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28th November 2018, 06:34 AM
Thread: My latest, color windmill
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My latest, color windmill
This is a video of what I call a "Color Windmill"
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12th July 2018, 12:54 AM
Thread: A couple of new boards.
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You have more time when you are retired (after 37...
You have more time when you are retired (after 37 years of working and not having a lot of extra time)
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10th July 2018, 02:36 PM
Thread: A couple of new boards.
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size is approx. 12" square
size is approx. 12" square
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8th July 2018, 04:52 AM
Thread: A couple of new boards.
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A couple of new boards.
This first one I call "Swirl" The biggest challenge was figuring out the matching radius on each segment.
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10th June 2018, 07:52 AM
Thread: A different kind of picture
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A different kind of picture
The ladies down at the Senior Center like to put jigsaw puzzles together while sitting around and visiting. Most of them when completed are taken apart and put back into the box to redo at a later...
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28th January 2018, 02:42 PM
Thread: How about a "Double Diamond"?
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I did not keep track, but I would estimate that I...
I did not keep track, but I would estimate that I have somewhere around 25 to 30 hours in it.
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5th November 2017, 05:02 AM
Thread: How about a "Double Diamond"?
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I am working on some PDF files to show my methods...
I am working on some PDF files to show my methods and will make them available when completed. If you (or anyone else) would like copies , send me your email address to [email protected] ...
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25th May 2017, 12:53 AM
Thread: A must see -----
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Why would you post this when you have to log into...
Why would you post this when you have to log into facebook to see it??????????????????????????????
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1st May 2017, 10:38 PM
Thread: End Grain Chopping Board
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Very nice! What are the dimensions?
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22nd November 2016, 05:36 PM
Thread: A coffee table with a different flavor.
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Red-Oak
Red-Oak
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20th November 2016, 09:16 AM
Thread: A coffee table with a different flavor.
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A coffee table with a different flavor.
I recently completed a coffee table per my wife's request. What makes it different is what is inlaid into the top.
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26th October 2016, 12:52 PM
Thread: How about a "Double Diamond"?
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How about a "Double Diamond"?
A few weeks ago, I posted a picture of my latest decorative cutting board that I called "A Diamond in the wood. This one is made in the same fashion, but with a different layout. I call it "Double...
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3rd October 2016, 08:39 AM
Thread: Diamond in the wood
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Diamond in the wood
This is my latest. I call it Diamond. It was the most difficult (and time consuming) of all that I have made.
All comments, both pro and con, are welcomed.
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8th December 2015, 12:50 AM
Thread: A new decorative board
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This is for decoration only and is approx. 10"...
This is for decoration only and is approx. 10" square.
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16th August 2015, 04:04 PM
Thread: A new decorative board
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A new decorative board
I call this one "Celtic Knot". Walnut, maple and cherry. This one had some challenges with getting all the pieces to fit together correctly.
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22nd April 2015, 03:55 AM
Thread: I call this one Combo 2
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Yeah, I had to put on a blindfold and finished it...
Yeah, I had to put on a blindfold and finished it like reading Braille.:roll:
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11th April 2015, 11:11 AM
Thread: I call this one Combo 2
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I call this one Combo 2
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7th March 2015, 02:13 PM
Thread: My latest decorative cutting board.
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That is why I call them decorative cutting...
That is why I call them decorative cutting boards. They are for looking at only, not cutting on.
I also make boards to cut on (not fancy), and I call them working cutting boards.
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24th February 2015, 11:06 AM
Thread: My latest decorative cutting board.
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My latest decorative cutting board.
This is my latest decorative cutting board. Walnut, Maple & Cherry.
Size is approx. 10" x 12 1/2"
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7th December 2014, 11:16 AM
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Expansion & Contraction offspring - Combo
This is my latest, I call it Combo. It combines features from the previous boards (Expansion and Contraction). Where the smallest piece in these was 1/4" x 1/4", the smallest in Combo is 1/8" x 1/8"....
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21st November 2014, 09:03 AM
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A few new ones (decorative cutting boards)
For those who don't visit the woodworking photos section, I thought I would show them here.
The first is called Expansion. It is approx. 14" x 14" x 1 1/4".
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21st November 2014, 07:46 AM
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If anyone is interested, I have prepared six PDF...
If anyone is interested, I have prepared six PDF files that show the plans for how these were made. If you would like to have a copy, send me your email address in a private message and I will send...
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27th October 2014, 10:18 AM
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A few new ones (decorative cutting boards)
This one I call Expansion
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This one I call Contraction
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And this one, I call Scrappy (it is made from the scraps of the first two - I hate to throw away anything that I... -
22nd August 2014, 02:06 AM
Thread: A variation on a theme ----
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A variation on a theme ----
I call this one Impossible - 2 ?
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3rd July 2014, 01:56 PM
Thread: I call it ---- "Impossible ?"
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I am not sure what that would look like. Any...
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2nd July 2014, 03:59 AM
Thread: I call it ---- "Impossible ?"
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I really like this definition! Thanks for...
I really like this definition! Thanks for bringing it to my attention - it fits.
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30th June 2014, 05:49 AM
Thread: I call it ---- "Impossible ?"
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I call it ---- "Impossible ?"
This is my latest decorative end grain cutting board.
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23rd June 2014, 11:47 PM
Thread: Wiggle Canes
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Each cane is made up of 15 layers, but I can only...
Each cane is made up of 15 layers, but I can only glue up 5 layers at a time, so it takes 3 glue-ups for one cane. If I am making a "Gents" cane, there are two additional glue-ups - one for the...
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11th June 2014, 12:08 AM
Thread: Wiggle Canes
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Wiggle Canes
These are pictures of a some canes that I call "Wiggle Canes". They are made up from 15 layers, each 1/16" thick. There are 5 sub-layers, each with 3 individual layers to make up the 15. So, 3 layers...
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3 Crosses
I wanted to finish this by Easter, but due to some issues beyond my control was unable to. But, I have finished it now and wanted to share. It is all end grain, approx. 10 1/4" x 16 1/2" and is made...
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23rd April 2014, 01:56 AM
Thread: MG TC 1947--49 1/8 scale
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That is GREAT work - I love the detail that you...
That is GREAT work - I love the detail that you have.
Up here in the US, you don't see many MGs, so I would like to have a go at making one like yours.
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3D Jr
You may have seen my post about the cutting board I call 3D.
I had some of the blocks left over from that one, so I decided to make 3D Jr.
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24th January 2014, 02:56 PM
Thread: I call it ------------------- 3D
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I call it ------------------- 3D
This is my latest decorative cutting board and no, it does not show a Nazi swastika. The Nazi version has the legs pointing in a clockwise direction and is oriented at 45 degrees.
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21st September 2013, 09:02 AM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - load 'em up !
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Toys for Big Boys - load 'em up !
This is my latest - it is a 950K Cat Wheel Loader. Plans are from Toys and Joys.
This is the most time consuming (estimated around 120 hours) and detailed one to date.
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21st September 2013, 08:48 AM
Thread: Hornpout, how I make truck cab
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I agree!, but somehow the pictures are mirror...
I agree!, but somehow the pictures are mirror images - the steering wheel is on the wrong side !!! :U:U:U
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18th May 2013, 02:17 PM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - third in the series
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Thanks to all for the kind comments. :B Now,...
Thanks to all for the kind comments. :B
Now, to try to answer some questions ----
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17th May 2013, 08:23 AM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - third in the series
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Toys for Big Boys - third in the series
This is my third go at making wooden models. I previously posted a link here to show it, but that link is no longer viable. As with other posts with links, I have promised to recreate them here....
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3rd May 2013, 07:48 AM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - second in the series
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Thanks to all for the kind replies. To answer...
Thanks to all for the kind replies.
To answer some of your questions -----
The lines on the bonnet (we call it the hood) and sides, are not inlays. They are one half of a 1/8" dowel (I made a... -
2nd May 2013, 03:04 AM
Thread: What's it Worth?
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I have only sold one model - 1929 Ford Stake Bed...
I have only sold one model - 1929 Ford Stake Bed Truck (I have shown this on a post here).
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2nd May 2013, 02:39 AM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - second in the series
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Toys for Big Boys - second in the series
This is my second go at making wooden models. I previously posted a link here to show it, but that link is no longer viable. As with other posts with links, I have promised to recreate them here....
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20th April 2013, 04:32 AM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - Getting started
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Toys for Big Boys - Getting started
This is my first try at making wooden models. I previously posted a link here to show it, but that link is no longer viable. As with other posts with links, I have promised to recreate them here....
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22nd March 2013, 08:02 AM
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Toys for Big Boys - 1929 Ford Stake Bed Truck
After it was pointed out that my link to my post of making wheels had expired, I reconstructed it and update my post here.
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13th March 2013, 08:48 AM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - Making Wheels
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I sent this information to you in a private...
I sent this information to you in a private message. I also stated that I have a drawing with this information in a drawing that I have available as a PDF. If you (or anyone else) would like this...
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11th March 2013, 01:25 PM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - making wheels UPDATE
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Toys for Big Boys - making wheels UPDATE
For those that are looking for my making wheels post and have found that the post that I linked to has expired, I have recreated it in a reply in my original post...
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11th March 2013, 01:12 PM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - Making Wheels
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Update for expired post of "Making Wheels"
I see that the post I linked to for the post of "Making Wheels" has indeed expired, so I have recreated it below:
Making wheels – the ones with spokes.
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19th February 2013, 02:29 PM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - working on the road
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The basic plans are from toys and joys, but I...
The basic plans are from toys and joys, but I always draw every thing out in my CAD program and make changes until every thing suits me.
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17th February 2013, 02:21 PM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - working on the road
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Toys for Big Boys - working on the road
Here is a Cat road grader that I wanted to share. The last two I put a small block under the end of the blade to show that it will tilt left or right in addition to being able to rotate.
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20th January 2013, 11:18 AM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - moving the grain
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Toys for Big Boys - moving the grain
Some of you may have seen my previous post (Toys for Big Boys - hauling the cattle), Well this time the trailer is a grain trailer.
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13th December 2012, 02:30 PM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - hauling the cattle
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The original plans called for just a plain panel...
The original plans called for just a plain panel for the back of the trailer, but I wanted to make it a little more realistic so I added the vertical ribs and the horizontal slats to simulate a door,...
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12th December 2012, 04:41 AM
Thread: Toys for Big Boys - hauling the cattle
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Toys for Big Boys - hauling the cattle
I recently completed a Kenworth semi with a cattle trailer. Overall length is just over 1m. I started with some basic plans from Toys & Joys but made quite a few modifications.
This first picture...