Popular Post hotshot Posted March 24, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) I have cut this pattern just a few times in the past, but I wanted to post here because this is probably the best I've ever cut it. This is one of those patterns that gives me opportunity to improve myself with every cutting. I don't cut it often because it doesn't sell well . . . . because I have it priced way too high . . . because it is a pain in the backside to cut. (Cross Posted to SSWC) In case some of you wonder how I can cut that small, especially since my eyesight is not the best . . . I am of the belief that most of the veteran cutters on this forum are better cutters than I am, but I cheat by using 4+ reading glasses plus a magnifiying lamp along with plenty of light. Here is what it actually looks like under heavy magnification. The trick is not cutting small because in metal that is easy. The trick is clearly seeing the pattern. Of course seeing it clearly, sometimes means printing it on quality paper, not cheap copy paper. (CA glue seeps through some paper, making it fuzzy/muddled) Edited March 24, 2018 by hotshot sst17, Phantom Scroller, Blaughn and 17 others 16 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 WOW! Now that's what I call intricate work. Well done. danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 I'd be afraid to breath on that! Very beautiful. You are the "Master"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Excellent work !...Amazing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Stunning work as always makes me want to give it a try then I look again at how small and intricate it is and the fact it is metal so the chance of it bouncing or catching is real high and I think no I will wait for you to post another one and just look lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Holy cow - that is just plain awesome! Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Amazing work Randy...thank you for the cutting tips..trying to tell if the top horse's ear is touching the ring. Are the coins strong when cutting? I doubt if that could be cut that small and exact on a piece of wood same thickness as a coin.I know I couldn't make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted March 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gordster said: ..trying to tell if the top horse's ear is touching the ring. Ah ha, you caught that . . . . Yes it is touching, but I hid the support by cutting away the surface material by angling the coin up. I do that from both sizes. This makes it look like the horse is floating with no support. Here is a close up of that strategy from another coin I cut: Edited March 24, 2018 by hotshot GPscroller and bobscroll 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, hotshot said: Ah ha, you caught that . . . . Yes it is touching, but I hid the support by cutting away the surface material by angling the coin up. I do that from both sizes. This makes it look like the horse is floating with no support. Here is a close up of that strategy from another coin I cut: Thanks for showing,that makes it even more amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Very very nice Randy. I know a lady that would love that, she runs a horse ranch. Thanks for sharing this with us. Love your works. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Another excellent cutting, Randy, Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Amazing as always Randy. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 I think this is my favorite of all. You do amazing work Randy and you are so free with your advice, you are a good man. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Nice cutting Randy thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 amazing job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Another stunning piece Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Looks great to me, Can understand why you would charge more for it, all that hard work does deserve a reward. Thanks for all the photo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted March 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Already sold it! Yayyyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 It's almost unbelievable. It appears so very fragile but beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/24/2018 at 6:04 PM, hotshot said: Ah ha, you caught that . . . . Yes it is touching, but I hid the support by cutting away the surface material by angling the coin up. I do that from both sizes. This makes it look like the horse is floating with no support. Here is a close up of that strategy from another coin I cut: This one has my attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Just Down Right Awesome cutting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Randy, That is totally awesome. That would make me cross eyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Really nice scrolling there Randy! Thank you for showing us! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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