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Thanks, I used a 5 Pegas skip tooth blade. My main sanding task is to remove the transition marks that I make.

After watching the Inkscape tutorials by Travis I actually managed to design and cut my first pattern. Its not much but boy am I pleased with myself. Still a fair bit of sanding but Jessica’s Nursery teacher should like it.

I quickly reached a plateau with my Scrollsaw efforts after the first few weeks. However for a brief few minutes this afternoon I realised I was holding the wood down without using the death grip I had developed and the blade was cutting the wood without being deflected. As soon as I gave it conscious thought it went back to normal I spend ages looking through all the threads that you guys post of your outstanding work and usually think that there will be no way I could be as good as you. However feeling that wee bit more encouraged today. I still cut awkwardly and lose the line often but the positive from today’s cut from a Travis pattern was that I was confident to spin the wood at the right angles

Jessica would love these. Think I will show her these in the morning and I reckon we will be attempting to make something similar.

What a talent. I hope that one day I will be as half as good as you. Inspired again.

No way! How the heck is that possible. I am in awe! Superb work.

Nice work.

Hi Len. I didn’t want the hole all the way through the piece. If it was a wall hanging clock then that what I would probably do.

I get you. Cracking idea. https://www.axminster.co.uk/proxxon-router-base-ofv-505907

I have no idea what the species the wood is but I think Bill may be right! Looking at images on google it looks very similar.

Fortuitous topic. I just started looking at these kind of tools. This brand seems to be highly thought off in the model forums I looked at https://www.axminster.co.uk/proxxon-fbs-240-e-multitool-flexi-shaft-package-deal-718858?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhtOfz7TC3gIVEed3Ch3exQZiEAQYAyABEgKSDfD_BwE Cheaper than the Dremel 4000 kit too Accessories look good quality https://m.reichelt.com/gb/en/drill-stand-mbs140-s-proxxon-28606-p30207.html?CTYPE=0&MWSTFREE=0&PROVID=2788&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhtOfz7TC3gIVEed3Ch3exQZiEAQYCiABEgIKDfD_BwE&&r=1

Made some progress today. New bit arrived and it cut through the wood like butter. Lesson learnt - buy cheap buy twice. Sanding time

Oh my goodness. That is superb in every way. How is that possible. Magic ?

Jessica has her paint’s out again and with mummy’s help she brightnened Santa’s day. We will frame it next.

Lovely words for your daughter. They are the best words ever