Thanks. I used a FDUR #1 blade on everything except the outsides of Gandalf and the stick where I used a FDUR #3. As for the drill size I'm not sure what # it is. I got some small bits from Harbor Freight that aren't numbered. I just know a #1 blade would barely fit through it. I went through over 2 dozen blades on this one. I ruined more by repeatedly bending them while threading them through the holes than breaking them. Thanks again.
Yeah, I'm planning to. I've got Fellowship of the Ring laid out to start on after I finish a couple of others. I read the Hobbit and really liked it. I think he and C S Lewis were friends and I've loved everything I've read by Lewis.
I'm a big fan of the Lord of the Rings movies. So far I've been too lazy to read the books. Love this pattern by Charles Dearing. I cut it in 1/2" Red Oak . It's 8" X 10". The backing is rough cut cedar which I stained English Chestnut then fogged it with flat black from a rattle can to darken it a bit. I planed one side to get it to 1/8" thickness and cut 1 1/2" planks and glued them to 1/4" BB rough side up.
Thanks. I'm usually one who would say forget the warranty, but with the warranty being 7 years and considering the cost of the saw I'm not planning on doing it any time soon.