I've been doing these types of events as well as craft shows for close to 35 years and they have produced very well for me. 3 years ago I designed a "POP" type display that sets up in minutes and I show, literally, at garden centers, fence companys and this winter at a feed and grain store...

Doug,

I have two questions...

1. Was this a shear test?

2. Did you use the PU glue full strength?

Just for clarification.

Joe

Doug,

That mallet is too pretty to go whacking anything with.

Joe

Doug, Thanks for the laugh!!! :) I'll check out the Elmers sooner than later. Getting the PU glue off my hands is a simple solution.....don't get any on them in the first place! :) I'll use shaped popsicle sticks to scrape away the glue when it's wet, if I have to. Catching the glue before it harden...

Eric,

The water becomes part of the glue and when it cures, there is no water in it to freeze and the joint itself is waterproof.

Joe

I'm certainly no expert but I think I remember that the loose is just a tad thicker than the patent. That might make a difference in the appearance????
I'm just guessing.

Joe

Thanks for the Elmers tip.....I'll pick some up and use it for the bigger holes. I use this Bondo for the pin holes and such.
The G glue is water soluable until it drys so if you want to watch over the job for a while, the excess can be removed with a wet rag or sponge.

Joe

Doug, I've been gluing up the HDU for a while. Urethane glue is the ticket, period. There can be issues tho. When used full strength and you need to remove any overage, it's tough to remove without tearing out some of the foam. Here's how i do it. First let's say it's 1" stock. I put a small be...

Doug,

You may be right.

Joe

Doug,

That is weird. I switched to the Italian best after 2 pacs of the same german as you. The last pack of German and this first of the Italian problems galore.....might just as well use the loose. I hate this!!!!!

Joe

Thanks Doug,

I tried the vice this morning.......not a noticable difference. I only have four books left.....time for a brand change I guess.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

joe

Thanks Danny,

This is the second pac......2 different brands. Same supplier. I guess it's time to switch.
The wax paper technique sounds workable but a real pain when I may need a couple of books at a time.
Thanks for the quick response.

Joe

I switched to patent to save a litle gold and when it works, it works great. My last pack and this one has the leaf comming off the paper when I apply it. Any ideas? Can I fix it? I have tried putting a book under about a 25 lb weight in the hopes of "pressing" more firmly onto the paper.....

Stunning!

Joe

Good Deal!!!!! I'm looking foward to seeing more of your action shots. Are you using mallet and gouge to put in the stop cuts? The strong sidelight really adds clarity to the second shot. I've seen way too many pics of dimensional stuff with flat light (or should I say not seen?) Thanks for posting....

Thanks to the Denver group and to you Mike, Kent and Danny!!!!

I gotta get a minute and finish my Chez Moose thread........memo to self!

Joe

What everybody else said.....times THREE!!!!! wow
What the hay......if you're gonna do one, why not three?

I have two small glass pices, one made for me by John Jordan, what treasures!

Thanks so much for sharing.

Joe

Here is Karens..............

http://www.cranberrysigncraft.com/

and Dans...

http://www.graphicd-signs.com/html/news.htm

Joe

Love the sketches, Dave!!!!

On occasion, I hear "They Don't make them like they used to."

In this case, no one could find any better, any way, any time!

Thanks for sharing the Beauty!

Joe

Welcome Beej! You have the jist of it.......one long trail. Mostly gold and glass work with a bit of wall and hand lettering thrown in. I think Doug Berkhart (hope I spelled it right?) and I show much of the carved work. The best way to find stuff is thru the search option. I'm going to try to get o...

I had a great time at Freds last year.....it was everything Ray said it was.

Here's some pics from last years....

http://w178.photobucket.com/pbwidget.sw ... 9bcbcf.pbw

I love the shot where Ray is praying over the paints

Joe

I had a great time at Freds last year.....it was everything Ray said it was.

Here's some pics from last years....

http://w178.photobucket.com/pbwidget.sw ... 9bcbcf.pbw

I love the shot where Ray is praying over the paints

Joe

I don't see a CNC in my future, but I'm always looking to speed up production. I have 20 or more shapes that I use for my house markers. To speed up the cutting and smoothing of each, I used my last router and a knockoff "Work Mate" and fashioned a Pin Router. http://i178.photobucket.com/a...

As always...........................beautiful!

Joe

Erik,

This is the sign convention that has the seminars and demonstration area that you are looking for.

Here is a link to the demonstration area (Bull Pen)

http://www.ussc.org/SWbullpen.html

And here is the general info about the event...

http://www.ussc.org/main_signworld.html

Joe

Working on the head now. First I get the rough form and sketch in the nostrils and eye.............. http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/jcieslowski/IMG_0001-3.jpg Next shot shows the detailing of the beard....the gouge is moving in the same direction as the hairs....essentially 90 degrees oppos...

Thanks everyone! Aaron, carving in pine is like carving in most woods. The basic techniques are the same. Each species have their own little differences. Aside from the color, (I need a white colored wood to use my staining techniques) pine, because it is relitivley soft, can be carved quickly. Most...

Brian, Most of the ground tapers up towards the frame.......left and right. Not too many spots that are truly flat. Also, when I set the ground by hand, I pick up a lot of info about each piece of wood.....grain direction, texture etc. Sorta like getting to know the unique properties of each laminat...

The first step in relief carving is to remove the bulk of waste. This is done by first outlining the main elements of the design with a stop cut. This can be done many differt ways with different hand tools or a router. This router has a 1/8th inch, upcut bit 1/2" long. Because I like the backg...

I just haven't had the time to complete this SxS but here is a couple of shots of it finished.... http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/jcieslowski/IMG_0014-7.jpg http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/jcieslowski/IMG_0016-5.jpg This property marker is for a local customer who also has a home in ...