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I like em all, but I have an affinity for the dragons - where did you get that pattern if I may ask?

Huh, my blades don't slip since I sand the edges, but less vibration is always a good thing!

Most of you probably already know about this, but for those that don't, here is something I just learned and is a real time saver! While watching some videos on bandsaws I came across a scroll sawing video that used a new (to me anyway) technique for sanding items. I didn't really think it would be that much different but I gave it a try and what do you know, it reduced my sanding time on ALL projects by 80% and was a much cleaner product afterwards - very few if any "fuzzies" on the backs, a nice smooth finish etc. It requires just a few items, easily obtainable and even easier built: Shelf liner, plywood base, a few rails and screws. It's called a sanding board. Not to be confused with a sanding down draft table but looks similar. Here is my old style of sanding, using sand paper and a sanding block (sand both sides), a torch (to burn off any "fuzzies" a highly technical term ), a abrasive ball (to get any remain unsanded edges ). This process takes anywhere from 3-5 minutes for each piece. Using this method requires the sander to hold the item and hopefully not break it LOL The sanding board accomplishes this much more effectively. You place the item on the board (has the non-stick shelf liner - also used to line tool boxes and drawers)... Place a hand/palm sander directly on top of the item and start the sander. I use 240 g paper and sand the item for less than 5 seconds on each side! This has saved me so much time and effort I was completely surprised by its effectiveness. In fact, I have sanded items using this board as small as little round fragile ornaments that we make and they don't move at all and come out so clean and smooth Thanks as always in advance for reading NOTE: The key is to place the sander directly ON the item before turning the sander on. The item will NOT move and it will get sanded very quickly

I have them but still haven't installed them on my delta - what do they do for you?

I use several types of spray finishes with my projects Puzzles - spray shellac always - 1-2 coats as needed Wall hangers interior - polyurethane always - 1 - 2 coats -usually 2 for a heftier finish Wall hangers exterior - Spar Polyurethane always - 2 coats -usually for a heftier finish Frames - 2 coats -usually for a heftier finish Silhouettes/fret work - depending on the wood can be up to 4 coats poly depending how shiny I want it Cabinets and furniture - up to 6 coats poly spar for outdoor pieces I just got an incredible deal on that acrylic spray for $4 a can limit 6 to a customer - I got 6 and Jennifer got 6. Once it's gone, back to spraying

Well I had no idea it could do that! Thanks for posting this!

Looking good as usual Scott! I was asked for both a BMX and a Gymnast but couldn't find anything to use

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family! I was just pming with him the other day A small token for a lost friend...

I got an email this morning on one of my news watches and this is what I got (I have not verified this as of yet, but will this weekend): Can anyone else confirm their area lumber pricing has dropped? Thanks as always in advance

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Have you tried any of these? https://www.ganahllumber.com/ http://www.joneslumber.com/ This one looks promising: Miter Craft Supply 2950 Airway Ave Ste D8 Costa Mesa, CA 92626-6006Map (714) 556-2600 Millwork,Lumber

I've had our supplier join boards for us, but that is just god awful! You really need to find a miller someplace - I haven't been bought boards from box stores in months and have saved a fortune!

Thanks Thing is that is a very small sample of what we put out weekly these days. Averaging several dozen units a week - whew LOL

I haven't posted our projects in awhile, so thought I would post a few of our newest and commissioned works Thanks in advance for reading: A dual hanger for a customer: - this was fun. We used some really colored grain poplar and finished with Spar Urethane as it will be kept in a Florida room (for those not in the know, a Florida room is simply an enclosed porch either with screes, windows or sometimes both.) A custom picture frame - for a dog named Kort - we won't be doing many of these lol A desktop name plate - made from a Harvey pattern and our newest lettering offering One of our newest Wall Hangers for the motorcycle crowd - found the bike silhouette - thanks to the artist One of our newest puzzle creations - one of our creations A new Fantasy puzzle turning out to be very popular - available in 2 color combinations - think this is from the Fantasy book These are our most recent cuts and creations We have many more new puzzles and wall hangers as well but too many to post Thanks for reading

Depending on the sheen you want... Rather than paint the letters, I would use stain - I have used white and Black (Ebony) stain and it works out very nicely Then If it were me, I would start with Lacquer - one coat over the whole thing to bring out the grain - dry for 12-24 hours sand with 400-1200 grit Next I'd do a thin coat of Polyurethane (again depending on the sheen you want)- dry for 12-24 hours sand with 400-1200 grit A final thick coat of Polyurethane to really provide a nice thick coat and sheen - dry for 12-24 hours sand with 400-1200 grit I've done this process (aside from the white/black stain) on a few of our recent projects as well as on a test subject - I use 1200 grit on my projects It was perhaps the finest finish I've done on a piece to date. The key was the 12-24 hour wait time between coats Can't wait to see what you come up with

I've been doing this for a while now with all my spray cans - really helps a lot

One word... Outstanding!

You don't have to run it at 40-50, that's just where I found I get the best covering for my needs. It actually performs best @ 30-35 which where they suggest you use it Hope that helps

I have several compressors and thanks to someone here who brought this up, I recently purchased this spray gun It is VERY easy to use and does not use a lot of pressure. I turn my main compressor down to 45-50 and spray I could easily use my pancake compressor if I wanted with this gun It covers very well, it is also extremely easy to clean. You simply place the medium in a mason jar, attach the jar and the compressor and spray away I use Polyurethane and Shellac through it, and both use soap and water for clean up and for tougher cleanups I use denatured alcohol. I keep a jar of soap and water and denatured handy both in mason jars for easy attachment to clean up It cost $50. I should mention I also have 5 other sprayers that I no longer use (HPLV and LPHV) and this one is so much easier to use and clean

Oh come on ray, where's your adventurous spirit!

That's cool Thx for sharing it

That's what I use as well - although with the problems I'm having finding spray adhesive, I just ordered 1k 8.5x11 labels to print patterns on as backup. Also had to go with some 3m77 since it was all I could find reasonably priced. No way am I EVER going to pay $20-$40 for one can of spray adhesive

Here are the specs for the saw: https://wenproducts.com/products/3966t-14-inch-two-speed-band-saw-with-stand-and-worklight I believe the max height is 8 3/4". I did not buy it to resaw large boards however, I wanted it to make some of our products easier and quicker to make

Nicely done and grats! The Beatles are my fav and always will be

ditto - and buy enough to last a few months then rinse and repeat!