Dak0ta52
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That didn't take long. That pattern just came out on the forum just a few days ago. You did a great job.
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Nice job, Dick. That is something you definitely can be happy about.
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Beautiful piece, Wichita.
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Very nice piece, Danny! I'm sure your brother will be pleased.
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Great job, Craig. I can understand smaller projects right now. I'm trying to finish up a couple commissions and going through my scrap for any piece I can use.
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That pattern does reflect a more likeness in his late years before his passing. Outstanding job on the cutting as well as the frame.
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Beautiful piece, Don. I agree with Charlie that the stain on the leopard really makes the subject stand out.
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A pattern for resharpening scroll skills and using up small scraps
Dak0ta52 replied to Blaughn's topic in Bragging Rights
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Just wanted to note that I haven't been idle. Warmer weather brings chores around the farm and I've been working on a few commissions when at the saw. Since I've done the "WELCOME" signs with interchangeable toppers, I've gotten multiple requests. The pics below are two of the commissions with a new topper that is a Steve Good pattern. The front is maple stained natural and the back is birch stained espresso. Both are 1/4 inch. The are finished with 4 coats of clear with a light sanding between each coat. I've also been doing some of my other toppers which I've shown in a past post. I'm ready to get these commissions done so I can get back on one of Jim Blume's patterns I'd love to finish.
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A pattern for resharpening scroll skills and using up small scraps
Dak0ta52 replied to Blaughn's topic in Bragging Rights
Nice job, Bruce. And you're not the lone ranger in saving small pieces of wood. I had a piece that I had saved, and it turned out to be the perfect size to cut a diagonal where I could double stack and still fit my pattern. -
Nice job. Like your wood choice.
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I use Pegas blades but when using the 2/0, I turn the speed of the blade up and slow my cuts. When I get to a corner, I stop to make sure the blade has caught up, apply back pressure and make the turn with the piece trying not to move the blade back but keeping it at the intersection. Once I've made the turn, I proceed again slowly to the next intersection. Never had any problems with blade twist. I do make sure I have good tension and if I see the tension lessens during the cut, I'll stop, reset the blade and apply the correct tension again.
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Great piece. Now to find a closet door to hang it on!
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Very nice. I'm sure that will be cherished for many years.
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Great job Joe. I know what you mean with the pine. Have experienced it myself on some of my pine projects. As far as finishing, I rather enjoy doing that as long as it's stain, sanding and sealer. If I have a piece that is going to be painted, I usually leave that to my wife.
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Great work on the sign... and we've got about a dozen Mi Casita restaurants in my area.
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It sure doesn't look like you're new to scrolling. Looks to me like you're an ole hat at it. Great work!
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I agree with Frank that I see nothing wrong with your finish. In fact I thought it looks pretty exceptional. I have used pre-stain by Minwax and it did seem to bring out the grain of the wood a little better. I don't really thing the grain in basswood is very pronounced anyway. Regardless, you did a great job. I love the live edge.
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I use a drafting chair which is taller than a regular desk chair as well as being adjustable. I built my scroll saw stand a little taller than table height (about 4 inches) and I have the chair adjusted to where my elbows rest on the arms of the chair comfortably while my hands are placed on the piece to guide. I can turn around to my finishing table, lower the chair a little and be comfortable working on staining/painting/etc. When I guilt my stand it vibrated pretty bad initially. At the time I the top was only half inch plywood. I removed the top and replaced it with 1 1/2 solid wood and that cured the vibration. Good luck.
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Welcome Don from North Carolina. Please post pics of your work. It's very inspirational to the rest of us. If you're working on a Russ Beard pattern, you must already have a lot of the basics and a lot of the advance techniques down pat.
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Awesome job. I bet you knocked that out in what, 10... 15 minutes?
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You've been busy, Joe. Love the horse. Hope your sales go well.
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Very nice piece, Chuck. You could almost modify that a little and make it a dragon. That would be a welcome piece on any child's wall.
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Very unique project. Love the grain in the top photo. Both turned out nice.
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Nice one, Denny. I've never tried making a bowl or basket. Have to put that on my "to do" list down the road.
