Popular Post scrollerpete Posted February 23, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 I think this is the smallest that I can cut jollyred, Dave Monk, heppnerguy and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 43 minutes ago, FrankEV said: Why? Why not? FrankEV and barb.j.enders 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 We all like challenges, that's why. Very cute. Marg FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 You can put it in your pocket and take it everywhere you go! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 What wood are you using? I find that the pine I use just won't hold together much smaller than what I am cutting now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 nice job, sure is tiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Wow! That's one huge dime! Great job! So many ways to have fun with this hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted February 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 5 hours ago, Wichman said: What wood are you using? I find that the pine I use just won't hold together much smaller than what I am cutting now. I used mahogany Wichman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 I always have trouble cutting them out. Yourd came out great. I must be using the wrong blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Why??? It is a challenge. danny, FrankEV, heppnerguy and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 I am definitely not taking part in this challenge anytime soon. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 I have never tried to cut some to see how small I could make it. Looks rather intriguing Dick heppnerguy danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 8:55 PM, FrankEV said: Why? I like clarification and understanding, I’m not sure exactly what you are asking. Are you asking why is it the smallest he can cut, why can’t he cut smaller? OR are you asking why cut that small? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted February 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 17 minutes ago, meflick said: I like clarification and understanding, I’m not sure exactly what you are asking. Are you asking why is it the smallest he can cut, why can’t he cut smaller? OR are you asking why cut that small? I would just let it be, I did it just to prove to myself that I could cut it this small, did not use any clamps just my fingers and a piece of scarp mahogany and Pegas MGT 1R meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, meflick said: I like clarification and understanding, I’m not sure exactly what you are asking. Are you asking why is it the smallest he can cut, why can’t he cut smaller? OR are you asking why cut that small? I was being a wise A... But in truth I don't understand way anyone would cut something that small with no apparent usefulness. However, from orther comments it seems it is just the challenge of doing it. So, I guess that is OK if that is what trips your trigger, but not my thing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 On another woodworking forum that I frequent, there used to be a fellow who was pretty good on a lathe. He would turn tiny goblets & such, just for the challenge and the cool factor. As for the tiny deer, I've seen them made into jewelry; earrings, pins, charms, etc. People love them. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 I do enjoy the challenge and do not see it much different that cutting very intricate fretwork designs. I actually use some small things like the reindeer to enhance some Christmas ornaments. I have given away a few of these and are very well received. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) 19 hours ago, FrankEV said: I was being a wise A... But in truth I don't understand way anyone would cut something that small with no apparent usefulness. However, from orther comments it seems it is just the challenge of doing it. So, I guess that is OK if that is what trips your trigger, but not my thing, Thank you Frank for giving an honest reply. I really was not sure which “why” you were asking. We all have different things that appeal to us. While you may consider something like this as having no apparent usefulness, others may find they simply like the challenge of seeing how small they can cut and it brings them joy and happiness to see. This is shown by several responses here. Others like to make these small reindeer to give away and when they do, they find it gives joy to the recipient as well as to themselves as the giver. Some folks make jewelry with such tiny items and people love them. Some people collect miniatures and find joy in seeing them. Some use them for ornaments. Beauty and its usefulness is in the eye of the beholder for sure, but that doesn’t mean we are right or wrong, it just means it does or doesn’t appeal to us personally and that’s ok. Given our world today, I pray that we can all remember that just because we personally don’t understand something, or it does not appeal to us, it does not make it useless or unimportant. What a dull world it would be if everyone was the same or only liked the same things. There are so many types of different scroll work that can and is done and shared here. All of it will not appeal to everyone. However, that does not mean we cannot appreciate the skill it requires to create it. I know I am always in awe of work and patterns that I see shared here, even though many I would never care to do myself. I do however always admire and appreciate the time and talent that it takes to be done by others. Edited February 25, 2022 by meflick Typo (but I probably missed some. 😉) heppnerguy, spirithorse and Gene Howe 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, scrollerpete said: . . . I did it just to prove to myself that I could cut it this small, did not use any clamps just my fingers and a piece of scarp mahogany and Pegas MGT 1R Pete, thank you for showing. I am in awe of those who can cut such small and intricate items. The fact that you did it without any clamps and just holding the scrap wood, is to me just that more awesome. I know cutting such tiny intricate pieces is not easy. scrollerpete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted February 25, 2022 Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Showing a lot of skill! Well done and thanks for sharing! God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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