Oscar Myer Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) I haven't been around much lately because life keeps getting in the way and keeps me from scrolling as much as I'd like. That being said, I have managed to get another cross done over the past few days. It is a Sue Mey pattern that has really helped me practice making inside 90 degree corners sharp and crisp. I admit that I "nibble" at each corner before turning the piece and cutting the next line. This is probably another reason why it takes me so long to finish the project but the result is giving me what I'm after for the most part. In the past I have been lazy and just spun it around. This can be a real crap shoot. Better to take my time to do what seems to work for me. /Oscar Edited February 12, 2020 by Oscar Myer Be_O_Be, OCtoolguy, jollyred and 3 others 5 1 Quote
stoney Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 Rather than nibble I find cutting into the corner then backing up a little and turning around in the waste area and backing into the corner is faster. That being said your cross turned out great, thanks for showing us. Oscar Myer, OCtoolguy, dgman and 2 others 4 1 Quote
Fab4 Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 Hi Oscar: Well done You will get all kinds of suggestions on your "nibbling" issue Try these new to you ideas on a scrap piece and in time you will get better BUT... If "nibbling" works for you then I say "Go For it" and do what works for you Fab4 Oscar Myer and OCtoolguy 2 Quote
Denny Knappen Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 A wonderful cross. "Nibbling" is definitely ok. Oscar Myer, GrampaJim and OCtoolguy 1 2 Quote
OCtoolguy Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 I still "nibble" a bit but practice does make it all easier and now I find that I'm more confident going into a corner or tight turn. I turn my saw speed down on the intricate places too. Oscar Myer 1 Quote
dgman Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 4 hours ago, stoney said: Rather than nibble I find cutting into the corner then backing up a little and turning around in the waste area and backing into the corner is faster. That being said your cross turned out great, thanks for showing us. This is one technique I teach my students. Another is to cut to the corner, back out just a little then widen the kerf the width of the blade. The wider kerf allows you to turn the blade without any binding. Your cross came out great! Oscar Myer and OCtoolguy 2 Quote
wombatie Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Nibble as much as you like it working. The cross looks excellent. Marg Oscar Myer and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote
daveww1 Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 very nice cross OCtoolguy and Oscar Myer 1 1 Quote
Rolf Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 However you do your work, it is crisp! very nice cross. OCtoolguy and Oscar Myer 1 1 Quote
Rockytime Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 Don't know what nibbling is but the cross looks beautiful! Oscar Myer and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote
Oscar Myer Posted February 15, 2020 Author Posted February 15, 2020 On 2/13/2020 at 8:19 PM, Rockytime said: Don't know what nibbling is but the cross looks beautiful! Mebbe someone will be able to explain what a "nibble" is in a way that would let you understand. I'm afraid that if I try to explain I would only get you very confused. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 On 2/13/2020 at 8:19 PM, Rockytime said: Don't know what nibbling is but the cross looks beautiful! What Dan (dgman) does is nibbling... just enough to make a turn. Anyway...Oscar, that is a beautiful. Great cutting Oscar Myer 1 Quote
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