That is just such a sweet looking pony Roger. I know you will be turning out show stopping marquetry in no time with this beauty.
I just finished cutting every day for the last ten and while I dearly love old number one here in Az. I have to admit that I do want to make a few little refinements. She’ll still be the recycled D. Fir “phoenix” that she’s always been but I think I’ll machine her a new set of blade clamps and maybe replace the sacrificial jaws. You and Joe are making the old girl look a little down in the heels. :-)
There really seems to be a chevalet renaissance in the air.
Ain’t that grand?

The early bird gets the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.