Christmas countdown

[RabidAlien]

Cut this Steve Good pattern for my wife to take to the office.  Apparently, mid-October is way too soon to bring Christmas decorations in.   LOL  1/4" bbply, Pegas #1MG blades.  Backer/posts stained Minwax Provincial, pattern/numbers are Minwax Natural.  I ended up scrolling all of the holes, even the peg holes, cutting ON the line instead of just skirting inside it.  My drill bits could use some sharpening or replacing, the 1/4 for some reason tends to chew up the backside of the project, unless its heavy lumber.  Worked out just fine that way, the 1/4" oak dowel was a snug fit with no need for any extra sanding.

[amazingkevin]

Nice way to start the day!!! Good looking project!!!

[Rockytime]

Very cool project!

[rjweb]

I am in the process of making this for my daughter, what size hole did you use for the numbers, Thx RJ 

[RabidAlien]

8 hours ago, rjweb said:

I am in the process of making this for my daughter, what size hole did you use for the numbers, Thx RJ 

If you're drilling, just use one or two sizes up from 1/4".  I just cut the holes with the scroll saw like all of the other negative spaces I removed.  Worked out fine for me.

[daveww1]

very nice

[Dragonkort]

another fantastic christmas project!!! looks great!!

[danny]

Not sure, but looks like a Steve Good Design.  Yes?  I have this on my To Do List for a Couple Families. 

Yours Looks Outstanding.  Danny  :+}

 

[RabidAlien]

20 minutes ago, danny said:

Not sure, but looks like a Steve Good Design.  Yes?  I have this on my To Do List for a Couple Families. 

Yours Looks Outstanding.  Danny  :+}

 

Yep, a Steve Good design.  It was in his newsletter a week or two ago.

[Charlie E]

Great job! Like your stain choices.

[wombatie]

Looks great, well done.

Marg

[new2woodwrk]

That's a very cool project.

When I drill I use a backer, stops the backside blow out. I just have to keep moving so as not to drill in the same hole.

I just started using foam insulation as the base - works better than using wood for a backer

[heppnerguy]

On 10/15/2020 at 11:35 AM, RabidAlien said:

Cut this Steve Good pattern for my wife to take to the office.  Apparently, mid-October is way too soon to bring Christmas decorations in.   LOL  1/4" bbply, Pegas #1MG blades.  Backer/posts stained Minwax Provincial, pattern/numbers are Minwax Natural.  I ended up scrolling all of the holes, even the peg holes, cutting ON the line instead of just skirting inside it.  My drill bits could use some sharpening or replacing, the 1/4 for some reason tends to chew up the backside of the project, unless its heavy lumber.  Worked out just fine that way, the 1/4" oak dowel was a snug fit with no need for any extra sanding.

A really cute piece..  should be one that others are going to come to you for

Dick

heppnerguy