My first serious project

[Blaughn]

I have been fooling around with the Ex21 and finally decided it was time to see if I could produce something of value.  The attached is a Sheila Landry pattern rendered in 3/8" cherry - a Christmas present for my daughter.

 

 

This is finished in 2 coats of Watco Danish oil followed by Watco Wipe on Poly - gloss.  First coat of poly as directed,  Second coat applied with 320 grade wet-or-dry sandpaper.  The third coat a light coat applied and then wiped off and rubbed to a soft sheen.  I am very impressed with the variety of finishes you can get with this finish.

[DWSUDEKUM]

Very nice and very clean.  Wonderful job.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

 

DW 

[Blaughn]

Thanks, DW.  

[Sparkey]

Very nice Bruce. I love the subject. Beautiful job cutting. After seeing the Danish oil finish I am going to have to get some.

[Fab4]

Hi Bruce

Quit foolin around for good now

I think, no that's not right

I know, you have mastered the EX

Is it something of value?

NOT REALLY

It's more than that

Great work on this plaque

Fab4

[Lucky2]

Bruce, if this is the results of just fooling around, then, I can hardly wait to see what you can do once you get serious. This is an outstanding plaque, you daughter should be more then pleased.

Len

[Rob]

Excellent cutting, gorgeous piece of Cherry and such a perfect finish.   Very lovely all round.

 

Rob

[JimErn]

Clean cutting and a beautiful plaque

 

[Paul hd]

Crisp cutting. Great finish.

[Scrolling Steve]

Wonderful work !......Very nice sharp cutting !  

[DukeNukem]

That's a very nice looking plaque. Jerry

[Blaughn]

Thank all of you for your kind comments.  This forum contributed.  I initially tried this piece using the Flying Dutchman SR 2/0 and quickly blew it.  Many of you made the suggestion to switch to the Olson 2/0 blade - which I did.  It was a night and day difference.  I discovered the Olson is a slower cutting blade which also increased its controllability. So, thanks for the encouragement and the advice.

 

Bruce

[oldhudson]

Sharp cutting. I love the low luster finish. What is the overall size?

[Blaughn]

Sharp cutting. I love the low luster finish. What is the overall size?

It is roughly 13 1/2 by 7 1/2.  

[meflick]

I agree with Len and everyone else - if this is an example of your "fooling around" with the saw - I can't wait to see what magic you  produce when you get "serious" with it!  Its a beautiful piece of work that your daughter will be thrilled to get.  thanks for sharing.

[MTCowpoke22]

Great Job!

[daveww1]

very nice, I'm sure she'll love it.

[Be_O_Be]

 Beautiful piece, great choice of wood & your patience with the finish really pays off.

[hawkeye10]

I have been fooling around with the Ex21 and finally decided it was time to see if I could produce something of value.  The attached is a Sheila Landry pattern rendered in 3/8" cherry - a Christmas present for my daughter.

 

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This is finished in 2 coats of Watco Danish oil followed by Watco Wipe on Poly - gloss.  First coat of poly as directed,  Second coat applied with 320 grade wet-or-dry sandpaper.  The third coat a light coat applied and then wiped off and rubbed to a soft sheen.  I am very impressed with the variety of finishes you can get with this finish.

Bruce you did a heck of a job on that. When you get serious you go all out. Your daughter will love it. Also thank for sharing with us the way you finished it.

[amazingkevin]

I have been fooling around with the Ex21 and finally decided it was time to see if I could produce something of value.  The attached is a Sheila Landry pattern rendered in 3/8" cherry - a Christmas present for my daughter.

 

IMG_05891.JPG

 

This is finished in 2 coats of Watco Danish oil followed by Watco Wipe on Poly - gloss.  First coat of poly as directed,  Second coat applied with 320 grade wet-or-dry sandpaper.  The third coat a light coat applied and then wiped off and rubbed to a soft sheen.  I am very impressed with the variety of finishes you can get with this finish.

i just tonight looked at these very words scrawled on a piece of paper in my mess on the desk.just the words i needed to hear at the moment.I have way to many projects to complete before Christmas as people are counting on me .i need to go to the hospital days ago but can't get a break in my schedule .your work here has bought some time for me to get things done.thank you.this project of yours is the creme de la creme

[Ron Johnson]

Awesome plaque Bruce and fabulous finish. Well done.

[Blaughn]

i just tonight looked at these very words scrawled on a piece of paper in my mess on the desk.just the words i needed to hear at the moment.I have way to many projects to complete before Christmas as people are counting on me .i need to go to the hospital days ago but can't get a break in my schedule .your work here has bought some time for me to get things done.thank you.this project of yours is the creme de la creme

The words inscribed in that piece of cherry were spoken years before the tree was planted and will outlast the plaque by millenia.  I am glad to hear that the power of those words surpassed the workmanship.  I pray you will find strength and peace.

 

Bruce

[newfie]

Beautiful piece thanks for sharing

[wombatie]

Wow what a beautiful piece.  You did an exceptional job of the lettering and the wood is beautiful.  Well done.

 

Marg

[keefie]

Absolutely Superb - very nice clean cuts and finished to perfection, I cant wait to see your work when you get serious with your EX21.      

Edited December 21, 2016 by keefie