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I really like the design and the pictures don't show the flaws, always remember that we are our own worst critics so don't be so hard on yourself.
 

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It looks pretty awesome in the pictures… You might just need a new blade or dry spray lubricant. I bought some new frued blades a while back and it was like night and day.. also, pb blaster has a dry spray lube, spray the table top and the blade and it will be good. Nice work though!!!
 

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prattman is right on when he says "we are our own worse critics".
I like the designe!
Check the brushes on the motor or maybe a new blade would help.
 

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Thanks fellas, I bought a freud ripping blade and Irwin fifty tooth combo blade. They appear to be a bit wobbly and so, I think the arbor might be bent
 

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I think it looks great! Good work, I'd hate to see what my attempt would look like.
 

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First of all, from here it looks fine.

Second, don't look at it as a failure, look at it as a successful justification for new tools :)
 

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Second, don't look at it as a failure, look at it as a successful justification for new tools :)
You Sneaky Pete.
LOL!

Love the board, dub!
 

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Good job. That is a really tough design to do.
It looks great from here, but I am disappointed with mine too. Other people just love it.

Keep trying,
Steve
 

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Nice job. Your self critique reminds me of a friend's comment on wallpapering. It was pointed out that when you're actually doing the wallpaper, every small mistake screams "you did it wrong, it doesn't match." But, after a week or so all these "mistakes" disappear and the job looks great. I've found this applies equally to woodworking projects.
 

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Miters are tough though
 

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Looks good to me also.
Second, don't look at it as a failure, look at it as a successful justification for new tools :)

Remind your other half that you would not let her use a sewing machine that was that wobbly . :)
 

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They say, flaws make a thing even more beautiful! It looks great, relax!
 

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Wow, Look at that, the joints don't line up :) You will always see the flaws. Most people that look at this are not woodworkers and the flaws will never be seen. I think it looks great. If you know what went wrong Don't make another one until you can correct the problem then try again. I have been there I know the feeling.
 

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Glad you guys liked it even with the flaws
 

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WOW! Be proud of your work, its beautiful!

Aaron
 

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The project is beautiful. When I looked closer at your piece, I noticed that some of the mismatch, or poor miters you are talking about may be due to thichness differnces. I have problems occationally with this even though I don't change my setting on the planer, I will notice a little difference in the thickness of the boards when I plane multible pieces. I'm not sure the reason for this but I suspect dencity is a factor. Never the less what I found to help was to run my wood through the last setting two our three times flipping the boards on each pass. As for bogging down your planer (I had one of these) take very shallow passes and check the sharpness of your blades. Also, I use a paste wax to keep my planer beds slick, it is amazing how much difference these little things can make.
 

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You might be finisher because I took my time with these miters and they weren't coming out how I had them in my mind
 
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