Denny Knappen
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Last Monday, I ordered a basket pattern set from Scroller. I never ordered from them before, because they don't seem to give the designers credit. The patterns came in the mail yesterday and I had to make one. I made this small basket without the lid. It measures approximately 5" x 5 1/2" x 3" high. I used 1/2" Hard Maple, FD UR #1 blades, and finished with spray Shellac. I ordered some 3/8" stock to make some of the large baskets. Comments welcome.
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Very well done, Paul. Someone said I should raise my prices, but if I make something to buy more wood, it is worth it.
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Welcome to the forum from Tennessee. Scrolling can be very therapeutic. Glad you are on the mend.
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Busy Hands are Happy Hands. Very well done.
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Mine would say "Born and Left"
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Tim, that is the problem I have with Scroller. I like to give the designers credit.
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That sure looks good.
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New Dog Puzzle - My new least favorite to cut...
Denny Knappen replied to Iguanadon's topic in Bragging Rights
Great looking dogs, Iggy -
Ray, that looks very good, especially for a first try. As for blades, I use FD Polar #7 or #9. Making those turns with a thick blade is difficult, but with practice can be done. I would not go to a thinner blade on 2" stock. The 'Hot Wood' is from friction with the blade on wood. I use packing tape to hold the project together and lubricate the blade. Not sure about the jumping, but a reverse blade might cause the jumping, also if you are using a clamping system, clamping too tight van be a problem.
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Thanks for all the nice comments
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Thanks Steve, when I get a few more finished, maybe a mobile.
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There are twelve in the set, patterns by Keith Fenton and found in CWWC June 2013. I had a lot of tear out as seen in the first picture, so next time I will use a backing. I used 1/4" Baltic Birch plywood and FD UR #1 blades. I may make a mobile out of these. Comments welcome.
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Thanks Dave.
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Thanks Gordie. Well done on that portrait and frame.
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I too like special orders, especially at our frame shop. People bring in the most unusual items to frame. Our biggest was a full size guitar with photographs and a whiskey bottle.
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Wow, that is super, Michael.
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Thanks Todd. Nice comments are always appreciated.
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How do you hang a finished piece?
Denny Knappen replied to Montserrat's topic in General Scroll Sawing
As a custom framer, we use the D hangers and wire. There are different hangers and wire up to 100 pounds. There is also a product called 'Wall Buddies' which attach to the top on both corners. -
Living here in TN where the 'Trail of Tears' began, the term 'stripped from them' is very appropriate.
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Welcome to the forum from TN. Keep one of your first projects. That way you can see your progress.
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Welcome to the forum from TN. One of my favorite designers, Sue Mey, is from S A.
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Welcome to the forum from TN. Lots of friendly folks here.
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Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I found out that Charles Dearing has a pattern also, but I am sure it is much more complicated.
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Thanks Gordie. I got the pattern from "Wild West Scroll Saw Patterns"
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That looks super, Brian. A lot of cutting.
