Popular Post britetomro Posted June 8, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Black & White Corian Scroll Saw Shell. This is my latest installment in the Scroll Saw Shell arena. Began this project approx 5 weeks ago. Took approximately 55 hour from start to finish. There were 6 wedges used which are reflected in one of the photos. These 6 wedges generated 110 segments. The size of the shell are, 10.5†wide at the mouth, 11†deep and 10†high. The stand is also made from the same material. This project has been entered into our local Orange County Fair which begins in July. This project has been a lot of fun and I am very pleased with the results. Thanks for looking. Ron Phantom Scroller, leshko, frankorona and 18 others 20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleJScroller Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 This is one of those times when I see something posted here and I'm taken aback by what is possible to do with a scroll saw and some imagination. The shell is beautiful, you've done great work. Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I can see why your Pleased.It is Down Right Awesome.Whoa!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Ron that is some awesome work my friend. What did you use to glue the segments together with? And how fine a grit sanding did you do? DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britetomro Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Many thanks for the comments. DW, Medium thick CA glue was used for this project. CA is good when you use the accelerator spray but can also be a hazard when a piece moves and locks in at an unwanted position. Just creates more sanding which there is plenty of that with these shells. Thought about looking at the color match stuff but was curious if it would work with the two different colors of corian and also concerned with the setting of the glue. Power and hand sanded dry up to 1500 grit then went to micro mesh sanding pads commonly used in pen turning and went to 12,000 grit. Will also be looking at possibly using a buffing wheel with polish to see if a higher gloss can be obtained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Many thanks for the comments. DW, Medium thick CA glue was used for this project. CA is good when you use the accelerator spray but can also be a hazard when a piece moves and locks in at an unwanted position. Just creates more sanding which there is plenty of that with these shells. Thought about looking at the color match stuff but was curious if it would work with the two different colors of corian and also concerned with the setting of the glue. Power and hand sanded dry up to 1500 grit then went to micro mesh sanding pads commonly used in pen turning and went to 12,000 grit. Will also be looking at possibly using a buffing wheel with polish to see if a higher gloss can be obtained. I have worked with corian in the past and used CA glue on that project as well. I cheated though with the finish I sanded to 1000 grit then applied gloss lacquer in light coats until I got the desired finish I was looking for. I used to do all that hand sanding on acrylic when I was in the military on some helicopter windscreens and it was a pita then and I imagine it still is now DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britetomro Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Semper Fi DW RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul hd Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Amazing piece of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmbits Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 I don't even have words (and I usually an quite wordy ) This is absolutely amazing!!! I am completely stunned! Amazing!! Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjones Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Don't wanna sound like I am echoing everyone else, but that is down right awesome looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Awesome !! Absolutely AWESOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Totally 'AWESOME' Ron. Hope you take first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Black & White Corian Scroll Saw Shell. This is my latest installment in the Scroll Saw Shell arena. Began this project approx 5 weeks ago. Took approximately 55 hour from start to finish. There were 6 wedges used which are reflected in one of the photos. These 6 wedges generated 110 segments. The size of the shell are, 10.5†wide at the mouth, 11†deep and 10†high. The stand is also made from the same material. This project has been entered into our local Orange County Fair which begins in July. This project has been a lot of fun and I am very pleased with the results. Thanks for looking. Ron I'm blown away at the beauty of this creation.You visioned it you planed it you fabricated it.What a site to see and should it ever make it to a corian showing ,You'll blow peoples minds at your ingenious creation.I don't remember the firstb words that poped into my head seeing this ,But it took my breath away!100 attaboys,100 likes and 100 blue ribbons :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: danny and tmbits 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Beautiful piece! Did you get sick of it while you were working on it? I can't even imagine spending that much time on a project. You have to be soo proud of it and you should be. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joe Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Unbelievable work! Insane, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Outstanding, and very unique. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britetomro Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Many thanks for all the great comments. Corian is a great product to work with but it creates some nasty dust. Due to the type of project, a lot of sanding is required to obtain a smooth and bump free surface. Hope to be able to post a video of the finished shell soon and share how this piece of art can be a functional piece of art. Again, thanks for the comments. tmbits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 WOW that is AMAZING. I love shells and I think this is the best one I have seen yet. Great work Marg Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Amazing, the shell is beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 That is one of the best pieces I've seen. I would love to do something like that but I wouldn't know where to start. I love the colors. Thanks for sharing that with us. Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I like it......thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Absolutely beautiful thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarB Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 You must have the patience of a saint and the steadiest hand! Congratulations ... that is absolutely stunning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britetomro Posted June 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 If you have even a slight interest in giving the scroll saw shell a try, I recommend that you check out scroll saw shells on facebook. Steve Garrison has an ebook available which provides great insight into the making of the shells. Begin with the simplest version by using a 2x4 and then expand from there. There are also a few videos on youtube showing the details of making these shells as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Extremely nice. Your work and persistence certainly paid off. I can not imagine putting that kind of work into something,as I am always rushed to get a piece finished but when I see a piece like yours I begin to understand that the finishing time is worth it. Now to get myself to just remember this as I get near the end of my next piece. You are a true craftsmen Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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