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    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.
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    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
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    Actually making one, saw the plans on Steve Good's site.
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    Thanks and I've been buying from Denny for a few years now and completely agree about his level of service.
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    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?
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    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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    From Wikipedia: The Green Man, also known as a foliate head,[1] is a motif in architecture and art, of a face made of, or completely surrounded by, foliage, which normally spreads out from the centre of the face.[2] Apart from a purely decorative function, the Green Man is primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, representing the cycle of new growth that occurs every spring.
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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.
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    Not all heroes where capes.
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    I swear I am going so slow I think my mind is actually moving the wood. Maybe people who are good are really Jedi.
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    Progress not perfection is the key.
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    I've done a few TOL, but gotta admit, I really like this way.
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    We all understand autocorrect, some of mine are really hilarious,
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    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.
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    I say sorta intarsia as it was cut from the same piece of cheap pine. I did cut the light pieces from a different part of the same board as the dark to see how well I could match up. Used 2 different shades of danish oil for coloring. Learned a lot, especially that while I can cut to a line pretty well, I for sure can't draw one with a woodburning tool. Comments welcome.
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    I'll join in, just as gifts for friends. Took the pic of the dragon before I got my clocks.
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    Greetings from Lawrence, MA. I too use colored Mat board as a backer. Michaels in Salem NH had a decent selection last time I was there. Hobby Lobby in Manchester has more, but driving to Manchester can be a pain.
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    This is exactly what I was wondering. Any tips about the stains you use, do you need to thin, etc? Thanks in advance.
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    Yes indeed, been there and know what you mean. It does get better lots of ice helps That and drugs.
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    I took my Delta apart and found a bearing on the pivot rod that was dry and it was making a sound. Works fine now and taking apart and reassembly was greatly assisted by the videos mentioned and taking pics at each step along the way.
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    If it's the "fuzzie's" you are sanding just use an acetylene torch and burn them off. You might want to hold the piece with a pair of pliers.
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    Still not sure I even like this, but why not. I like supporting Harvey and as far as you, sometimes you just got to suck it up.
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    Never seen it, but I have heard of laminated bb. Maybe that's what it is.
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    I'll look for it, we occasionally go out to the Black Horse.
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