On the prowl

[GrampaJim]

A couple of years ago, when I first started scrolling, I wanted to learn everything I could. One day in a used book store, I found a DVD “Mastering the Art of Scroll Sawing†by Jeff Zaffino. Bought it thinking it was about general scroll sawing. It turned out to be about one project. Good stuff but when I tried to watch it, I found out it was about spiral blades. Threw the DVD in a draw and kind of forgot about it. My grandson found it this summer and asked if I would ever try the pattern on the cover – can't say no to him. By this time I had used spirals a few times and thought they had there place. Told the kid I would do it. Got the pattern and wood set and then I really looked at the pattern. Said to myself are you crazy? So after 2 months here it is. Stack cut 2pcs of 1/8 oak ply. Used mostly FD 3/0 spirals.

 

 

I will probably keep one for myself and gift the other but would be interested is how much you all would charge.

 

Thanks for looking (and I don't think you will ever see another one this hard from me again).

[New Guy]

All I can say is WOW!!

[Falcon]

Amazing work!

[dgman]

Amazing work there Jim!

[LarryEA]

Fifty cents per hole would be a cheap.  $1,200 would be a price on one.

You stacked two, so ... $600.... no,  $750.00 ........

Just my opinion on a beautiful Leopard you cut.  

I like cutting simple ones but when I do a detailed one, it is so much more gratifying.

when I finish it. 

These are the scroll works that shows the talent and patience of a true scroll sawyer.

[Scrolling Steve]

Awesome work Jim!.....Cutting the grass alone is worth a lot of money!...Be proud!

[spirithorse]

Great work, Jim,

I'm glad the grand-son motivated you! LOL
Pricing is really tricky because every area has it's own idea about fair pricing

and what someone is willing to spend.

If you knew about how long you took to complete the project you could

multiply the time by how much you want to be paid per hour and then add

the blades, wood, paint/stain, and all other materials and add ons like

electricity. Then, as Larry pointed out, you could divide that in half since you stack cut.

Still comes out to a lot of money so, it just depends what people are willing to spend

in your area for a remarkable piece of hand scrolled ART!

Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

[amazingkevin]

Good thing you bought the CD.You took it to heart and now are a MASTER, How about them apple's! There's always something good in something that's bad.You killed two birds with one stone here,You mastered spirals and you mastered highly detailed fret work. Hang this proudly as you can do all things now.It's water over the dam,next!!!!!!! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

[LarryEA]

Awesome work Jim!.....Cutting the grass alone is worth a lot of money!...Be proud!

 "Cutting the grass alone is worth a lot of money!"   is an understatement.  that grass is fragile!

[DWSUDEKUM]

You have a load more patience than I do that is for sure and certain.  Well done.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW

[kywoodmaster]

The only thing that I can think of is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wombatie]

Wow that is amazing.  You did a beautiful job of the cutting.  I have the same DVD and I have never cut the pattern mainly because I had forgotten it until now.

 

Marg

 

Forgot to ask, what size is it?

Edited November 23, 2015 by wombatie

[Lucky2]

WOW, I can only imagine, it sure is an outstanding feat to cut something like this. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Len

[lawson56]

WOW AWESOME!!!   I have done some Detailed cutting that took me  several hours to cut,I can only imagine how long it took you to cut that.Price wise.You know how much you have in it and the area you live in,go from there,Thats what I have to do.Unless you sell it online.Then start going up.

[Gordster]

That is beautiful Jim.....Price.....PRICELESS

[newfie]

Thats beautiful thanks for sharing

[Kepy]

Now you know why I have sworn to never cut another leopard.  That is outstanding.  I met Jeff once at a convention where he conducted a session.  Was inspiring but don't know that I want to tackle his patterns.

[mikewix]

Fantastic job Jim. I wouldn't know where to start on pricing it, so much time and effort involved. It's why I don't sell any of my stuff, know idea what to charge, so I give them away to friends and loved one who appreciate them. Thanks for showing your amazing job. Mike

[Scrappile]

Jim, you really did a beautiful job on scrolling that.  And I bet we see more like it.  They are a great challenge.  Mr. Zaffino made some beautiful patterns.  I wish they were still available. 

 

Congratulations on that beautiful work of art.

Edited November 23, 2015 by Scrappile

[scrollerpete]

This is amazing, the patience, time and also talent that was involved making this art piece is PRICELESS.

I would display it at some shows and let some people that appreciate hard work offer you a true value for this project.

[GrampaJim]

Marg - It is in an 11 inch by 14 inch frame.  I think that is about 28 X 36 in centimeters.

[bobscroll]

A masterpiece of scrolling you've done there Jim!!! Blue Ribbon for Jim!...That's what I say!

Thank you for the photo's, Bob           

P.S. DEDICATION! that's the word that comes to mind looking at your work!

[Smudger]

Holy s**t dude that is awesome, I tip my hat to you sir.

[GrampaJim]

Thanks for all the kind comments!  Much appreciated, especially from the group here. 

Once you get some practice with spirals, the rest is just time and effort.  Most of this pattern is kind of forgiving and the oop's I made (and they are there) are almost impossible to find - even if you know where to look. 

What I am saying is don't be afraid to try spirals or the "harder" patterns.  

Jim

[Sparkey]

Awesome work Jim. That is a lot of holes.