crupiea Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 I usually cut 1/8" baltic birch but it is only so thin. I have always anted thinner material but of course i am cheap and dont want to actually pay for anything cheaper. Thought of trying some veneers but again, a bit pricey just for an experiment. Got to thinking that beer cans would be perfect. I first cut off the top and bottom, it was just a curly thing at this point. Next I ironed it on a big paperback book for about 4 minutes. Took quite a bit to get it to relax. Sandwiched it between 2 pieces of 1/8" scrap and cut out some letters and stars. Turned out great. I will certainly figure a way to start using this method more often. The best part is sourcing the material!! Roberta Moreton, wombatie, John B and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Any pictures? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 You Sir are a genius. A drinker, but a genius. OzarkSawdust, OCtoolguy, crupiea and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted January 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Forgot to mention I used a #1 jewelers blade. wombatie, OCtoolguy and John B 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Better start buying cases of beer for next years 6 foot,beer can, front yard Xmas decoration. RJF crupiea, OCtoolguy and OzarkSawdust 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 17 minutes ago, crupiea said: Forgot to mention I used a #1 jewelers blade. Love those Pike blades. I just ordered a gross of #2 Super Pikes. $20.76 that's $.14 per blade. Considerably cheaper than traditionable blades which I also use. OCtoolguy and crupiea 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Get some aluminum flashing in the roofing section. Not as cheap, but also not curled. OCtoolguy and crupiea 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Interesting. Never tried beer cans but have done paper in the same way. May have to try this when I get time to play. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 I always enjoy seeing the art pieces you post here. I too would love to see some you have done using the beer cans. I have not had much time on the computer for awhile so perhaps you have posted some of it on the bragging forum. I will go look and see. Dick heppnerguy OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 I've looked at the pattern library. I can't find the topic for beer can patterns. Some may have caught I don't use smilies. My browser freezes when I click on it. RJF OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 19 hours ago, crupiea said: I usually cut 1/8" baltic birch but it is only so thin. I have always anted thinner material but of course i am cheap and dont want to actually pay for anything cheaper. Thought of trying some veneers but again, a bit pricey just for an experiment. Got to thinking that beer cans would be perfect. I first cut off the top and bottom, it was just a curly thing at this point. Next I ironed it on a big paperback book for about 4 minutes. Took quite a bit to get it to relax. Sandwiched it between 2 pieces of 1/8" scrap and cut out some letters and stars. Turned out great. I will certainly figure a way to start using this method more often. The best part is sourcing the material!! Unfortunately, I only drink from long necks. But, there are many cans lying about. OzarkSawdust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 2 hours ago, octoolguy said: Unfortunately, I only drink from long necks. But, there are many cans lying about. Now you have to find scrollsaw blade that cuts glass. RJF crupiea, OzarkSawdust and OCtoolguy 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 minute ago, teachnlearn said: Now you have to find scrollsaw blade that cuts glass. RJF Yeah, no problem there. The tough part is "flattening them out". teachnlearn, stoney and OzarkSawdust 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 So, what blades would one use to cut glass? Jewelers blades maybe? Just asking for a friend. My wife actually. She laughed when I told her about the beer cans but got interested when I mentioned glass/bottles. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, Algae said: So, what blades would one use to cut glass? Jewelers blades maybe? Just asking for a friend. My wife actually. She laughed when I told her about the beer cans but got interested when I mentioned glass/bottles. Carbide or diamond but I don't know if they make them for scroll saws. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 I wouldn’t even consider cutting glass on a scroll saw. First, you would have to use water to lubricate the blade. Then, all that glass slurry would accumulate in the bearings and just destroy them! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 Now you have me perplexed, Do I take the cans back for 10c each return, or cut them up ????????????????? OCtoolguy, OzarkSawdust and ben2008 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 14 hours ago, John B said: Now you have me perplexed, Do I take the cans back for 10c each return, or cut them up ????????????????? Take the cans back. Buy some more beer. Have some more beer and consider cutting those cans, or return them for further consideration. RJF OCtoolguy, John B and OzarkSawdust 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 11:58 AM, teachnlearn said: I've looked at the pattern library. I can't find the topic for beer can patterns. Some may have caught I don't use smilies. My browser freezes when I click on it. RJF Have you tried Opera as your browser. I use it and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 17 hours ago, John B said: Now you have me perplexed, Do I take the cans back for 10c each return, or cut them up ????????????????? All of our recyclers have closed up shop. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 That $0.10 can might be able to turn into a $20 item with about 15 hours of work designing a pattern and sawing up the said design.. Gosh that seems like a better deal than buying wood.. Sounds like a great bargain for those that only care to cover your cost and replenish your cutting medium.. This way you're replenishing your beverage and scroll sawing materials.. John B and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 Where's the pictures?? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thinking the same thing Dan. Pictures! Now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 No Pictures it didn't happen.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 17 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: That $0.10 can might be able to turn into a $20 item with about 15 hours of work designing a pattern and sawing up the said design.. Gosh that seems like a better deal than buying wood.. Sounds like a great bargain for those that only care to cover your cost and replenish your cutting medium.. This way you're replenishing your beverage and scroll sawing materials.. Scrollers are going to be falling out of their chairs restocking materials. RJF kmmcrafts, OzarkSawdust and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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