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    Wow!
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    Okay, I almost wasn't going to post this since it is just a scrolled heart, nothing fancy but tricky inlaying it in there. I did inlay a few on cutting boards (with the help of you folks) and now I tried it on a box. Nothing fantastic like all the wonderful scroll work that everyone puts on here, but its a start for me. This is now my second box I have ever made. I kind of like boxes. But hope to move on to other scrolling adventures and move from hearts . The wood is Spalted Hackberry and walnut. I had a challenge with the mortise lock but it does work and actually I need help putting hinges on and keeping them level for the next time I make another box...they are a bit wonky but at least they do work.
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    Frank, I love the painted leaves and roses...very pretty!
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    Very nice. really appreciate your description of the finishing process, plus the size of blades. thanks!
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    That is Awesome! You do such nice work
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    I love those old sailing ships....very nice!
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    Wow, I would hate that much traffic. Not sure how you can tolerate that... Huntington beach must be a nice place to live...
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    The short time I have used my Ex 21 (I had a Delta that was 16 inches) I have really enjoyed the depth. I would get a 30 inch in a heart beat since I use my scroll saw for all sorts of things. Tonight I actually was using it to cut a 4 inch hole in a dust collector box I am making for my router table and it just barely fit in the 21 inch. That is a pretty long trip...you could make an adventure out of it, though...do some site seeing along the way, or?
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    So, for some you use a scale (usually ounces in the US) and others are by volume, so you will need to look on the container but usually most are by weight. I just use my kitchen scale which I bought at a thrift store for a few bucks.
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    I just took a class this weekend on resins. I learned that Urethane resins are really hard and you can mix them up and use them for lathe work or saw them without them "gumming" up. However, if you use them with wood you need to make sure the wood has zero mosture in the wood (use a moisture meter), because they will foam up and make a mess. Epoxy resin doesn't do that so as a background, etc they will work no matter the moisture content for the most part. Also adding liquid dye vs powder dye can be an issue. Liquid dye does add more liquid to the 2 part combo so it may slow the drying process, powder dye does not have that problem. And they showed us ways to reduce the bubbles as well... interesting class, quite fun... I too am going to give it a try now that I kind of know how it works.
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    As you may or may not know, I was "Sleepless in WA" over trying to purchase my EX 21 vs a Hawk about a month ago....with the suggestions from a lot of folks on here I bought the EX and am SOOOO happy with it. It didn't have a scratch on it, not even where the blade is. I paid $350 but he originally had it posted for $500. If I was looking at that one, I would ask them to at least take a picture of the table without anything on it and see if the lamp, stool, etc (as mentioned by Paul) is included. $700 seems a bit hight but if you need that much room on your table then that is something to consider...I bet it is hard to find a saw that size.
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    Thank you. I love your dragon! I have been practicing hearts lately...will hopefully finish a box with a heart in it soon. I know it isn't much but it is a start. Here is one of my more recent hearts. It has been difficult cutthing through 5/8 - 3/4 hard wood but with suggestions from folks on here, I have done better...the heart is made out of "Red Heart" which is crazy hard. This is now my second attempt at these and this set is much better than my first. These cutting boards will be going to my Nephew and his fiance for their upcoming wedding.
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    Thanks Dick, It would be hard to leave Oregon...beautiful state.....I do plan to visit Paul if I head down that way. I have a good friend who lives in his neck of the woods so when I visit her, I will see if he is around. He has been very helpful to me already. Thanks again mc
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    Been Busy

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    Those shirts are just too cute! now you need to find some tiny clothes pins and hang them on a line...soooo cute!
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    That is Awesome!
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    Hi, my name is Marie and I am a rookie at all things wood. But I love wood...I think it is because it effects all your sense... I love the smell of it, the feel of it especially when it is sanded, the looks of it - I think there are so many beautiful woods, plus I like the sound of it (especially rosewood). One thing I have enjoyed is seeing all of the unique and beautiful creations you have all made with wood. I am still searching on what I really want to do with wood. I do enjoy making cabinets and drawers but they are heavy. I do like scrolling but I get frustrated with myself at times. My ultimate dream is to make a wooden chair or loveseat with beautiful scroll work on it....I know that is a long way off still...
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    I looked at your link....thank you. That looks like something I may try...I may just get it since I could use it anywhere in the shop...thank you for sharing
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    That is what I was thinking of...clear epoxy...not sure which brand would work...you would need to make sure it wouldn't leak out anywhere though...I love being able to see the pendulum on the inside. This project is so cool!
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    Cute! I never thought of woodburning...great idea!
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    Very lovely!..I am curious...why the Danish oil before the stain?
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    Thank you so much....It will take me a lot of practice to do that one... I am such a rookie. I am pretty darn slow, but maybe if I start now I can get it done before her birthday in October! The eyes look really difficult...you really captured that. What was the thickness of the wood you used and the type of blade(s).... Thanks again I will download it...mc
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    Wow, GQ certainly didn't think so:
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    Wow! My daughter would love to see that. She loved Mr Tumnus. You did such a great job capturing him...so impressed!
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    Thanks to everyone for your help on my lighting situation! So much information but it helped me make a decision. I went ahead and bought the Ottlite at JoAnn's it was on sale plus I have a 25% off coupon so it was $73 and I just picked it up. My oh my, that is sooo much better. However, I think I will need to hang some lights over head from some chains for my entire side of the orchard shop. I will need to wait until the snow melts to uncover our orchard Ladders because those rafters are way up there. I like the idea of the linkable lights because I have a long skinny side of the building for my workspace (kind of like a long hallway).... but I will also look into the Harbor Freight. I also will buy a sewing machine light because I think that will help just a bit more. Thanks again!
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    Oh...Ha Ha! The shadows casted on the wall look really cool!
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