Boradryn Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I've been lately working with a new (too me) type of scrolling. Compound cuts: the kind where if it's viewed from one angle, it's one thing, turned 90 degrees, it's another. This is one I just finished. (Took a while and a lot of materials to get it right.) It's rather obvious that my photographic skills need some honing, but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadylady0447 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 I've tried compound cutting but not of the 2 figure type. Sounds like you need to be precise on the layout and cutting of these kinds of patterns. You did a great job on it. Thanks for showing us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarron01 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I just cut my 1st compound (a gift bow) last nite and it's tough to do! I can only imagine how much time (and strength!) it took for your compound. Looks quite intricate - and nice job with lining up the grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boradryn Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Sadly, this one is no more. My two year old got ahold of it and thought she would do me a favor by tossing it to me. Delicate wooden mini-sculptures don't do well when they hit concrete floors. At least I know I can finally be sure to get it right the next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boradryn Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I just cut my 1st compound (a gift bow) last nite and it's tough to do! I can only imagine how much time (and strength!) it took for your compound. Looks quite intricate - and nice job with lining up the grain. Actually, I find it not difficult at all. The hardest part was finding material the right dimensions for the pattern. Had to trim down some 4X4s cause there's nothing near TRUE 2X2 in this area. Fortunately, I had some laying around and the cutoffs can be used for some of the other ornaments I make. As far as the patterns, I can't take credit for the design, because they came straight out of a book called, "128 Compound Scroll Saw Patterns" by Same Keener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Great work on that David, I take my hat off to any one that can compound saw, I have tried a few times and they always end up as fire wood so I have given up on them. Well done Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boradryn Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I made a lot of kindling myself over the first couple weeks of trying, but finally developed enough patience to NOT push too hard or sideways on the work. Knowing when to change to a new blade has always been a challenge for me, too, but compound cutting helps a lot with that. Blades dull quicker and if they're dull, it takes a lot more work. I'm not in it for the "work", so I'm learning how to keep it easy. I've got a whole box full of pieces ready to cut, now, and I'm spending a lot of time doing it. (Helps reduce the stress of not being able to get the wood for my daughter's toddler bed for a while.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Nicely done. I like compound cutting. The ornaments sell pretty well most times around the holidays. Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing it with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dust Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I have done a good number of compound cuttings too and found that most of the patterns call for using 2" X 2". How I solved that was to copy the pattern into a publishing program and just reducing it to common 1 x1/2" X 1 1/2". I get $7 each or 3 for $20 donation. John Old Dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boradryn Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I have done a good number of compound cuttings too and found that most of the patterns call for using 2" X 2". How I solved that was to copy the pattern into a publishing program and just reducing it to common 1 x1/2" X 1 1/2". I get $7 each or 3 for $20 donation. John Old Dust Thanks for the advice, John. I tried that with the 2 sided figures and it just doesn't work well. Don't know if it's my cheap saw or my shaky hands, but making them smaller makes some parts so delicate that it's too hard for me to remove the waste without breaking them. The Xmas ornaments are easier to scale down cause all I have to do is cut a little away from the lines. By the way, ALL of the cutoffs from the 4X4s can be used for other ornaments, so there's no waste. (Well, not much more than sawdust, anyway. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oges Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Nice work on that David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzern Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 That's neat, I have done a coyote and a cactus for my brother, and I sold several initials at school where it is one letter one way and another the other way, like a B, then 90 degrees and a Z. Thanks for sharing Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boradryn Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 The initial thing sounds great. I'd love to see some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hello David,Looks like you and that ryobe have got a good thing going!I have never seen such a project as this" two in one" that you've done remarkably well.Your really thinking!I'd like to see where your going to end up in the next few weeks experimenting with this differant concept!You've designed a better mouse trap so to speak!I'm intreaged to see what's on the menu coming up.i'll stay tuned for the next episode intencely.Great idea right concept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boradryn Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thank you for all the praise, but I can't take credit that I haven't earned. I found a book with patterns for lots of these 2 sided projects. I'm just copying someone else's work, so to speak. I do like the concept and the way they turn out, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boradryn Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Thanks for all the help. I found the font I was looking for and got my program up and running, so I've already got two of the three cut. Still gotta cut the other one and then finish them all, but the person who requested them is greatly pleased with the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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