Popular Post RangerJay Posted December 3, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 I haven't made much of a contribution to this forum in a while - but it doesn't mean I haven't been working - (although very slowly) .... these are part of our "Gift Boxes" for family and friends this Christmas. the sleigh patterns are Sheila Landry designs. Sleigh bodies are all Cherry. Sleigh runners are either Padauk, Bloodwood or Wenge. the reindeer pattern is from a pattern that has been on the internet for many years - unfortunately I don't know the designer. the gift box's and the tree's are from the Dollar Store. Had lots of fun making these - they aren't quite done yet - have a few more reindeer to make - and a bit of final finishing with steel wool and wax all - but was getting VERY strong indications from my wife that - (finished or not) - they were going to start disappearing soon - so thought it best to take pictures now ..... Jay new2woodwrk, butch1008, JimErn and 12 others 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 They look great! RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 WOW! That's some beautiful work! RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrush Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Beautiful RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Excellent. They look just like Christmas. Marg RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 You have have been busy. Your work is beautiful! RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 very nice work RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 When do I get to pick mine up (we are all family here ). Beautiful work and your family is going to love them. RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Very nice! I really like those sleighs. I went to Sheila's site, but couldn't find that pattern. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks. RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Great work Jay! I love cutting those reindeer. I make pins out of the outside scrap pieces. I give them away to customers and anyone interested in my work at shows. RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerJay Posted December 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bill WIlson said: I went to Sheila's site, but couldn't find that pattern. Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks everyone for the kind words. Meflick: Love giving my stuff away - especially at Christmas - but unfortunately I'm not the one in charge of distribution - I have to put my own "dibs" in early for those I want them to go to - if I don't I will find my wife has committed the lot ..... but I'll put in a good word for you ..... (but don't hold your breath!!) Bill: Link is http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com/product/SLD484 . These are neat little guys to cut - some quick and easy - others not so much - but all fun. dgman: Like cutting these Reindeer too - have done them a few times - never thought of making them as pins though - what a great idea!. This was the first time I cut them out of hardwood - always pine in the past - the cherry was a bit slower and took me a while to land on the blade I liked - in the end a number 7 FD Polar - you? Jay Edited December 4, 2019 by RangerJay meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 What a scrumptious vintage collection of beautiful sleighs!!!! I,d give the fatted calf for patterns of thus lot!!! These are real show stoppers at a craft show. I can see needing lots and lots as they are knock you dead items!!! I really believe in this line-up you've done and extremely well!!!!!!!!!!! RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, RangerJay said: dgman: Like cutting these Reindeer too - have done them a few times - never thought of making them as pins though - what a great idea!. This was the first time I cut them out of hardwood - always pine in the past - the cherry was a bit slower and took me a while to land on the blade I liked - in the end a number 7 FD Polar - you? Jay I use a FD Polar # 5. I usually cut them out of Mahogany. Definitely not as hard as Cherry, so a #7 for the Cherry is what I would use. For pins, I use 7/8” thick wood or there about. I center the front view pattern on the thin face of the blank and the profile view of the pattern on the wide side. When you cut the reindeer out, you will be left with two blanks for the pins. Using a disk sander, sand off the contours to flatten them. Then glue on a pin back and spray on a finish. Noe you have three products for the price of one! RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Well done they are beautiful.. RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Those are really nice. Great pieces. RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerJay Posted December 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 15 hours ago, amazingkevin said: What a scrumptious vintage collection of beautiful sleighs!!!! I,d give the fatted calf for patterns of thus lot!!! These are real show stoppers at a craft show. I can see needing lots and lots as they are knock you dead items!!! I really believe in this line-up you've done and extremely well!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Kevin - high praise from The Master Scroller!! Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 16 hours ago, RangerJay said: Bill: Link is http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com/product/SLD484 . These are neat little guys to cut - some quick and easy - others not so much - but all fun. Jay OK, I saw those, but the picture on the website shows the sleigh bodies made out of much thinner stock. I totally missed that yours were the same pattern, but with thicker stock. Thanks and again, very nicely done! RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 Beautiful. I need to make those. Thank you for inspiration RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leshko Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 Wonderful sleigh parade! RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Beautiful work Jay. RangerJay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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