Issue 32 ?

[lucky788scroller]

Mine arrived here yesterday.If you dont want me to spoil your issue for you, dont read this, but, heres my thoughts on #32................................ My general SSWC review, take it with a grain of salt, it is a personal opinion..I havent read the whole issue yet, including the saw reviews, but...... the Cover, you hit it well! The colors work well especially for a fall issue.Even though I cut a couple skeletons out, I would have put that pumpkin on the cover in the bottom corner instead.Scrolling out a future is a great artical, so much talent goes untapped in some many people, its great to read things like this. I wasnt crazy about 'flying high', it looked unfinished.Just small details like a little extra sanding goes a long ways.Fantasy Dragon, although colored vibrantly and looks nice, nothing I would make.I do wish Sue and Toni would put that one little bird pattern in the magazine that was used on their quilt square! Coasters, of course I like them, whats there not to like about something so simple, yet attractive and useful.I still dont understand though, why youd want to cut them as explained in photo #4 for a bowl shaped rim. Asthetically it doesnt look as nice to me,it makes them less stable, and it creates an edge that will get banged up quickly over time.Otherwise, I like that project, and believe it or not, the big G coaster was my first try at inlay.The skeletons are nice, in a couple hours of cutting its easy to crank out such a neat poseable decoration. The pumpkin box it really neat too, but for some reason I can see myself starting that and never getting it finished.It would have looked really nice dyed with orange dye on the oak, and thats what I will do if I make that.When I saw Theresas wolf, I knew right away it had something to do with her daughter, Ive heard it said her daughter loves wolves. Wood selection...perfect! The Nelson shelf, not one of my favorites, but still nice.It is a blessing though having the redrawn versions of these Nelson designs with crisp clean lines instead of the original drawings of them. Caroles box.........I love it.I always did, since I first saw it,I'm glad it made into an issue.Even if I dont make it the exact shape, I will definatly use that awesome ribbon technique!Great job on that one! The arch done nothing for me, Im not quite sure what its missing, but it just seems like it needs a little more inside it.Maybe if the cabin in background was changed to a church with a steeple? I dont know, just thinking on it here.The rooster napkin holder..... Where was this three months ago when I needed it???????????The fretwork one is nice, the intarsia one is a masterpiece! Old west portraits... although very nicely done,I doubt I will ever do them, just not into that type of thing.Carving on fretwork.I havent read the article yet,but they sure look great, I doubt I could create them anywhere near as good as Dick does.Definatly an artistic guy there! The melon light, although a neat idea, would get me in trouble here, once we get one fruitfly in the house, there seems to be hundreds within minutes, so its best I stick to wood for this one.The cover story project is great, and I think it almost looks intimidating, but after a close look, its not as many individual pieces as it appears at first glance, I'm confident I could handle it.Kathy is still my favorite intarsia designer! Ahhhhhhhhh heres the LONG awaited frame article, Im glad its finally in the magazine.If theres any definate woods to NOT use this technique on to have great results, Id be interested in knowing them for reference.I have no interest in the stand article, but I can see it being a useful piece for many.I would add upon that article though with a simple change, perhaps by attaching the top using a piano hinge along the front edge, and some means of holding the back of the saw up at a slight angle.Many of us realize much less fatigue and more comfort sawing with the saw slightly tipped in this fashion. block of wood under the back legs does the same thing, but having something built right into that design would have been nice.Marquetry is something I'm just beginning to get intrigued with, so that artical will be interesting for me when I read it.Kevins take on osage was a nice wood review.I was surprised it wasnt mentioned that it is the preferred wood for making recurve bows , along with it also being known as bow-wood to some folks.I do hope his piece keeps that rich bright yellow coloring. At 1/4th inch thick it does cut easily. Try it at 3/4ths thick (DAMHIKT) ! And then theres the preview of the next issue, the holiday issue, with ornaments for Betty that shes been waiting for, and another great intarsia! On saw maint...with dealing with the dust, it is always better to get the dust using a vacuum instead of compressed air whenever possible. Compressed air can lodge the dust even deeper and tighter into spots it shouldnt be, especially into windings on motors like on a tablesaw. So all in all, a great issue once again.Thanks Fox Chapel

[Greenfield_Bob]

I got mine yesterday but I haven't had chance to look at it, maybe tonight.

Bob

[earlinjax]

Thanks to all at Fox Chapel. You FINALLY sent me an issue with the hidden fox. It was my wife that found it. This is the first time we found so feel pretty proud. It's amazing how obvious it is once you see it. Keep hunting!

Earl