Dak0ta52
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You're absolutely right, Charlie. A piece of wood can make or break a project. This piece is awesome... and I see you're using my backdrop for photos. Although it looks like time to get the mower out!
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My first saw was a WEN although a different model. The first table I built I used 3/4 thick ply for the top and mounted the saw with a layer of toolbox drawer liner between the saw and the plywood. The vibration was so bad I thought I would have to strap it down to keep if from bouncing all over the shop. I pulled the 3/4 plywood top off and replaced it with a solid piece of 2X10. I remounted the saw again with the drawer liner between the saw and the 2X10. Afterwards, it would "almost" pass the nickle test. Even through the entire speed range. From your picture it looks like you used 3/4 ply for the top of your saw. If you experience vibration you may want to double up on the top or replace it with 2X material. Good luck.
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Welcome form North Carolina. Blades can make a big difference on cutting along a line. Even the same brand and size may differ slightly. Practice, practice, practice. You'll get the hang of it. Yes, we love seeing pictures.
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Thanks Charlie. I finally found the directions to count the holes. Turns out this piece has just under 900 but Jim signed the piece with a few of those. A good guestimation would be around 875. I've found the more detailed a pattern, the more I like cutting it. I did have some fuzzies. I used a torch and needle file to get rid of them.
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Thanks Richard. The biggest bulk was done with Pegas #2/0 spirals. I did use a few #0 spirals and #2/0 MGTs.
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I finished this Jim Blume pattern this afternoon and the wife dubbed it as being one of my best pieces. I'm not so sure about that but I will say it is an outstanding pattern and a lot of fun to cut. I tried to find my directions to count the number of cuts using Inkscape but never could locate them among my "never lose anything" filing system I have set up on my computer. This was cut using the Blonde wood I had located at Lowe's with a Birch backer. The piece is stained with Ipswich and the backer is stained with Ebony. Four coats of Polyacrylic and pre-fab framing material provided the finish. I do spline my frames. Despite the many holes, the piece is quite easy to cut. There is only one delicate area, that being the lower part of the eagle's neck... the part just under his beak. I encourage you to give it a try.
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I agree with the majority. Your cutting and coloring are outstanding.
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Another nicely done project Tbow.
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Very nice, Marg. I'm sure some of those with a lot of letters were a little tricky having to cut those thin pieces.
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I, too, like the more complex patterns. Your piece turned out awesome.
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Another awesome job, Ron. Love the paint jobs.
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Thanks Marie. I'm not making a living off this but it helps paying for the hobby.
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Yes it is and I'm loving every minute of it.
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I haven't posted any work in a while but have been rather busy. My wife showed the piece I did for her of our fur babies to her dog training club and now I'm working on commissions. Not complaining at all. Helps to support the hobby. Anyway, these are two I completed over the weekend and I'm working on another I'll finish tomorrow evening. I'm also working on a rather elaborate Jim Blume piece that I've already worked on for about six hours and I'm only about a fourth of the way done. Another project I completed this past weekend was a bandsaw box but I haven't photographed it yet. Once I do, I'll post a picture of it in the "Other Woodwork." The two pieces below are my typical 1/4-inch stained with either natural or ipswich and a black backer. Frames are custom cut with pre-fabricated framing material. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
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Wow, Dick. You nailed that one. I believe you hit those colors spot on. Even trimming the heart with the red over the pink shows you have artistic blood running through your veins. On top of the colors, the cutting is fantastic.
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Clean and colorful. Outstanding!
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Lots of delicate work there. Great job.
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Nicely done. Let us know how your sells go.
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You mentioned the eyes were a problem... but I'll have to say you did an outstanding job with the eye. When I'm doing a person or animal pattern I have one eye looking like is supposed to and the other is trying to look around the corner. I'm not much of a "Lord of the Rings" fan but will say you did a great job. I had no trouble recognizing who it was.
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That looks like it would be a fun pattern. I'm like Frank, give me lots of fretwork and I'm happy. You did a great job on these and I'd like to see how you finish them out.
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Another awesome piece, Dick.
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Beautiful pieces, Frank.
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Nice idea and I'm sure would be fun for kids... as well as adults. Great job.
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Another job well don, Dick. I believe that is a Russ Beard pattern.
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A nice piece made nicer. Way to go Ron.
