Popular Post britetomro Posted January 30, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 This is the latest addition to my Scroll Saw Shell collection. I was curious what would happen when you began with larger pieces for the wedges. This one is made from 1/2" Baltic Birch Ply. I cut the material to 6.5 x 10" pieces. I then stack glued 4 1/2" pieces together to create my board for the wedges. I glued 3 sets of these. I then trimmed the edges square after the glue dried and then cut the wedges. Of the 6 available wedges I used 5 for this shell which produced 61 segments as shown in the photos. Thought I would include various stages of the cut and glue process. I used wedge 6 for the stand which still needs finish applied. I used a gloss Tung Oil finish and presently have 4 coats and will continue for another 2-4 coats. The overall measurement is 9.5" wide by 9.5 tall. Thanks for viewing. jamminjack, New Guy, Dave Monk and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Beautiful. Thank you for the tutorial. It is amazing what you artists can imagine and create and you are one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Awesome work and quite the process to produce Ron. You've done one fabulous piece of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing this one with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 That is amazing. A beautiful piece indeed! You should submit that to ScrollSaw Woodworking & Crafts for publication! Let me know if you need a contact there as they have published two of my patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I've thought about making one of these for a while now, the only reason I haven't yet attempted it, is because of the sanding. Yours look fantastic,how many of these have you made? Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 That is super looking shell. What a great looking project when you complete it. Still trying to figure how it goes together. Thanks for sharing. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Scroller Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 beautiful shell, really want to make one but dont have the time/skill so for now I can admire yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 It actually looks like a real shell. I didn't think that they could get any better but you did it. :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Now that is Down Right Freaking Awesome! Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Excellent work !...You Sir have a lot of patience and boy does it show !!.........Beautiful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 That is.. Beautiful !! Great work there, so nice.. Nice presentation as well. Thank you for showing us the "steps" it took to get there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hello Ron, Your project looks fantastic! I can see you put a lot of work on the Shell! Thank you for all the photo's, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 That is a beautiful piece. Great work. Where do you find the pattern? I'd love to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britetomro Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Many thanks to all for their great comments. This would be 5th Scroll Saw Shell and I am presently cutting another out of Baltic Birch Ply. It may be a bit larger than the last. In answer to Zen, their really is no pattern available for these shells. I will however give credit to a gent by the name of Steve Garrison. I purchased an ebook a few years back which he had available and I read it but never got started with these projects. It was always on the back of my mind though. About Sept. last year I found on Facebook account devoted to these Shells created by Steve. I also found on Youtube a few videos on the making of the Shells. I put 2 and 2 together and began making the Shells. I would encourage all to check these two sites and to also consider the available ebook. The ebook and videos are great tools used in the creation of these different pieces of art. They are a lot of fun and take one heck of a lot of sanding but the results are well worth the prize. I was the guest speaker with our Scroll Saw Association a couple of weeks ago and provided information to our members in creating their own Shells. We created a challenge to our members to see who may step up and bring their examples to our meeting next month. Again thanks for looking and I always enjoy the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Very nice work, must have lot's of patience because the sanding part takes a long time. I made one out of a 2"x4" and I know that the shaping and sanding is a lot of work but the end result is really worth it. This is a master piece that you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 That is amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 This is the latest addition to my Scroll Saw Shell collection. I was curious what would happen when you began with larger pieces for the wedges. This one is made from 1/2" Baltic Birch Ply. I cut the material to 6.5 x 10" pieces. I then stack glued 4 1/2" pieces together to create my board for the wedges. I glued 3 sets of these. I then trimmed the edges square after the glue dried and then cut the wedges. Of the 6 available wedges I used 5 for this shell which produced 61 segments as shown in the photos. Thought I would include various stages of the cut and glue process. I used wedge 6 for the stand which still needs finish applied. I used a gloss Tung Oil finish and presently have 4 coats and will continue for another 2-4 coats. The overall measurement is 9.5" wide by 9.5 tall. Thanks for viewing. Incredible creation in wood!You are good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Great shell thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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