Old Joe

Newest edition in my recessed cuts, cut from 5/8” Hard Maple, backed in stained glass. If you maximize the photo you can see bubbles in the glass, contributing to the nautical theme. This is based on Fiona Kingdon’s “Shells” pattern.

Very cool cutting and overall job on a very cool subject matter.Great job!

TA, I use smaller blades frequently, especially 2/0 spirals. Actually, I wish Pegas would come out with a 3/0 spiral. Other than for compound cuts, I rarely use any flat blades larger than MGT #3. The 2/0 flat blade was easier for me to successfully use without breaking on the Pegas than on the Hegner, though I got better as I went along on this piece.

So, I am in a grove of doing recessed cuts and backing them in stained glass. Fiona Kingdon didn’t use patterns and didn’t particularly like making them. I found this one challenging, as some of the details are ultra tiny. It’s much smaller than it looks in the picture, as the inner ring is 7 1/4.” I used a lot of Pegas 2/0 spirals, some Pegas MGT 2/0, 0, and #3s. I also used a new to me Hegner 22V and there was a bit of a learning curve with getting the tension just right and I broke more blades than I normally do. This Oak Maiden is actually cut from 5/8” Hard Maple, stained with Golden Oak.

I just finished my first project with the Hegner. It’s been a learning curve, mainly because I use a lot of Pegas 2/0 spirals and 2/0 MGs. I broke a few blades getting used to the tension setting. I also used MG #3s with no issues. I feel like I got through the wall by the time I finished. I will say that the Hegner supplied light/magnifier is far superior to the one I got when I bought my Pegas. I virtually never used the magnifier. I will put the just finished project on Bragging Rights. I am undecided as to whether I will keep the Pegas. It still runs flawlessly.

I made another soldier from a pattern that I bought from you a few years ago.

Funny, I use spirals as often as possible. There is nothing that advanced my scrolling more than learning to use and to have confidence in spirals.

If those are truly grade B/BB, that looks like a good stack for $25. 12”x12” would be ideal.

Jerry, I did a lot of stained glass years ago. Back then I bought unusual glass of which I hung on to some of. That piece ended up being about perfect for this project. Thanks for your comment.

One thing I should add. Even though it’s on the backside, I thought the edges of the glass looked a little sloppy, so I caulked around it with cedar tan caulk.

Nice work!

Love both your craftsmanship and the wood.

I have added to my glass backed cutting of Fiona Kingdon’s patterns, and as usual, I have taken a few liberties, both intended,and sometimes I make lemonade out of a lemon if I muck something up. Anyway, this one is cut out of Osage Orange, and even though I did 4 coats of spar urethane, the wood will eventually darken. That inevitable future aging had much to do with the decision to use this particular piece of glass. I used several different Pegas blades, both flat and spirals, and at 7” at the widest, it is a bit smaller than the last one I did. Hope you all like it.

OCtool, there have been numerous used Hegner saws for less, mostly older ones, mostly Multimax 18-V models. I was only interested in the 22-V. This one was literally in brand new condition. He had only used one blade when he assembled it and never ran it again. Additionally it came with the Hegner magnifier lamp, a $465 option that I haven’t seen on others offered for sale. I often wheel and deal tools, and wouldn’t normally buy one at this price, but, this was mint, showroom condition, and the lamp/magnifier glass lens is far superior optically than the one I bought for my Pegas I am thrilled with my acquisition and okay with the price.

Well done, indeed!