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No its not some weird torture device... This is the other project I have been working on today, im really quite pleased with myself for creating this. It's designed so that it can be added to. Only bad thing is I dont think I've charged enough for it. I'm new at this and struggle to decide on...

Well here's the finished article, thanks to all those that helped with the ideas.

Is it just me or is your father wearing a really big shoe?? That's two great pictures though. I'm 33 and still class myself as a youngster, well I'm not feeling my age that's for sure, though long gone are the days of all night party's, it gets to half past 10 these day and I start to get a...

Cheers guys, they have been a great help. I deffinately like the silhouette fire fighters. I drew up something last night and just waiting to hear from the customer now. I'll post a pic when I get the go ahead Thanks again

Hi all, hope everyone is well. I've been asked to produce something for a guy that is passing out in the fire service in a couple of weeks. I've never done anything like this before and have no idea on a pattern. If we were in America this would be easy. Help me! All comments great fully...

Wow love it! I might have to have a go at that for my own wall. Well done!

Thanks Brendan

Happy new year to everyone also, I'm aiming to do my first craft fair this year. Exciting times ahead, and busy times at that :-) James

Cool thanks fellas, will have a look at all of those James

Can anyone tell me what they use for designing patterns, I'm planning on cutting some jigsaw puzzle christmas trees for next year and would like a good free design package. I have been trying to use Inkscape but it's a load of rubbish! I want something like coral draw. I might have to bite the...

I'm sure that's down to how the blades are made as they always are biased to one side, it's funny how quickly you adjust to not actually cutting in a straight line but always have a slight feed angle. Thanks guys I'm just gonna be more patient and practice more. James

I've tried cutting 19mm oak but found it really difficult even with a no.9 blade. I couldn't get a straight cut especially when I was turning. More practice I think. So does the $3 charge for delivery apply to the uk from mikes?

How do I order from mikes? I found the online ordering form but it doesn't have a uk postage option. I was only cutting 6mm plywood with them, I've not had trouble previously. I will deffinately try mikes tho as like you said, fakes are everywhere. Thanks guys

Hi all, been a long time since I've been on here, will make more effort this next year!! Just wanted to know if anyone buys their FD Blades from Lesley's patterns? Might have spelt that wrong but I think you'll understand. I find it easier due to being able to pay with paypal. However the last...

Thanks guys for all your responses. I have checked my table for squareness again both with a square and by cutting slightly into the wood as you said mike. I'm sure now it's me pushing too hard and probably side ways. I will spend the weekend practicing and will let you know how I get on...

Hi folks, I'm after some advice. I've just been to my local timber yard and picked up some 20mm thick oak, I was hoping to try and cut a pattern out of it and the turn it into a jigsaw. Now being over confident I jumped straight into it and cut my first three pieces only to discover that they...

I should also say I want it to be waterproof. Thanks again

Hey folks, I'm going to be making some necklaces for gifts and hope to sell a few. I'm looking for a non toxic wood sealer, I've only ever used varnish before but want something different, also so it's kid safe just incase things get into mouths. Can anyone help me out with a good brand/type...

Oh yeah forgot about that thread. Cheers Steve.

Hi folks, I was going to make my mum a necklace for mothers day and then thought i could do a few more and see if they would sell. I'm looking for a non toxic wood sealer, just hoping someone could recommend me a good one. Thanks James