I did indeed have the blade in upside down. I was using some Bosch blades that I picked up from Lowes.
On Friday I got some Olsen blades in the mail. I hadn't ever seen any blades this thin. It was a bit of a struggle seeing the teeth, but I was able to feel the top and bottom of the blade...
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Reply to JaguarIt is a pattern from Neal Moore's book "Wildlife Portraits in Wood." He has some other interesting designs in that book and gives full instructions on how best to make each project.
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Reply to JaguarVery well done. Can you show a side view to get a feel for the depth?Today, 12:16 PM -
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I don't like the sound of that. I was concerned about the high tooth count for most of them (14tpi for both 1/8" blades and 10tpi for one of the TW 3/16"). I see that TW has a 3/16" wide blade with 4tpi, positive rake. That seems like a good bet for teeth that won't clog as much. ...Today, 01:04 AM
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Reply to Ornament projectYou seem to have quite the knack for this style of pattern. Very nicely done.Today, 12:12 AM
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Reply to JaguarYour jaguar looks like a mix of intarsia and relief. It sure comes out nicely!Today, 12:11 AM
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I have made several of these . This is my latest attempt for a present for my brother on a special birth day...Yesterday, 05:16 PM
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