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As I was leaving for base this morning, I checked my blade supply and found a bunch of #10 Pegas Super Skip tooth. Will give them a try when I get home today.

I think I have some sample Pegas skip tooth blades. Will give a try on my next piece.

Let's just say selection of wood is critical in anything you do. in this case since I am cutting 1.5" thick stock I made the bad choice of using ASH, rather than say Aspen for the light pieces. I used walnut for the dark. I actually started cutting this back in October, and got the dark pieces done, then got on to the light. What a struggle! I was so frustrated back in October, I put it away unsure if I was going to finish it. I had already gotten done the rooks and Knights when I stopped, and was debating if I should just banadon the ASH, and change the wood. But nope.. I wanted my pieces to have some heft/weight. So I pressed on. On the back row pieces, I go through 3 to 4 blades per chess piece, 1-2 blades on the pawns. I am using #9 Flying dutchman ultra reverse. I went thicker blades so I could nibble, but also have more blade to dissipate generated heat vs the #5's. It is slow going and I have scorched the wood a number of times on some of the curves. I actually had to slow the blade motor speed way down, and I do a lot of "nibble" turns and angles. Wow, this really is beating me up. Of course sanding and using Danish oil to finish are the final steps. I go in for arm surgery in 3 weeks, so I will lose the use of my right arm for up to 6 to 8 weeks. So I need to get this done as I am thinking of giving it as a gift to my NATO Branch head (Italian Colonel) who rotates out of NATO this year. This set is inspired by Venice. Just needed to vent.

You allow your dog to poop in the shop????!!!! For Shame.... for Shame!

I now have 2 grandsons, and of course I am always making toys for them too! Welcome aboard!

Welcome from VA Beach! I am a former Sharon resident, where I grew up in the 70s and 80s there. Also lived in Attleboro before moving away from Mass. (Also time in Norwood and Norton)

On X dot COM. go to the menu on the left you will see it. After generating 4 images, what I find interesting is you can "edit" an image you like to keep refining it.

Where did you get the light house patterns?

Temps finally came up the last couple of days, so I could get back into the workshop. Today I took a day off from work so I did a quick "Bread Board" project today, made out of Yellow Heart. Pattern by Charles Hand

I made a clamping jig to do my compound cuts. I also added springs so the tension stays even. I added the thumb nuts to make it easier to tighten/loosen on the fly. No need for tape.

Here's what mine looks like. I raise it enough to take the pressure off the wheels.

Next thing you will want to do is add a top vac. I used 3/4 loc-line off amazon, then throated to a 2.5 inch pipe to my dust handling system. I also put my cart up on some 2x4s since I do not need to wheel it around much. That gets rid of vibration.

Buy a dead mans switch. Amazon has some WEN foot switches that work quite well. $12. You want to stop and start the blade yourself just by lifting your foot, better control of what you are doing. https://amzn.to/4gNvaWA

My last batch of Christmas items for this year. 1/2" cherry, cloth napkin holders. FOr some reason I decided NOT to stack cut. Going to use them for dinner this week for my almost 2 y/o grandson.

Frank... Someone needs to be better at cleaning his firearm. I recommend Hoppes #9....

Yesterday I did a compound cut out of one of the ornaments for charity books. this one is by Travis. I realized that by adjusting the side cut, you can make 3 ornaments out of one slab, so in essence a stack cut in a way. Cyut the PEACE side first, then cut the 3 side cuts.

One more from an Ornaments of Charity Patterns file. Compound cut, made from Walnut.

A couple from the "Ornaments for Charity" patterns for 2024. Did this this AM, stack cut. The Dove is mahogany. The angel is canary wood. Finished with Beeswax and coconut oil.

For sure it is bloodwood if it is dulling blades quickly.

Bird looks like bloodwood. Was it hard to cut? Bloodwood has a very high Janka.

3 Layer, with colored rice size LEDs I really like doing layered and lit projects. Last year, I did the much larger one. I really like working with walnut, it cuts and finishes well, and that chocolate color when I apply the linseed oil is phenomenal.

SAme here, bought some, tried to use them and said... Nope... Just use a Flying dutchman ultra reverse and you will never need to do inside sanding.

Welcome from VA Beach VA. edit... Oh my, didn't realize this was from 4 years ago!!! You certainly are an "Old Hand" at the craft. I look forward to seeing what other works and advise you bring, and hope we can do the same for you. Although I do worry about those heavy chains on the drill press! Is there something you want to share with the class? Like you I am getting ready for retirement, but made the decision a few weeks ago, to work at NATO for 2025 and then decide at the end of the year if I want to go another year. I like what I do, who I do it with and the money. It keeps me busy and is only 8 mile commute. It gives me structure and purpose.

Pity you were not detailed in where you should spray Thanks for the know how.... bravo.

Which points are you recommending lubing?