large house numbers

[Wichman]

The panel is 14" tall and 30" wide 1/2" thick Siberian Elm, the numbers are 10" tall and 7" wide. The pattern for the numbers I found in the book "Classic Fretwork Scroll Saw Patterns" by Patrick Spielman & James Reidle. The blades used are FD New spiral #2/0 and 5/0, as well as FD Polar #1 for the inside fretwork. I used the 2/0 spiral to cut the outside of each number, Once the numbers were glued back in place I used the #5 new spiral to enlarge the kerf around each letter ( While cutting it was suggested that I back light the letters for more umph ).

Finished with a day long dip in BLO, allowed to cure, followed by 6 coats of rattle can shellac.

         

 

 

[daveww1]

nice job

[rjweb]

looks good, RJ

[Denny Knappen]

Mighty fine cutting

[heppnerguy]

Wow, you knocked this one out or the park. Quite unique and very well made

Dick

heppnerguy

[Wichman]

The numbers with the back lighting

[Wichman]

Here's a better picture of the numbers lit up. Had to go into my phone setting and play around for awhile.

[wombatie]

Looks terrific.

Marg