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Nice job, Kris... On both the cutting and the pattern.

I agree with Jim. Cutting one of his patterns smaller than designed makes for some very tricky cuts. Great job.

Beautiful work and a beautiful piece of wood. Great job.

Thanks Jim. I downloaded the stagecoach last night and tried printing it off. I usually open it in Inkscape and change the stroke to red but for some reason I couldn't get it to change. Also, I have a 11 X 17 printer and could only get it to print as 8 X 10. It was printing at original size and was able to print the pattern in sections. I feel certain the printer issue is me and my printer. Anyway, I think the stagecoach would be a great centerpiece for the Americana series. Thanks for the patterns. I'm sure I will eventually get to each and every one... if I live long enough!

Wow! Someone has been busy! Excellent job.

Jim, I can find patterns 1 through 6 and also 15 of the Americana series. Am I missing some somewhere since the numbers jump from 6 to 15? I will probably end up doing all of the series. I'm working on a Steve Good project right now but don't think it will take very long. My only problem is the limited time I have to work on projects. I work second shift and because my shop isn't climate controlled, I only have Saturdays and Sundays to scroll. Of course that is after all the honey-dos have been completed. In the summer I mow about 6 acres because the snakes are bad in our area. At least with a cut lawn, I can see if one is slithering nearby. Also, because of the distance (40 miles) to my mother (89 y/o) I only get to see her on Sundays. I'll usually take her out to lunch, do any mending or repairs she may have, then head back home. Scrolling has become my sabbatical. It's a way for me to relax and have some "me" time.

Nice cutting, Brent. What is the material you used for the backer?

Very cute and excellent cutting, Joe.

This is my second from Jim Blume's Americana series and I plan to cut at least one more. Like the first which was a wagon wheel, this is cut from 1/4 Maple ply stained natural with multi coats of spray clear gloss sanded between each coat. The back is 1/4 Pine. The frame is cut from a 1X Pine board that I actually tried out my new router for the first time. The frame is stained with and antique oak. I'm posting two pics. One of the single finished project and another with both I have cut. I feel they complement each other.

Those are cute projects and you must have been very busy. I'm sure your visitors will be very pleased with their gifts.

Great job. It looks like you rounded over the edges and then gave the piece a light blush with a torch. Turned out great.

Nice job on what looks like some very critical cuts.

Great job and the letters look perfect.

Very nice, Larry. Love the added touch of the reindeer and star. The finish is fantastic.

Welcome to the Village from SE North Carolina, Pop. I usually use craft lumber from my local Lowe's. I've gotten Birch, Maple and Red Oak. The first two are ply where the Oak is solid. These seem to fit my style of projects which are primarily hangers. Never tried Intarsia and the closest I've come to Pyrography is burning the fuzzies from my pieces. I've recently located a mill about 20 miles from me and learned they will sell planks Would like to get some of them to create some live edge projects. Anyway, glad you able to get back on the saw. Looking forward to seeing your work.

Excellent project, Tbow, and that frame is awesome!

Your modifications worked great and any firefighter would be proud to have that as a wall hanger.

Nice job. I actually had a Pinto wagon but it wasn't painted as fancy as yours.

Win, Win? Wonder if that will work on my wife?

Tbow creates another masterpiece! Tim, I don't know where you get your wood but the grain in this piece is beautiful. I'm eager to see the finished piece to see how the grain emerges. The cutting is fantastic. There looks to be some very critical areas that wouldn't take much to break out. Wonderful job!

Can't really see where they need to be altered. Very unique design. Love the laces to finish it off. I can imagine them sitting in a day care for children to play with.

Beautiful work, Dale. I'd like to know more details also... wood, pattern, etc.

Hello Chuck. First, to comment on what Frank saw as being unfinished areas in the cut piece, I believe that is actually glue that hasn't dried completely. If I have glue that squeezes out between the cuts, I'll let the glue almost set and then use a small pick or probe to scrape it out. It usually comes out pretty easily if it sets up a little while. If you try to get it out to soon, the glue is soft and just spreads. If you leave it alone it usually dries clear but will be very glossy which can sometimes clash with your finish project. I love the pattern and you did great on the cutting. I do see some "fuzzies" which is inevitable. I usually tackle mine with needle files or a strip of sandpaper. On my last couple projects I have taken the advice of some of the forum members and tried burning them off with a torch. This worked great as long as you don't leave the torch in one spot long enough to cause scorching to your piece. I've also found if I'm getting a lot of fuzzies when I'm cutting, the blade is probably dull and needs to be changed. Understand that I certainly don't have the experience to critique someone else's work. I'm just passing along what I've experienced and how I corrected it.

Not sure if you did the pattern but both the pattern and the cutting are great.

Very nice as always, Frank. I'd have to use a pint of glue putting pieces back together if I did something like that. As far as the frame, you have already commented that you've made arrangements with the client. My opinion is that it would look good with the framing like on the wolf Dave posted. Just my opinion.