Popular Post RabidAlien Posted January 10, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Its been a rough month and a half for our family, but I've managed to chisel out some sawdust time. Finally finished another mandala. 1" whiteboard, stained Minwax "Honey", used a couple of Pegas MG #3 blades. Good project to put on an audiobook or stream music and set the rest of yourself on autopilot. I started with the inner circle of smaller triangles, then worked my way outward, saving the inner spiral for last. I have some epoxy that I picked up over the holidays (Amazon), and am planning on giving it a try with this one. I'll post pics if it turns out. Scrolling Steve, Tbow388, Wichman and 22 others 23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) Beautiful piece. I would be afraid I would ruin it if I tried to go further with epoxy. My husband and I had a conversation just yesterday about my “over thinking” too much and worrying about messing it up so instead I just “think” on it for ever rather than just trying it and throwing it away if it doesn’t work. I really have tried to work on it and do do better sometimes. only those afflicted with the same issue will understand though. I’m sorry your family has had a rough time for a bit but am glad you were able to find sometime to create saw dust and this beautiful piece. Prayers said that things have turned the corner for your family and are getting better. Edited January 10, 2022 by meflick Typo danny, heppnerguy and RabidAlien 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Stunning piece, can't wait to see how it looks with epoxy. I'm not brave enough to try, although I've had some in my cupboard since last year heppnerguy and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Nice job! Make ya dizzy just looking at it. RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Beautiful. All the straight cuts and repeated angles are not forgiving of "off-track" cuts. You did an amazing Job!!!! RabidAlien and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 I am afraid I would have to disagree with Malanee's comments about using the epoxy on this piece, which is very well done and an attractive piece. That being said, what I mean by that is, it is the times where you go ahead and cut some fret work that you have backed away from because you never thought you were capable of doing. Then you give it a try and find out you can do that difficult of an item. It is then that you, 'move ahead' in your efforts. If one does not give the 'scary' things a try, one will find they are only discouraging themselves and will not advance to where they would like to be. That is why trying epoxy at this time, I believe to be a good idea. What if it becomes messed up and you wish you would have left well enough alone? Try again, maybe with a simpler project next time and try again, eventually you will learn to do that well. If you do have a bad experience this time, keep the failed attempt and use it to compare after you master it. You will be glad you tried once you get there. I say,"spread those wings and learn to fly." Just my take on it. Dick heppnerguy RabidAlien and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted January 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, heppnerguy said: I am afraid I would have to disagree with Malanee's comments about using the epoxy on this piece, which is very well done and an attractive piece. That being said, what I mean by that is, it is the times where you go ahead and cut some fret work that you have backed away from because you never thought you were capable of doing. Then you give it a try and find out you can do that difficult of an item. It is then that you, 'move ahead' in your efforts. If one does not give the 'scary' things a try, one will find they are only discouraging themselves and will not advance to where they would like to be. That is why trying epoxy at this time, I believe to be a good idea. What if it becomes messed up and you wish you would have left well enough alone? Try again, maybe with a simpler project next time and try again, eventually you will learn to do that well. If you do have a bad experience this time, keep the failed attempt and use it to compare after you master it. You will be glad you tried once you get there. I say,"spread those wings and learn to fly." Just my take on it. Dick heppnerguy Agreed. And my reasoning for using this was because 1) I really have nothing else to do with it, b) if its messed up, I'll just cut it again (it wasn't difficult, just repetitive), and iii) why not? Gotta take the leap sometime. heppnerguy and wombatie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 That looks great the ay it is I think. RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 That looks fantastic! I betting epoxy will step it up a notch! RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Fantastic work. Can't wait to see them with the epoxy in laid. Marg RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbow388 Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 Simply Awesome! RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Gilmore Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 @RabidAlien Did you finish with the epoxy yet? I'm anxious to see how it turned out (good or bad). We all learn from each other's missteps. danny and RabidAlien 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 It....did not turn out well. The contact paper I used to seal the bottom....didn't. Gene Howe and heppnerguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 An amazing project just as it is. RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted February 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Denny Knappen said: An amazing project just as it is. It was definitely a fun one to cut. Lots of repetition. I may have to cut it again....once i get through a stack of H.Botas patterns I picked up when he reopened his Etsy shop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 That is a cool pattern. Awesome job cutting it! RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 6:51 PM, RabidAlien said: It....did not turn out well. The contact paper I used to seal the bottom....didn't. I have only used small areas to epoxy. I use packing tape to seal the bottom. Really rubbing the tape against the wood. heppnerguy, meflick and RabidAlien 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 Beautiful work! RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted February 11, 2022 Report Share Posted February 11, 2022 It’s how I fix an inlay fail! It has become my expected trademark on these. People request them with one or two epoxy or resin fills. RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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