New Door Topper

[Fran L]

Made my second door topper to replace my nativity one from last month. It’s “Five Seasons of Life” by Clark Weeks. I followed suggestions made here to try spiral blades because of the 28” length and am happy how it was easier to manipulate for the cuts. Still need some practice with them. I used FD spirals #1 and #3. Ironically, the middle panel I used FD #5 for the straight cut and it was the worst cut of the project. Used the spirals for the rest and they turned out better, probably focused on them a little more.

[dgman]

Looks good Fran! If I was to cut that pattern, I would of cut the pattern between two panels, essentially shortening the pattern into two manageable sections. Then I would cut the backer board on the table saw. Then glue the two panels to the backer board. 

[amazingkevin]

You had an idea, put it to use, tried different blades you are a scroller at heart!!! Please keep your work coming!!! Your inspiring us!!!

[rjR]

Very nicely done.

[wombatie]

I take my hat off to you using spirals.  I hate them.  You did a terrific job, well done.

Marg

[Tomanydogs]

Really nice Fran. I like the story it tells. 

[new2woodwrk]

Really nice cut! So that was one piece of wood? What kind of wood did you use?

Thanks for sharing it

[lawson56]

I have always wanted to do one of them,just never have,Yet,Awesome job!!!

[daveww1]

fantastic job

[Fran L]

6 hours ago, new2woodwrk said:

Really nice cut! So that was one piece of wood? What kind of wood did you use?

Thanks for sharing it

Thanks Jes! I used 1/4" BB, treated it with Danish Oil then used 2 coats of Minwax Oak Polyshades. The backing is also 1/4" BB painted black. I took the picture before I glued the backing on, they do line up in the finished project.

[Rockytime]

Wonderfully done! It looks great.

[Ninuninu]

Great idea for this.. I love it

Tony

[Scrappile]

Great job.  Not easy to cut something that long.