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A #3 and cut at a fast speed. Leave the paper on and add the pattern. Not necessarly in that order. Larry

Yes Carl, I guess I just did not understand the context. Where I grew up, you bought a fifth in a poke store. A Pepsi or Coke was called soda, pop, dope. You called the cab company if you wanted a fifth late at night. 'Course you remember 'Duck Tails', the rolled up sleeve carring a pack of cigs. I even remember a cigs vending machine where the packs had a penny under the cellophane because the advertised price was 24cents enough Larry

I have decided to leave the corners round. One less step and will still look good. Thank you all...Very much Larry

Yes, great looking earrings. Three thumbs up! LArry

Carl, Maybe I'm thick, Please explain (Fifth !!)

Edward, sometimes a frame is worth more than the portrait.

You put a smile on my face. Very warming Rob. Be a man (:>) and geatly enjoy your day with your grandson.

Ummmmmmm, smell that coffee. waters hot for tea. There's donuts and sweet rolls for dunking. Pull up a chair, relax a few minutes... Larry

I'm a little in the dark on this one. A question : Portraits of what? Are these generic like lions and tigers, dogs and cats? Famous people? Flowers. Obviously, I cannot answer your question. Except to say, Every craft show is different, depends on the affluence of the area... Nah, I keep my prices the same no matter what. Price them for what you think they are worth unless you just want the 'pleasure' of saying, " I sold one!" Sorry Edward,,, I just wanted to ramble a little before I go to bed. Good night Larry

Onder, that took you eleven minutes. If we subtract prep and post time, you probably made that pattern in less than five minutes. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, it's a great pattern also. Larry

If there is any wood its packed in, use it to scroll something... Larry

Plans plans plans, wow, do you have a lot to select from. Way to go!!! Oh, here is a picture of what your pine used to look like and we all are waiting to see what the final look will be. Larry

Carl, I would have clicked "LIKE" twice but they won't let me.

Kevin, What battle were you in to get wounded? How did it happen. Sorry Pal! Larry

The elephant is unusual and well cut. The wolf is top notch. good job Larry

Even though working with wood is therapeutic and enjoyable. There are times it is very frustrating. Every new type project I start requires me to buy a new jig or make a new tool. (don't tell me, I know it). Take for instance my jewelery box required making three new jigs. Two of these jigs will never be used again unless I make the same box again. Now my latest is a game board that requires a 1/2" square hole in a 3/4 thick board. I need to make a jig to route the hole leaving rounded corners. To route the hole, I make a simple jig to corral my router. To chizel the corners out, I need a not so simple jig to sharpen my wood chisel. Ok, I know there is always a better way. And a 'tool' or pad. To sharpen 'my' chisel, I need a 18" x 18" flat surface like MDF to glue a variety of sand paper grits to the finest I can get. Then I make a jig to hold mywood chisel at the proper angle. Using this jig with the chisel attached, I run it bak and forth over the variety of sandpapers until it is razor+ sharp. Then I will chisel out my corners I've been mandated to cut this short by my wife.. A little frustration... Larry

Thanks to all... I am using a router...kinda obvious for that... for the corners I will use a standard every day wood chisel. I just found out how to sharpen the chisel to a razor sharp edge. See my next post "New projects,new jigs, new tools"

Thanks Ron, I sneeked a cup earlier. I have wood projects but not scroll for this week. If I finish what I have planned, I have to drill 1588 precise holes. So far, I'm only up to 180. I only do 30 or so then do little shop housework. Larry

Roly, the hole does not go all the way thru, only 1/2 inch deep in 3/4 inch board. I'll probably leave corners round. Still don't like chisel option and will not spend $40 for corner chisel to do a $30 job. It is just that it would look better. I'll just minimize it as much as possible.

Beautiful job. Will it hang in the wagon? Would be a great advertisement for scroll work. Hey, are all three of you named 'Chuck' at the rodeo? Thomas,I figured out why you give the grub away, it's so there's no trace of what you eat. I bet the three of you could put a dent in one of those black pots. (:>)))))))))))))))))))) Larry

Welcome Bruce... Come on in, the sawdust is fine. We would love to see some of your work. Everyone brings something new. Oh yes... Tell us what saw you are wearing out. Larry

Keith, here is my cup But I like yours much better.

That looks very nice. Let us know how the shellac and glue hold up under the heat of a hot pie pan.

I need to cut a rectangle hole 1/2" deep in a 3/4" thick board. Is a router and a chisel the only option? I don't like that option. How do you made the corners clean with a chisel? Larry

Thank you Jim. Larry