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I have a Axminster EX30 (UK) and love it .....the blades were fiddly at first but seem fine now, only thing I would have liked is a foot pedal but cannot fit one thanks to NVR switch fitted grrrrrrrrrr. Also have another saw a Axminster Trade Series AWFS18 (Hegner clone) and its VERY smooth/quiet Cheers Brian

Thanks everyone and glad you like it, the black frame isn't actually part of the design its done with photoshop I have been browsing the forum today and some stunning work been done while i was away and look forward to seeing more of your works of art! Cheers Brian

Love it and the green wood is perfect! wish i could get my hands on some of that.......Imagine a Green Man or Woman Intarsia using that? it would be stunning. Cheers Brian

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Hi, On Sunday my wife Ruth died suddenly and as you may guess I am devastated so won't be around for a while as i'm in a state of shock.......thought i would let you know incase you thought i was ignoring any of your message you sometimes send me. Take care everyone and one day hope to be back on here. Brian

Try approaching wedding planners/cake makers and maybe include the initials of the happy couple into the design? would look great in white Corian and for custom one off's you can charge more. Cheers Brian

It does make a difference when you can adjust your working angle to suit yourself and lets you steady your hands (mine shake badly) it should be very useful for ya. Cheers Brian

Love it! Haven't seen that pattern before and its very unusual but cute Brian

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maybe next time Kevin It was one of the first Intarsia's I made approx 4 years ago now from a book. A guy on the UK Woodworking forum suggested making one that you can adjust for better clamping like the handheld jewellers vices, I have one of the handheld vices and will have a go at making a large one like this one. I am surprised they haven't made them before? maybe they have but i haven't found one yet (its bound to be VERY expensive if they do lol) I will let you know when the Mk2 version is finished. Cheers Brian

Hi,As you might know I do a lot of detailed carving/shaping using either gravers/chisels/rotary tools and I have noticed i am losing all strength in my right hand (the left is already knackered) so i decided to adapt a cheap alloy tilting vice into a great little carving vice by adding a 205mm diameter disc with 6mm holes in the surface that enables me to hold virtually any small shaped pieces which leaves both hands free to do the carving....its not a cure but it will keep me going a bit longer as its worked out very useful i think it might help others for their projects? here's what you need to make your own.1: Alloy Vice like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Model-Craft-M ... xyRhBS78w6 mine was actually cheaper from either Lidl or Aldi so worth looking out for in your local stores.2: 1 of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Large- ... 0005.m18513: Some of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hardwood-Dow ... PArjvvW_Wg4: 6 x 15mm wood screws (countersunk)First thing to do is print a copy of my template with the holes marked on (makes it easier than just drilling random holes, I don't know if i can post a pdf file on here but if not email me and i will send you a copy no problem.)Stick the template onto the chopping board and cover with clear tape to stop it lifting when drilling, then cut round the template and drill all the holes using a 6mm drill bit (the dowels will be a tight fit which is better than too loose) once drilled remove the template and then cut another disc out of the chopping board approx 90mm diameter and out of the scrap piece cut a rectangle piece approx 40mm wide x 90mm.Now drill pilot holes in the rectangle and countersink before screwing it onto the smaller disc....this is the bit you clamp in the vice, then using some double sided tape cover the other side of the small disk and stick it in the centre of the 205mm disc (glue doesn't seem to stick to the chopping board material very but the tape is ideal)Hey Presto your ready to go! Unlike the adjustable and more expensive vices from Dremel and Stanley which are plastic the alloy one is VERY solid bit of kit and once clamped to your bench it makes filing/carving much easier on your hands and its a nice cheap addition to your workshop, as the disc is made from plastic if you slip with you carving tool it won't damage the cutting edge. I have been using a small handheld version for decades and only now have i made this and wish i'd done it years ago. It would probably come in useful for Pyrography as you can angle the wood for improved stability ?Hope ya like it and if you want a template give me a shoutCheersBrian ps The items needed for the project are from UK suppliers but you should be able to find similar items on other countries

That's great Brian and I know it will be a beauty if you make it after seeing all your other work 8-) one of my friends has owned American cars for years and had a red Mustang......we used to drag race his cars and my bikes here in the UK for many years and his favourite was a 70's El Camino that was very trick and very quick too 8-) I raced a Suzuki GSX1100 Katana with Mr Turbo kit plus Nitrous Oxide which was quick but we retired from the racing after my mate had a bad crash (lost his lower leg) fun while it lasted. Brian

Thanks me too, I can't wait to see one in wood. Other cars i have thought about doing Intarsia patterns of are Cobra, Ford Pickup, Corvette, Challenger, 57 Chevy, one of those lovely Airstream trailers (caravans) there's so many lovely classic cars to choose from in the States and also other countries have classics like E Type Jags, Aston Martins etc I will keep adding to the collection and if anyone has any requests for a specific car let me know 8-) Its all practice on the computer. Cheers Brian

Love it! what an unusual project and loads of details great job

Brilliant!

Yes that's a beauty! Cheers Brian

Kevin, they are grain direction arrows Cheers Brian

Hi guys Just added my first pattern to the Pattern Library, see here I have always loved them and will hopefully own a real one in the future (nearest so far was my Chrysler 300c) Hope ya like it and if you make one please post of photo Cheers Brian Ps Can anyone tell me how to add the pattern to the "Intarsia" Library........managed to add it to the normal library ok sorry if I haven't followed the correct procedure guys.....blame it on me being a country bumkin from Scotland lol

Blimey that basement is sooooooooooooooooooo clean and tidy you could do medical operations there! with careful planning you will have the ultimate workshop.....1st thing is to sort the dust extraction out as its easier to do that when the place is empty and always make more sockets than you think you need for future machine upgrades etc. I have yet to see a lovely dry basement here in Scotland as they all seem to be dark damp and full of critters....8-) Have fun and keep us posted on the workshop. Brian

Superb but you have got to do a Biker Bear! not surprised they sell well as apart from being very cute they are very well made......looks like you will be busy soon 8-) Cheers Brian ps Love that Panda

Beautiful work as usual and love all the different types of wood you have used Brian

Beautiful work! Brian

I use a lot of Corian from the very rare Corian Tree ok its not exactly wood but does look nice if you need a pure white......I also use Sycamore and some Beech is pretty white..........would love some Aspen but its as rare as rocking horse poo. Cheers Brian