Fish in progress

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I have no experience with these but wonder if on smaller projects something like this may work ok.


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I see the splotchy areas. Sorry but I’m still confused you mentioned “painted places”. Are you trying to apply stain over paint? Splotches are usually caused by the grain of the wood taking the stain at different rates because of the inherent differences in wood. The previously mentioned product...

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Question? You’ve mentioned multiple products you have used just for clarity. I read this that you machined then sanded then water based stained then waxed. I assume you are seeking a more even color? The best product I’ve used for that is Charles Neil’s Pre Color Conditioner. It’s a pain...

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Chaz,
Never thought of myself as a lurker but I used the site as an informational resource for a couple years before I joined and started contributing. Welcome look forward to seeing your works....

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I’m not aware of a vise designed to fit the Eli vise any smaller vise that you could attach to a piece of one by and then screw that to the plate would work. I’m actually currently using a Wilton power arm, and they do have vises for their units and are frequently available used on eBay. I glue...

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Grumpy and cold bad combination!

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Merle,

Not seeing photos?

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I’ve got a group of fish I started while out of town, now I’m trying to get them finished up. Then I’ll be starting my first consignment piece another fly fisherman.
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These are indeed troubling times and since the choice is attending a lot of funerals or staying home?Me I’m look forward to a great year yet to be this year. I’m here with my wonderful wife. My nephew has invited to go on a fishing trip this summer. My golf game is headed in a good direction. No...

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Water based polyurethane in my opinion will cause the least color change in your projects while offer vastly more protection then waxes or oils.

PS. Never would have thought to carve a nude wearing a thong.

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Yes that’s true. I have created a couple saved searches using the eBay’s filters to only see used tools. Because like you I don’t want to look at tons of cheap stuff shipped from China or California. Using the saved search eBay emails me a list of about 20 newly listed used items per day. I...

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Stick with. What? So much safer.

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Take a look here.
https://www.woodcraft.com/blog_entri...il-tools-chart...

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I’ve frequently buy and sale tools on EBay....

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I use Anchor brand end grain sealer and have had good luck. Do your pieces include any pith wood? As the pith dries differently then the other wood and often causes cracking. I drill out the pith out of logs I’m drying.

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Can only take so much news we are listening to more music on Pandora, taking walks, riding stationary bike and reading more. Thanks to kindle I picked up two more library books while soaking in the tub today....

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Neat design elements in that project Pallin.

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Close to forty years ago I heard someone one the radio expounding the importance of hobbies. I’ve had many over the years and have always appreciated the richness they brought to my life. Can’t imagine staying in like this without something to do. Stay safe, stay home.

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Very cute pieces, and yes it’s good to have hobbies.

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Here are some of the devices I use for measurements.
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