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[Rolf]

The plywood mages it look like woven grass. Sandy many many years ago I made these small boxes. To aid the alignment for assembly there were holes drilled through the stack at both ends for a small dowel. That made it real easy to align everything. I made a bunch of them and inlayed the tops. A very...

[Rolf]

Nice? I like your tile selection....

[Rolf]

I wear progressive glasses all of the time, they already give me some magnification. When using a magnifier I have to make sure that the focal point of the lens is correct and then move my head until all is clear. This is all automatic but if not correct I will get a mild double vision effect.
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The Rose accent really makes this pop. Who did the carving you or your wife?...

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The kitchen project or the back splash?

June and I are about to do our upstairs bathroom. Oh Joy. We hired a contractor....

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I have a couple of the Brittech magnifiers that I bought from Amazon. I am pleased with their quality. But I like the idea of getting the two different lenses, although once you get setup with the magnification you are comfortable with, you probably will never change the lens. . They should definitely...

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According to it's Janka hardness number it is in the range somewhere between Wenge and purpleheart. I sliced some up last year it had a nice aroma and a yellow orange color. I have not looked at it in awhile so not sure if it retained its color. When it gets warmer I will get the rest of the trunk from...

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I rarely use a jig saw. I did not know that down cutting blades existed. Thanks for the information, you never know when that special project comes up that requires this tool. I still have my Dad's old metal Craftsman.

[Rolf]

WOW! What an amazing piece of work.

[Rolf]

I see you have done some shaping, it is starting look really great.

[Rolf]

I am so glad that I am not related to you. I relish staying intact.
I hope her healing is quick, with a minimum of discomfort.

[Rolf]

Carole they probably realized that the handles were a problem and the replacements were then made the standard part....

[Rolf]

I use a Festool mini quiet and great for this application. But not very good for shop cleanup....

[Rolf]

Ah yes I miss my access to to an electron microscope. This style of handle is used on many tools. I see lots of the lower end mini lathes come with Plastic versions of this in places where you need to apply significant force to tighten them.

My Delta band saw has solid chrome plated steel...

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It may just be the lighting but there are only a couple of spots that are shiny like a new break. The rest is dull and maybe oxidized. It may have taken a hit long ago. Be interesting to see what Quartz43 thinks. The metallurgical folks at my former work place helped me solve many weird problems....

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So it is a flex shaft, similar to the Fordom tools....

[Rolf]

Any time I need parts like that I get them from Mcmaster. https://www.mcmaster.com/machine-handles.
You just have to know what you are looking for.
From the picture it looks like the handle is pot metal and not a solid casting at that. The Delta of old was a quality company.
When...

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UH OH !
Nice cut...

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Doing the extra carving on the 3D cut really makes this piece. I did take a copy of your design, thank you.
Now just a bit of wood burning and color.

Which Master carver tool do you have?

[Rolf]

I also suggest that the newbies do some segmentation first using cheap pine. It is a great way to get a feel for shaping without worrying about fit. The next step is still us cheap pine but cut the individual pieces following the the suggested grain direction. That will give areal good idea on what...