First stack cut!

[funeralguy82]

I made my first attempt at stack cutting today. Frankenstein on three sheets of 1/8 inch plywood. I used painters tape and spray adhesive to plant the pattern and wrapped the whole stack with packaging tape. I should have sanded all of the boards prior to cutting because 1/8” intricate spots will be scary to sand now. Tear-out on the bottom piece was pretty bad... I used a #3 FD new spiral... I have a dozen #2 pegas spirals on order, maybe these will work better?!?!?! I included my Jason Voorhees on 1/4” oak too! Fun pattern!

[rjR]

Nice work.

 

Every time I have tried stacks cutting on 1/8 =--I have lost some.  I have much better results cutting stacks on 1/4" material. 

 

[dgman]

Looks great Jason!

[Ron Johnson]

Great job Jason. As an alternative to sanding try a card scraper. It’s faster, cheaper and produces a nice sheen. Just a suggestion. 

[wombatie]

Great work Jason. 

Marg

[Scrolling Steve]

You did Good !

[daveww1]

very nice work

[Wilson142]

9 hours ago, Ron Johnson said:

Great job Jason. As an alternative to sanding try a card scraper. It’s faster, cheaper and produces a nice sheen. Just a suggestion. 

I use scrapers quite a bit. I agree that once you master the technique they work great  And they last forever. I also like that they can be used across the grain. You need to learn to create the correct burr on the edge, but I'm not sure I would attempt to use one on fretwork. Before I've cut the pattern, yes but on delicate fretwork  I'd be nervous.

[Ron Johnson]

I to would be nervous using a card scraper after the pattern had been cut. Sorry, I meant using a card scraper prior to applying your pattern. I’ve used 6000 grit sandpaper after the pattern has been cut for touching up and no problem. Wrap sandpaper over a scrap piece of wood and use light even strokes. 

[Wilson142]

7 hours ago, Ron Johnson said:

I to would be nervous using a card scraper after the pattern had been cut. Sorry, I meant using a card scraper prior to applying your pattern. I’ve used 6000 grit sandpaper after the pattern has been cut for touching up and no problem. Wrap sandpaper over a scrap piece of wood and use light even strokes. 

I often use 320 grit carefully when finished but I don't wait until the end to do my sanding. I find that using mostly spiral blades, the fuzzies will start to drag the piece in the blade slot, so I sand them away. I find, for me anyway, that is better than waiting and facing the prospect of sanding the complete cutting. Usually by the time I am done the back requires only a few minutes and the top often needs just a little attention because the shelf liner I use does pull a little grain when it's removed.

I like your idea of scraping the surface prior to applying the pattern though!

By the way, looking at your boxes etc., you need change nothing when it comes to finishing. I love finishes that look inviting to touch. Wood can be such a tactile thing when done well. I dislike pieces that look good but scream "don't get fingerprints on me..."   I used to go from sandpaper to scraping and then pumice with oil to rottenstone with oil and occasionally even cigar ashes. (although I don't smoke cigars) and then a hint of wax and a lot of elbow grease. I just realized why I don't do that stuff anymore. lol 

[Rockytime]

Wow, and with spirals yet. You done good!

[funeralguy82]

Thanks for all the compliments. I am looking into a card scraper set from woodcraft. I would really like to get a sand-flee but I just bought the Delta Scroll Saw! This hobby has a way of grabbing onto the wallet! I will also use the advice of using 1/4" stock for stack cuts from here-on. I was able to sand and stain one of these frankensteins... but the anxiety of breakage was a bit overwhelming! Also... is it wrong to stick with patterns that are more forgiving with staying on the line? I have noticed that scenery patterns and portraits (especially of ragged horror movie bad guys) are a lot more forgiving in the accuracy department!

[Denny Knappen]

I have two sanders as my go to for removing fuzzies.  The Sand Flee is used on almost every project.  The Mac Mop is used on irregular shaped projects.

[amazingkevin]

You love your saw and it shows!!!

[Foxfold]

17 hours ago, funeralguy82 said:

is it wrong to stick with patterns that are more forgiving with staying on the line? I have noticed that scenery patterns and portraits (especially of ragged horror movie bad guys) are a lot more forgiving in the accuracy department!

I don't think anything is 'wrong'. Cutting what you like to cut and that suits you is what it's all about.  I use spirals for things that are 'forgiving' and flat blades when I want to cut anything with 'sharp' detail.