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  1. jimmyG
    I learn something new every day... Never heard of s floater... Don't like that ... Luckily it was caught in time, no floater!
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    I was cutting a pattern from the pattern library and ran across something that didn't look right... When I got to a section on the hair I saw two pieces that looked as if it wouldn't be attached anywhere if I cut them as the pattern showed. Ended up cutting it different but since so much had been already removed it's barely hanging on. Thought I would mention it if someone wants to cut this particular pattern...
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    Would you paint the little heart red?
  4. jimmyG
    Found and printed out this image on Pinterest. Even though the outline was a tad too thick to scroll I just went down the middle of the thick line, not too much fun. Anyway... Should I leave the Basswood base natural as it is now or just paint it black to match???
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    Decided on a simple butt joint frame of a pine 1x2 with just some coats of wipe on poly, nothing fancy since I didn't want the frame to be a focal point. I listened to the comments about projects looking better framed without glass and they were right, no glass!
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    It's absolutely brutal when it comes time to say goodbye to you faithful companion. We had to say goodbye yesterday evening to our senior rescue girl Piper we loved on for five years. There was just a tiny light of comfort when I saw one of many switch covers I made for our vet's office. She's at peace now...
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    VERY Nice!!
  8. jimmyG
    What An Awesome Thing Of Beauty ~ Well Done!
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    Awsome, Well Done!!
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    Awsome body if work, well done!!!
  11. jimmyG
    Might need to try miters. Butt joints are hard (for me) to get the two non through rabet cuts correct.
  12. jimmyG
    Too much noise for me & probably wear the vacuum out fast!
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    Usually at least four hours scrolling before taking a break or call it quits for the day. I get small breaks when I get up to drill some holes. There are times when I'm in the zone cutting a pattern as if I know what I'm doing and I lose track of time. It really depends on how my body is acting at the time.
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    I don't use any dust collection on my Dewalt 788. I wear a mask and vacuum under the saw and on the floor when I'm finished. I couldn't stand having a vacuum running for hours at a time.
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    Hit it with 120 ~ 220 then 400 concentrating more on darkest spots. I think it looks a little better and safe from the fire
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    Yeah, it's just something to hang in the shop (if I can find an empty spot) but worried it would bug me to see it on the wall the way the stain turned out. I did use that pre-stain and followed the directions but it is what it is. Thought about sanding it to remove some of the top layer but afraid I would sand too far into the next layer.
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    Don't like the blotchy look from the stain. I believe it's going to be included in the next batch of scraps headed to the burn barrel...
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    Sanded it to 220 then a quick once over with 400. The pain was sliding a skinny strip of 800 to clear the sawdust from all the veining before sealing and staining.
  19. jimmyG
    Every time I use stain on a project I always regret it... I used a sealer and to me it still looks blotchy unless that's as good as it gets!
  20. jimmyG
    Thanks, everything I've ever cut were Steve Good patterns
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    Wasn't going to cut this pattern because of the veining... I can mess up on some things and have sand paper bail me out but you pretty much have to get it right since there's no do overs. When I was cutting the hairline the blade was stuck when it was done so I cut it off rather than trying to back it out. All in all it wasn't too bad but the letters could have been better. Now I'm trying to decide if I want to add stain, wipe on poly or something else since the ply looks too light and plain. Then there's the deciding on a frame or something else for a backer other than black...
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    $$$$$$$$$
  23. jimmyG
    So as far as I'm concerned this mini portable router table is good to go. Clamp it where you have space. I have a rolling cart that will leave the mess in the driveway. Fence pivots with locking knob, a clamp on the other side to secure. Starter pin stores under the table. Not high tech but functional !
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    That's exactly my thinking about why glass might be a good idea... I used to own a cleaning company and was always looking out for dust and you don't want to stick a swiffer duster in fret work. Canned air maybe but I would rather not let things get dusty in the first place.
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    The last two days have started out really beautiful... Yesterday's red sky in the morning And today's rainbows Didn't have a wide enough lens to capture all of it....
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