Malcolm161

Thanke Roly, I like your scrollsaw. So you would have the table at chest height, or chin height? Dont know if you are tall or short? Malcolm

I have not done very much scrollsaw work, but the little I have done, it has been whilst standing and using a foot switch. Our bench is rather high, but the scrollsaw feels comfortable in that position. I have also visited other scrollers who are standing to do their work, sometimes for many hours. Others prefer to have a sitting position with low table or high table. What is your preferred position for scrolling, sitting, standing, low table top, high table top (chest level, waist level,) How do YOU scroll?

A truly exceptional work. The flowing lines of the garments and everything about it shows a great artist. Well done. Malcolm

Brilliant. I saw this pattern by another artist and yours is an improvement on that one. Well done. Malcolm

Very nice work. I looked at the original by Judy Gale Roberts and you did very well. Is the sleeve the actual grain or stained to look striped? Malcolm

Thank you Lee. I have been looking at your gallery of works, you have some remarkable art for sale and I would think you get good business at the level you have achieved. I hope I can get there once I start making this type of woodwork. Malcolm PS your #66 needs editing from feet to inches I think?

Very nice finish, particularly the eyes. Malcolm

Thanks Brian, all tips will help when someone is looking into the art. I have only ever used Titebond III apart from the odd superglue for handles on boxes, so this glue variation is interesting, particularly when one name is sometimes the same glue as another. Malcolm

Really superb work. I hope that when I start Intarsia, I can reach the high standard that you obviously have. Very well done. Malcolm

Goos progress and the shaping and sanding will add the charicter to him. Look forward to seeingthefinished work. Malcolm

My favourite trick is leaving it at home when I am going to see someone for the first time and its miles away. No phone to call them up when nearby. It's definanely an age thingl. Like the sign, but perhaps a smaller one on the dashboard? Malcolm

Thanks Scrappile, I see now that the colours in the USA do vary a lot, even to purple. Anyway, if anyone in the UK wish to sell their Excalibur, I would be very interested indeed, but it's too costly to ship it to me from the States. What a pity. Cheers for now Malcolm

Have a look at Wix. http://www.wix.com/ I am not very good with these things, but managed to do it all myself after a few weeks. Malcolm www.badgerwoodcrafters.co.uk

Forgive me if I'm wrong, but over here the Excalibur 21 is white and the Ex16 is Black. Is it different over there? . sorry, just looked at General International and they are all black, so different from the UK. Malcolm

Those are lovely boxes and walnut is one I like to work with myself. I have been in woodwork only a couple of years since retiring and enjoy this hobby. I now wish to try intarsia to se if I can achieve another goal. Some of my boxes are on http://www.badgerwoodcrafters.co.uk Malcolm

Your friend has a rare tallent to produce such a superb work of art. May I suggest that you show photographs to a number of art dealers as this may have a far greater value than your friend may think and he should reap the benefit of his efforts. In addition, he may receive commissions for other work if he wants it. Malcolm

I have been looking at these recently and there have been lots of bad reports and only a few good ones. The cordless dont seem to have the lasting power. The 4000 seems to be the best of the bunch, but several past ownerd say that the Proxxon has better motor and is more reliable. Only a little more expensive. I want one to try out intarsia and save on the edges, but having only been woodworking 2 yearsduring retirement, I have only made bandsaw boxes so far. Malcolm http://www.badgerwoodcrafters.co.uk/

I wish you were this side of the 'Pond'. Looking for a good Ex16 or a 21 and the price sounds good for an Ex21. Good luck with the sale as shipping would be far to high. Malcolm

That's a fantastic work and for your very first, it's remarkable. I am only about to start intarsia this year and hope that my work will be up to your standard for the first. Good luck Malcolm UK

I am looking to start Intarsia this year but not done any yet, just been making boxes for 2years since starting woodwork. Kathgy Wise book on Intasia for beginners has the following: Q: How do you use CA glue when sanding ? A: For a nice flowing contour, you will want to sand some pieces together as one (for example: the neck of a horse). Then you can take the pieces apart and sand each piece a bit more. My favorite method is to use Instant T Glue (CA) ...it is very fast and easy. I use it 90 % of the time. Put two or three small dots of instant T Glue on one side of your two pieces. Spray with accelerator and fit back together on top of a very flat surface covered with wax paper. As you are holding it together, twist it as it dries. Twisting will prevent it from sticking to the paper. It will only take about 15 seconds to dry completely so you have to work quickly. Add on other parts one at a time. Now your piece is glued together and you can sand the contour you wish. To take the pieces apart, simply rap the pieces on a hard surface and they will break apart. If you can't break it back into two pieces easily, you used to much glue and will have to re-cut it apart. Don't breath the fumes as you cut. Practice on some scrap wood before you try it out. Small, fragile or delicate pieces can not be used with this method. Once you get good at using the glue method you may never make another shim. Hope this helps........ http://www.kathywise.com/QandA2.html Malcolm http://www.badgerwoodcrafters.co.uk

Thanks for your reply Dick. Thats a nice story and it's always good to have a challenge. We have a fair number of people over here who do scrollsaw work and Intarsia, so I have people I can call on if necessary. I have purchased the book 'Intarsia woodworking for Beginners' by Kathy Wise and it gives several patterns for beginner to slightly more advanced levels. No problem with the inches and feet as that is what I learned originally and even though the UK has gone metric, many people still think in imperial measurements according to their agr group. I'm from the older set, so I think that way. I'm looking for a better scrollsaw at present and although I will still keep making my boxes, the Intarsia may also become another part of my small retirement hobby/business. Not sure if you are aware of the web site that is used mainly over here - UKWorkshop.co.uk and if you havent visited it, you may find some interest there. All the best to you. Malcolm

Fantastic work. What make of stain did you use for the larger bird, it is very realistic in that pale blue. Malcolm

That's a really great work. Realistic and well finished. Thanks for sharing it. Malcolm

Hiya Dick, thanks again for the welcome. My interest so far has been in bandsaw boxes, which I started making 2 years ago when I took up woodworking. I now like the idea of scrolling to make Intarsia, so will give that a go once I get a better saw. My inherited REcoird 16 needs replacing with either a variable Hegner or Excalibur 21, but 'as used' if possible as new prices are rather high. Malcolm www.badgerwoodcrafters.co.uk

Hi Pete, just joined to see what this forum is up to. Interested in scrolling mainly to get into Intarsia. I have been making bandsaw boxes for the last2 years since starting woodwork and it's great fun. I am also a member on UKworkshop.co.uk, which also has a good scroll section, so pay a visit. Malcolm