Shaping and sanding query

[Hawk]

I'm currently working on "Little Buddy" by Bruce Worthington.  My question is should I cut out all of the pieces before shaping and sanding or when I get one section, in this case his overalls, sand and shape that before continuing with other areas?

Chris

[spirithorse]

I personally prefer to cut the entire pattern and then shape and possibly shim areas as I assemble the pattern.

God Bless! Spirithorse

[amazingkevin]

1 hour ago, Hawk said:

I'm currently working on "Little Buddy" by Bruce Worthington.  My question is should I cut out all of the pieces before shaping and sanding or when I get one section, in this case his overalls, sand and shape that before continuing with other areas?

Chris

Myself too would cut everything first!Keep us posted on your progress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dan]

I agree, cut all first then shape. 

[Chunkthekid]

Cut first. The shaping will go much easier if the whole project is cut and ready.

[Hawk]

Thanks guys, that was my thinking too but I just needed to confirm that. This is to date the largest intarsia piece I've taken on.

So far I've only had to recut 2 pieces to get a good fit. Something I've learned so far is the width of the line makes a HUGE difference in fit....

Chris

[meflick]

I have taken two classes from Judy Gale Roberts.  She has you cut all the pieces first and then do the sanding.  Some pieces can be sanded together by using a "sanding shim".  You can find more info. on this on her site here: https://intarsia.com/blogs/news/using-sanding-shims She also has some other articles and tips on her site there as well.

[Bpardue]

Cut everything first, Than step back and look at the piece to see what would be closest to you if it was real life. Now raise & lower pieces accordingly. Than start shaping with the thinnest pieces and work towards the thicker pieces