Popular Post FrankEV Posted March 23, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 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. frankorona, TexasDIY, Dave Monk and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 That is so beautiful, I love it. Such a fabulous finish. Marg FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 terrific job FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 I like everything about it! Neat design and well doner finishing too. Looks like it belongs in a modern art display somewhere. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Such simple lines. Just beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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