Popular Post FrankEV Posted July 17, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) I know I have seen the work of others who have done this 810+/- hole pattern called “Two Wolves by R. Beard, but this is my enhanced hand painted version. It was slightly modified to fit on a 11” x 14” backer with a 1” border. It took me 7½ hours of machine run time which equates to about 16 hours of sitting behind the saw. In addition it took at least an hour to just drill all the holes. The pattern was cut in 1/8” BB ply using about a total of fifteen Pegas #2/0 spiral blades. The cut panel was hand painted using Acrylic Art paints. Approximately another 10 hours of painting time in between drying times. About an overall three week project while doing other projects in between. The cut panel is affixed to a ¼" BB Ply backer painted with Krylon All-in-one paint and primer spray Flat Black. And, like always, the assembled panel was protected with multiple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Spray Lacquer. (Deft vs. Minwax and others - possibly a subject for a future discussion post in General Scroll Sawing.) The custom frame is once again made from 1¾" wide poplar and finished with three coats of Minwax Pecan Poly/Stain. Wanted a light color frame for contrast with this very dark piece. Don’t forget critique of my work is always welcomed and appreciated. PS: You might be inclined to ask what happened to the cut frame that is part of the pattern. Suffice to say, things happen, but it was not cutting related. If you get a chance check out my recent post "Gonna be gone for a while." in the Coffee House Forum. Edited July 17, 2021 by FrankEV GrampaJim, jollyred, frankorona and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasDIY Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Very nice! I love how you painted it. I appreciate all the details on how you made it. I would have used about that many blades also. I always thought I was doing something wrong because I needed so many blades, but maybe not. Thanks for sharing! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 WOW!! That is just Down Right Awesome!! I have often thought about painting my work. Now I my give it a try. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted July 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, TexasDIY said: ...I would have used about that many blades also. I always thought I was doing something wrong because I needed so many blades... I did good using ony 15 blades for that many holes. It is the rethreading that tends to kink the small blades and then they break even if not dull yet. If I 'm real carefull and make sure I pull up on the blade each time I rethread the blade, I can get a lot more cuts done before it breaks. I have also found I don't need to tioghten the thumb screw toooo tight so the blade does not bend at the clamp. Also helps keep the blades from breaking. TexasDIY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 I love out work and the projects you elect to cut. I am in awe at the details you always make sure you do. As always, I enjoy each and every post you submit FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 fantastic job, it's beautiful FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Beautiful work, RJ FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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