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Thanks! We had a lot of fun making it and trying to keep it small enough to be practical and useful.

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Nice!! Thanks!

You can see the Easel file here and I believe you can export g-code from there if you want to:http://easel.inventables.com/projects/MS29qyj222YA4NtScTRMYg?ref=wickedmakers

Thanks! Really appreciate you reading through and glad you enjoyed it.

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Thank you so much for the feedback, and for sharing the project with your granddaughter!! :)

It totally is a lot of fun! Our son loves it so far. Looking like we're going to get a LOT of mileage out of this one.We get our milk paints at Michaels, usually. They're not the cheapest...about $6-7 per color...but it lasts forever since you have to use so little to get good coverage.

Thank you! Here's what we used: https://amzn.to/2SWQgWY

Awesome project, man!

Thanks, DR-MJ! We're definitely working on doing just that! :)

Thanks, goldenshuttle! Really appreciate you reading it and glad you enjoyed it. :)

Thanks for reading! In my experience, you can't really clamp a board to prevent it from moving from moisture changes. The forces within will just build up tension and then when you release the clamps it'll just move later.But you're right about letting it sit a few days. That is what we should have done. Rip it, let it sit. Mill it. Let is sit. Mill it again. Let it sit. Then work it. It takes a lot of patience...that is part of why fine furniture makers take a long time in their craft. We usually aren't that patient, it's a bad habit. :)

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Thanks for reading! Somebody once told me that every woodworking project is an accumulation of errors and that as you get more experience you just make less or get better at hiding them. There's always going to be mistakes and issues...you just figure out ways to get around them and keep on keepin' on! :)

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Thanks, Brian! Really nice to hear that this was so helpful to you and others.Cross cut sled every time, for sure! :)

Ahh, yes that is a good idea. The stuff we used gels in about an hour so we could probably still pour after maybe 30 minutes...would need to test it out. Makes sense though that you'd get better separation as you approach the gel stage.Also, neat idea to use an IR thermometer...will have to look more into that.Thanks for the info!

That's a good point, it does look more like the water you might see in an actual river. :)Wood movement is based on changes in moisture content, so if you live in a place with no humidity or in a place where you don't see big changes in humidity, you usually don't have to worry about it. And yes, if your material has been sitting in your shop for years it will definitely be acclimated but as Brian said, in the best case you want to be at or below around 10% for best results.Wood movement is a whole crazy world of stuff when it comes to fine furniture making. :)

:) Thanks! There were plenty but we got there.

Right on! We felt that the value of this build was as much in the story and the mistakes we made as it was in just the step-by-step instructions. Glad to hear it came across that way. :)

Thanks, Penolopy! It was a lot of fun to have to keep adapting and changing things up. Definitely going to be a project we remember for a long time. :)

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Thanks! We have really enjoyed learning how to use the X-Carve and we're continually trying to make more and more and awesome stuff with it.

Yeah, great question. We're far from experts but generally speaking, there are a few things to consider. One is the amount of foot space you have, both in the width as well as the wheelbase (space between the trucks). If there's more room for your feet, you have a little more forgiveness in foot placement which is good for beginners. There's also the fact the shape around the nose will prevent wheel bite (when you turn too sharply and the wheels touch the wood -- it's...bad. :)There are some amazing articles out there about Longboard Design that detail some of the ultra-complex shapes you can make for more specific/advanced things like speed and downhill riding, carving, etc. - The shape we chose is a classic, simple approach that is intended for casual riding.

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Thanks!! Yes they'd make perfect chairs! :)

Thanks! Really glad you enjoyed it. Also, yes we love the straw technique! Originally picked that one up from Fine Woodworking magazine.

One of our favorite tools! Picked up a really nice one on eBay awhile back.

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Thank you! :D

Absolutely, that is a great idea!

Yes that is perfectly possible! The screen on the eye could display the humidity readout easily.

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Thanks very much! :)

Oh wow that sounds AWESOME!

Thanks for reading! Main reason for plugs was simply that we only had one piece of brass on hand and needed to have enough. It’s also a lot heavier so I was worried it wouldn’t stay in place over time.Regarding the ramp, there are two small dowels right inside the door that push the dice out. Much simpler than figuring out angles, etc for wedges and it works perfectly so we went with it. 😀Good call on the filing...should have thought of that!

Thanks! Glad you like it. 🤘🏼💀

Thanks! Glad you like it.

Thanks for reading! Main reason for plugs was simply that we only had one piece of brass on hand and needed to have enough. It’s also a lot heavier so I was worried it wouldn’t stay in place over time.Regarding the ramp, there are two small dowels right inside the door that push the dice out. Much simpler than figuring out angles, etc for wedges and it works perfectly so we went with it.Good call on the filing...should have thought of that!

At least it's fun work. :D

Yep, the dowels are arranged so it's kind of impossible to not hit at least a few of them on the way down so they get randomized. The single ramp at the bottom leads out the front door and into the little courtyard area.

There are two dowels strategically placed inside the sides of the door to prevent just that. It's hard to detail in the pictures but we accounted for the dice getting stuck as best we could. Still happens occasionally, especially with D4's.Our house rule is if the dice get stuck it's automatically max value so as the DM I try to prevent that. :D

Thank you kindly!