Savannah Scroller Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I decided to Finally start back on my project to scroll saw a small working Ferris Wheel. Its from a Pattern that I ordered from Cherry Tree. I Saw one at a Show one time many years ago in Lebanon Tenn. And have wanted to try it for years. I put it off until I got the new saw so No More Excuses. It should take me about 2 or 3 months to do. Wish me luck because I sure need it. There are over 1200 cuts on each side wheel alone!! KEEP ON SCROLLING!!!!!!!!!! Edited January 21, 2015 by Savannah Scroller amazingkevin, Phantom Scroller, Travis and 1 other 4 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 I'm wishing you the best of luck!...That is an ambitious project.....Please keep us posted on how it is going. Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 Just take your time and be patient and before you know it it will be done. Looking forward to seeing it completed. DW Quote
amazingkevin Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 Beautiful project ! A real quality conversation piece for oo's and awe's Quote
LarryEA Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 You will stand tall when you finish. Just drilling the holes will take you a week. Multifasited 1 Quote
rjR Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 Way past my patience and skill levels! Good Luck; if you can still see after the assembly please post pictures! My eyes hurt thinking about it. Quote
Clayton717 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 good luck. I have wanted to try that too, I just haven't got brave enough to order the pattern. Stack cut pieces whenever possible, it will save you a little time. Quote
dgman Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 good luck. I have wanted to try that too, I just haven't got brave enough to order the pattern. Stack cut pieces whenever possible, it will save you a little time. Yes, it looks like you can stack several pieces! Good luck and take pictures and keep us posted! tomsteve 1 Quote
browders Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 That's going to be a real show piece. Can't wait to see the finished project. Jim Quote
gator Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 want to race i have the same pattern in the shop reprinted and ready to go just havent glue it to boards yet. good luck to us both. thinking base color (side of wheel) walnut and maybe oak trim? what you thinking Quote
spirithorse Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 Hi, Savannah and Gator, Wishing you both the best of success!God Bless! Spirithorse Quote
ike Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 lots of luck I have always wanted to do that but never had the nerve. Quote
Bendita Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 I have that very same pattern laying on my dining room table but I'm still waiting for blades that I ordered in the middle of December You'll have yours done before I get my blades I think, Oh well gives me time to clean up. tomsteve 1 Quote
ChiefJohn Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 I can only dream of stating such an ambitious project !! Definitely alot of cussing/fussing/discussing and I would wind up in the proverbial "Dog House"! Can't wait to see your work as you progress with the project. John Quote
oldhudson Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 You've certainly chosen a very challenging project. I'm looking forward to your posts under "Works in Progress". When I think of a project like this it reminds me of the old question and answer, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." So I'm sure you'll progressing one cut at a time. Have fun! Quote
Fish Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 I can't wait to see it when you get it finished. That will be one sharp project. Good luck. Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 Well done Thomas, can't wait to see the pictures of the finished project. Roly Quote
tomsteve Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 Very ambitious and something I've wanted to do for some time. It looks like a lot of stack cutting can occur with it. Probably be wise for the wheel sides so all the stuff in between lines up nice. I'm thinkin this would be a good project thread for us to follow. Quote
Savannah Scroller Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks to Everyone for the encouragement. Gator LOL don't know about a race but We will see who completes it first probobley you since I am very slow . I have the base done/ the stand for the sides and the seats NOW! I start on the Darn Sides Quote
Scrappile Posted January 23, 2015 Report Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Man, wish I had the time to join you guys in the build. I've been wanting to try something other than the pictures I have been scrolling so far. I have been eyeing this Ferris Wheel: http://www.finescrollsaw.com/ferris-wheel.htm But I bought the plans for the "Five Dragon Box'' instead. Maybe if I can do the box, I will try the Ferris Wheel. Good luck guys, I'm really anxious to see the end products. Edited January 23, 2015 by Scrappile Quote
wombatie Posted January 23, 2015 Report Posted January 23, 2015 Just take your time and don't be too impatient and it should look great when you are finished. Good Luck. Marg Quote
heppnerguy Posted January 23, 2015 Report Posted January 23, 2015 A very self rewarding pattern to cut. These are the kind of patterns that I am on the constant look for. I will check it out too. I think you will find that it will go much faster than you are anticipating. Good luck to everyone that gives this one a go. Dick heppnerguy Quote
gator Posted January 24, 2015 Report Posted January 24, 2015 savannah your winning got a big paying project came in first. money making goes first around my shop Quote
Kevx Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) I have been eyeing this Ferris Wheel: http://www.finescrollsaw.com/ferris-wheel.htm . That's amazing! One wrong move and it would be ruined. Edited January 25, 2015 by Kevx Quote
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