Dave Monk Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I have been doing the local Farmers Market for the past month and have done surprisingly well. Thought I would make a self portrait to use at my table. My pattern making and scrolling sure isn't as good as the veterans around here but what do you expect from a guy that is seven months into scrolling and pattern making. Spiral blades are sure a challenge no more than I use them. dave amazingkevin, Hawk, lawson56 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Looks purdy darn good to me Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I have been doing the local Farmers Market for the past month and have done surprisingly well. Thought I would make a self portrait to use at my table. My pattern making and scrolling sure isn't as good as the veterans around here but what do you expect from a guy that is seven months into scrolling and pattern making. Spiral blades are sure a challenge no more than I use them. dave what a perfect display of how you do your work ! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Nicely done Dave, it looks just like the picture. Do you display both the picture and the cutting, what are people saying about it? Len Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Dave, You continue to amaze me with how well you have developed your talents in such a short time. Your self portrait is really well done I guess all I can say is you are a natural Dick heppnerguy Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Dave I like it.You have done an Amazing job. Your gonna get a Lot of Great compliments from customers.So prepare yourself. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 That turned out fantastic Dave...Great pattern making and cutting. And not just a portrait, but the sign with it..A challeng well worth it. Only fault I can see is you can't see the time on your watch lol.....Dave this is one of the best I have seen. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I think you are doing an outstanding job! If you ever get used to spirals I have found it harder to cut with straight blades. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Wow !....That is awesome work Dave, well done ! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerJay Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 That doesn't look like you struggled at all!! - terrific pattern and a really impressive final product - agree with heppnerguy when he says that you are a natural at this. Also agree with Falcon - once you get used to spirals they will become your go to blades. Jay Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Very nicely done. That shows your skill quite nicely. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Ha. you seem to be a practical man, now doesn't it make more sense to use a blade that cut all directions rather than having to move the board all over the place...... I like both types of blades, and switch back and forth to keep in practice. There are places the spirals just work better, and places where they don't. That is a great self portrait. Nice job on the pattern and the cutting. The pattern making is the hardest thing to me. Just don't have the patients to go through all the steps required. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Thanks for all the nice comments. I took it to the Farmers Market and sure got a lot of nice comments. I also had the photo so people could compare. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronx Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Excellent work my friend. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Fantastic work, Dave, I can't even express how impressed I am with your skills. God Bless! Spirithorse Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 That came out great Dave Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 both cutting and pattern look great. Well done Dave. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Dave don't put you pattern making skills down, that is one awesome pattern and well cut too. Great work Dave. Marg Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Dave, you are the man. I see a little dust build up on that DeWalt.LOL. I would love a pattern like that of me for my workshop but I don't know how to do patterns. I have the same DeWalt that you have, plus an Excalibur 21. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubgoofy2003 Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 WOW, Dave, you did a fantastic job on that pattern & cutting both. You are a Natural for sure. It was a good idea to show the picture along with your piece. It really shows how well you did. Nothing better. I like the spiral blades & have to use a flat blade now & then just to keep in practice. It takes a lot to cut the sharp corners when you are used to just moving sideways. Sometimes I even stop the saw & turn the piece just so I don't have to cut sideways. Its breaks up the monotony of cutting. Thanks for letting us see your works. Appreciate it & keep up the good work. Take Care Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 A great way to show your talents. I am sure you got some wonderful comments. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted June 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Ralph, If I can make patterns so can you. All you have to do is want to. All the tools you need are at your fingertips. Thanks to Travis and all of you helpful guys. I must admit, it takes a lot of time. I would rather mess around working on patterns than turn on the TV. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I don't know about that Dave. It looks complicated to me. What software do you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenie Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Boy, if that was a struggle, then I sure wish I could start struggling--great job, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Ralph, I use inkscape ant gimp. Travis has put together great videos to learn them. I'm a slow learner so I have had to watch them multiple times. A lot of guys on this site are much better than I ever expect to be but that doesn't discourage me. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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