John B
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I like that Pete, Some tricky cuts.
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Very Nice Jeff. I like Marvin's attitude They are both super pieces. Charlie dosn't know how to do a simple pattern.
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Very nice pattern and super cutting Marg. Bet the Grandson loves it. |I just leant something too, I thought these where M&Ms
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Super scrolling Dave, I am sure the folks would be pleased that their treasured possessions are in the care of some one who appreciate them.
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Think of a number greater then 100 double it then take away 10 and multiply by 2. If they still want it, you are in the winners seat and it's steak dinners all around
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Thanks Tony, It sure is heavy especially those 8 x 4 sheets of 3/4. I have almost cried a couple of times when I have seen the Melamine coated Kiddies tables and chairs I have made left outside in the rain and people have asked if I can fix them ????? It definitely doesn't like water. There is another grade HMR (High Moisture Resistant) for use in bathrooms etc, but don't let it sit in water or it will balloon too. cheers
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The reason I put this up was not to spruik up the good points about MDF but I have seen in many scroll saw facebook pages and woodworking pages people stating that MDF is rubbish, etc etc. Also to show how it can be finished as there has been a few questions on how well it finished etc. MDF is the mainstay of the Australian Kitchen Cabinet and Furniture industry. We use very little plywood, probably because of how dear it is.
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Roly and Lawson I can understand you concerns, and it is entirely a choice whether to use MDF. Australian Safety standards for MDF recommend the wearing of aP1 mask, the same type that is quite adequate for any other woodworking operation along with safety glasses . They also recommend the wearing of the same category mask when working with Soft and Hard woods. I must admit, that sometimes after routing the stuff I do look a little like a snowman, but then again after sanding Jarrah I look like a mud hole The formaldehyde levels in Australian MDF are a fraction of the amount considered as possibly dangerous by the world health organisation. I can not say that about the stuff used in some imported cabinets as you smell it leaching out.
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I have just created a album with some photos of toys I have made. These are all MDF, with some other timber. I did this to show that MDF can be finished to a high quality, and is a very stable medium. The larger pieces I sprayed (Compressor and Gun) The puzzles are painted with a brush then a couple of coats of clear Lacquer. The Kiddies tables and chairs are MDF melamine coated and the edges and pattern I painted with acrylic paint, a couple of coats. The green VW was made for a 3 and 4 year old brother and sister. When they reached 10 it was given to their younger cousins. When they out grew it it was given back to me and with only a few minor scratches to be touched up and auctioned it for a charity. Many of these will outlast me. I have seen a dolls cradle at a garage sale etc.
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Thanks Marg and all others. I have another 2 markets before Xmas. One is $25 and the other is $35. My daughter is the sales woman, She could sell coal to Newcastle.
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Brenda, Don't be disappointed, finishing takes a while to master, It is actually a trade ion Aust with a 4 year apprenticeship. Using pressure pac cans( I am assuming this is what you used) requires a little practice. Not to close as you flood the piece and risk runs, to far away and you get over spray eg some of the contents dries prior to hitting the piece and makes the finish feel rough and flat. For a piece like yours above I would lay it flat on a bench, ( Place a piece of timber on the bench first with a few nails through it facing up so that your piece can sit on the nail points) then give it a "wet coat" turning it a few times. When dry cut back with 240 -320 paper and give it another wet coat. Remembering that the finish is only as good as the preparation. So before any finish is applied, sand up to 240 -320 grit paper making the timber as smooth and scratch free as possible. Hope you can make head or tail out of this. Cheers
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A win in all departments.
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Brenda, I think we all have those days. I know I do. Some days you wouldn't want to be standing next to my saw as the language is enough to make a sailor blush. Others it all just seems to do what I want and I sail along.
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Absolutely beautiful cutting mate.
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Nicely cut. I too love the WWII and WWI planes. The Spitfire, Beaufighter and Mosquito are my favourites. I haven't cut any out, but had probably 50 - 60 airfix models BM (Before Marriage)
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Brenda and Lawson. your kind thoughts must have worked. $275.00 in the sky rocket after expenses. Down the shed tomorrow
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G'day all, I am currently at a small market in Kalgoorlie. Handmade items only. Only $20 bucks a stall. Am in front by about $65 at the moment, so we\ll see how it ends up. 2 hours to go.
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Very nice Jim, but what are those white things?
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Very Very nice. Love seeing different mediums introduced to woodwork. A shame that they will only see the "Light" of day for a month or so each year.
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Very nice. It look good stained. I feel your frustration, when you have a finish time in mind and the gods chuck a spanner in the works. I had to look up "Queso" to see what it was I could understand it if it said Rum or beer
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Very nice Charlie and suitable. I used to make a lot of kids toys. They bring out the child in you just making them. Have fun.
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Thanks Charlie. A lot of things just seem to grow on my bench. This was one of them.
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Glad you are having super sales. I have to have a sit down after looking at that production
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Love it.
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Very nice Peter,. Good to have a happy customer that keeps on coming back, Well done mate.
