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  1. John B
    @LarryEA I found your pic. Strange but it does not show up in the post on my computer. I have to click on the "No Photo Description Available" twice to see it. Very nicely executed.
  2. John B
    @LarryEAyour pic seems to have vaporised If it is the pattern I think it is, I too have cut it. A great piece and challenging. I framed 2 and took them to few markets in 2020 then covid hit and the local markets shut down. This year I took both to a local Christmas market and both sold immediately for $125 each. You just can't tell when or what will go. Keep on keeping on.
  3. John B
    So good to see hand made toys being made and appreciated.
  4. John B
    Completely off topic, but There used to be a screen save (Joke) that would make the letters of a letter you were typing fall of the screen after you had left it for a minute or so. Was a laugh to see people return to their document to see half of it missing and letters sliding away.
  5. John B
    I like those. The addition of the stars and deer really make them.
  6. John B
    A cute collection Frank.
  7. John B
    Very nice pieces Joe. For a moment I thought you'd spent a day in the German Army (Just my weird humour)
  8. John B
    Onya Charlie, It's a nice feeling to be able to get back into doing what you love.
  9. John B
    Thanks Marg, My daughter saw them yesterday (MY Seller ) and loved them. I'm still working on a simplified woman ,now that's an oxymoron , I used number 3 blades to cut her and it makes her a little tight for little fingers. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas.
  10. John B
    Always get my blades and bits and pieces from "Wooden Teddy Bear". Unfortunately they are not posting to Australia at the moment because USPS won't take any mail due to delays caused by covid Luckily I have quite a good supply of blades etc.
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    G'day Rick, Thanks mate I want to change the shape of the woman as when cutting 30mm thick timber, some of the turns are a little sharp. Just simplify her a bit. It may also make it a little easier for little fingers to place her. It's forecast to be 40c on Xmas day here so I sure will be sinking a few. Have a great Christmas
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    I will go along with Frank on this one. Cutting with a glass shows up every wobble and imperfection, however when looked at with normal 20/20 everything looks great. I have had mine for quite awhile, it is x3 I think (maybe X5), glass with a ring fluro tube. It cost me just over $100 as I purchased it from the Blind Association shop (Now Visabilty.) As Jerry pointed out, I have mine mounted on a separate bench, that is at right angles to my saw so that it does not vibrate. I find it difficult to use with my readers on as I have to stand to far away from the lens, so I use it without glasses or with a pair of very low powered safety glasses i have
  13. John B
    G'day all, Another couple of puzzles cut from 30mm radiata pine two coats of clear gloss lacquer. Not 100% happy with them. Will alter the design slightly on the next ones.
  14. John B
    WOW, You have done an outstanding job on the cutting and the finish looks blemish free. Absolutely beautiful.
  15. John B
    G'day Chuck. I think you did a pretty good job on that. I don't know how much cutting you have done. I'm not going to critique colours etc as that is a personal taste. Staining the fretwork is difficult because of stains tendency to darken at edges (Especially with ply) and getting the stain into all of the cut outs evenly can be a real challenge. I understand a lot people don't like sanding and finishing and do tend to rush these processes. The backer has machine marks very visible running horizontally. Take you time and sand with the grain using a variety of grits of paper until all machine marks have disappeared. Note: Be careful with ply as the top ply can vary in thickness depending upon the type and sanding through it will ruin the job. Keep on keeping on. You are cutting one of the master pattern makers works.
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    Good for you Kev, if want to thump chests, I also have done a 5 year apprenticeship in cabinet making, which included wood finishes and upholstery etc. I have also trained apprentices etc. You are being a little ridiculous stating that all those little pieces require two coats etc. As you would then have to cut them thick enough to ensure that they will fit back after coating them. As I said I would never do an oil finish without a film coat over the top as I do not recognise a plain oil finish as hands friendly and offering enough protection. If you are happy with it, so be it. You state your opinions often enough, so that was mine.
  17. John B
    Absolutely beautiful. My failures are branded "Designer Firewood".
  18. John B
    You did Heldas proud with his pattern, a great job. I have often wondered about filling cut outs with coloured resin as I imagine items would look quite stunning hung in a window with the sun shining through. Love it.
  19. John B
    Truly great cutting. Although I do cut lettering, it is my least favourite
  20. John B
    Very nice projects. All well done. I love the Hippos
  21. John B
    Super nice cutting Eric.
  22. John B
    I have to disagree Kevin. I lacquer my puzzles and fret work with multiple coats. I have seen so many good cuttings, and work ruined (Not looking it's best) because of the lack of finishing skills, from sanding to polishing. Personally, I would never use an oil, without a film coat over the top .
  23. John B
    really nice clocks Jim. Sure to be appreciated.
  24. John B
    Love it Barb. those stars can be a PITA The one I made for the school Xmas tree also broke, so it was onto plan b.
  25. John B
    It's a great method. I have used it for many years. I also have a "Yoga" mat on my bench so that I do not mark the surface of larger pieces when sanding and working on them etc.
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