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    Ok, that is just insane! And I mean that in the best way possible! Thanks for sharing that incredible work!
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    Looks darn "beachy" to me! - Good job!
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    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder And hey, if it works for you who cares what it looks like. Good luck with it!
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    There are many ways to make frames - the ones in my picture are angle cut (45 degrees). The ones you describe from your friends husband sounds like either a half lap or pocket hole joined frame. The pocket hole frame is supposed to be one of the easiest, but not for me. The half lap, is a fairly difficult cut if you haven't done it before, but once you do one it does get easier. I just happen to enjoy the angled cut frames because that's how I set myself up. I have done half lap and like them, but they take more time. As for the pocket hole joined, you should have the pocket hole maker like from Kreg to make the hole easier. It also requires special screws - I'm not really into the "needs special" kind of work myself. I made a tutorial a while back that may help ( or may confuse you more), here's a link to it if you;re interested (It's in 5 parts):
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    Keep Trying! They're really not that difficult once you get the secrets/techiniques down. What you describe is usually caused by cutting the pieces separately. I always use my table saw for frames. I can't seem to get exact angles with my miter saw. Also made a jig to cut the angles so they are always the same. I always cut the top and bottom as one piece (think stacking) and the left and right sides as one piece. That way they are always the exact same length - that's the biggest secret to frames Sometimes I'll use a stop block if I'm making more than one frame and cut multiple sides and reset the stop block for the remainders. I usually also cut them too large, approximately 1/8-1/4", and trim to the proper width and height (again stacking). Much easier to cut to the size, then trying to cut the size correctly from the beginning.
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    Thanks all, Yes, using 1/8" bb - stack cut 2. I normally would use a MG #3 for these, but figured they were so small a smaller blade would be better Thanks again for the direction - greatly appreciated!
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    I tried to cut the pattern below, but had lost of trouble with the small port windows on the side and aft of the ship I could use some guidance on you all cut those types of fretwork as it really p'd me off and I threw out the cut. I was using a MG #1, on speed 2 trying to go very slow but I kept going outside the line of the port, which caused me to cut into the port next to the one I was cutting For example the 4 little ports towards the rear of the ship Thanks in advance for reading and your assistance
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    Sweet - I use a strap clamp as well. Also I used to use brads but now I just glue them and it works much better. Specially if you have good edges.
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    So I cut a few new puzzles this week (I already posted the Dinosaur scene: I also used my trim router for the 2nd time ever and did an Roman Ogee edge - first time doing an edge to a frame. It's been awhile that I've cut any frames and it's taking me a bit to get back into the swing of it, only destroyed 3 pieces of frame wood LOL It's kind of hard to see in the pics, but the arrows "point" the way LOL Frame #2 The both need staining/finishing Here's the colored dino set in one of them Thanks as always in advance for reading!
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    I did this for my neighbor who has a 71 I think It's the only car cut I've done to date, but I have a few lined up for cutting soon.
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    Someone please remind me to NEVER 4 stack 1/8" again LOL - it was very nerve racking, and took me way too long to finish (between the heat and humidity and loss of interest). But anyway, I finished my stack cuts thanks to the break in weather for the last 2 days... So here is one of the 4 (still needs finishing) - Used a Modified 3 Pegas on most of it, with a MG 1 for some of the smaller cuts Here are the 4 stacked cuts - Whew! The wife took one off my workbench I was using to make a frame and painted it. Looks ok though to me - thoughts? Thanks in advance as always for reading
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    Similar happened to me just before the summer. I cut a puzzle, and while I was sanding a large piece broke off and went flying who knows where. I did as @trackman suggested and just as I finished cutting the replacement i happened to look under a cart and there was my missing piece. So, yeah I feel for ya for sure LOL
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    Actually, no I do not do much fretwork
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    I also use them for finishing touches as well as use them for poking cut pieces out
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    It's Aquaman Nice job
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    Lowes in my area is still selling Poplar and common, as for BB I still have enough for a few more cuts but when it runs out I'll be trying the internet place again for 12x12 sheets. I like those
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    IMO it first depends on budget and whether you know from the start if scrolling for you. Because I was unsure whether I would enjoy scrolling, I started with a Wen (very reasonably priced) which used Pinned blades. Within a few weeks, I decided it was fun and purchased a Delta - pinless. One of the best decisions I've made so far in woodworking, next to my table saw. I prefer the Pegas line of blades myself, specially the #1,3 and 5 Modified Geometry, also like the skip tooth for some cuts as well. I have however also used the Olsons which are a good blade as well, it always seems to come down to personal preference. The blades tend to be very inexpensive so what I did was bought a sampler which had about 6 of each blade and tried them all. Best of luck on your decision
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    That is a nice cut and a nice pattern as well. Well done and thanks for sharing it
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    Not really a need or use, more of a "If I'm going to cut something like this, I want to maximize my output and get as many as possible out of it." That way, I have for gifts and samples etc. Both would get a backer and frame
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    I have a few patterns I want to stack cut but not sure if I should use 1/4 or 1/8" BB? How do you decide which to use. Here is an example of what i want to cut this week Thoughts? Thanks as always in advance
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    Just a few - plus about 10 more I haven't posted
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    Killer! Looks just like the picture!
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    Wow, that is a nice one - you've really go this down now!
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    Love your car cuts with the frames. And Alfred E. looks cool as well Thanks for sharing it
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    That is a very cool clock Is that painted white and red for the tail lights with a black backing? I want one!
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