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Finished this pair of chipmunks this morning. Pattern by Judy Gale Roberts. Made with Aspen, Cherry, Poplar, and Walnut. Its 14 x 22 inches
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Gotta love it when people want the same pattern...makes it so easy. Nicely done Marg
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Dick, Pattern is from Judy Gale Roberts. I thank you all for the nice comments.
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Finished this one today for a customer order. Pattern by Judy Gale Roberts, Made with Aromatic Cedar, Walnut, Poplar, Aspen, and Basswood 27" x 15" 72 pieces
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Dick, after you sand it, hit it with a sanding mop. Believe it or not, this seems to make the finish go on smoother as the wood is now sanded very smoothly. Also, you could probably go with lighter coats, and let it dry only to manufactures instructions
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169 Scroll saw patterns, 200 paper patterns, 82 Intarsia patterns, and 40 more paper intarsia patterns. Not bad for only being in this crazy hobby for a year.
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Do it...you won't regret it 30 patterns that normally sell for 10.00 each, all for 20.00 AND you get tips, instructions, and more ideas to make the work even better
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Please post a picture...it would be greatly appreciated
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I am looking for ideas on how to store my Intarsia patterns. Since a large number of them are 18 x 24 inches in size, and I have no desire to fold them, How can they be stored safely and at the same time, be somewhat easy to access the ones you want? I currently have them rolled in a cardboard tube, but with over 60 patterns, its a pain going thru them to find what I want. Any and all ideas are welcome and appreciated
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Very nicely done. Great job.
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Got a copy of Kathy Wise's new book, "Intarsia Birds" and this is the first one I have done from the 30 patterns included. I made it a tad smaller than the original size, so it ends up being 10" x 21". Made with Aspen, Walnut, and Yellowheart
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I make a label for the back of all my intarsia. It has the pattern name, Designer, Date, and a list of woods used, along with a copy of my business card. I use spray adhesive along with the sticky stuff on the label, and then smooth it well. Spray poly over it to build a couple coats so that the edges don't come up and peel. It has worked pretty well, but I really like the printer idea, and WILL be trying it soon.
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I am but a newbie myself. Only been doing Intarsia since Feb. 2013. You CAN do it...
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Kevin, You posted on the "Works in Progress" that was before I finished it. I had asked for suggestions for the frame.
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Well, it took me almost 3 weeks, but I finally finished this great pattern from JGR. I used Poplar, Maple, Walnut, Beechnut, Aspen, African Paduck, Mahogany, and Blue Pine. Overall size is 21 x 16 inches. Was definitely a fun challenge.
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You are pushing too hard, and your blade is probably not as tight as it could be. Blade size does also make a difference. I cut a lot of intarsia, and I have learned that the slower I go, the better I cut. Saw speed does not make a lot of difference with the thicker wood, but feed rate makes a huge difference. I used to find myself pushing and that would send the blade into the angle you describe. SLOW down...take your time, and you will be fine.
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I am currently working on a Judy Gale Roberts pattern of a motorcycle scene. I have the pieces all cut, except for the frame. I am trying to decide what wood to utilize for the frame. Currently, I have used Poplar, Walnut, Beechnut, Aspen, Blue Pine, A little Paduck, and some Cherry. I am now beginning to shape them. I have available for the frame, Mahogony, Oak, and Honduran Rosewood. What do you guys think I should use?
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My thanks to all for the positive feedback. It really helps to encourage me to try harder and attempt to do better each and every time I go into the shop. Added bonus is being judged by peers that understand the work that goes into these pieces.
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Lay-offs are nothing new. I am an Autoworker, and this layoff was caused by the winter storms in the southern states preventing trucks from getting up here to Michigan with parts. No big deal really, it does happen, but not often.
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I was laid off from work this week, so I spent a lot of time in the shop. First is a hummingbird from JGR's book, "Artistry in Wood" I used a slab for the background instead of cutting a piece. Made with Poplar, Walnut, Aspen, Aromatic Cedar, African Paduck, and Yellow Heart. Next is a Lighthouse from Kathy Wise's book, "Intarsia Woodworking Projects" I made this one with Poplar, Cherry, Aspen, Walnut, Oak,and Aromatic Cedar. Ended up with a couple of small gaps that I have yet to figure out, but I think they were caused by the way I glued it all up. It was nice and tight on the bench before gluing. Live and Learn.
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Your attention to detail shows itself well in this one. Very nicely done
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Another Judy Gale Roberts design. I made this one last spring, and the wife never liked it as it had no depth, so with all I have learned, I decided to try it again. Used Walnut, Poplar, Cherry, Paduck, Aspen, and Birch. Compare the two versions and let me know what you think.
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Judy Gale Roberts pattern. I used Walnut, Aspen, Poplar, Maple and Birch Added Wire legs and antenna, instead of burning them.
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Pattern is from JGR's book "Wildlife Intarsia" Used Aspen Walnut, and Poplar
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Had the grandkids over for Christmas this year, and while they played in my basement rec. room/man-cave, one of them knocked over a table lamp and broke it to the point it could not be fixed. I decided that I needed a replacement, and how better to make it fit in that by making it myself. Took Steve Goods 10" soaring eagle pattern, and enlarged it to an 18" wingspan, mounted it on a base, with a post behind it and made this lamp.
