Those are both very cute. Interesting to see how the different techniques bring out different details. The one on the right seems to have areas that "pop" more than the carved one.
I would like to figure out a way to mount the switch on the side and then use my knee to operate. My old sewing machine had a switch like that as did my mother's mangle. A mangle is a large, roller style iron. Found a video about them, funny now!
I haven't had a chance to watch the video but intend to. I feel like I am getting more vibration than usual and I have been putting more hours on it this past year.
Dick, I have no idea how they will be used. I am assuming they will be passed out to different "Grand Master's". I assume he is getting the Historian one. He wrote a book on the history https://mastersemblem.wordpress.com/author/masonicgrandhistorian/.
Congrats on the new saw. The stand looks amazing. Care to make me one??!! I am glad that you both enjoy the hobby. I wish, at times, that my hubby would get involved. However, he has his hobbies to keep him busy.
I recently bought some, due to an injury. Haven't worn while cutting though. I saw a photo of JGR wearing rubber thimbles while sanding. Thought I would give those a try because the injury was from sanding. I still need to buy the thimbles. These are what I am talking about. https://www.staples.ca/products/12372-en-westcott-ventilated-finger-tips-small-12-pack
Thanks to @Dan for the pattern. I have the special order done. Took some "design" choices on the cutting. Some of the spaces were getting a little thin. Ended up having to cut a few extra. The first stack letters weren't so great. Increased the size of the pattern. Test cut the letters only. Had to cut an extra stack because there was a void in the middle layer of the middle stack, so he is getting 14 instead of the 12. Increased the size of the Grand Historian pattern just a titch more and changed the bridges on the "O". Cut with #3 FD Full reverse and finished by dipping into shellac.