Charlie E

Amazing work!

Beautiful job cutting those. I hate working with MDF!

Had not heard of that. Yeah I'd have to know what that did to the warranty but, tempting.

I've had my new Hegner a couple of months now and this is where I have it set up, mostly because that's where my Dewalt was. I plan to build a tilted base to put under it but keep it where it is. I had to add the post on the front of my bench under the saw to stop vibration. I really like the Hegner. The only thing at all I wish was different is how much the arm raises. I'm a bottom feeder so I don't mind that you can't top feed but I'm working on an intricate fretwork piece and it definitely slows me down having to hit lots of tiny holes with limited space underneath. I removed the rubber grommet to gain the extra fraction. Still I would buy one again. It purrs like a kitten and is obviously well built, but then it should for the money shouldn't it. I'm thankful I had the nice trumpet to sell to pay for most of it.

Those are great!

Great job on all 3!

Sheesh man! Awesome job!

Fantastic job on that. Obvious that you put love into it. Beautiful pattern, cutting and wood.

Great to have a happy place!

I really like all of those. I think Christmas night might be my favorite. I love the minimalistic style pattern, I guess that's a good way to describe it. It's fun to look at and imagine what they're talking about. I saw the pattern designers name. Where would you her patterns?

Good job Melanie. I too like the barn wood idea. I use it often. You may already know but you should check the barn wood for powder post beetle holes. Most of the barn wood I've gotten has them. If it does there are a couple of ways to treat it, with heat or insecticide. Otherwise they can hatch out which wouldn't be great if they are inside the house. I've used the oven to treat small pieces and I've sprayed it when I had a lot. Not hard to find advise on the internet for treating.

Same here. I haven't heard of him but that's a cool pattern and nice job cutting!

Nice job on that! Although I spent a lot of time under houses on my job I think a sub would make me claustrophobic. "A man's got to know his limitations."

Good job! Isn't that a wood bee?

That is way cool! That joinery is beautiful.

Beautiful work all around Dave!

Thanks so much for all the kind words everyone. I love this line from an Oakridge Boys song, "Thank God for kids, there's magic for awhile."

Great job and enjoy the new saw!

I like the quote, the pattern, and the cutting. Food, family and love are great blessings!

As a kid I remember jumping from the top of a chain link fence to discover a shoelace was securely wrapped around the prongs on the top. Good thing stuff like that happens mostly when you're young and can still take it.

This silhouette reminded me of pushing my daughters in the swing. Both would ask me to push them "too high". I'm going to get one of them to burn "Too High" into it and hang it in my shop.

Hi Irene. I'm using 1/2" wood and around 1.25 degrees. I use a #3FDUR blade. The angle seems to vary with the different types of wood. I try to get the angle so the pieces stop just before they are flush but I struggle with being consistent. Most of the wood I'm using was given to me and is rough cut and up to 1 1/4" so getting it ready to cut has been a big part of the work. In case you're interested I'll try to explain how I do the Capt. America shields. You want to put the color wood that you want the star to be on top. I cut out the inner circle with the star still in it first, clockwise. I cut the star out by cutting the 5 sections of the inner circle around the star individually counter clockwise. I label them 1-5 before I cut out! Then the first inner stipe or ring is cut counter clockwise. Next I cut the middle ring clockwise, and lastly cut around the outside with the blade square to the table. Gluing it all up is a hot mess for me. *After breaking an outer ring while putting one together I've started putting a hose clamp around the outside fairly snug before "persuading" all the pieces to tighten up. I put a block of wood on top and tap/"bang" it with a hammer. Then after about an hour or two of drying time, I sand it flush with my belt sander, round over the edge, fill where necessary, and finish sanding. If anyone is still reading at this point, sorry if that's a terrible job of explaining and I'm sure others may know a better, easier method!

My oldest daughter is a teacher and a Bigfoot fan. Since I'm on a coaster kick I thought I'd make this for her desk.

Great cutting and beautiful wood!

Les, you owe it to yourself to see Captain America, The First Avenger. There are so many good Avenger movies but this one may be my favorite.