Popular Post Scrappile Posted January 15, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) Last week I did the final cutting on one of the biggest scrolling project I have undertook. I still have the sanding, mounting and finish to do on that project, but I needed a break from it. At about the same time I read @Foxfold's post of a compound cutting video. I started watching it and decided to go check out the guy's site. ( JEPlans.com ). Compound cutting fascinates me because I am always surprised how you cut the pattern, take the block of wood apart and here is a neat little whatever it is you were hoping you would have. I look around the site and find a pattern for a pretty simple, but cute nutcracker, like for the ballet. When my daughter was little she danced in it a few years as she progressed through ballet classes. It was always fun to go watch her and all the little ballerinas. So I thought it would be fun to make for her and bring back some memories for her. This was really fun for me to make. All pieces are compound cut. His plans are very well done and he has a Youtube video on making this project. The plan give you a choice of 2 sizes to make. This is the bigger one, stands 7" tall. The plan was $3. So here he is in all his glory. Sorry I am not much of a painter, and boy I did not realize how shaky I am. I would like to do another some day, a little more detailed and bigger. The hair was the hardest part to cut, I could not believe it came out of that little block of wood when I was done. Edited January 16, 2019 by Scrappile Scrolling Steve, munzieb, ChelCass and 21 others 22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Amazing, beautifully done. Scrappile and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Looks great Paul and I bet your daughter will love it no matter how good you have it painted! Thanks for sharing. OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Now that is some Awesome cutting!!! Beautiful work. Scrappile and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Nice project! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Scrappile and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Compound cuts are fun! Its like unwrapping an anticipated gift at the end. Well cut!!! OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joe Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Superb! Scrappile and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 very nice job, nothing wrong with the painting Scrappile and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal560sl Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 I like it!! That is really neat. Nicely done. OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Well done there Paul! He's a cute little feller...Great job scrolling, Bob Scrappile and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Looks great from here Paul !...Nice work ! OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 That looks great Paul. I haven't tried anything like that but I plan to. So many cool things to do with this hobby! Looking forward to seeing the big project you spoke of. OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 21 hours ago, Scrappile said: Last week I did the final cutting on one of the biggest scrolling project I have undertook. I still have the sanding, mounting and finish to do on that project, but I needed a break from it. At about the same time I read @Foxfold's post of a compound cutting video. I started watching it and decided to go check out the guy's site. ( JEPlans.com ). Compound cutting fascinates me because I am always surprised how you cut the pattern, take the block of wood apart and here is a neat little whatever it is you were hoping you would have. I look around the site and find a pattern for a pretty simple, but cute nutcracker, like for the ballet. When my daughter was little she danced in it a few years as she progressed through ballet classes. It was always fun to go watch her and all the little ballerinas. So I thought it would be fun to make for her and bring back some memories for her. This was really fun for me to make. All pieces are compound cut. His plans are very well done and he has a Youtube video on making this project. The plan give you a choice of 2 sizes to make. This is the bigger one, stands 7" tall. The plan was $3. So here he is in all his glory. Sorry I am not much of a painter, and boy I did not realize how shaky I am. I would like to do another some day, a little more detailed and bigger. The hair was the hardest part to cut, I could not believe it came our of that little block of wood when I was done. Very nice Paul. I'm looking forward to my next compound cut. It's fun. You did a great job on this. I like the paint too. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 21 hours ago, Scrappile said: Last week I did the final cutting on one of the biggest scrolling project I have undertook. I still have the sanding, mounting and finish to do on that project, but I needed a break from it. At about the same time I read @Foxfold's post of a compound cutting video. I started watching it and decided to go check out the guy's site. ( JEPlans.com ). Compound cutting fascinates me because I am always surprised how you cut the pattern, take the block of wood apart and here is a neat little whatever it is you were hoping you would have. I look around the site and find a pattern for a pretty simple, but cute nutcracker, like for the ballet. When my daughter was little she danced in it a few years as she progressed through ballet classes. It was always fun to go watch her and all the little ballerinas. So I thought it would be fun to make for her and bring back some memories for her. This was really fun for me to make. All pieces are compound cut. His plans are very well done and he has a Youtube video on making this project. The plan give you a choice of 2 sizes to make. This is the bigger one, stands 7" tall. The plan was $3. So here he is in all his glory. Sorry I am not much of a painter, and boy I did not realize how shaky I am. I would like to do another some day, a little more detailed and bigger. The hair was the hardest part to cut, I could not believe it came our of that little block of wood when I was done. Paul, did you check out any of his other plans? I love the Sterling engine and jet engine videos. I'm going to start gathering the necessary stuff to try one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, octoolguy said: Paul, did you check out any of his other plans? I love the Sterling engine and jet engine videos. I'm going to start gathering the necessary stuff to try one. Ya, I spent some time there yesterday, look and watching videos. I'd like to try the little sterling engine someday. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, Scrappile said: Ya, I spent some time there yesterday, look and watching videos. I'd like to try the little sterling engine someday. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 That is soooo cute Paul. The hair is amazing. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Thanks all for the nice comments. I had so much fun making this that I increased the size of the pattern by 20% and I am gluing up a few pieces of wood to the size needed to cut it. That is as big as I can cut with my saw. May try to add a few extras, like a hat with a bill, a belt that looks more like a belt... I don't know, just having fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 That looks great Paul. Your painting skills are very good. It’s fun to have fun. Well done. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Paul.... You broke your New Years resolution about not buying any more patterns...OH, you know that already and don't need me to tell you about it? I sit here in awe, looking at your little nut cracker and wondering if there is anything that you can't do. Obviously there is not. This is one of the cutest pieces I have ever seen done on a scroll saw. I remember the first time I saw the little heart basket that looked like it was woven and saw it was cut on a scroll saw. I had no idea, at the time, that something like that was even possible. That is the pattern made by Steve Good. That little basket got me into scrolling. I had to try it. And then along came Paul and blows me away once more with a piece that looks unbelievable to do, and I have been cutting for quite some time and did not think I would have that kind of wonderment hit me ever again. But you did it. What a cool little guy. I am not a nut cracker kind of guy but this one is just terrific. Dick heppnerguy Scrappile and GPscroller 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Looks great, Yes compound cuts amaze me too!!! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Beautiful work Paul Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Great job on the cute little fellow Paul and nice paint job. Jeff Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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