Popular Post Dave Monk Posted January 19, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 With the Christmas season over I have taken the time to do projects that are special to me. Feeding and watching hummingbirds are treasured pastimes for Julie and me living our summers in central Illinois. Laura Sofer of MyHummingbirdHeaven is a fantastic photographer who was kind enough to allow me to make a patterns of one of her pictures. The light colored one is maple and the other is oak. Can you see the difference in the Maple on? A piece of the veneer chipped off so I had to cut out a bit extra. dave Phantom Scroller, leshko, keefie and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Great work on both pattern and cutting. Looks like a lot of work on that one. Think this is the first time I have seen one stand still. jim penquin Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 They are both beautiful..I am a fan of Humming birds also.They show up here in late May and stay almost into Oct. I also love oak but seeing the one in maple,I am not sure which I would pick.Fantastic patterns and cuttings Dave. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Both look great Dave. Well done. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Fantastic. I personally love the maple one better but for the life of me I cannot pick where you had to cut a bit extra. Marg Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 There you go again, Dave. Not only are you an excellent cutter but also great with patterns. As I struggle trying to figure pattern making out, you knock them out with ease. it just goes to prove that some people are artist like you and others are 'crafter want a be's' like me..Wonderful work as always.. Dick heppnerguy Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Fantastic! You sure don't shy away from making patterns with lots of holes and cutting them!Great work! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Dave' they are Awesome. My Wife and I enjoy them here.I myself Love the Oak. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 There you go again, Dave. Not only are you an excellent cutter but also great with patterns. As I struggle trying to figure pattern making out, you knock them out with ease. it just goes to prove that some people are artist like you and others are 'crafter want a be's' like me..Wonderful work as always.. Dick heppnerguy Dick, Notice that I don't show my patterns. I don't take the time that all you guys do making sure there are no islands etc. I do that while I am cutting. I am always willing to share my patterns but they are not professional enough to post. I am far from an artist. To me the real artist can draw something from nothing. ........The main thing Dick is that we are having fun .dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Beautiful work Dave thanks for sharing Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukem Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Well done on both the pattern and cuttings if you sell them separately no one will see the difference only you will know. Jerry Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Nicely done on both Dave. Thanks for sharing them with us. DW Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Agree with everyone, great looking project. Excellent work on creating your pattern and your finished cutting projects. Thanks for sharing. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 awesome job, I also prefer the maple one Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Great job Dave.......the detail in the humming bird is top notch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Dick, Notice that I don't show my patterns. I don't take the time that all you guys do making sure there are no islands etc. I do that while I am cutting. I am always willing to share my patterns but they are not professional enough to post. I am far from an artist. To me the real artist can draw something from nothing. ........The main thing Dick is that we are having fun .dave Well, I consider you an artist. I understand your thoughts about drawing things from nothing but you just have an artistic eye and talent to achieve really great pieces. So that is indeed art no matter how you look at it. You are amazing. Dick heppnerguy Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Thanks to all of you for the kind comments. I sure am glad I found this hobby and all you guys. You all have helped me soo much. Thanks, dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiloquinruss Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 "making patterns with lots of holes", that is certainly part of it, but I have cut with lots of holes, but my goodness, look how small those holes are! :thumbs: Russ Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 With the Christmas season over I have taken the time to do projects that are special to me. Feeding and watching hummingbirds are treasured pastimes for Julie and me living our summers in central Illinois. Laura Sofer of MyHummingbirdHeaven is a fantastic photographer who was kind enough to allow me to make a patterns of one of her pictures. The light colored one is maple and the other is oak. Can you see the difference in the Maple on? A piece of the veneer chipped off so I had to cut out a bit extra. dave Never ever have i seen one person do such accurate cutting as you.Your inlays mesmerize my mind trying to see how in the world does he get these so immaculate .Your truly a gifted wood worker, Bless you! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Very nice work, Dave ! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 My wife is a humming bird nut. She has even had them feed out of her hand. I'm afraid to show her this work because I know she would want one and I know I could not match your detail for all the fine holes and beauty of this piece. Amazing! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 My wife is a humming bird nut. She has even had them feed out of her hand. I'm afraid to show her this work because I know she would want one and I know I could not match your detail for all the fine holes and beauty of this piece. Amazing! Bernd, It is sure worth a try. I bet you could do it. It just takes a little time and a #3 spiral blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 "making patterns with lots of holes", that is certainly part of it, but I have cut with lots of holes, but my goodness, look how small those holes are! :thumbs: Russ Russ, I used a "1/32 drill bit and a FD #3 spiral blade. dave "making patterns with lots of holes", that is certainly part of it, but I have cut with lots of holes, but my goodness, look how small those holes are! :thumbs: Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 they are absolutely amazing, excellent work Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Very nice work as usual Dave! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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