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DArn you Charlie... can't get that theme out of my head now! Join the force....

Julie E. “Tawny” Kitaen, whose appearance in numerous Whitesnake videos made her a sex symbol in the 1980s, died at 59. May 8, 2021. How many guys fast-forwarded this video to the millisecond spot where Tawny had a nip slip?

Slowly getting pieces cut out, I love the yellow heart for the sun, I actually made it larger than the pattern. I am also going to stagger my leaves, rather than having it as a single thick pieces, so I did 1/2 the thickness and then looking to stagger. Still need to start my fine fitting and then shaping. Right now, I am also trying to find the right wood for the water. I am trying to find blue pine, beetle-killed pine, or something else. Otherwise, I was thinking of going something grey and switching the sky to a canary wood, which I was thinking of for the frame originally. Side note: The wood that is supposed to be white will be pickled white with old masters gel finish.

Since I also do wood carving by hand, I wear these when I have my gouges in hand. I would think that one could wear these when using the scroll saw if they are worried about cutting themselves. They are actually quite comfortable.

Like you, I am a frequent checker of all things square. I got it on Amazon for about $10. Antrader Machinist Square, 2-Inch.

I have a WEN rotary tool. I burned out the original flex shaft and then bought a replacement on Amazon for $12. I like this one much better as it is just a little bigger than pen size. Really comfortable in the hand and easy to maneuver. On the left of the photo, you can see the box I keep frequently used bits in. I have carving bits and kutzall bits too.

The closest I could find is "Purple Heart". The ones I bought actually are quite purple with brown undertones from Oochwood. It does darken more after a while. A place I also order from in Canada is, even more, purple KJP. Bloodwood is another, though more on the red side, but like purple heart, it is a bear to cut it is so hard, dulls blades fast. https://kjpselecthardwoods.com/products/s4s-purpleheart-lumber?_pos=3&_sid=19ed7ecf5&_ss=r

Uhh ohh!!!! Is this sunrise? Red Sky in the morning, sailor take warning!!! This is absolutely stunning TJ... I can't stop staring at it! Your wood choices are just spot on...

Well, I just installed a wall mount for my magnifying light last night. Now to see how well it works. You can see it in the background (circled). Now to get used to moving it around from the right instead of the left.

I am doing a lot more intarsia and segmentation. I finally have my shaping/sanding area set up the way I want. It is next to my scroll saw, so I just pivot my stool and keep on keeping on. I do hand, and power carving at the board. I actually like my pneumatic barrels sanding drums and mops on the drill press (+hand sanding), I do not put a lot of pressure when I am barrel/mop sanding so no extra stress on the drill press. Until I make a permanent dust collection, I have an adjustable hose that easily moves to each station, the vacuum goes on automatically when I turn a machine on, then goes off after 3 seconds of turning off the machine. You can see my belt/disc sander in the background, it is on a portable cart. I only use that outside of the garage (open door with silver insulation) as it is really dusty even with the vacuum connected, I use disc/belt for the heavy sanding/shaping.

Can you post a photo of your floor stand setup? I am waiting for a wall mount to come in today so I can move mine off my scroll saw table, and hopefully get a better angle so there is no perspective shift..

Very cool, though I would worry about my knees as I get pretty up close and personal to my saw.

Yeah, kind of irritating with these hackers. I have been in the business for over 30 years, and these scum bags still frost me. For Facebook security "Two-Factor" authentication should be enabled. This will pretty much stop hacking. Also having a complex passphrase is a must. Do not use the same PW as you do on other sites.

My main reason for getting back into wood working is due to this little guy now 14 weeks old. My first grandchild. Poppy's Workshop is open 24/7. This is what is bringing me pure joy. The "LIAM" car was done on a whim, at the request of my daughter during a family dinner one night (advantage my daughter and her husband bought a house 3 doors down from us!). The other cars I cut out a while back, but just left them in dry fit stage. I will sand and finish them when he gets a bit older. Will also build a diner and gas station to go with the cars.

Just a quick segmentation project I am working on this weekend. I just did the first coat of paint. Need to sand, glue it up and add the gloss finish. Thought it looked pretty good in the loose dry fit stage. But this speaks outdoors to me. looking at a single flow brings me such joy seeing the handiwork in creation.

And you will also find that if the arm is not long enough it will interfere with longer pieces of wood. This is what I am facing right now until I can move it off my stand. I have zero vibration.. but... As you can see, there is a problematic issue as noted when I move my viewing glass into place, anything longer than a foot on the left side of the blade will come in contact with the arm. No biggie, I move it out of the way, then move it back. I actually used to only use it for my fine detail cutting for Intarisa but quickly became accustomed to working with it in place all the time. I am going to modify an old light stand and attach it to that.

Darn, they want $21.00 to ship! Started the order, but when I saw that for a $30 item, I canceled.

I would love to know where you got the 1/2 adapter and drill chuck, as I would like to add a mop to my bench grinder. Right now I have a soft barrel on the left and want to swap out the stone.

Looking good. There are so many more things you'll be able to add too! Keep your grandkids curious! I find great joy in making stuff for my grandson. One day we'll do this together... I remember painting a clown with my grandfather, he was teaching me painting, I still have it 50+ years later.

My grandson is 3 doors down from me! My daughter (and Son-in-law) bought the house a few years ago and got a really good deal before prices started to skyrocket. Nice only having two houses in-between! I get to see my grandson almost every day, and soon enough he'll be able to run to my house when I come home from work... Or by then I decide to retire. It's what I remember as a kid being close to my grandparents, at least until my father moved us hundreds of miles away

Death Star next! Totally awesome.

This is what I use. Under $30 on Amazon, has a $6 off coupon right now too. 5X Magnifying Glass with Light, 5 Color Modes https://amzn.to/3Nay6jO

I became a "Poppy" almost 3 months ago. been making various toys and such for my grandson. This was taken last week. My favorite. Made that toy on a whim. This smile makes it all worthwhile!

One more classic performed by Homefree... Enjoy!

I have a personal blog, mainly for just my musings and such, and this is what I posted along with photos of Remy (Ratatouille). My blog is in my signature. >>>>> Greetings, fellow woodworkers and craft enthusiasts! Today, I'm excited to share my hilarious adventure in completing an intarsia project featuring none other than the culinary prodigy, Remy, from the animated masterpiece Ratatouille. This project had me dancing between the world of sawdust and uncontrollable laughter, as I tackled the challenge of combining five different types of wood into a single work of art. So, grab your woodworking tools and get ready for a sprinkle of humor with a side of scroll saw magic! Act I: Choosing the Ingredients When it comes to intarsia, selecting the perfect blend of wood is like picking the right ingredients for a gourmet dish. In this case, I decided to go all out and use five different types of wood: birdseye maple, bloodwood, walnut, black limba, and basswood. It was like a woodworker's version of a Ratatouille recipe. Little did I know that this colorful cast of characters would add some unexpected flavor to my project. Act II: The Dance of the Scroll saw With wood in hand, I embarked on the intricate task of cutting out each piece of Remy's charming little face. The scroll saw became my partner in this whimsical dance, as I maneuvered through the curves and corners of Remy's expressive features. It felt like I was directing a master chef in a lively kitchen, juggling knives, vegetables, and, well, wood! Act III: The Comedy of Misaligned Pieces As any scroll saw artist knows, precision is key. But sometimes, the pieces of the puzzle just don't want to cooperate. My Ratatouille project proved to be a mischievous little critter, as I found myself misaligning pieces more often than not. Remy's smile turned into a mischievous grin, mocking my attempts at perfection. It was as if he was saying, "Even the best chefs have their off days!" Laughter (and cuss words) filled my workshop as I embraced the imperfections and decided to let Remy's charm shine through the slight mishaps. Act IV: Fitting, Sanding, and Whisking With the pieces finally in place, it was time to sand, finish, and bring out the true beauty of my intarsia creation. As I worked on refining the edges and achieving a smooth finish, I couldn't help but be reminded of Remy's meticulous attention to detail in the kitchen. It was like I was whisking away imperfections, just as Remy whipped up a gastronomic masterpiece. Act V: The Grand Finale After countless hours of sawing, sanding, staining, and chuckling swearing, my Ratatouille intarsia project was finally complete. Remy's mischievous eyes stared back at me, his little paws ready to create culinary magic. It was a bittersweet moment, saying goodbye to my wooden companion who had brought so much laughter into my workshop. Completing a Ratatouille intarsia project was no easy feat, but the laughter and joy it brought into my life were worth every sawdust-filled moment. From the challenges of misaligned pieces to the dance of the jigsaw, this project became a hilarious journey that showcased the whimsical nature of woodworking. So, fellow craftsmen and craftswomen, embrace the imperfections, let the laughter flow, and create something that brings a smile to your face. After all, in the world of intarsia, just like in the kitchen, it's the little quirks that make the magic happen! Bon appétit, and happy woodworking!