bronx Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 Well my time is up from my recovery and back to my little workshop. I cut this piece but I had a piece fall off leaving a gap in the bushes. I have the piece that broke off. My question is should I try and glue it back on or do I leave it off. It's a big void. Also what kind of finish should I use. I'm so new that this woodworking stuff I don't even know what type of wood it is...lol Anyway the mistake is left side of the buck in the bushes. See that big ole void...lol amazingkevin 1 Quote
Dan Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 To be honest Cliff, if you wouldn't have mentioned it I would have never noticed. It's up to you but I'd leave it out. Nice portrait, BTW. Old Joe 1 Quote
RangerJay Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 Void?? - don't worry about it - you are the only one who knows now and will ever know - cutting looks great just as it is - and as for "new at this woodworking stuff" - also something anyone looking at this would never know - you have done an absolutely great job here - one that anyone would be proud of. There will definitely be some discussion on finishing - everyone has their own preferences - my own would be semi-gloss polyurethane. If the piece was well sanded before cutting then that will minimize the finish being absorbed into the end grain - not sure of the number of coats - am thinking a minimum of 4 and perhaps a few more just because it is an end grain - the actual number of coats you will need will make itself apparent as you go along - but do a light, fine sanding between all coats - and think of using 0000 steel wool impregnated with wax - then - polishing as your last act. You've got a great looking piece. Jay Old Joe and ronniedev 2 Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 Looks very nicely done as is. As mentioned before only YOU know were the mistakes ( if any ) are. Well done. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW WayneMahler 1 Quote
Proxprof Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 Nice work you did there, Cliff. I wouldn't have noticed it when you hadn't mentioned it. If I were you I would leave it like this. I think I wouldn't use finish at all, because it should look natural. I like it like it is. Quote
bandaideman Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 I agree looks fine as is and know one else knows but us and I'm not going to tell. With this type of wood I presonally think either nothing or a non yellowing clear poly or something like that. I like to use the different size bark on wood like that to do animal cuttings as you did I think it gives them a rustic look they need. Quote
Vott1 Posted July 9, 2016 Report Posted July 9, 2016 Same hear, I wouldn't have known anything was missing. Quote
Lucky2 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 I agree, it looks fine as is, I disagree with it not needing a finish though. Personally, I think that anything that doesn't have some sort of finish on it, doesn't look finished. Len Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 Looks good as is !....Well done ! Quote
rdatelle Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 Cliff, it looks good. I had pieces fal off to and sometimes I glue it back on if it's not bad looking or I just leave it off. It's all up to you. If you think you can put it back on without taking away from the piece then put it on. ronniedev 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 Well my time is up from my recovery and back to my little workshop. I cut this piece but I had a piece fall off leaving a gap in the bushes. I have the piece that broke off. My question is should I try and glue it back on or do I leave it off. It's a big void. Also what kind of finish should I use. I'm so new that this woodworking stuff I don't even know what type of wood it is...lol Anyway the mistake is left side of the buck in the bushes. See that big ole void...lol You are now an artist.you decide how things will look .I love the look,Don't be hard on yourself.I never would have expected something was wrong..Good Job. The more you do the ore you enhance it!!! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: ronniedev 1 Quote
Rob Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 I can't spot where it is missing either. The bushes are secondary anyway. The buck draws your eye. Nice pattern and cutting. Rob Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 Don't bother I CAN'T SEE IT. Roly Quote
tonylumps Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 i just cut a wildlife seen and one of the Bucks in it is now a Doe.You could try some CA glue .That works for me if I had to glue.I was a trim carpenter for years and I swear buy it.Read the label every brand has a different set up time. Quote
NC Scroller Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 I see no void. If asked by the original designer I would say it was a "design change". Only you and the original designer know about the piece. I have attempted to fix things like that in the past and only made matters worse. Just leave it be. As to a finish I would spray with a satin or semi gloss poly. Quote
cmarsch Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 Looks Great! I wouldn't sweat it. Just leave it be. Quote
GrampaJim Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 We are our worst critics! The project I use for my avatar has more oops's in it than I can count - after a couple of days I can't even find them. Like everyone above says it looks great as it is. Quote
WayneMahler Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 Very nice indeed Jim. I would leave it as is also. Quote
ike Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 I would not have notice dd if it wasn't pointed out to me leave it alone IKE Quote
bronx Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Posted July 10, 2016 Thanks guys. You guys are the best and to kind. I will leave it alone but I will keep it instead of giving to the person it was intended for. I'll make another because I noticed I wandered into the buck's eye. That is very noticeable. The problem is they gave me the wood and I don't know what type of wood it is nor does the person who gave it to me. He stated he found it somewhere. I beg to differ it looks store brought. Oh well i'm still learning and getting use to my new eye sight...lol I pulled the pattern off of here and i'm most thankful for the person who took the time to create and post this pattern. Thanks a million. Quote
bronx Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Posted July 10, 2016 i just cut a wildlife seen and one of the Bucks in it is now a Doe.You could try some CA glue .That works for me if I had to glue.I was a trim carpenter for years and I swear buy it.Read the label every brand has a different set up time. LOL...now that is funny right there. Quote
dgman Posted July 10, 2016 Report Posted July 10, 2016 Cliff, the wood looks like a "Bass Round". These are available at craft stores like Michaels and online catalogs like Scrolleronline.com. Quote
bronx Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Posted July 11, 2016 Cliff, the wood looks like a "Bass Round". These are available at craft stores like Michaels and online catalogs like Scrolleronline.com. I think you are correct. I'm headed to Michael's in the morning and and i'm bring the piece with me. thx my friend. Quote
Greenie Posted July 22, 2016 Report Posted July 22, 2016 You know one of the great things about scroll sawing is the fact you can get out of line or make other mistakes and you are the only one that knows. Great job. Keep up the good work Eddie Quote
Greenie Posted July 22, 2016 Report Posted July 22, 2016 I have seen wood blanks like that at Hobby Lobby Quote
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