heppnerguy Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I was able to complete this one without any breakage. This is a 'Grampa' pattern. I downloaded a copy of it quite awhile ago because i liked it so well and hoped some day I would give it a try. It looked like a perfect one to attack for my self ''spiral blade' learning. So I started it a couple of days ago but got interrupted because we had some friends over for dinner and cards, but today I was able to get back to my shop and finish cutting it out. One problem I ran across was my drill press could not reach the very inter part of the pattern so I had to hand drill those with my Dremel tool but it would not take the smaller drill bit I was using in my drill press so I had to go up to a 1/16th inch bit and then I had to adjust my cuts so that the drilled holes would not show too badly. I was happy with my efforts on that. So now i have 2 spiral blade patterns cut and I am feeling fairly comfortable with using them. I have some request items I have sold and need to cut before I can tackle anything else. I am waiting for my wood order to get here from Tennessee so I guess I will not be in my shop fro a couple of days. Dick heppnerguy tomsteve, bobscroll, New Guy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 That came out great Dick. Thanks for sharing this with us. Spirals take some getting used to. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Well done! Spirals are different but they are the right blade for some patterns, like this one. Now you are an expert!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Always like the wolv es. Good job spirling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Looks good. Nice work. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nice work Dick! Looks like you're getting the hang of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Fantastic cutting on a fantastic pattern..well done heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustLarry Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Good cutting. I have keyless chucks for my Dremels. Can use the smallest bits in them. Here is link about them. http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4486-MultiPro-Keyless-Chuck/dp/B0000302ZV Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 thanks Larry, I will go check it out.. Good cutting. I have keyless chucks for my Dremels. Can use the smallest bits in them. Here is link about them. http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4486-MultiPro-Keyless-Chuck/dp/B0000302ZV Larry Dick heppnerguy JustLarry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I like it Dick! heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Scroller Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 looks really good! you are really getting the hang of those spirals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Fine cutting of a beautiful pattern Dick. You've done well using spiral blades. I quite often use a flex shaft when drilling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Beautiful results Dick, I haven't mastered the spiral blades as of yet. I am going to try to learn how to cut with the before long, cause some patterns require you to use them. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Well done!.....You are getting the touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarltheScroller Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Good cutting. I have keyless chucks for my Dremels. Can use the smallest bits in them. Here is link about them. http://www.amazon.com/Dremel-4486-MultiPro-Keyless-Chuck/dp/B0000302ZV Larry Thanks for the hint, Larry. I just ordered one. JustLarry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarltheScroller Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Great job. Looks like I need to get some new spirals. Mine won't make near that fine of line that I see in your work. It looks really nice. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Your a cleverer man than I am Gungadin...... Looks terrific Dick. They come in useful sometimes. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Looking very good, Dick. Looks like you used a piece of solid wood. I prefer it to plywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Good job you did there Dick with them spirals, Thank you for posting, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Looking very good, Dick. Looks like you used a piece of solid wood. I prefer it to plywood. I did use solid wood. Out of ply right now. This is a 5/8 inch piece of Alder I had on hand. I was going to ask you what you use but now I do not have to do that any longer. Thanks for the tip. Do you stack cut it. I have to say that they are getting easier to use already. Have some new orders in now and need to get them finished before I jump on another attempt. Each time I intend to try one just a little more difficult. Dick Heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I was able to complete this one without any breakage. This is a 'Grampa' pattern. I downloaded a copy of it quite awhile ago because i liked it so well and hoped some day I would give it a try. It looked like a perfect one to attack for my self ''spiral blade' learning. So I started it a couple of days ago but got interrupted because we had some friends over for dinner and cards, but today I was able to get back to my shop and finish cutting it out. One problem I ran across was my drill press could not reach the very inter part of the pattern so I had to hand drill those with my Dremel tool but it would not take the smaller drill bit I was using in my drill press so I had to go up to a 1/16th inch bit and then I had to adjust my cuts so that the drilled holes would not show too badly. I was happy with my efforts on that. So now i have 2 spiral blade patterns cut and I am feeling fairly comfortable with using them. I have some request items I have sold and need to cut before I can tackle anything else. I am waiting for my wood order to get here from Tennessee so I guess I will not be in my shop fro a couple of days. Dick heppnerguy Well your having fun and that's what it's all about!The more the merrier.keep up the great work! heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Very nice piece. Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Looks great. You're getting to be a pro with those spirals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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