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I know some of you have asked to get christmas ornaments earlier in the year, and since we are in the process of putting the next year's worth of articles together, how many people are really interested in this?
I'll second Mikes comment about mid year is a good choice for both Christmas and haloween patterns to give us a chance to get a few ready in time.
Pete
I am a nobody and no body is perfect...........therefore I am perfect
and I third that! Most of my cutting is done by the end of August, the only thing I cut after that is orders so it is very hard to get in any of the ornaments in the November issue in the current year. :
Betty
"Congress needs to realize it is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Not of the people, by the people and for Congress." - Dr. Benjamin Carson, Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Johns Hopkins Hospital
So, Bob, what's happening with Christmas in July? I'm going through all my mags now for the Christmas stuff I couldn't get in last year's shows and will start working on it now for this year. Gees, there I go thinking about THIS Christmas when LAST Christmas is only 2 weeks old! Am I wishing my life away or what? LOL
Betty
"Congress needs to realize it is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Not of the people, by the people and for Congress." - Dr. Benjamin Carson, Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Johns Hopkins Hospital
I've used 1/4 and 1/8" blades from different sources with good results. I use carbon fiber blade blocks so I can put the blade in the middle of the blocks. You have to "tune" the blade for your specific saw. Several videos on YouTube on how to tune band saw blades.
If you google...
Very interesting and well done projects. I have not tried a 1/8" blade but think I will. Can you tell us the brand of blade, tooth count and what bandsaw you are using. Sorry to be asking so many questions but you have the knowledge. Also, any tips for using that small of a blade.
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thanks Carole. I used the band saw with a 1/8" blade - not much different than the scroller but I have to use other methods to do the insides of the letters where the band saw can't reach. All the while, WISHING I had a scroll saw. and now, that I've got one, I'll be venturing back into dimensional...
Very impressive work, John. I like the tooled leather look, the detailed calligraphy, and especially the rendition of the brushes and other tools that you use for your craft. It will be interesting to see how you incorporate the scroll saw into your work, and the opportunities it provides you.
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