Learning

[GrampaJim]

I am working through the Intarsia Workbook by Judy Gale Roberts.  I have one left to go.  Although these are simple projects, they are very helpful.  Here are two of the later ones I am OK with.  Pretty simple projects by the standards that are posted here. 

Comments are Very welcome and appreciated. 

 

As a side note Judy uses a lot of Cedar in her designs.  I am finding that I am VERY sensitive to cedar dust.  Dust collection and face masks are not enough to prevent breathing problems, which I have never had before with anything.  Anyone else have problems with cedar? 

[Scrappile]

Looking good Jim! 

[Scrolling Steve]

Nice work, Jim !......You are well on your way.

[daveww1]

they look very nice, good job

[GPscroller]

Looking good Jim.  And like you, cedar tends to bother me a bit more than all the other woods I have worked with, but a good fitting respirator takes care of it. 

 

Jeff

[GrampaJim]

Forgot to add one.  This is from Judy's Wildlife Intarsia book.  Walnut, Poplar, Aspen, and Cedar.

Jim

Edited September 20, 2016 by GrampaJim

[MTCowpoke22]

They look good.

[don watson]

Good work Jim. I love the Eagle.

[Ron Johnson]

Fantastic. I can see you enjoy Intarsia and you're doing very well at it. Love the eagle. if you're having problems breathing when working with Cedar I would substitute it with other hardwoods. I'm fortunate so far (KNOCK ON WOOD) that I've no breathing issues. Wearing a mask and keeping your shop clean helps a lot.

Edited September 20, 2016 by Ron Johnson

[Dave Monk]

Super nice job! Especially like the eagle. dave

[amazingkevin]

I am working through the Intarsia Workbook by Judy Gale Roberts.  I have one left to go.  Although these are simple projects, they are very helpful.  Here are two of the later ones I am OK with.  Pretty simple projects by the standards that are posted here. 

Comments are Very welcome and appreciated. 

 

As a side note Judy uses a lot of Cedar in her designs.  I am finding that I am VERY sensitive to cedar dust.  Dust collection and face masks are not enough to prevent breathing problems, which I have never had before with anything.  Anyone else have problems with cedar? 

You are a natureal

[meflick]

You're projects are looking great. I haven"t found an issue yet with cutting the cedar but if you are, then switch to something else that works for you. Judy uses the WRC primarily she said because it is inexpensive, easy to find,, and finding lots of "shades" to work with and cuts easily. All great for beginners to work with but not a requirement by any means if it causes you issues.

[milehiscroll]

Great work on the eagle

[NC Scroller]

Here is a good website to check on the toxic effects of wood. Having taken a class from JGR she uses the Western Cedar because it is soft so it cuts and shapes very easily. It also has wonderful color (from holly white to walnut dark) and grain variation.

 

 

http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/wood-allergies-and-toxicity/

[trailfndr]

Looking good Jim.  If you are having difficulty with Cedar...DON'T use it.  One of the beauties of Intarsia, is that YOU are the Artist, and You decide what woods work for the piece you are making.  Lots of different woods out there...Also, it might not be the cedar.  It is possible that is just the sawdust itself.  Remember, you are creating a ton more dust than a scrollsaw does.  It can cause issues.

[tgiro]

Good starts, Jim. You don't have to use Western Cedar. Judy likes it because it is easy to shape and comes in a variety of colors.

 

Poplar comes in shades from a yellow-white through tans, browns, and greens.

 

Need dark brown - Butternut.

I use Black Walnut for most of my black wood requirements. Need really Black - ebonize it.

Light tans or light browns -- Pine heartwoods or Sassafras.

If you don't mind working with exotics (some of them are like cedar - somewhat toxic) then the color spectrum opens wide.

 

Just no blue woods (Blue pine is actually grey).

Have fun with it.

Edited October 21, 2016 by tgiro