heppnerguy

I was thinking about this while in my shop yesterday and it occurred to me that most of us have been scrolling for quite some time and we seem to pick up ideas along the way and use them almost daily and forget that there was a time that we did not even know this when we started scrolling so it becomes a 'no big deal' and we begin to think that everyone else probably already does this anyway so there is no need to share it. Well, I cut a pattern of Steve Good's and decided to change it from a desk top piece to a wall plaque. No big deal there, but I then wanted to add a backer board to it so that it had a little contrast to the walls and it also helped show off the piece at the same time. Still with me? Still no big deal, but I, personally enjoy having the backer board extrude my wall plaque, sometimes, instead of it being cut on the same outline as the display. I recently ran across a pattern that helped my to get the 'perfect amount of reveal with out error. so I decide that i would share this tip with everyone here, because I probably am not the only person who does not know this technique. Or at least I think i am. So here is the tip. If you want to extend your backer board evenly around your display all you have to do is, place the cutout on the board you wish to make your backer board from and place a small metal washer on the outside of your already cutout piece and put a sharpened pencil on the inside of the washer and simply push the washer all around the cutout piece and it will draw you outline perfectly every time. I have enclosed my project so you can see how it comes out. I hope this is helpful to someone. Dick heppnerguy

A wonderful and very ambitious cutting. i have looked at that one several times and then backed off, so far. Good for you for getting at it and finishing it. Looks great Dick n\heppenruy

I like this sign a lot. Great one, Kevin Dick heppnerguy

Kevin, Glad to hear you are selling so much. It really helps to have a little extra coming in for wood and supplies. Your work is very nice. Nothing can stop you. Dick heppnerguy

Congratulations for jumping into the unknown and coming out with such a nice piece. It is very rewarding when one tries something new for the first time and finds out they can actually do it. Dick heppnerguy

impressive, The talented people on this sight are amazing, Dick heppnerguy

wow two really good patterns and cut with the excellency we know and have grown to expect, coming from you, Dick heppnerguy

I like both of them too. The Michael Jackson idea is wonderful. and of course anything to do with our Lord, works for me. Dick heppnerguy

I agree with Roly, it is a very busy time for me too. I love to be outside and the outside demands that I join it by growing the lawn extra quickly so that I have to water and mow it often. the weeds in the garden keep reminding me that I am spending way too much time in my shop, of which I am quick to deny but the weeds are persistent. We have a lot of company this week for the 4th celebration. Next week I catch up on everything that I was able to ignore,(using the excuse that we have company). and then it is right back to the shop to make a couple of more orders. Rusty, I understand more than you realize. Dick heppnerguy

a nice project. Always good to push the envelope every once in awhile and discovering that you have some talents that have been waiting for you to test them. "if someone else cut it, you probably can cut it too", one hole at a time Dick heppnerguy

you obviously cut as well as you make patterns. Bailey looks like one contented dog. Dick heppnerguy

Nice cutting job. the piece came out amazing. I also really like Onder's pattern styles. Dick heppnerguy

You have not lost your touch. Some really nice pieces to enjoy for us to view. Glad the operation went well. You look like you are up to snuff, as they say. Dick heppnerguy

wow, Perk, you are quite the artist. A great job you did cutting the falcons. They came out beautifully, and the license plate is so professional looking. impressive job there too Dick heppnerguy

It is nice to hear all your nice comments. It amazes me when someone comes to me with a request like these. I love doing them and I have been able to seem to almost have something to make. How happy that makes me. We use scrolling as the main part of your gift giving. It is nice to not have to go and try to find that 'perfect gift' when, because of all the generous pattern makers here, it is easy to find the certain gift that fits a special persons likes. Thanks everyone for your generosity here in The Village. and Travis for making this all possible for all of us. Dick heppnerguy

very impressive. I love this cutting. you did an impressive job Dick heppnerguy

Don you did a very nice job and Mahendra gets a hats off from me, once more for his pattern making skills. What a team you guy make, Dick heppnerguy

A nice little box. It not only is an interesting design but also a well made piece. Way to go. You scored an A on your report card. Thanks for sharing Dick heppnerguy

an attractive piece. your work is great as usual. I always look forward to your posts. Dick heppnerguy

WOW you have done all the things I was set out to do but I just couldn't stand having my shop down long enough to finish my dreams so i am still in need of a lot of things in mine. You are a great DIY guy. Great shop. Dick heppnerguy

I am so thankful to all the wonderful people here on The Village, I am not much caught up on my lost font. Always searching for more though . I am now putting them in a dropbox so this will not happen again. Dick heppnerguy

I have not had much time on my computer lately, I had a couple of nice orders to fill this past couple of weeks. One was for 6 keepsake boxes, patterns by Sue Meys, and modified for the bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom. I did misspell one of the words on one of the boxes and did not notice the mistake until I was preparing another one of patterns, so I got to do that box lid over again. But the bride was pleased and I made some nice side cash. The second request was for 6 awards plaques for a bunny show. These were easier but they came out as ordered, so I was pleased to get this order too. I made my wife three pieces and also had an order off my Facebook page for another one and did piece for a friend's 80th birthday present.. so I had a great 3 week run. I made the best money I have done since Christmas. And that is the reason I have not been to the Village very often lately, Dick heppnerguy

I like all the great variety that you are doing. You have to be enjoying it a lot to continue to be so productive. Almost everyone starts with a lower end saw and after several repairs, finally give in to an upgrade. The above comments are certainly true. The more you use an upgraded saw, the more you love it. However, making the purchase can be too costly at times. After selling a few items, you can save for one and go for it. Keep up the magnificent work and keep posting, we all love to see what others are doing. Dick heppnerguy

A nice project. Your wife will enjoy this too. I am going to keep it from my wife or I too will be making one of these and I am other things I need to be doing right now. Go for it. Dick heppnerguy

Hi Jim, A big Welcome to The Village, You sound like me, I too have been scrolling for a few years but started with intarsia. I know you will enjoy coming back here often and getting to know everyone one. This is one of the most interesting places I love to be at. You will find a lot of great and many that are so willing to share anything they have with you. This is a huge family from all over the world that comes together better than most neighbors. Dick heppnerguy