ben2008

That's why I use my little Canon digital camera on my Windows 7 computer with Photo Gallery. Older technology, but really simple to use and I store my photos right on my computer or on a stick..

Excellent post. Although I am strickly an amateur when it comes to photography I take all my pics with my little Canon digital camera and natural light and crop out what isn't needed. I try to never have anything in the background unless it's for a reference point. Since I do mostly Intarsia now, I try and let the various woods, color, and grain be the focal point. Ben

I'm a Big fan of the police. Very nice job.

Very nice. I like it a lot.

This is what I have been using. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Trimaco-SuperTuff-18-in-x-36-in-Tack-Cloth-6-Pack-10506/205754754 I also vacuum my wood if it has a lot of saw dust before I use the tack cloth. I never blow the saw dust off. It's just going to land somewhere else and maybe back on my project. I use this little mini vac attachments for my 5 gal shop vac. I also use it to vacuum off my scroll saw. Gets into the tight spaces. Fits 1 1/4 inch vacs. Works great. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Think-Crucial-32-mm-Mini-Micro-Tool-Attachment-Set-Fits-All-Vacuum-Cleaners-Including-Hoover-Eureka-Kenmore-and-Bissell-32MM-Mini-Micro-Tool/305847838?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-VF-F_D29A-G-D29A-29_16_FLOORCARE-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-MinorAppl&cm_mmc=Shopping-VF-F_D29A-G-D29A-29_16_FLOORCARE-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-MinorAppl-71700000032403373-58700003840533684-92700030729181853&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzbv7BRDIARIsAM-A6-1wmFRlMsWM_neZ-c-YKT_gByOAbEoYJKy3H3UWV7riA8fnU6h5WLgaAma4EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I cover my wood with the sticky back shelf liner cut to size, then apply the pattern over it with the 3M 77 adhesive. Just make sure you wipe off any fine dust with a tack rag before applying shelf liner. Works for me.

This what I use. No problem with clogging or drying out. https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Grade-Cyanoacrylate-Glue-Masters/dp/B00WHEM0UA/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=glue&dchild=1&keywords=glue&pd_rd_i=B00WHEM0UA&pd_rd_r=9f6f5d81-37a0-466e-8528-557106798e65&pd_rd_w=sIpm1&pd_rd_wg=AGcIx&pf_rd_p=224b59c9-c98f-46fd-96d6-8e952866d6a3&pf_rd_r=Q7G5560QH7S206FBT5MJ&psc=1&qid=1600877135&sr=1-1-a14f3e51-9e3d-4cb5-bc68-d89d95c82244

I just use my Dremel that I have had for umteen years. One of the best little tools around for drilling tiny holes up to 1/8" and a multitude of other things like sanding, shaping, cutting etc. The accessories for it are endless. Worth the investment many times over.

I don't use spiral blades at all. I tried and couldn't get the hang of it and threw them away. I really don't need them as I do mostly Intarsia now. If I do need to use a really small blade I usually go to a 2/0 or 1 Olson or FD and I'm all set. At my age doing that tiny fretwork is just too tedious and boring for me and honestly, I don't have the patience anymore to cut hundreds of tiny little cut outs.. However, I am making a small fretwork keepsake box right now. It's a gift for one of my granddaughters.It's taking me forever. I do enjoy looking at all the nice fretwork that some on here make. and really do admire folks that have the patience for it. Some of it is really beautiful.

One of my favorite actors. Great job.

I mainly use Olson (about 75%) and have for over 35 years on my RBI and Excalibur. I try to use the PGT blades as often as i can, However, I have used Flying Dutchman and for certain applications they are fine also. I have never tried Pegas blades. I have no need to try them either or any other. I am quite satisfied with my choices. PS I am no expert on blades by any means. I just know what works for me after 35 years.

Very nice work.

Beautifully said in any language.

I really don't want to know how long it takes. Once I found out I'm working for about 50 cents an hour it would take all the fun out of it. All my woodworking is just for fun anyway. I guess if you wanted to make money you would need to know.

This is the one I use on my 10" Makita slide compound miter saw. Great results' https://www.amazon.com/Freud-Ultimate-Cut-Off-Blade-LU85R010/dp/B0000223KU/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwm_P5BRAhEiwAwRzSO_xGkD6KcVyOgsgKiPCsQyfmq9iGrqmqCFvs-4BTBNQXaw3pgBcN5xoCvWkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=177770418419&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9016787&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11799530298122418756&hvtargid=kwd-31462396564&hydadcr=1611_9901462&keywords=diablo+80+tooth&qid=1597824464&sr=8-3&tag=googhydr-20 They make a 12" version also.

If I was looking to purchase a new scroll saw I would look at the Hawk or the Hegner. My Hawk is 27 years old and still humming along. I know people who have both and they are old just like mine and still going strong. I also have an Excalibur that is about 8 years old. I would not buy another one. Yes, they are expensive, either one is worth it. I would say, just save up until you can afford one or the other. Just my 2C worth.

That Apostle clock is looking very nice. I have made a couple of small ones, but nothing like that. Can't wait to see the finished one.

Haha Seems like all of us at one time or another tried our hand with a lathe. I bougnt a Jet desk top lathe some years back, Tried my hand at pens etc. No luck at all. I even had a web site at that time. Never sold anything. Sold everything at half price. Live and learn. Now, anything I make I keep it or give it away to family and friends. I get much more satisfaction doing that.

As a military veteran myself. I like it a lot. Beautiful job of scrollin'.

Very nice. I'll have mine with just cream please.

Her instructions basically say to paint a color of your choice to a piece of thin plywood. Then glue it to the underside of the lid. I was hoping to do something a little nicer.

I am making the box out of red oak. I am not going to paint it, just leave it natural with a satin lacquer finish. I'll see if I have an 1/8" BB or plywood to line the underside of the box lid. That may work. I can paint, flock, or use adhesive backed felt for one side of the plywood that will show though the top. Then I can put a matching adhesive backed felt for the other side to finish it off. I will flock, or use an adhesive backed felt for the bottom. The sides will remain open. Thanks

I'm in the process of making some keepsake scroll saw boxes for Christmas presents and looking for some tips. I have one ready to go right now. It has a hummingbird scroll saw pattern that I will use. I want to set the pattern off with a nice background. I can make the boxes all right. Just looking for some tips on how to line them. I do have some flock. I also like the idea of putting a backing behind the scroll saw cut outs. I see mostly black used for this. My question is what do you use for this? I was thinking of cardstock. I just don't think lining the box with black cardboard would look nice. Then I thought is could line the box with the black cardboard then use some adhesive backed felt over the cardboard to dress it up. Would that work? A lot of extra work, but i do want the boxes to look nice. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance Ben This is the box I'm going to make for my grandkids. I also have a butterfly one. It has a purple background. I just need a little help on how to line it and show off the pattern.

Judy Gale Roberts sells it on her web site. It's called Old Masters Gel - pickling white. Here's the link. https://intarsia.com/products/old-masters-finish?variant=27764086150 Update. I noticed you are in Australia. Judy Gale Roberts only ships to the US. Sorry about that. However. Amazon sells the pickling white also. maybe they will ship to Australia or you may be able to buy it on the Amazon-Australia web site. Here is the link. https://www.amazon.com/MASTERS-12404-Stain-Pickling-White/dp/B000I1AOO8/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=Old+Masters+gel&qid=1597090472&sr=8-16

I had to have auto trans. Wife couldn't drive stick shift. I think mine came with hidden rust. I sold it after 2 years. The salt really took a toll on those old cars up here in MI, not so much today thank goodness. Auto trans, power steering, power brakes, bench seat, AM/FM radio and that was it.