Iguanadon Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hellllooooooo SSV Friends, I took about a 6 week break from cutting... I felt like a newbie again when I cranked the saw up two days ago but I found my rhythm again pretty quick. I received two custom orders for dogs with their names in the bodies and had to stir up some sawdust. I thought I'd share why I have "an artist" (Harvey Byler) do my custom patterns... One of the custom orders I received was needed pretty quickly for a birthday gift. I called Harvey right away and asked him to draw it and get it in the mail to me. Well, sometimes it takes 4 days by snail mail to reach me and I was coming down to the last day. I knew it was on the way and there was nothing I could do about it but I wanted to be prepared if it wasn't in my mailbox the next afternoon so I attempted to draw it myself. Three letters... big deal right, the dogs name is MYA... I can do this... so I start with the outline of the Husky pattern and this is what I come up with... (see drawing) Fortunately Harvey's pattern did arrive that day and I'm so glad it did, because it sure made mine look like my 4 year old grand-daughter drew it. HAHAHAAA!!!! Well, I have a lot of cutting to do in order to stockpile for the upcoming summer season. My first event is at the end of April. lawson56, amazingkevin, jbrowning and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleApple Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Very nice! Wood type? Looks like 1/2-inch thick, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Very nice! Wood type? Looks like 1/2-inch thick, right? Hi, thanks You're rather new here, so welcome. It's 3/4" poplar actually. Check out my website when you're bored and you'll see all the fun I've been having the past 7 months. If you're interested in trying some, I sell the patterns for the original artist (Harvey Byler) for just $2.50 each and I email them right away. Iggy www.woodcraftbyscott.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleApple Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hi, thanks You're rather new here, so welcome. It's 3/4" poplar actually. Check out my website when you're bored and you'll see all the fun I've been having the past 7 months. If you're interested in trying some, I sell the patterns for the original artist (Harvey Byler) for just $2.50 each and I email them right away. Iggy www.woodcraftbyscott.com Thanks! I made a couple of bowls out of 1/2 inch poplar since I can get it easy from Lowes. I'll keep the patterns in mind if I need any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hellllooooooo SSV Friends, I took about a 6 week break from cutting... I felt like a newbie again when I cranked the saw up two days ago but I found my rhythm again pretty quick. I received two custom orders for dogs with their names in the bodies and had to stir up some sawdust. I thought I'd share why I have "an artist" (Harvey Byler) do my custom patterns... One of the custom orders I received was needed pretty quickly for a birthday gift. I called Harvey right away and asked him to draw it and get it in the mail to me. Well, sometimes it takes 4 days by snail mail to reach me and I was coming down to the last day. I knew it was on the way and there was nothing I could do about it but I wanted to be prepared if it wasn't in my mailbox the next afternoon so I attempted to draw it myself. Three letters... big deal right, the dogs name is MYA... I can do this... so I start with the outline of the Husky pattern and this is what I come up with... (see drawing) Fortunately Harvey's pattern did arrive that day and I'm so glad it did, because it sure made mine look like my 4 year old grand-daughter drew it. HAHAHAAA!!!! Well, I have a lot of cutting to do in order to stockpile for the upcoming summer season. My first event is at the end of April. Harvey did a great job drawing that pattern and you did a gret job cutting. Sure didn't take long for you to get back in the swing of things. I noticed you haven't been on here lately and wondered why. Now I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Iggy it's called an on off switch I'm sure it's like riding a bike just get back on it. and keep um coming. Roly. Iguanadon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I thought I'd share why I have "an artist" (Harvey Byler) do my custom patterns... How much does something like that cost? I would pay a talented artist to do some original work for me if it was affordable for me. -------------Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 How much does something like that cost? I would pay a talented artist to do some original work for me if it was affordable for me. -------------Randy Hi Randy, So... Harvey is the original artist of all the animal puzzles that I cut. He's an Amish gentleman that lives in Ohio and I was able to track him down and start communicating with him a few months ago. Nice fella and obviously he does great work. When I get a request for a custom name in an animal, like a dogs name, he charges me $20 to draw it and I pass that on to the client. Normal price is $25 for one of my puzzles, $45 for a custom name. Iggy NC Scroller and Bfreeman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Harvey did a great job drawing that pattern and you did a gret job cutting. Sure didn't take long for you to get back in the swing of things. I noticed you haven't been on here lately and wondered why. Now I know. Hey Hawkeye, yep, just been taking it easy after cutting over 500 puzzles in less than 6 months. I'll get back on the horse and cutting again soon. Although, I may be taking a new job within my company that MIGHT take a bite out of some of my leisure time... I'm hoping not, but if so I'll simply cut back on the number of events I attend this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hey Hawkeye, yep, just been taking it easy after cutting over 500 puzzles in less than 6 months. I'll get back on the horse and cutting again soon. Although, I may be taking a new job within my company that MIGHT take a bite out of some of my leisure time... I'm hoping not, but if so I'll simply cut back on the number of events I attend this season. Work getting in the way..... Boy that sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 You can start by talking nice to the saw and rubbing it a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 You drawing isn't to bad Scott, it could have been a lot worse. Your finished one is terrific and your customer will love it. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Pretty Darn good job,In fact I call it Excellent.I know how ya feel I had to take a break for awhile.It didn't take long at all to get the groove back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 You drawing isn't to bad Scott, it could have been a lot worse. Your finished one is terrific and your customer will love it. Marg I have to agree with Marg, probably a better drawing than I could have done, The cutting is really really nice, but I prefer the way the the A in your drawing is more definitive with the right side of the A noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Hellllooooooo SSV Friends, I took about a 6 week break from cutting... I felt like a newbie again when I cranked the saw up two days ago but I found my rhythm again pretty quick. I received two custom orders for dogs with their names in the bodies and had to stir up some sawdust. I thought I'd share why I have "an artist" (Harvey Byler) do my custom patterns... One of the custom orders I received was needed pretty quickly for a birthday gift. I called Harvey right away and asked him to draw it and get it in the mail to me. Well, sometimes it takes 4 days by snail mail to reach me and I was coming down to the last day. I knew it was on the way and there was nothing I could do about it but I wanted to be prepared if it wasn't in my mailbox the next afternoon so I attempted to draw it myself. Three letters... big deal right, the dogs name is MYA... I can do this... so I start with the outline of the Husky pattern and this is what I come up with... (see drawing) Fortunately Harvey's pattern did arrive that day and I'm so glad it did, because it sure made mine look like my 4 year old grand-daughter drew it. HAHAHAAA!!!! Well, I have a lot of cutting to do in order to stockpile for the upcoming summer season. My first event is at the end of April. Good for you to have an Artist on call,Mine moved away.he used to be real good but booze ruined him.you could always get his prices down by bringing some liqueur when he finished your work.Man was he slow.your friend does excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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