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I really like it, Hawk. I tried inlay some time ago & am afraid to go there again. I think I did it the hard way for the first time. I did it with acrylic. Yikes ! Have you ever used the resin & hardener mix for a finish ? I use one called Envirotex. It comes out beautiful. Just like glass. By the way, your Wolf is beautiful. Looks great.
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Nice cutting. You did a good job on that one. The frame is nice too ! Keep up the good work.
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Thank you all for those kind words. I like to do portraits, both personal & pets. Our friend picked up the portraits today & was real happy with them. I feel good that I got them done close to Christmas. Thanks again.
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Way to go Ed ! I did one some time ago on a 1/2 in oak ply in a frame. I sure miss my rides on the Wing. Did a lot of traveling on it. Thanks for showing us yours. Love it !
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Finally finished a late request for Christmas from a friend. Had to hurry a little to get it done even now. The friend wanted two portraits of their dogs & one of their cat. I tried, but, just not enough time. She understood that it would take a while to finish & even paid for the portraits before being finished. I did them in 1/4 in. oak ply with the frames of stained pine wood. The backers are of black foam sheets & also did some pyro burn on them. Finally ready for delivery. Thanks for looking. Happy New Year everyone.
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I really like the spiral blades & haven't used anything but, FD. I like the 3/0, 2/0 spirals for the portraits that I do. I do use larger ones, but, like the fine detail of the small ones. Can't use the reverse spiral though, they are too aggressive & dusty. I do use a flat blade for some longer straight cuts, like the Silver reverse or the Ultra reverse. If I cut 3/4 in. oak, I like to use the polar or larger Silver reverse. ;Most of my cutting is fret as I do a lot of personal portraits & pets also. I personally think you need to work with different blades & find what works for you & your kind of cutting. Good Scrolling to you all.
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I have a hard time telling if I have a blade in backwards or upside down ! Especially the reverse blades. I do learn quick though, when I start cutting a piece of acrylic. Hate it when that happens.
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I learn a lot here when we do these kinds of threads. My preference is mostly spiral FD, 2/0 & 3/0 & then for straight line cutting, I use the Silver Rev. or Ultra reverse. I don't care to use a reverse spiral, as they are too aggressive & lots of build up of dust. The finer the better. I do use some larger spirals, when I have a large area that I am cutting. Keep up these great threads, I like it. Take Care All.
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Klean Strip Green Odorless Mineral Spirits
ubgoofy2003 replied to Bandito's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I don't like it either. It's only good for cleaning brushes & I don't even like it for that. It looks like curdled milk & real sick looking stuff. It's getting old on the shelf too. Don't like it. Rather have the odor or whatever. -
Patterns for Scroll Sawing and Pyrography together
ubgoofy2003 replied to oneleggimp's topic in General Scroll Sawing
You bet, Pyro is a good medium of Art. Why not just pyro a scroll pattern & add more detail to it. I think a scroll pattern is a good pyro pattern. Just burn all the lines & shadows instead of cutting them out. I do several pieces of pyro, even tho I don't have the modern burner. I do like all forms of Art anyway, so it's my cup of tea. Enjoy your Pyrography along with Scrolling. Take Care & EVERYONE HAVE A NICE CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR. THIS IS A PYRO THAT I MADE FOR A FRIEND
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Mike, that is a beautiful cutting. I love the detail. It looks so real, like a photo. I like that in a pattern. You did a splendid job cutting it. You do have talent. Thanks for sharing.
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Hey, Kevin, where did that Mikey commercial come from ? Just some worthless information from me, I packaged that stuff for many years. Good Ole Life Cereal. !
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Looks real nice. I love wildlife & animals. You did a great job cutting it. Thanks
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Jim, you can be proud of that one. I'm sure they will be too ! You do beautiful work. Thanks
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WOW, that is a real nice sled, Jerry. I used to live where there was snow, but, not now. Mike you are not too far away from me & talk about dropped chin's, I walked out of a restaurant in Yuma, Az. & there was a pickup truck with a Snowmobile in the back ! How far did he go for snow???? Love your sled Jerry & you did some beautiful work finishing that. Your children will love it. Thanks' for showing us.
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Thank you all, so much. I enjoy doing these types & particularly portraits. I have commissioned a few for individuals. I like doing portraits from my own patterns. I request a clear photo of the subject & go from there. I have dabbled in painting & different area's of art. Just love it all. Thanks again for your kind words & comments. Take Care
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newbie questions about getting started
ubgoofy2003 replied to desn4in's topic in General Scroll Sawing
David, you have to take into consideration, the kind of wood that you will use for what project. If you are cutting a name for desk-top, I would use a thicker piece of solid wood & not plywood. I always used 1 in. oak so it would stand by itself. Other projects are good with plywood, but, be careful of using the box store plywood. I have had problems with Lowes & Home Depot plywood. The laminate splinters as you cut it & is not a smooth cut. Leaves a rough finish. I do agree with others here about the 1/4 in. or 1/8 in. cutting very quickly, so you have to be very careful & try to cut slower. Just practice, practice, practice. Happy Scrolling -
Here are a few that I ;have done previously, that have some color or just a little different in design. Hope you enjoy. I enjoyed doing them. Take Care
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You do beautiful work. I like it very much & would like to know if it is double sided or is it a reflection. It looks as if it could be reversible & hang on the wall. They are real nice pieces. Thank You
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Those really look nice. You did a great job on them. Gives me ideas. Thanks
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Jim, I have had my #2 for 7 yrs. now & just made some adjustments & replaced the blade holders on mine. If you are a production type scroller, it may make a difference. I only use mine for hobby & some commission jobs. Some owners complain of the blade movement forward & back which causes problems with corner turns. I mostly use spiral blades, so I don't have that problem. Take Care
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I get mine from the sign co. that my wife works at. I don't have to pay for scrap's, but, if I need a large piece, I pay. A lot of the pieces I get are a good 12 in. square or even larger. They throw it away, so, should be a good source. Good Luck.
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Sure hope you can get over the eye problem first of all. I just purchased a cheap table clamp type magnifier & use a florescent bulb in it. I am on the second one now, so it works for me. I do wear glasses too. My problem is bending over the work piece for any length of time. It gets me in the back. I usually work an hour or so & then go sit on my vibrator chair. I'm spoiled that way, HA. I think you just have to get a good idea of the mag. lites & find what you like for yourself. Good Luck.
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Thanks again everyone. Dick, I just used a craft paint & coated the fish with a clear to make it look wet. I used just a lite coat of brown paint for Fred Bear. Didn't want to use a lot of different colors on that one. Thanks again all !!
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Thank you so much. Kevin, you are too much. I just love doing things a little different than the normal. This is what keeps me going on the ole saw. I dabble with a little bit of Art, no matter what it is. I'll have to show you my John Wayne pastel & Kenny Rogers. Thanks so much everyone.
