I hope everybody is having a great holiday . I've been in shoot most of the day cutting ornaments. I'll post some pics later in the week. Hopefully with summer winding down we'll see some more a activity around here, I've been feeling like the lonely Maytag man around here ,talking to myself. Feel free to discuss something, after all this is your forum.

Actually I just got done making another of my hidden compartment key chains. This one is Redwood Burl. I really like the color on this wood, and wish I had more of it.

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Wow that looks great Charles

Thanks, it has my normal CA finish, I think it really helped to bring out the color.

Greg Aksdal said:

Wow that looks great Charles

Very nicely done Charles. Would be a good toothpick holder. 

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Thanks, Indeed it would. The cool part is that I can make it as long as a person wants it to be, I'd just need a longer tube and longer piece of wood.

Mike Dillen said:

Very nicely done Charles. Would be a good toothpick holder. 

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With Fall comes more participation Greg!

Our folks are squeezing out the last bit of summer in their shops before the weather cools and the days get shorter. It jumps around here in the fall and winter months. I for one appreciate all your doing with the Scroll Saw Forum Greg, you took it and ran with it! Sometimes we do talk to ourselves, but hey, it's an interesting conversation isn't it!

I'll be looking for your projects later this week. Keep up the great work guys and just as a last note here, invite your friends! Tell em to come on in and pay us a visit.

Thanks for all you do Greg.

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John Morris
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I've just been too busy with work. On my days off we re-group and get ready for the next go around. I have 2 days off together this week so maybe I'll get some time to cut out some of the cars and tree hangers.

Only 74 more days until full retirement, then I will be able to work on my honey do list and make some saw dust!

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Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

Hang in there Greg. I'll be working on some boxes and a few baskets as soon as I get some time. Plus Christmas isn't too far off so I have to get some presents put together so I don't get short on time like every year past.

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We'll be looking forward to seeing your projects Mike. I know you got a lot going on on the home front too. We're still praying for Deb and you. 
Mike Dillen said:

 Hang in there Greg. I'll be working on some boxes and a few baskets as soon as I get some time. Plus Christmas isn't too far off so I have to get some presents put together so I don't get short on time like every year past.

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You're getting to be a short timer Harry. We'll be looking for some projects from you too.

Harry Brink said:

I've just been too busy with work. On my days off we re-group and get ready for the next go around. I have 2 days off together this week so maybe I'll get some time to cut out some of the cars and tree hangers.

Only 74 more days until full retirement, then I will be able to work on my honey do list and make some saw dust!

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Harry Brink
Bulldog Woodworking
Montana

Ok, Greg.I did get some time to work on a candle holder that Steve Good put out this week. Just have to cut the circle for the bottom.
Question is-how and what type of finish would be good on this? It's made from 1/4" oak which is looking very good! I've used clear spray paint on some butterflies I cut out but I think these would look better with something else.

I dipped some key chains in poly but it collected in the corners. Looked ok but I want a better look to these.

Any suggestions?? Oh, by the way, my wife saw it and wants me to make more for Christmas presents.

HI Harry, When you get a chance, can you provide a link to the Steve Good article or a picture of what you have done so far?

If it isn't going to get stuck in a corner or crevace, I would use a mineral oil or Mineral oil and wax combination as a rub on., or perhaps a spay finish.

Harry Brink said:

Ok, Greg.I did get some time to work on a candle holder that Steve Good put out this week. Just have to cut the circle for the bottom.
Question is-how and what type of finish would be good on this? It's made from 1/4" oak which is looking very good! I've used clear spray paint on some butterflies I cut out but I think these would look better with something else.
I dipped some key chains in poly but it collected in the corners. Looked ok but I want a better look to these.
Any suggestions?? Oh, by the way, my wife saw it and wants me to make more for Christmas presents.

I second the liking! 

It really is a beautiful color ... 

Harry, I use either BLO or Danish oil exclusively, they both work great and are simple to use. Only if it is going to be in contact with food or handled by kids will i use mineral oil, simply because it seems to dry out too soon and need refinishing. I will usually use Krylon clear acrylic for a top coat, it's available in gloss or satin. Deft is also a good clear spray top coat. 

Harry Brink said:

Ok, Greg.I did get some time to work on a candle holder that Steve Good put out this week. Just have to cut the circle for the bottom.
Question is-how and what type of finish would be good on this? It's made from 1/4" oak which is looking very good! I've used clear spray paint on some butterflies I cut out but I think these would look better with something else.
I dipped some key chains in poly but it collected in the corners. Looked ok but I want a better look to these.
Any suggestions?? Oh, by the way, my wife saw it and wants me to make more for Christmas presents.