Another Look at Viking II

[Scrappile]

I did a stacked cut of the Viking II picture and was trying to figure out a different method of framing it (by the way, I lost out on the frame I showed in the first post, my wife said no to using that frame).  Anyway this what I tried on the second copy.  I just finished it the MS is not even dry from removing the patterns I used to do the frame cutting.  I can't decided if I like it or not.  Just wanted some honest opinions'  Give it to me I can take it.  I don't cry easily, ,,, well not too easily..

 

 

[Ron Johnson]

You' ve done a fabulous job cutting Paul and my preference would be a frame. If no frame than I would router an edge. Prior to cutting of course. Now show me the tears ... Lol

[Rob]

I reckon you've hit on a great idea there.  No need for a frame in my opinion.

 

Rob

[wombatie]

I prefer it framed.  but its going to look good no matter what you do with it.

 

Marg

[lawson56]

Just me,I Love it.I have never framed any of my work,and received no complaints.I have used the router on some plaques.Leave it as is, Is My Vote

[Dan]

Hey Paul, it looks great. Maybe you could cut a 3/4" walnut slab sized to create an inch border around the fretwork. Maybe even put a 1/2" bevel on it. That may give it a nice frame, just not the traditional frame.

[Scrolling Steve]

Looking good as is Paul !.....I think the border you cut frames it fine!

[TripleJScroller]

I love the border, I think it adds a nice touch.  That being said I'd still put it in a frame as well, but it does look fine without it.

 

Josh

[lineman]

I think it looks great with the border. Good work....I would leave as is.

[Wilson142]

I really like it. I think that's the nicest Viking I have seen and being from Minneapolis originally, I've seen more than my fair share of Viking images.

[Scrappile]

You' ve done a fabulous job cutting Paul and my preference would be a frame. If no frame than I would router an edge. Prior to cutting of course. Now show me the tears ... Lol

 

 

[Scrappile]

Thanks for the inputs.  I will leave this copy, and make a frame for the other, when I get my table saw fixed. 

[penquin]

Like Dan's idea.  Use a wood a inch larger than the cutting all around so it is a half inch bigger everywhere.  Than put a half round or an edge of your choice on it and center the cutting on it and go with it.  I would paint it black.  Sort of a self framing way to go.  The cutting is outstanding and I really like the corner work you did. Great work.

jim

penquin

[heppnerguy]

I like this one better than a frame. but then it looks like I am not with the majority, but then, as you know, I am a little weird.  OK   a lot weird. I think this is fabulous

 

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[Lucky2]

I agree wholeheartedly with what Ron Johnson has stated. To me, a cutting such as this should always be framed, or, done on a natural edge blank. It's a much to classy cutting, not to be be enhanced with a perfect frame.

Len

[bobscroll]

Fantastic job scrolling Paul! I think a frame myself...But it also looks O.K. as is!

Thank you for letting us see! Bob           

[kywoodmaster]

Good job on the cutting. I vote Frame.

[amazingkevin]

I did a stacked cut of the Viking II picture and was trying to figure out a different method of framing it (by the way, I lost out on the frame I showed in the first post, my wife said no to using that frame).  Anyway this what I tried on the second copy.  I just finished it the MS is not even dry from removing the patterns I used to do the frame cutting.  I can't decided if I like it or not.  Just wanted some honest opinions'  Give it to me I can take it.  I don't cry easily, ,,, well not too easily..

You are know for your extreme work in the difficult.and come out smelling like a rose.Well done!

[newfie]

That's cool thanks for sharing