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Plug Building - Got Wood? Got Plug?

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Old 11-30-2009, 09:16 AM   #1
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Still trying

Im still have trouble making thoes NICE CURVES when cutting Iuse a x-acto knife an new blade anyone got any tips, or how to's on doing FLAMES
Hand Carved Rattle Can Painted
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Old 11-30-2009, 09:24 AM   #2
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I have found new exacto knives to be rather dull
try a new utility knife blade
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Old 11-30-2009, 09:43 AM   #3
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They look pretty sharp to me.. more work than I ever wanted to do.. I hate painting... it's all down hill for me once I put away the roughing gouge!

A good run is better than a bad stand!
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Old 11-30-2009, 11:14 AM   #4
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SALTY DOG

i think your work looks excellent man.

don't be so self critical.....they ROCK....
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