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Hi to all. It has been a while since I have been on but I hope all you great people are doing well. Must say I missed you guys a bunch. I have been a little busy with my old fret saw and even a couple of new ones and have attached a couple of pics for your criticism. As usual, all made using a fret saw and all patterns were created by me. The first one is 24 in by 10 in by 3/8 in thick out of solid iroko with a simple black backer. Was a bit of a bugger to cut but got there in the end. The second one is my partners' mother that I did for my partners; daughter. Was very pleased to see her nan immortalised in wood. I have a bit of a thing for the X-Men and thought about doing The Wolverine. Personally I am happy with the result. Fourth and final one I got a little ambitious while cutting this ring wraith from Lord of the Rings and was beside myself lest I break off a piece during cutting. Very fiddly to do but it came out a treat. 2nd, 3rd and 4th were all cut in 4mm maple ply. Talk to you again soon. Till then take care all! Tony

Beautiful work mate! Well done. Tony

Quick study Dave. Very well done. The likeness is good ! Big for you! Tony

Big pat on the back Kris! Lovely pattern and work. Tony

Have to agree with you there ky! Very good idea! Tony

Customers can be difficult at times Kevin. Seeing that I only started this kind of stuff a few months ago and there is not much demand for scrolled works in Malta, when I get an order for a portrait, I normally print out an extra full size pattern an show them that explaining that what they see on the pattern is what they get on the wood. If they like I go ahead because I am certainly not going to spend several hours hand cutting with a fret saw just for someone to say "It's not what I imagined." You are a good a patient man Kevin!

Sweet. Very sweet. Tony

And very happy you should be sir! That is some lovely cutting of a lovely pattern. Double :thumbs: Tony

Great job Dave. I love the way the grain of the wood came through. Enjoy your move. Tony

Very nice cutting. I agree with Paul, I also downloaded this pattern and have been meaning to give it a shot but as of yet have been busy on other projects. Well done. Tony

Pretty neat. Nice clean cuts. Well done. Tony

Kevin, I know that you love to work and a cutting might be worth a couple of bucks and the good feeling of doing a great job but your fingers are irreplaceable and priceless. Just be very careful mate. Happy belated birthday and happy (and careful) scrolling. Tony

That would make a lovely heirloom Ike! Beautifully cut! Tony

Very delicate work! I love it! Tony

Great colouring Dick. I personally prefer the natural wood look but hey... if it works for you then why not? I still think its a great piece! Tony

Nice cuttings. Thing the domed idea is worth looking into. Tony

Awesome work Kevin. That is really something to write home about. Well done Tony

Very sweet puzzle! :-) Puzzles puzzle me too much though! Tony

Nothing to criticise to me. I think they came out great Helmut. Keep it up mate! Tony

Pretty awesome job! Pity I got no room for one of these! Tony

Beautiful! Tony

Very sweet Jim. How much did the chickens pay for the advertising? Tony

Very nice indeed! Well done. Tony

Cut with love and devotion. An exquisite piece of work. BIG to you Keith. Tony

Not really my thing but I have to admire the artwork that went into this! Well done mate! Tony