Popular Post Rolf Posted October 22, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) I did not want to Highjack the thread on compound cutting clamps. I cut lots of them especially at our clubs woodworking shows and give them to the kids. Occasionally I will show off the capabilities of the scroll saws for cutting small stuff. The smallest reindeer in this image is a bit less than 1/2" and the smallest and most delicate compound cut for me so far. I used a Pegas #2 28TPI blade no reverse teeth. The trees are turned and carved. I did not sand any of them. Edited October 22, 2022 by Rolf meflick, ChelCass, Dan and 18 others 20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Those are real nice. I enjoy 3D cutting, it always surprises me when you remove the waste and there is what you wanted. Great use of small pieces of waste wood also. OCtoolguy, new2woodwrk, danny and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 Nicely done ! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 I haven't cut 3d for quite a while but I came up with an idea a few weeks ago. Will cut it and if it turns out OK will share. OCtoolguy, Eplfan2011 and meflick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 15 hours ago, Scrappile said: it always surprises me when you remove the waste and there is what you wanted. That's the part my husband likes! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 I agree with Paul. it seems amazing what the finished product looks like. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I have taped the completely cut blocks together and given them to relatives, along with a dull blade, so they can see what cuts them as well as seeing all of the pieces fall away. When taping, I fold the end back on itself, to make it easy for them to find and un-tape the block in the correct sequence. One cousin called me and then un-taped the block while on the phone with me, so I heard her surprises and excitement as each piece of tape came off. It's worth doing for friends that you can't be with as they are discovering what you made them. Charley Rolf, OCtoolguy, Sycamore67 and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted November 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 On 11/1/2022 at 2:06 PM, CharleyL said: I have taped the completely cut blocks together and given them to relatives, along with a dull blade, so they can see what cuts them as well as seeing all of the pieces fall away. When taping, I fold the end back on itself, to make it easy for them to find and un-tape the block in the correct sequence. One cousin called me and then un-taped the block while on the phone with me, so I heard her surprises and excitement as each piece of tape came off. It's worth doing for friends that you can't be with as they are discovering what you made them. Charley What a great idea! John B and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted November 6, 2022 Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 Ha, I just cut 9 3d patterns of the same thing and was amazed 9 times!! But I go around pretty amazed most the time. John B, barb.j.enders, meflick and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted November 6, 2022 Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 I agree with Rolf, what a great idea OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 I like your idea of putting them back together and taping them for gifts. However, I need to make reindeer from a different pattern for that. meflick, Scrappile, OCtoolguy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 "I like your idea of putting them back together and taping them for gifts. However, I need to make reindeer from a different pattern for that." Why? I keep all of the pieces together while cutting, and then add the tape as I remove the clamp. This should work with your reindeer pattern as well as mine. The pattern that I use came from Markus Wendell's website www.woodgears.ca, but I cleaned it up a bit and changed the size. I now make 5 sizes, with the largest being direct from his pattern size. Charley OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 18 hours ago, CharleyL said: Why? I keep all of the pieces together while cutting, and then add the tape as I remove the clamp. This should work with your reindeer pattern as well as mine. The pattern that I use came from Markus Wendell's website www.woodgears.ca, but I cleaned it up a bit and changed the size. I now make 5 sizes, with the largest being direct from his pattern size. Yes, I could do it. However, There are tiny bits that need to be removed carefully. I use tweezers or forceps for this. Therefore, I would use a simpler reindeer if I used your method. The antlers on my reindeer are pretty complex. Jim McDonald and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 2 hours ago, BadBob said: Yes, I could do it. However, There are tiny bits that need to be removed carefully. I use tweezers or forceps for this. Therefore, I would use a simpler reindeer if I used your method. The antlers on my reindeer are pretty complex. Could you remove the tiny bits, then tape the bigger parts back? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 7 hours ago, BadBob said: Yes, I could do it. However, There are tiny bits that need to be removed carefully. I use tweezers or forceps for this. Therefore, I would use a simpler reindeer if I used your method. The antlers on my reindeer are pretty complex. Can you share your pattern? I'd like to give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 17 hours ago, OCtoolguy said: Can you share your pattern? I'd like to give them a try. Sorry, I can't do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) I have an 1/8" dowel rod about 6" long that resides in my shirt pocket when I'm cutting reindeer. I sharpened the ends with a pencil sharpener to a dull point, and use it to push the little pieces out from between their legs and antlers. For the ones that I tape together, the dull blade gets used to push the little pieces out. The pattern for my reindeer is available on Marcus Wendell's website www.woodgears.ca. I cleaned it up a bit and resized it in Photoshop, then placed as many copies as possible on full sheets of paper. I have 5 sizes, and full sheets of each size that I cut apart and fold as I need them. Charley Edited November 14, 2022 by CharleyL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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