[widgitmaster]

The BounceHouse blower is working perfectly, and the little 16-Gallon drum fills up quickly! With a trash bag in the drum, the mess is non existent!
Of all the stuff I've made so far, the military appreciation plaques are the most popular! So I found a seller online to supply the glued-up pannels for a good price. They sent me 20 pieces of assorted wood types, all kiln dried, cut to exactly 24"x14"' and sanded flat to a thickness of 3/4"!
They have been selling for $100+ and take a full 48-hr to cut, sand, varnish & dry! For someone who has worked with metals & plastics all their life, making Wooden Widgits is fun & easy
Widgit

[ger21]

For someone who has worked with metals & plastics all their life, making Wooden Widgits is fun & easy

As long as you don't mind working for $2/hour. Hopefully, most of the 48 hours is machine time.

[widgitmaster]

As long as you don't mind working for $2/hour. Hopefully, most of the 48 hours is machine time.

I'm retired!
Everything I make is for a Fundraiser for veterans!
Widgit

[bill south]

"I'm retired!
Everything I make is for a Fundraiser for veterans!"

God Bless You Widgit!

Bill

[Alan XR8]

Two thumbs up Widgit.


Alan

[widgitmaster]

Thanks Guys!!

[widgitmaster]

This one is solid maple, and has no finish on it yet! 14" x 24" x 3/4"

[tauntdesigns]

Beautiful work Widget

Thank you for your service to our service men/woman. (clapping hands)

[widgitmaster]

So far I've made 25 of the smaller 24"x14"x3/4" plaques, each one left me with a pair of wood sticks! Then I decided to glue them all together and make a pair of striped panels 17"x11"
After the glue dried, I scraped one side clean of the glue. Tomorrow I'll clamp them in the machine and mill one side flat, and bandsaw the edges square making two equal sized panels.
Then I'll V-Carve the military logos, finishing the 2nd side! I'm hoping the strips and the 60 deg v-bit will make an attractive plaque! Here's a list of wood types I've included in the glue up !

Walnut
Sassafras
Oak
Pine
Cherry
Burch
Ash
Maple

[widgitmaster]

Last night I cut the 1st one, then I finished sanding & coated it with Tung Oil!
I'm pleased with the results, and everyone loves it

[Alan XR8]

Two Thumbs Up!


Alan

[widgitmaster]

The Red Monster is working perfectly, the new dust collection system is amazing and the noise level is perfect!
So far I've made over 35 of the military plaques, sold a few, and auctioned off one at an auto-auction for $1100 Wow!!
Again, everything goes to a non profit veterans organization! Needless to say, they love me
In December, they will have a booth at the local craft show. That's when all the rest will disappear!
Widgit

[Bubba]

Fantastic, Your the MAN!
The world needs more like you.

[tauntdesigns]

^^^^ What Bubba said^^^^

[bill south]

Just WOW Widget!
B

[widgitmaster]

Oh man am I having fun
The monster is making my plaques faster than I can finish them!!
So far there's only 377 hours on the machine, and I'm getting one finished ( both sides ) every 90 minutes :wee:
Last week, someone donated a pile of 1x6 & 1x8 red oak and maple lumber, so I quickly cut and glued several more panels
Sold several for $300 & $100 donations, then I met a Dr who took three for $1000 donation! WOW
Widgit

[tinygiants]

That is awesome Widget. Congratulations on your successful porting of your skills into a worthwhile community service. What an asset to your community...

[Dirty Engineer]

Any chance you could post a video of the Monster machining one of the smaller plaques?

[widgitmaster]

[bill south]

Widget;
Big Red is looking as smooth as ever. Thanks again for all of your work!
But, what a bout a tool changer?
Just throw a bunch of parts into that magic shop of yours and see what falls out. Always amazing!
Have a good weekend.
Bill