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Well Dave, they look fantastic
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Great project. Something different. I saw the plans and thought about them for Christmas presents too. Maybe next year. Didn't even get started on them. I'm a little slow I guess.
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You did a very nice job... well done. I looked at the project too and thought it was really cool. However, the main purpose for coasters is to keep the moisture (water or whatever) off of the wood furniture and these coasters would allow for water to drip on my end tables. Which nixed the whole project for me.
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Very nice gifts, I'm sure they will be treasured.
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Geez, they look fantastic. Super workmanship.
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Looks good to me. Is that a David R Ray coffee cup I see? Shared pier space with her in San Diego and Long Beach.
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(This post was last modified: 12-18-2019, 04:05 PM by Edwin Hackleman.)
Beautiful, Dave! Years ago I made several coasters that were larger than these, based on an article in Wood magazine. They were all done on a lathe using a shop-made jig. When finished, I vowed never to do it again. They turned out fine, but it was excruciating work and nerve wracking.
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