Brenda. Don’t give up on compound cutting you can cut some very interesting things. I’ve cut several now and I love it. I use a spiral blade which I know won’t help you. I’ve done names which is very easy to make your own patterns for. Here’s one I made it’s a sail boat then give it a quarter turn and it’s an anchor. The possibility are endless.
Welcome to the form Brian. I’m glad you came back. Your fret work is great. I see what you mean in the depth cutting on 3/4 thick. John Wayne looks fabulous.