Hi, everyone I back.
Oh I never left, I still log on every day and check out the latest posts and replies.
I finally built a couple of sleds to carve small pieces so I don't waste material.
I uploaded a few of the pictures.
One is built with 3/4" MDF 14 1/2" wide x 24". I used t-nuts spaced 2" apart.
with end pieces 5" each. I know this is bigger than needed (3 1/2" per side) but it works. I also built a second sled out of 1/2" plywood that is a little longer. Both sleds have 2 sets of end pieces that are 1/2" and 3/4" depending on the thickness of the materrial to carve.
They are not fancy or expensive but they work fine.
Enjoy..
David