Font App?

[Arthur C.]

Laptop...I see all other pics. Joe Paul isn't seeing it either....

[Arthur C.]

Still don't see it, Phil. Anyone else see it?...

[Arthur C.]

Phil, no pic!...

[Arthur C.]

Mike, thank you, but I'm looking for something that will allow me a choice of fonts, custom shape of the flow of the text, and resizing capability. I couldn't find that here, but I may well have overlooked it...I'm not that sharp on the computer! I'm looking at "Rapid Resizer", but want to...

[Arthur C.]

I'm looking for a free or inexpensive (I'm cheap), easy to use, (I don't want to have to call my grandkids over) font app. I need one that allows me to size the font and also curve it like you would use on a banner. Any one using something like this?

[Arthur C.]

I agree with Ed, I always use shellac as a sealer.

[Arthur C.]

Good to see you back and on the mend, Ron. When I read the title of your post I thought you were talking about "coffin nails"!...

[Arthur C.]

Another step I've found helpful when stoning or stropping is to come to a complete stop after a stroke before lifting a blade from the stone/strop. I found I had a tendency to slightly drag the edge against the surface when lifting at the end which was not productive to a fine edge.

[Arthur C.]

Merle, that's coming along nicely! The contrast is beautiful.

[Arthur C.]

Very nice detailing, Merle. I'm looking forward to seeing them on the cane.

[Arthur C.]

Sorry you lost Agnes, Randy. It's hard to lose a good dog like that.

[Arthur C.]

AMEN, Brother! thoughts exactly!...

[Arthur C.]

Well done!

[Arthur C.]

Do you seal the bark before applying the washes?...

[Arthur C.]

Kind of you to say that, Phil, but I didn't get the impression you brushed aside my suggestion...I look at suggestions as merely food for thought, stimulation for the imagination...taken for what they're worth, LOL!

Looking forward to developments!...

[Arthur C.]

Merle, what is the thickness of the mahogany? Will the ducks and cabins be surface appliques or inset into the handle wood? Looks like a really nice project.

[Arthur C.]

Phil, seems like veneers would be a natural for the fields.

[Arthur C.]

Big nails are also useful for making background texturing tools using a triangular file on the head. Works very well....

[Arthur C.]

Phil, I would do the villages separately and apply as you do the birds. I think that would give more depth. I can't tell from the pic, but that might require some delicate carving.

[Arthur C.]

Very attractive, Tim.