bgmiller Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Finally finished my first project, now it needs sanded and stained. It isn't perfect but it was a good learning piece. crupiea, lawson56, SCROLLSAW703 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 good work, Mr. Miller! hang in there & keep practicin'! Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Great start Brady! I wish I would have kept my first few pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Martinson Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 You are off to a great start! And this is a great place to share and learn. You're gonna love it here. ps...I think you are a brave scroller for cutting in and around that knot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Well you are off to a great start. Nice job cutting it, especially dealing with the knot in that location. Welcome to addiction and the village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Moose Nugget Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Great job, Brady. Fantastic first project, with sanding and stain it will look even better. Make sure you keep that first one. Someone wise told me that here in another forum. Also, don't forget to sign and date it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Finally finished my first project, now it needs sanded and stained. It isn't perfect but it was a good learning piece. I have made two of those and in the process of making eight more. Your did a great job making your first project. Try using some better wood and go slow, don't get in a hurry. Also if you get tired stop and go back to it later. When I do something new or hard for me to do the concentration stresses me out. That is when I stop. If you are thinking about selling what you make I believe these would be a great seller. I look forward to seeing more from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 I agree,It looks Fantastic. I to wish I kept my 1st piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Finally finished my first project, now it needs sanded and stained. It isn't perfect but it was a good learning piece. Great job and control cutting your first master piece.I wish my first 10 pieces came out like yours.Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Hi Brady: Very nice first piece. I'll bet cutting through that knot was fun. Have you discovered the free practice patterns? Here is one of the many that can be found online. http://www.scrollsawgoodies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/TCF0003_Practice.pdf I am relatively new to Scroll Sawing and spend time away from my saw pursuing other interests. When I take on a new project, I start with the above practice pattern to retune my skills before I start my project. This was suggested by several of the experienced scroll sawers on this forum when I was struggling and helped me a lot. When I was working with my grand kids and they were having problems with tight corners I discovered a practice trick that helped them immediately. I drilled a very small hole just big enough to insert the blade in the practice piece and, with the saw running, had them rotate the workpiece with light pressure against the back of the blade. The objective is to be able to do this without making the hole any larger. This is the skill that seems to frustrate beginners. Clean tight corners are essential to a well-executed project. You are off to a great start!! I look forward to seeing more of your work as you get your sea legs. Bruce Edited March 25, 2017 by Blaughn wombatie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Nice work on your first project! I see you used pine. It makes for good practice wood. Soon you will move up to hardwoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrscroller Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hi Welcome to the forum, you did a nice job on that cross. It is nice to see someone making Christian things on their saw. Keep practicing and soon it will just be natural for you. nrscroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Well done one you first. That was a tough one for a first project. As mentioned, keep your first project. You can look back and see the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgmiller Posted March 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thank you all for the kind words. I did not know that the knot in there would be an issue and didn't realize it was there until I took the template off. On another note I have put my first coat of stain on it seems a little blotchy, did some searching found folks recommended a pre-conditioner. I will add some more stain and maybe a satin clear. I will post another pic when it is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Hi Brady: Very nice first piece. I'll bet cutting through that knot was fun. Have you discovered the free practice patterns? Here is one of the many that can be found online. http://www.scrollsawgoodies.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/TCF0003_Practice.pdf I am relatively new to Scroll Sawing and spend time away from my saw pursuing other interests. When I take on a new project, I start with the above practice pattern to retune my skills before I start my project. This was suggested by several of the experienced scroll sawers on this forum when I was struggling and helped me a lot. When I was working with my grand kids and they were having problems with tight corners I discovered a practice trick that helped them immediately. I drilled a very small hole just big enough to insert the blade in the practice piece and, with the saw running, had them rotate the workpiece with light pressure against the back of the blade. The objective is to be able to do this without making the hole any larger. This is the skill that seems to frustrate beginners. Clean tight corners are essential to a well-executed project. You are off to a great start!! I look forward to seeing more of your work as you get your sea legs. Bruce The practice piece shown in the enclosed link is a great idea. I hope you,( Brady), take advantage of it. Don't take this as criticism, because I believe you did a fine job with your piece it is just, these pattern will give you a lot practice and you would be cutting a lot angles that might be not be cut very often in your first cuttings, but when they do finally come along, you may have already mastered them. Keep up the good work and thanks for your service to our country Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgmiller Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Well here is the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Great first project. Keep it up. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Great first project. Beautiful cross. Keep up the work as everyone says - practice is the key. I need to find more time to practice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Very impressive for a first project; turned out even better than mine have! I blame my saw being improperly aligned Well done, keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Three main things to remember, practice, practice, practice. Great first effort, we can all see what it is supposed to be May I suggest that you also practice your staining on some scrap wood, that way you will not ruin a masterpiece. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 You did good work on your first project, not the easiest pattern you could have done , my first time was a outline of a duck 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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