new2woodwrk Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 First - is compound cutting and 3d cutting the same? I'm thinking they're slightly different. I would like to try doing these but I'm kinda stuck in my thought process and with the patterns I have. I have several 3d patterns - however, a few of them have different images on the two sides. Here's an example - I split this pattern so as not have an issue posting a pattern (if inappropriate, please remove) On one side is the mermaid On the other side is the seahorse. As I understand it once I mount this and bend at the serate, if I cut this, I will get the profile of a mermaid and if I turn the piece I will see the seahorse. Correct? That's not what I want - I want just the mermaid as a piece and just the seahorse as a piece - is there a way to do that with this or do I need to find other patterns? Thanks as always in advance OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 I think, what the heck do I know as I have only cut a few compound pieces, you need the pattern of the mermaid facing the opposite way. Hope I said that correctly. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 If you wanted to have something that has a look on one side that is different from the look of the other side, you'd use the pattern with the center line crease and mount it to your workpiece with the serration on the corner and it must be at a perfect 90 degree. If you want to have one free-standing piece that looks the same on all sides, then you will have a pattern of one or the other but on two sides still creased at the center line. And it would be on a square piece of stock so that it measures the same on all sides. 3-D and compound cutting is the same thing as far as I know. When I did this piece, it was done on blocks that were 3/4" x 1 1/2" and the pattern was cut so that it would end up with the ornate cut out on one side and the scrolled look on the other side. new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Jes, just cut it and find out. Yes, it is compound cutting. Like Les said just put the pattern of the mermaid on adjacent sides of the blank and you should get what you want. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Not sure how this would work out. Tried it different ways but this seems to be the best shot at it. If you cut it let us know how you make out. OCtoolguy, Wilson142 and new2woodwrk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerdon Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Hans Meier has some you tube videos on 3D cutting. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 For what you want to do, you need a front view and a side view, NOT a left and right view. Both views must be the same height and with a common fold line between them so the two views remain positioned correctly with respect to each other. I do a lot of 3D cutting, mostly reindeer, but frequently other patterns too. I have posted many examples of the reindeer, and even many views of the steps involved in cutting a reindeer along with a full description of how to do it. Do a search for my posts and you will find about everything that you will need. The soft cover book that I've attached a cover photo for will give you plenty of 3D patterns to try. Dianna Thompson's patterns all cut very well and she has published several similar books on the subject. The pattern for my reindeer came from www.woodgears. com, but I cleaned up the pattern shape a little, and resized for making several sizes of reindeer. The one in the photo is the next size up from the smallest that I've made (yes there is a smaller size). This pictured size usually becomes ear rings. Larger sizes are for necklaces or just to put on a shelf or hang from the Christmas Tree. Charley new2woodwrk, Dan and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) This is one of the older threads where CharleyL and others shared a lot of information and details on cutting compound cuts. https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/24171-compound-cutting-wood/ It is well worth the time to read through for anyone interested in doing compound cutting. One key thing that several point out, and I learned from my own attempts, when trying these cuts use a skip tooth blade NOT reverse teeth. The kerf needs to be cleaned out as you cut that the reverse teeth doesn’t allow for like the skip tooth. Edited May 3, 2021 by meflick Typo OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Thanks all - wish I read this thread before I cut this morning LOL But lots to learn and read meflick and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Think of it this way. Front view on one side, profile on the other side. The top of the head and the bottom must be at the same level. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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