New compressor

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I have an issue with judging size for a cutout. I seem to get them bigger than they need to be. But I think it is better to be to big than to small. We can always take off a little more....

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Tasty bit of carving. Makes a nice looking lunch.

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Looks like you are off to a great start Merle. Look forward to following your progress.

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Hello Les Welcome to the Forum.

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Hello Jason and welcome to the forum. Good group of helpful people here. I would only add safety glasses and a box of Band Aids,

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Wet hot and humid in the deep south. You wear the air. Dew point near 80, humidity upper 90's, temp in the 90's and rain.

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I have found a this tool very usful. working around faces and areas where I want a Vtool but want to avoid the sharp line at the bottom of the cut,

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Nicley done Madcrow! Great looking cane.

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I also agree with your thought Pallin. I too am old enough to remember learning sharpening planes in wood shop. Sadly there are few if any such classes any more. It took time for me to learn to understand what you describe about reading shavings, they are the first sign my cutting edge needs work....

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Hi Larry on the one I have itis 35psi....

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I got a new compressor. I have a small 12x 16 back yard shop I share with our stuff. Space is always an issue and the noise level of the equipment is important. I had a Small old compressor that was really loud. It died and I was looking for something quiet. Most that were called quite units were very...

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I built a small box the height of the wheel to rest my hand on and gives me better control of the angle of the tool.

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I have had a SMC Turbo carver for many ears. It is wonderful for fine detail. It is important to let the tool do the work when using a turbo carver. These are not made for using a lot of pressure. At 300,000 RPMs a light touch is all that is needed. That and making sure your burrs are sharp the diamond...

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Great job. You should think about doing a chest set....

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Outstanding Donna, The work and presentation is great!

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Now that is a practical DYI project . Do you mind if I copy it for the up coming election cicle ?

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Well done Josh.Nicle carved and painted..

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Heinecke Wood is a great source of wood and has a list of roughout suppliers, Dale green seems to have a good selection.
https://www.heineckewood.com/roughouts1.htm

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I have used one of these for a number of years while carving in the house. It is require equipment by my bride. I use a couple of 1/8th ' ply wood slats one on either side of the pocket and some small jim clips to hold them in place to help hole the pocket more open. I can't say about carving in the...

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Well done! I you have not lost your touch. I also look forward to seeing it completed.