Popular Post DickMira Posted November 30, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 This piece was started on a white oak board, 23" x 15" x 1" thick, routed on all sides with a frame molding bit to cut an incorporated frame. Scrollsawing and then power carving with a Foredom rotary power tool was completed. Sanding was done, light selective staining and multiple coats of Wipe-on-Poly were applied. A backer with black satin paint was attached. Dan, Dave Monk, Brianr24 and 16 others 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 very nice . IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 amazing job danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrush Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 3 hours ago, DickMira said: This piece was started on a white oak board, 23" x 15" x 1" thick, routed on all sides with a frame molding bit to cut an incorporated frame. Scrollsawing and then power carving with a Foredom rotary power tool was completed. Sanding was done, light selective staining and multiple coats of Wipe-on-Poly were applied. A backer with black satin paint was attached. Beautiful danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 That’s beautiful, I know you explained how you do these, but I am still confused, Thx for showing, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 Another beautiful piece of art, Dick, Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 That looks so cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Your work is just amazing. Still can't figure out how you do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Fabulous once again. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 As always, your work is wonderful. What I realy want to know is, where you found a piece of White Oak 23" x 15" x 1" thick. I live in Central Florida and can not find any place that sells any hardwoods other than Red oak. Purchasing large heavy wood online is really cost prohibitive for a hobby endevour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickMira Posted December 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 14 hours ago, rdatelle said: Your work is just amazing. Still can't figure out how you do it. Good Morning, Ralph Thanks for the super comment. Check out my " Wildlife Montage " shown in stepwise fashion in the Works in Progress section. It might provide some explanation of the process for you. Regards, Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Another wonderful project Dick! Do you sell your pieces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonkort Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 that is totaly awsome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickMira Posted December 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 4 hours ago, dgman said: Another wonderful project Dick! Do you sell your pieces? Most are given to family and the ones that I sell are through an art Gallery. I really only cut patterns that I like for my collection. I usually modify all of them and I rarely cut a pattern twice. Dick FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Dick, your work is outstanding. Your talent goes far beyond cutting on the line! I also cut most things only once and they are usually either for my shop wall or as gifts to family and friends. I just need to make sure they don't see your work or they'll feel cheated. Thanks for sharing your artwork with us! danny and FrankEV 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smayne Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 On 11/30/2020 at 6:03 AM, DickMira said: This piece was started on a white oak board, 23" x 15" x 1" thick, routed on all sides with a frame molding bit to cut an incorporated frame. Scrollsawing and then power carving with a Foredom rotary power tool was completed. Sanding was done, light selective staining and multiple coats of Wipe-on-Poly were applied. A backer with black satin paint was attached. I don't know if you showed us which bits you used with the Foredom ,but i'd be interested in knowing. I have a friend that may sell his! You've quite an eye for details!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickMira Posted December 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) Kevin asked about whether he should purchase some used woodcarving bits from a friend. There are hundreds of different woodcarving bits available in the market by many different manufacturers. This tells us that each woodcarver has his own favorites. Each project has unique features. The woodworker needs to be skilled in woodcarving before trying carved fretwork because of the delicate nature of the fretwork. He or she should have experienced how a particular bit cuts on a piece of hardwood before attempting to use it on his fretwork. The cutting bits come in a huge selection of sizes, sharpness, aggressiveness, and shapes and unless you have tried them, it is impossible to know how they will behave in your project. Start with the general selections found in starter woodcarving kits and try all of them to find your favorites rather than choosing those another woodworker uses. Just as your scrolling skills improved with practice, so too will your carving skills. Finally, not all scrollsaw patterns are good for carving. Experience will help you make these decisions. Edited December 7, 2020 by DickMira specified for woodcarving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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