Dennisfm56

I always put the end of the blades in a solvent that should remove the oils. but dressing the blades won't hurt. Thanks for the tip.

Ho Folks, What's the best way to dress the set screws and thumbscrews to help with blade slippage? I currently use a piece emery cloth. I'm wondering if I'm just making the problem worse. I have the Pegas clamps on a Delta and have replaced both the screws and thumbscrews that I purchased from Dennis Knappen (ArtCrafters). Thanks

Actually making one, saw the plans on Steve Good's site.

Thanks and I've been buying from Denny for a few years now and completely agree about his level of service.

Hi Folks, Trying something new to me, compound cutting such as the ones in Sam Keener's book. Basically my question is does anyone have some hints when cutting thick stock, such as the 1 3/4 he suggests for his projects. I just did the first cut on one, went ok, but would I have been better off with a slower blade speed or faster? I was cutting poplar at about 5 out of 10 on a Delta using a #7 MGT and taking my time. Should I have been using a different style blade with that thick a stock?

As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to cut it. I like unique projects. Should be able to start cutting the pattern tomorrow.

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The 60's were about acceptance, this is the closest I've done. Not my best work, I was asked to make something for a fundraiser a day before it was happening. I think it was a take on a Sue Mey pattern.

Not all heroes where capes.

I swear I am going so slow I think my mind is actually moving the wood. Maybe people who are good are really Jedi.

Progress not perfection is the key.

I've done a few TOL, but gotta admit, I really like this way.

We all understand autocorrect, some of mine are really hilarious,

This is my journey into doing intarsia. Learning as I go and certainly not using the more exotic woods that are available. Strictly pine and poplar so far using stains or paint for color. The actual order that I have done them is the Whale, Rooster, Goldfish, Butterfly, Apple and finally the Cat. Happy with my progress, but still much to learn.