You will be happy with the result when you are finished and besides it's good experience......lol Be sure to post a picture when you are finished.
ps. I just finished a filigree cross and it drove me crazy but the results was well worth it.
Well Dick it looks pretty darn good to me. If you should care to share this pattern I would love to cut it. I have to close friends who kayak and I would love to cut this for them.
Chelcass
My thought and prayers are with you and your dear friend's family. I'm sure there is a scrollsaw in heaven with his name on it and he will continue doing what he loves. God Bless, ChelCass