Popular Post FrankEV Posted July 28, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 This is another free downloadable stencil I found and converted to a scroll saw pattern having only 31 holes. The pattern was sized to fit a 9” x 17” cut panel. The cut panel is 5/32” Solid Core Birch Ply (not BB Ply), cut using Pegas #2/0 Spiral Blades. The backer is 1/4” x 11” x 19” Solid Core Mahogany. The backer is hand painted under the cut area using Acrylic Artist Paints. The cut panel also has some areas hand painted with the contrasting light Pink Acrylic Paints. The panel was protected with multiple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Spray Lacquer. The stencil was in B&W but I was able to find many similar images of the Pink Panther that showed me the colors to use in this presentation. The Frame is 1 3/4” wide Poplar that was stained with Minwax Natural stain and then coated with two coats of Minwax Clear Gloss Wipe-On Poly. Decided to leave it Natural since the grain in this piece of Poplar was very nice, without the typical dark greenish coloration often found in Poplar. Was able to get this completed in only two days before having my knee surgery tomorrow (7/29). Comment and critique is always welcome and appreciated. I'm thinking this piece will be part of a wimsicle series, along with my previous "Cockerel", if I find some more to do. Gonzo, Fab4, Danj84 and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAIrving Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Very nice Frank! Clean cutting for sure, but the coloration and presentation make it stand out! I have tried spiral blades but have not had any success with them. Best wishes for your knee surgery. Does the pink panther have any connection to knees? Thurman Edited July 28, 2021 by Algae FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted July 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Algae said: ...I have tried spiral blades but have not had any success with them. ...Does the pink panther have any connection to knees? There is a significan learning curve for using spiral blades. However, once "mastered" you won't go back to flat blades for most fretwork. The PP has nothing to do with my knee. Just wanted to do a quick, easy, fun cut within the short time I had left before I'm off the saw for some time after surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Awesome work as usual, Frank. Good luck with the surgery. Hope you mend fast and get back on the saw soon. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Hi Frank: You probably know this but I'm going to tell you anyway: After your surgery, listen to what the doctors tell you. It may be a P.I.T.A. to do the exercise/therapy everyday but it the long run you will up and running in no time - A few of my friends had surgery and thought they knew a better/faster way of healing they quickly found out that they were so wrong Good Luck, see you when you get back on your leg (feet) Oh yeah, PP looks great. well done Fab4 FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Love the PP! Well done. I am curious though. Could you elaborate on the equipment/method you use to make the frames? They always look good and I'd like to try it. Good luck on the surgery. Hope all goes well! Steve FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 fantastic job, good luck with your knee surgery. Keep up with the therapy, I had my left knee done last August. They had me doing the therapy at home. It started a month before the operation and continued for 12 weeks after the surgery. I was sure glad I did it, the knee is almost 100% now. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Nice work Frank. I see today is the day for your surgery. Prayers said all goes well and you are able to check in soon as you begin recovery, FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Love the Panther..very nice Frank..good luck with surgery. . FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 He looks terrific. Good luck with your surgery, see you around soon. Marg FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Hope your surgery went Fantasticly. Yea I know that's not a real word, but you know what I mean. Love your Pink Panther. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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