John B
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I agree. sort of like a fine rasp. I find I do this a lot when using spirals to straighten cuts take a little more off etc.
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I thought I had been abandoned and was on my own with this one
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I use FD modified spirals, still get fuzzies but not as many as other spirals. I also find them easier to control. Spirals are good for texts, but I find you have to be careful when their are narrow bridges as they can break the them out. For example I am currently stack cutting 2 portraits and the rear one is buggered as a bridge was broken out.
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It is below considered safe levels, lots of things we use have formaldehyde in them, Particle board, Plywood, mdf etc
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I always use Radiata Pine 25 - 30 mm thick. Never a problem.
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Well, that saved me a few quid on airfares Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Another tip, that I use that may help a few members. For small items such as Xmas Tree Decos, or small sections of an item that requires a bit of colour, I use Nail Polish, What's left after I do my nails There are some fantastic metallics and glitters available in nail polish and if you go to the discount shops you can pick up pots from 50c each. Another good source is chemist shops when they are getting rid of unwanted stock and have a tub full discounted. If the polish is a bit thick a few drops of lacquer thinner fixes that.
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Top of the Wazza Charlie
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A nice varied selection Frank. I tend to do the same with my framing, wait until i have a few before doing them.
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My eyes are drawn to puzzles. I see where this is going for me.....
John B replied to Tallbald's topic in Scrollers Q&A
I use Radiata pine 15 - 30mm thick for stand up puzzles, and 6mm mdf with a 3mm mdf backer for tray puzzles. -
I have had days like that, More often with my painting. Couldn't paint a straight line if my life depended upon it. Chuck it in for the day and watch a western
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Excellent. So glad you are having success.
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You are over thinking this. Just dig in and use common sense. Some pieces may be over engineered, but that's better than under.
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Sometimes you couldn't win a kick in a stampede
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ONYA Barb. Your shout!
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Congratulations on a job well done Dick. They are real nice. Now sit back, grab a beer and relax.
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I vary my approach, Some times I cut freehand and cut various shapes and whimsies, other times (Especially if there are a lot of pieces) I use a pattern. You really only need to do a search for "Jigsaw Puzzle Templates" and there are plenty. Just grab the one with the most pieces then use how many pieces you need for your puzzles. I print it on thin card, tape the card to the front of the puzzles and away I go. You can either shrink or enlarge the pattern or just use a part of it, once again shrinking or enlarging that part.
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Well done Barb. Now to start making sawdust so you have stock for the next one.
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Nice work Dick, love the coloured backgrounds.
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I think you are probably correct Rodney. I started out using Luan ply from our "Box Store" Bunnings and it presented no end of problems. Even their so called up market They charge like it's the top of the wazza) has veneers so thin you can't even think about sanding them or your through. I truly like that piece mate.
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Making slow progress on my Christmas project
John B replied to heppnerguy's topic in Bragging Rights
Look good Dick
