Thank You Mahendra

[Rockytime]

Mahendra was kind enough to create this pattern of my son-in-law's parents. His mother passed away several months ago. Cut two up from 1/8" BB. Finished with 50/50 BLO. I experimented with several blades. What worked the best was a #1 Olson blade. With a fresh blade which was fairly aggressive I cut bold areas first. When the blade started to wear out I cut the detail areas like the eyes. It cut less aggressively but  had good control.

[Rob]

Beautiful cutting Les.  I don't recall seeing the original photograph but I don't need to.   That is as good as any photograph!

Congrats to Mahendra too for the pattern.

Rob

[Tomanydogs]

Great cutting Les. Looks just like the photograph. Your son-in-law will be very proud of the portrait. 

Great work of the pattern Mahendra. 

[wombatie]

That is one portrait that your SIL will cherish.  Excellent work on the cutting Les and an excellent pattern from Mahendra.

Marg

[Foxfold]

Oh Wow, that is beautifully cut.

[JimErn]

Great cutting.

I keep a scrap of wood nearby, and when I insert a new blade I make an inch long cut in it before returning to the work piece, seems to help me with that initial aggressiveness you mentioned

[Scrolling Steve]

That turned out great !

[Jim McDonald]

Great job by both involved.  Love the idea of using the blade two ways.

[rdatelle]

Looks good. Mahendra does some great patterns.

 

[daveww1]

very nice job, I'm sure he'll love it

[bobscroll]

You did a really nice job on Mahendras pattern Les!!! Thank you for showing us,

Bob 

[penquin]

Great looking cutting, a super pattern work

 

jim

[amazingkevin]

Awe, Precious patterns for precious moments!