Miran Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Okay, I am quit new and as I said in my introduction topic I bought a pattern from Sue Mey. Of course I picked one I really liked Yvonne already told me it is still a bit to hard for me and of-course I know she is right but ....wel....yeah ...how can I say it I just want to try because it doesn't have to be finished today I had a very old machine before and on that I did made some things as also the one on the first photo. I recently just had a new machine were of course I wanted to do the new pattern on. BUT WOW, I never experienced before how fast and easy the balde goes trough the would. So hahaha yes I already made some mistake but I go on easy and with patient just to get the feeling of the machine and who knows it maybe does turn out quit nice with the mistakes Photo 2 is my little start and mistakes JimErn, RabidAlien, Brianr24 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 nice job Miran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 The wolf is gorgeous, and as far as mistakes on the second, I don't see it. That is the beauty of fretwork, miss the line just call it an added feature or artistic embellishment. No matter how complicated the piece is, it is still one hole at a time. Take some breaks and walk around, it does really help as opposed to just sitting and going at it start to finish barb.j.enders, RabidAlien, GrampaJim and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miran Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 I indeed take my time and after every hole a little break I is quit a hard pattern for me but I do still like every hole that exist after I did one again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Welcome to the sight and to the world of scrolling. It os a relaxing hobby that anyone can enjoy. The more you cut the more you learn the tricks of the trade as they say. Good luck as you progress. What saw are you using and what blades?? Miran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miran Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Just now, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: Welcome to the sight and to the world of scrolling. It os a relaxing hobby that anyone can enjoy. The more you cut the more you learn the tricks of the trade as they say. Good luck as you progress. What saw are you using and what blades?? I now use the hegner 1 whereas my old one was a very old topcraft. Blades are no 3 and no 5 from hegner, The ones I have now came with the machine so I do not know if they have a brand orso OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 21 minutes ago, Miran said: I now use the hegner 1 whereas my old one was a very old topcraft. Blades are no 3 and no 5 from hegner, The ones I have now came with the machine so I do not know if they have a brand orso I suggest you get to know some different blade types and styles and you learn to match up the blade with your work and things will get better yet. The better blades on the market come from Flying Dutchman and Pegas. Good luck. Miran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 You're doing fine. That type of pattern doesn't require extremely high accuracy. Anything close will look OK. Nobody is going to see where you weren't right on the line after you peel off the pattern, and likely won't even see it if they even see it with the pattern still attached. Relax, and don't get so tensed up that you need to take a break so often. It's supposed to be fun! That is a rather involved project for a beginner, but if you keep at it you will be very pleased with the end result. The more cutting that you do, the easier it will be to follow the lines closer. You might try some smaller blade sizes too. Smaller sizes let you make tighter turns and leave smoother edges. If you get any burning of the wood you are either running the saw too fast or the blade is getting dull. A scroll saw blade will usually let you cut about 50' of line before getting dull, but blade variations, even within the same blade size, manufacture brand, and even the type of material that you are cutting will all affect this. Experiment, and try different blades and speeds to learn what works the best for what you are cutting. Again, relax and enjoy what you are doing. It's the journey, not the destination that you should be enjoying. Of course, the eventual destination is great too when you can show off your project, but this isn't a speed race. Charley OCtoolguy and Miran 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcdennis Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Practice make perfect. Remember we are always our own worse critic. OCtoolguy and Miran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miran Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Well I did some painting tape on it ( in my breaks I roam around looking for tips and found this somewhere) and for me it feels like the blade is not running away in the wood now so feels much better RabidAlien and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Painters' tape will also make it easier to remove the pattern afterwards, even on thin, fragile pieces (just pull slowly). Keep it up, every hole cut adds a bit to your experience level! And wolves....they rock! Miran and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Your cutting is excellent. The thing is you see when you miss a line but when the pattern is removed you can no longer see it and everything looks perfect. Don't be hard on yourself, you've done great! Miran and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Looking very good! OCtoolguy and Miran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 The wolf looks good. What mistakes? = artistic licence OCtoolguy and Miran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miran Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 It is coming Slowly but I am happy with it In my introduction topic amazingkevin said that the eyes are the hardest so best to do first. I did them this morning and I am quit happy with it. After walking wit the woofers gonna make a few holes more RabidAlien, bobscroll, OCtoolguy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwine Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I am sure what I am going to say will bring out hand wringers but this type of pattern is really, in my own opinion, a pattern designed to use spiral blades such as a 2/0 or #1. So far you are doing a great job with those big blades but do shop around and try to get a variety pack of blades from Flying Dutchman, Pegus, and Olsen. That will give you some different sizes to work with and find the one that you can use the best. Also if you find the cutting going to aggressive slow your speed down and get used to the feed rate, not to fast, not to slow, just let the blade do its thing. You are off to a great start and be sure to show us the finished project! Erv RabidAlien, Miran and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miran Posted August 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just ordered some spiral blades Keep going like this and when they arrive I will sure try them. Thank you very much RabidAlien and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Hi Miran, You are doing a great job on a good pattern, Can't wait to see it finished, Good luck! Bob Miran and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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