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03-05-2008, 04:28 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vero Beach, FL
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|  Votive Holder Hi All, I'm new to the message board. I've worked in marquetry for many years, using a Hegner. Sold it when moving to a condo, then decided to buy another, a MultiMax 18 and have resumed a little marquetry work and even tried the Votive Holder featured in the Spring 2008 issue. Finished it with MinWax and 4/0 paper and rubbing oil. Turned out quite well. Used pine that I had on hand and the sawing was very slow, even with the #5 skip-tooth blade. So my question is: What wood would make for the easiest cutting? Thanks. More later. |
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03-05-2008, 07:49 PM
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| Wood Mauler  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jordan Utah
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| Hi Jeep and welcome to the group. Any of the soft woods are easier to cut, poplar is actually pretty nice as well though technically a hard wood. Keep in mind that thickness will also impact the ability of the blade to cut effortlessly as well as the blade make. I have used the same blade size /configuration from several manufacturers and have pretty much settled exclusively on Flying Dutchman available from Mikes Workshop on the web - http://www.mikesworkshop.com/ and no I do not get compensated for that plug, I am just a very satisfied customer. Other folks will have different preferences and will offer their opinion as well. Again, Welcome to the best scrolling site on the planet and the best community of people you will ever want to meet. Oh and hey, post up some pics of your work!
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03-05-2008, 07:55 PM
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| Seasoned WV Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia, Born/Raised WV
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| Votive Holder Votive Holder Why not post a pic of it? We'd like to see it. Chase
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03-06-2008, 02:36 AM
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| MrsTrout's Husband  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hayward Calif.
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| thanks for the great idea... me and a freind are having our birthday party this weekend and I was tring to figure out what I was going to make her for a gift... she's into candles and this would be perfect.. I've got my cherry wood rough cut and now I'm going to try and do my first compound cutting... wish me luck, I have until friday to get it done... Trout |
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03-06-2008, 03:06 AM
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| Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vero Beach, FL
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| A picture of the Votive Holder is the last to be seen on my website at: http://www.amarquetarian.com/stuff.htm. Haven't figured out how to show the Holder on this site. |
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03-06-2008, 03:10 AM
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| Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vero Beach, FL
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| Good luck, Trout. I'm sure you will be very pleased with this very interesting project. Let me know what blade you found best for cutting the veins and the leaves. Thanks. |
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03-07-2008, 02:58 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin
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 | Hi Jeep. I cut that using a Polar #5 or #7 Flying Dutchman blade when I cut them, and had no trouble at all. I cant remember how many blades I used, but wasnt more then 4 to complete two of those votive holders, using maple (soft maple), and had no issues with burning, and i did wrap the block of wood with clear tape before starting.I think mine turned out great, and I think yours looks nice as well.It is definatly a fun project to do. Dale |
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03-07-2008, 03:53 AM
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| MrsTrout's Husband Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hayward Calif.
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| I would like to know... why my leaves are going in the opposite direction than the ones showed in the magazine? it's taking me about 30 minutes to do one leaf, I should be done cutting in about an hour and 1/2 or soo.... Trout |
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03-07-2008, 04:09 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin
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| Thats the photo trickery of the magazine I guess.If it wasnt so late, I'd dig them votives out (they are boxed up right now) and compare them to the photo, I didnt notice that. Dale |
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03-07-2008, 02:17 PM
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| MrsTrout's Husband Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hayward Calif.
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| wouldn't you know it... I had just enough cherry to do this project.. I cut one of the leg peices to thin and not all the way though and it broke tring to get it apart  one of those jigs to keep the block in tack while cutting will also help, the packing tape just didn't do it... thanks again for the idea... Trout |
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