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<![CDATA[Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board - Off Topic]]> http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/ Here you can discuss anything off topic or just plain chat! en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:03 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board - Off Topic]]> http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/ Post your shop dog http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26651.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:59:32 GMT Just a bit of fun....

In many threads on the board I've read of members referring to their shop dog or posting pictures of the same and I thought it would be fun to see the shop dogs collectively in one thread

So, whilst I know at least one board member is going to say that my shop dog isn't big enough to be called a dog - LOL! - let me start my introducing FITO. His name is the diminutive form of the Mexican name Adolfito but for me is an acronym of 'Food In, Turds Out!

Fito is a small. almost 2 year old frenchie, who'll whilst looking a picture of innocence is the devil incarnate when it comes to stealing pieces of wood from my shop and triturating them into sawdust

Say hello Fito!

By the way. If he manages to pass away before I do, which the little begger probably won't, I've told the missus I'm going to ram a broom handle up his backside and use him as a floor mop! - I do love dogs really! :biggrin_old_old: ]]> Off Topic jim_mex http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26651.htm natures art http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26649.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:47:49 GMT was out getting firewood last night and this piece of bark fell off one of the pieces I turned it over and what do ya know a face. Is it the face on mars or is it Han Solo frozen in carbinite was out getting firewood last night and this piece of bark fell off one of the pieces I turned it over and what do ya know a face. Is it the face on mars or is it Han Solo frozen in carbinite

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]]> Off Topic dbfly http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26649.htm Cherry tree? http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26641.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:07:26 GMT Has anyone ordered from Cherry tree? I just ordered a few things on the ninth and have not gotten any indication of it being shipped. Just curious. I guess I have been spoiled by people like Sloans, Mike, Klingspore that when you hang up the phone or click send UPS is knocking on the door within... Has anyone ordered from Cherry tree?
I just ordered a few things on the ninth and have not gotten any indication of it being shipped.
Just curious. I guess I have been spoiled by people like Sloans, Mike, Klingspore that when you hang up the phone or click send UPS is knocking on the door within the hour. ]]> Off Topic Rolf http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26641.htm Roudolph has a plan http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26639.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:33 GMT Rudolph heard that Deer hunting season will be starting soon. However he is not worried. There is saftey in numbers. DW Rudolph heard that Deer hunting season will be starting soon. However he is not worried. There is saftey in numbers.

DW

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]]> Off Topic DWSudekum http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26639.htm Toys for Kids RIP http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26638.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:12:02 GMT Tonight my woodworking club had our annual distribution of the toys we made for needy kids. A couple of the receiving group's representatives thanked us for the toys and said that these were the only toys that some of the kids will get. After that, the member who ran the project this year announced that due to the lead testing requirements for toys, we will not be continuing with this project. The club has been doing this since it began over 20 years ago and averaged around 1000 toys per year.
I just hope that next year 1000 kids aren't left wondering what they did wrong. ]]> Off Topic Woodbutcher68 http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26638.htm Boxes and Bowls section needed? http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26636.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:06:54 GMT Hi gang, wondering if anyone else would like to see a section dedicated to bowls and boxes? Initially I had thought about just bowls but Fran had the great idea to add boxes and I must admit they go well together. I see lots of people like to make boxes and with a new book about making bowls... Hi gang, wondering if anyone else would like to see a section dedicated to bowls and boxes? Initially I had thought about just bowls but Fran had the great idea to add boxes and I must admit they go well together.

I see lots of people like to make boxes and with a new book about making bowls (thanks Carole) I'm sure it's going to garner a lot more interest as well as it becomes more readily available. I have already seen some great posts on boxes/bowls and would love to see all this info nice and tidy under a new dedicated section. ]]> Off Topic KTravis http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26636.htm How much fun is this place http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26634.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:59:42 GMT Wow! I came on tonight to find "Wooden Toys" and "Compound Scroll Saw Projects." Everyone at Fox Chapel, you guys are the greatest! Thanks a bunch for a forum that always keeps my interest and encourages me to try new things.Thank You ]]> Off Topic scrolling_grandma http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26634.htm Clear as Mud http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26631.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:54:10 GMT Instruction sheet that came with my Oscillating Bobbin Sander.

Was Ok though cause I found a slip with the instructions in Aussie.

"Plug the bugger in, turn it on, and make dust" ;)

BTW, it had 5 arbours, 3 spanners and 4 inserts

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]]> Off Topic JohnB http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26631.htm Time Is Flying By To Fast http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26607.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:34:43 GMT Hi Folks, seems like the time is just flying by to fast. Friday the 20th is our 10th anniversary, dinner at my brother's Saturday evening, lunch at her Mom's Sunday afternoon, Monday the 23rd opening day of deer season, need to finish up an order of 17 stacked ring bowls to deliver on the 29th, one portrait before Dec. 17th, six more portraits for Christmas. Whew, can someone pass gas for me cause I just ain't got the time. Steve ]]> Off Topic Steviegwood http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26607.htm Just a post for intarsia chat tonught.... http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26592.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:37:46 GMT Thought I would drop this in "off topic" to get more hits maybe for intarsia chat on Sunday and Wednesday nights.... Just click here.....New Page 1

Jerry ]]> Off Topic scrollpup http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26592.htm Following The Federal Recovery Money http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26590.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:53:40 GMT I didn't know about this website until recently. It's kind of neat to play around with. You can zero in on your particular state and then scroll around various areas to see who has gotten a piece of the pie so far.

Awards are shown in the form of grants, contracts and loans.

Recovery.gov ]]> Off Topic Scrolling Days http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26590.htm Question on Flocking http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26587.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:01:14 GMT I have been talked into making jewelry boxes for the Grand Kids (7) for X-mas. I was wondering if you have used flocking, how you liked it, ease of use and where to get it. I have done some in felt but it is a pain. Thanks I have been talked into making jewelry boxes for the Grand Kids (7) for X-mas. I was wondering if you have used flocking, how you liked it, ease of use and where to get it. I have done some in felt but it is a pain.

Thanks ]]> Off Topic knothead http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26587.htm Request for a scrolled toys section http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26568.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:03:23 GMT Hi guys - here in Mexico there's strong folk tradition of making wooden toys, many of which are ideal candidates for scrolling. These are always popular with kids and in the case of the more complex ones also with adults.

Whilst I've seen a few toys posted on the board and in the magazines I'd like to see these grouped into their own section.

Does anyone else share my interest?

Please vote and leave a comment

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For newcomers to this thread - Bob has granted my wish and the Toys section is now open in the Scroll Saw part of the forum - Looking forward to what you folks post in there - Thanks again Bob

]]> Off Topic jim_mex http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26568.htm Bone carving http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26563.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:46:23 GMT There have been recent complaints of too much intarsia. Maybe here is something a little different. Some bone carving pendants. Cut out with the scrollsaw and shape. I am sorry the examples are not very good but these are some leftovers. Just to give an idea There have been recent complaints of too much intarsia. Maybe here is something a little different. Some bone carving pendants. Cut out with the scrollsaw and shape. I am sorry the examples are not very good but these are some leftovers. Just to give an idea

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]]> Off Topic Kiwi http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26563.htm A Killer Whale Rocker and Doll House. http://www.scrollsawer.com/forum/off-topic/26561.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:31:12 GMT I just got back from visiting my daughter and her familly. As they live 5000km away it makes it hard to make things for the kids as shiping is so costly. So I made a whole bunch of things to take out there. I have a full size truck with a tall canopy and it was full. The doll house and other... I just got back from visiting my daughter and her familly. As they live 5000km away it makes it hard to make things for the kids as shiping is so costly. So I made a whole bunch of things to take out there.
I have a full size truck with a tall canopy and it was full. The doll house and other things are not suitable for a 3 month old or even my 2 year old grandaughter but its all there to be brought out over the next few years.
I ran out of time to paint everything but my daughter can do that for me.
The killer Whale rocker still needs white paint on the body and also on the waves on top of each rocker.
The doll house just plain got out of hand. What I thought would take a coupler of days took 4 weeks. Its 4' high and long and 16" deep. It is 3 floors high with an elevator. That will never be done again by me. I had to come up with a simple system to lock the car from moving if any door was open. I did not want fingers getting cut of as the car came down. That took 5 days and a huge pile of scaps before I got it to work.
All the furniture and the dog crate need painting as well. But my daughter has lots of spare time between a new born and 2 year old as well as driving a school bus full time. I might have to go back out there to help her get it all done. She married a very well paid computer geek but around the house he is all thums. I should of taken this computer with me to get him to fix all the problems I have with it. But most of the problem is me...
Turns out a bunch of my pics are still on my lap top so will post a few when I figure out how to transfer them.

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