Abstract Cat Statue

[FrankEV]

Thought it would be a good idea to try out my new Wen Spindle sander, so I decided to cut another Cat Statue.  Number two of the three patterns I had purchased a while ago.

I converted the pattern I received in PDF format into an Inkscape SGV file and resized it a little.  The statue is just under 13” tall and just under 6” wide.  The oval base is 6” long x 1 ¾” wide with the perimeter being tapered about four degrees.  I used 3/4” thick Walnut this time.   I also added a tenon to the statue and a mortice in the base to accept the tenon.  I used Five Minute Epoxy to fix the tenon in the mortice.

The cutting was very easy and done using just one Pegas #3 MGT R blade. 

All edges of the statue and base were eased with a small round-over router bit.  I was able to clean up some of the longer cuts with the Spindle Sander (which works good by the way), but some areas were just too small to access so I had to return to the Dremel Drum Sanders and hand sanding to clean up the tight places.

I did a one quick wipe on/wipe off coat of Minwax Walnut Gel Stain just to deepen the wood color a little.  Then, as usual, multiple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Lacquer.

Comments and critique is always welcome.

AND JFYI, these few quick and easy statue projects of late, have just been a diversion from making my more Art Portrait type projects.  My shop time has been limited due to a non-Scroll Saw project that has taken up much of my time for the past few weeks.  That project will be coming to an end soon and I plan to be able to devote more time in the shop when it is done. 

[wombatie]

That is so beautiful, I love it.  Such a fabulous finish.

Marg

[daveww1]

terrific job

[rjR]

I like everything about it!

 

Neat design and well doner finishing too. 

Looks like it belongs in a modern art display somewhere. 

[Denny Knappen]

Such simple lines.  Just beautiful.