Popular Post meflick Posted January 23, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) About two weeks ago, i asked in the General Scrolling sub-forum for advice/info/help on cutting delicate, thin lettering patterns, wood choices, blades, etc. That thread with its great advice, helpful tips and more can be found here: http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/32260-how-would-you-start-cutting-this-pattern/ - There were quite a few of you who offered helpful advice, encouragement, tips, and information to help me in trying the pattern in question. It was a free file created by Keith Fenton at Sheila Landry Designs site and can be found here for anyone interested in it: http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com/free-pattern I took on the challenge to cut it and decided to try it first with 1/8" baltic burch plywood (some 12" x 12" sheets purchased from Michael's). Since I was cutting thinner sheets, I also stack cut it and cut three of them out at one time. This was probably my first time in truly stack cutting something (or at least one i did successfully.) I think I used a #3 MG blade for the thinner lettering and a #5 UR for the bigger letting and the outside cuts. I slowed down my saw, took my time, and took breaks from day to day so I did not cut it all out in one setting. It is not perfect, but it looks good enough that I plan to finish them and keep one for myself and give the other two probably to my children for Christmas gifts. I am presently trying to decide how I want to finish them. The plan calls for a smaller backer behind. I am thinking of cutting a backer bigger then they are from maybe barn wood from a 100+ old small barn torn down on my inlaws property last year by my husband and my son. Some of the wood we salvaged still has old red paint on it so am thinking of using some of it. Figured it would give "Home for the Holidays" special meaning with that wood for my kiddos. Still trying to decide so not finished. Will share picture when I do. However, I wanted to go ahead and show my cutting and say thanks to all of you who took the time to give me help and advice in that thread. Can't say that I will be out hunting down thin lettering projects to do regularly, but I don't think I am quite as afraid of them now. Thank you all. Edited January 23, 2019 by meflick typos but probably missed some RabidAlien, frankorona, Charlie E and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Congratulations, Melanie! You did a fine job on those. Wasn't really that hard, was it? Great job. I like your idea for the backer. Maybe try one with a backer (1/4" thick) cut just about 1/4" bigger than the piece. so it gives a border. Paint it a Christmas color, you could even work it so you paint the backer green where the holly shows and red on the rest, or something to that effect, or is it affect, not sure which goes here. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Brilliant job Melanie. I love them xx meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Knew you could do it. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Very nice cuts you have been busy. Roly meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 A. Great cutting! B. I am a fan of old barn wood. C. Suggestion for backer; definitely the old barn wood -- Enough larger that the sign becomes a door on a barn shaped background-- old paint left as is and then just clear coated over all of it. Maybe add a name or?? on the side or on the hayloft as was often done. D. I and I am sure; many others want to see the final results! ChelCass and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Very very nice Melanie.you did good to stack cut them. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Nice job Melanie, I knew you could do it which is why I didn’t offer any advice. It’s like any other scroll saw project. As long as you follow the line, or close to it, you will be fine. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Well done Melanie! I like the idea of the barn wood backer. Am anxiously awaiting pictures of the finished product. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 I think they came out pretty darn nice! I like the barn wood idea too.. I also like the idea of doing the backer larger than the project.. If you choose to cut the backer the same shape but maybe 1/4 or so larger... I found that using a flat washer and using a pencil in the hole of the washer you can trace around the outside edge of your project to get the same shape as the project at hand.. The washer will roll along the edge as you trace. I knew you could do it, and glad to see you proved to yourself that you could.. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Great cutting Melanie. Very smart to use different blades where applicable. Sometimes I get too lazy to change blades and just plow through with whatever blade I started with. Results are not always desirable. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Thanks everyone. I appreciate your kind comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Good job Melanie. I too like the barn wood idea. I use it often. You may already know but you should check the barn wood for powder post beetle holes. Most of the barn wood I've gotten has them. If it does there are a couple of ways to treat it, with heat or insecticide. Otherwise they can hatch out which wouldn't be great if they are inside the house. I've used the oven to treat small pieces and I've sprayed it when I had a lot. Not hard to find advise on the internet for treating. meflick and Scrolling Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 High five Melanie. You did a terrific job. Marg meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 That’s terrific Melanie. You did that beautifully. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 You did good, Mel ! meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Super job Melanie! They came out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I see you are very active in The Village and participate in a lot of fun conversation s but I do not see you post much of your work. I am proud of you for asking questions about doing something that you had not tried before instead of just jumping in and making mistakes so that you have to learn the hard way. That is how I do. you know, a guy who does not ask for directions to anything or any where. Your work turned out to be very good and your barn wood usage sounds like it could become an extra special, original piece, should you decide to do it that way. Keep up the great work on the scroll saw and please post any barn wood pieces you do, I am interested in seeing how it might come out. Dick heppnerguy meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Thanks Everyone. Thanks Charlie for the tip on the powder post beetle holes. I think hubby treated the wood but will make sure. Dick, heppnerguy - have posted quite a few pieces of some of my work here - what I have posted can all be found in my gallery here as well. Perhaps you missed some of them while you have been on and off the boards more since moving to Arizona. I don't scroll everyday, should do more then I do, but lots of things get in my way still. I need to make a better effort as I enjoy the time I do. I also have other hobbies I enjoy as well so I split my free time with that as well. Then, even though my kids are older and in college and grad school, they still seem to take up some of my time. Especially when they come home for the holidays. Then I have a 91 year old FIL who lives nearby. I do have some intarsia pieces that I need to finish sanding. Problem is, since joining the Village, I have ventured off into other new areas of work that I want to try. I have some bandsaw boxes I have just completed with flocking yesterday for example. Need to go knock off the excess flock and get some pictures and share. The "handles" were cut on the scroll saw so I think I can share here. Maybe if I slept less, I could get more done. Unfortunately, I am one of those people who need my sleep. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 5 hours ago, meflick said: Thanks Everyone. Thanks Charlie for the tip on the powder post beetle holes. I think hubby treated the wood but will make sure. Dick, heppnerguy - have posted quite a few pieces of some of my work here - what I have posted can all be found in my gallery here as well. Perhaps you missed some of them while you have been on and off the boards more since moving to Arizona. I don't scroll everyday, should do more then I do, but lots of things get in my way still. I need to make a better effort as I enjoy the time I do. I also have other hobbies I enjoy as well so I split my free time with that as well. Then, even though my kids are older and in college and grad school, they still seem to take up some of my time. Especially when they come home for the holidays. Then I have a 91 year old FIL who lives nearby. I do have some intarsia pieces that I need to finish sanding. Problem is, since joining the Village, I have ventured off into other new areas of work that I want to try. I have some bandsaw boxes I have just completed with flocking yesterday for example. Need to go knock off the excess flock and get some pictures and share. The "handles" were cut on the scroll saw so I think I can share here. Maybe if I slept less, I could get more done. Unfortunately, I am one of those people who need my sleep. Glad to hear that . You are indeed a busy person. I will go and check out your gallery. I too have a couple of other hobbies that I am venturing into but so far I am barely scratching the surface on them. There are so many interesting hobbies out there and it is difficult not to want to do them all. Thanks for the update, I am really glad for the information on your work. Dick heppnerguy meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Well done!!! meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Very nicely done Melanie. I have quite a few of Keith's patterns and always enjoy them. Lettering is not my favourite cutting, but the results are always pleasing. Jeff meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Howdy Miss Melanie! Very Well done, Ma'am! You do fine work! Sawdust703(brad) meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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