Different Scroll Technique

[James E. Welch]

Nice work !

 

[OCtoolguy]

On 4/14/2023 at 9:25 PM, MarieC said:

Thank you so much.  I think I understand what you are saying and do understand how difficult it must be to make a video.

I did try a tree with your instructions...my trunk and large branches worked but my gaps around the leaves are too big.  I believe I used too wide of a blade.  I used a spiral blade for the first time for those (it sounds like I need to use the same blade throughout).  I don't think I like the spiral blade very much because it cuts pretty wide and seems a bit squirly.  I will try again with a smaller width blade....I  may end up calling you for help if I keep having difficulty .  Thanks again for sharing all your knowledge.  It is very much appreciated! 

 

 

Trying to do inlay with a spiral blade would be a huge lesson in frustration. They leave a kerf that is way too wide for a decent inlay. When I took the marquetry class, we used 2/0 blades on veneer that was less than .060". The wider the blade, the larger the kerf and it also changes the angle of attack. 

[MarieC]

3 hours ago, OCtoolguy said:

Trying to do inlay with a spiral blade would be a huge lesson in frustration. They leave a kerf that is way too wide for a decent inlay. When I took the marquetry class, we used 2/0 blades on veneer that was less than .060". The wider the blade, the larger the kerf and it also changes the angle of attack. 

Yes, I totally have given up on those spiral blades....Not for me.  I use the 2/0 most of the time for my stuff and it works so much better.  Plus those spiral blades have a mind of their own...at least for me...reminds me of sewing velvet on the sewing machine....kind of takes off where you don't want to go...I just hate when I sew a sleeve shut!