my third attempt with the spiral

[heppnerguy]

When I saw (Curtisintarsia)'s great Batman cutting on here last week I was excited to see if there was any way that I might be able to use this pattern as another shot with the dreaded spiral blade. So I wrote to him to see if there was anyway that I might get his permission to give this pattern a shot. Well, I got my reply yesterday evening and he sent me the pattern along with his permission to take a crack at it. I informed him of why I wanted it and that I was hopeful to be able to cut the pattern with the spiral blade and my little experience with it and he was gracious enough to let me try. So, I want to thank you, Steve and let you know I am very grateful to you for your permission to give it a go. Here is the results. I have to say that I was happy to get it completed without any breakage and although it is not anywhere as good as the one he cut, I still was happy to find I was able to do as well as I did and feel I am making progress with the spiral, even though it still is a struggle for me. I need to keep trying if I am ever going to feel comfortable with this blade.

 

Dick

heppenrguy

Edited February 8, 2016 by heppnerguy

[thatknobtony]

Well Dick, I think it looks great whatever blade you used. Makes me think I should dig out my spirals and keep practising. I would love to be able to do something as nice as you did.

 

Tony

[Scrappile]

Looks good, Dick.  If you want to watch a struggle, I've been trying to cut one using flat blades on my Hegner.  Almost done, bu it will not be shown!

[Scrolling Steve]

That is good work Dick ! ......The spiral blade is a great blade to have in your tool box ! 

[Falcon]

You did a wonderful job!

[DWSUDEKUM]

Very nicely done Dick.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

 

DW

[Lucky2]

Nicely done Dick, can't tell that your not familiar with spiral blades with a finished project such as this.

Len

[GrampaJim]

..........And another expert is born!

Spirals aren't so bad with the right kind of pattern.

[heppnerguy]

Looks good, Dick.  If you want to watch a struggle, I've been trying to cut one using flat blades on my Hegner.  Almost done, bu it will not be shown!

 

 Paul, 

   I can't  even imagine you ending up with a piece that outshines most. you are a true artist, not just a mere craft person like myself, and I even occasionally like something I cut.

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[wombatie]

You are going great guns Dick. Batman looks impressed too.       I have tried them a couple of times, once I had no choice but the break so easily for me and I have trouble getting them in the holders because the ends aren't straight.  No I will stick to my flat blades thank you.

 

Marg

[Dave Monk]

If it was a struggle it sure does not show it. dave

[lineman]

That piece looks fantastic, very nicely done.

[FranMike Harley]

Dick, that came out great !! If you didn't say you used a spiral, we probably wouldn't have even known it..    Thanks for sharing  

[Sparkey]

You're turning into a Spiral pro Dick. Great job.

[rdatelle]

That came out great Dick. I also have trouble with spiral blades to. Only used them a few times and just can't get the hang of it. Still a little Leary of them.

[newfie]

Nice work

[Steve Curtis]

   Mr. Dick,

That cutting looks better than mine. I may have to start getting some spiral practice in myself. I am too use to the skip tooth. You may pass the pattern to anyone who ask for it. I get so much help from a hand full of friendly folks on here. I am so happy I am able to help back.

    Steve

[heppnerguy]

   Mr. Dick,

That cutting looks better than mine. I may have to start getting some spiral practice in myself. I am too use to the skip tooth. You may pass the pattern to anyone who ask for it. I get so much help from a hand full of friendly folks on here. I am so happy I am able to help back.

    Steve

 

That is extremely nice of you to say the  nice words of encouragement to me, but it really is obvious that I did not come close to the cutting job you did with yours but thank you anyway,   I will keep the pattern and use it again in the future and with your nice offer, I will pass this on to whoever asks. It is a wonderful group of people here on this site. I feel honored to be accepted by all this group. It is now the first place I go whenever I get on my computer. Again thank you for your kind words and your generous offer on the pattern, both to share and to let me cut it.

Dick

heppnerguy

[bobscroll]

Hi Dick, Just read your post and I think you did really nice job scrolling the pattern out!

So thank you for showing us, Bob           

[amazingkevin]

When I saw (Curtisintarsia)'s great Batman cutting on here last week I was excited to see if there was any way that I might be able to use this pattern as another shot with the dreaded spiral blade. So I wrote to him to see if there was anyway that I might get his permission to give this pattern a shot. Well, I got my reply yesterday evening and he sent me the pattern along with his permission to take a crack at it. I informed him of why I wanted it and that I was hopeful to be able to cut the pattern with the spiral blade and my little experience with it and he was gracious enough to let me try. So, I want to thank you, Steve and let you know I am very grateful to you for your permission to give it a go. Here is the results. I have to say that I was happy to get it completed without any breakage and although it is not anywhere as good as the one he cut, I still was happy to find I was able to do as well as I did and feel I am making progress with the spiral, even though it still is a struggle for me. I need to keep trying if I am ever going to feel comfortable with this blade.

 

Dick

heppenrguy

Fancy work here!