BadBob
    I was going to say something like that but decided someone might take it the wrong way.
  12. BadBob
    I have found blade charts useless except for the ones that list the blade dimensions or drill bit sizes to use for internal cuts. There are too many variables to include blade selection in a chart. Get a sample pack from @Denny Knappen and try each of the blades on similar projects using the same wood. For me, Pagas blades are the best. They cut straighter, faster, and last longer than anything I have used. I would use a Pegas #3 MGT for the projects in your photos. I cut a lot of 3/4-inch and thicker wood, usually poplar or pine.
  13. BadBob
    The rule says that if you sell what you make, you must make multiples. I get it after making hundreds or maybe a thousand toy pickup trucks.
  14. BadBob
    The tall stand was one of the things I liked about my Hawk. I enjoyed cutting standing up.
  15. BadBob
    It does that good. I cut a 1.5-inch wood lot with mine and only resort to my band saw if I need to cut thicker wood.
  16. BadBob
    I'm hoping the ornament stand will let me center the ornament on the turntable. If I don't like the results, I'll try the spinner. I'm working off the rule that says to do the cheap, easy stuff first. For still shots, I have been using a dowel on top of two pieces of 2x4.
  17. BadBob
    I ordered one of those wire ornament stands to try. It seems to be the best bet.
  18. BadBob
    If I count correctly, I have ten guitars. Some were gifts, some I bought, and one I have had since my teens. It is not much of a guitar, but it is an antique, and I love to open the case and smell it. One of those memory triggers.
  19. BadBob
    Made me think of this:
  20. BadBob
    That is what I thought when I first saw the first photo.
  21. BadBob
    Is it that big of a difference? I bought my EX21 for the easy, rapid blade changes. I can't imagine using anything that does not have this.
  22. BadBob
    I learned about using window cleaner while playing around with airbrushes.
  23. BadBob
    I really need it for its dark color, but I will use the sapwood for something. I have a box of walnuts from Ocooch Hardwoods but not a spec of sapwood. It would not be a good deal if I could not use the sapwood. Home Depot only has 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 inch thick. I use some other thicknesses like 3/8. Ocooch Hardwood is where I would go for this. I don't know if I will buy this again. With sales the way they have been, I may never use it up.
  24. BadBob
    Thanks, I thought maybe you had some special brush you were using. I use gold Taklon artist brushes. A window cleaner from the dollar store does an excellent job cleaning acrylics.
  25. BadBob
    I needed 1/4-inch thick walnut. I was searching all the usual places and comparing prices when I remembered someone saying they were buying walnut at Home Depot. I did a quick search and sure enough, there it was, 14x5.5 four-foot boards in a five-pack. I get a 10% discount and free shipping, making the total cost more than 30% lower than the rest. I took a chance, and here is what I received. VID_20240910_095650.mp4
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