Popular Post funeralguy82 Posted March 20, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 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! amazingkevin, Charlie E, jollyred and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Looks great Jason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Great job Jason. As an alternative to sanding try a card scraper. It’s faster, cheaper and produces a nice sheen. Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Great work Jason. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 You did Good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Wow, and with spirals yet. You done good! amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funeralguy82 Posted March 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 You love your saw and it shows!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted March 22, 2020 Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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