From Tunnel to Trestle

[Frank Pellow]

(part 1 of 4)   Note that I still cannot embed photos on this forum (and this forum only) in-line so am resorting to using 4 parts for this post in order to simulate the effect of in-line photos.

I completed work on Kris Mortinson’s ‘Train on Trestle’ pattern this week. I’m entitling mine ‘From Tunnel to Trestle (on the White Pass and Yukon Railway)’.

[Frank Pellow]

(part 2 of 4)

I’m certain that this is the site even though Kris did not respond to my question when I asked him about it. Margaret and I were at that site in 2002 and here is a photo that I took at that time. It’s not nearly as nice a train that we were on but I know that it is the same place.

Edited March 6, 2017 by Frank Pellow

[Frank Pellow]

(part 3 of 4)

The work was cut from 5mm thick white oak veneer then mounted on the same material stained black. After mounting and cleanup, two coats of clear satin polyurethane were applied.

The size of the foreground panel is 26cm by 20cm.

The frame is of the Rosseter-Pellow design and was cut from one quarter-sawn oak board.  Many coats of polymerized Tung oil were applied to the frame.

The piece is now hanging just about another one designed by Kris is my office.

I call that part of the wall `Structures in Art by Frank and Bruce Pellow`. My brother Bruce (now deceased) drew the barn to the right in ink about 40 years ago. I`m attempting to obtain some other additional pieces that Bruce drew and, of course, I will continue to create new scroll-saw pieces.

Edited March 6, 2017 by Frank Pellow

[Frank Pellow]

(part 4 of 4)

Now that I am placing my patterns on top of masking tape, it makes the pattern more difficult to remove. The end result is worth it but the process is tedious. It took me about an hour to remove the pattern from this piece. The little Scrigitâ„¢ Scraper that I purchased from Lee Valley (ctlg number 09A05.52), and which appears near the bottom right of the photo below, made the job do-able. I don`t know what I would have done without it.

Edited March 6, 2017 by Frank Pellow

[newfie]

Beautiful work Frank thanks for sharing

[Scrolling Steve]

Very nice work Frank !

[Phantom Scroller]

Wow a lot of work well done. :cool: Roly

[Kris Martinson]

Great job! You nailed it. You are certainly a dedicated scroller. 

[daveww1]

beautiful job

[Scrappile]

Really a great job on that picture and the fact that you may been to the site, really gives it more meaning to you.

 

For removing the tape/pattern from the wood, this if the best tool I have found for me.  X-acto blade #18.  The best place I have found to buy them is "topnotchartsupply" on Ebay.  Best price and service.

 

 

The only way I have been able to get photos placed in a post where I want them is to upload them to a photo storage site (I use photobucket) and put the link to the photo where I want the picture to appear.

Edited March 6, 2017 by Scrappile

[blights69]

Beautiful cutting  thanks for sharing    Frank

[MTCowpoke22]

Great job. Looks amazing.

[DukeNukem]

Very nice,qork and lots of saw dust. Jerry

[Ron Johnson]

Terrific cutting of a fine pattern Frank and very nicely framed. Well done.

[Denny Knappen]

That is sure a delicate pattern and some fine cutting.

[lawson56]

WOW.Love it.I Love Trains.Awesome cutting.      

[Gordster]

Fantastic cutting.

[penquin]

Great job on this one, it came out looking great.  Thanks for the look see on it.

jim

penquin

[tuner]

Looks like you combine a work of art with a work of love

And as well worth the effort, thanks for sharing

[wombatie]

WOW Frank that is some piece of work.  You did a brilliant job. :thumbs: :thumbs:

 

Marg

[amazingkevin]

(part 1 of 4)   Note that I still cannot embed photos on this forum (and this forum only) in-line so am resorting to using 4 parts for this post in order to simulate the effect of in-line photos.

I completed work on Kris Mortinson’s ‘Train on Trestle’ pattern this week. I’m entitling mine ‘From Tunnel to Trestle (on the White Pass and Yukon Railway)’.

well done sir.

 

(part 2 of 4)

 

I’m certain that this is the site even though Kris did not respond to my question when I asked him about it. Margaret and I were at that site in 2002 and here is a photo that I took at that time. It’s not nearly as nice a train that we were on but I know that it is the same place.

Great memories and with cut wood to show it.

 

(part 3 of 4)

 

The work was cut from 5mm thick white oak veneer then mounted on the same material stained black. After mounting and cleanup, two coats of clear satin polyurethane were applied.

 

The size of the foreground panel is 26cm by 20cm.

 

The frame is of the Rosseter-Pellow design and was cut from one quarter-sawn oak board.  Many coats of polymerized Tung oil were applied to the frame.

 

The piece is now hanging just about another one designed by Kris is my office.

 

I call that part of the wall `Structures in Art by Frank and Bruce Pellow`. My brother Bruce (now deceased) drew the barn to the right in ink about 40 years ago. I`m attempting to obtain some other additional pieces that Bruce drew and, of course, I will continue to create new scroll-saw pieces.

Brother Bruce had skills of his own that left an impression on you too.Very nice conversation piece wall of fame you've done. Thanks for showing us.

(part 4 of 4)

 

Now that I am placing my patterns on top of masking tape, it makes the pattern more difficult to remove. The end result is worth it but the process is tedious. It took me about an hour to remove the pattern from this piece. The little Scrigitâ„¢ Scraper that I purchased from Lee Valley (ctlg number 09A05.52), and which appears near the bottom right of the photo below, made the job do-able. I don`t know what I would have done without it.

[Frank Pellow]

I thank everyone who has commented and, in particular, I am gratified the Kris (the creator of the pattern) says that I have "nailed it".

 

Also, Scrapple, thanks for the tip about the X-acto #18.

[GPscroller]

Another wonderful project Frank, well done.  Thanks for the pics.

 

Jeff