Popular Post heppnerguy Posted March 30, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 I bought the Kleenex pattern from Sue Mey. I thought it might be fun to have a decorative box for her Kleenex and I let her choose the pattern for it. It was a bit challenging on the lid as I cut the little fairies hand and feet. They are very small and delicate. I choose a 2/0 Pegas to make that delicate cut and it came out perfect. I cut it from 1/4 inch Juniper and gave it one coat of spray finish. I thought it was not worthy of more coats, as it is just a fun piece anyway. Next on up is a cross pattern I started to cut about a year ago and got a little upset as the sawdust would not blow off my project as I cut and I could not see the lines very well, so I set it aside. I saw it laying on one of my storages in my garage and thought I would go ahead and finish cutting it, not remembering why I had given up on it before. As I started cutting it, it became quite apparent as to why I decided not to cut finish it. Cedar seems to have that problem for me a lot. No other wood does that to me. I decided to try a smaller blade and see if that might help solve my problem. It did help a little but it did not change things a lot. I also used a #2/0R Pegus blade and decided to finish anyway. So here is the results of my effort. The wood is red cedar 1/8th inch. I will try to stay away from it from now on as much as possible though. Dick heppnerguy jollyred, lawson56, danny and 9 others 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 I think you did a great job on both, Dick. The kleenex box look great and should receive your full attention as far as finishing. The cross, as well as it turned out, should nave never laid on a shelf collecting dust. I feel the cut and finish turned out beautifully. heppnerguy and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted March 30, 2023 Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 Both look great to me. I’ve had that trouble with Cedar also. I don’t like to cut it for that reason, and it seems to bother my sinuses more than most wood. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Dak0ta52 said: I think you did a great job on both, Dick. The Kleenex box look great and should receive your full attention as far as finishing. The cross, as well as it turned out, should nave never laid on a shelf collecting dust. I feel the cut and finish turned out beautifully. My wife just bought more boxes of Kleenex to put into the box I made for them and they were about 1/4 inch too large for the wood boxes, so now I need to enlarge them a little and re-cut them. No big deal, just was not what I really wanted to do at this time. Thanks for the comment. I will go ahead and put more finish on the next ones. Dick heppnerguy Dak0ta52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Charlie E said: Both look great to me. I’ve had that trouble with Cedar also. I don’t like to cut it for that reason, and it seems to bother my sinuses more than most wood. I do not notice a physical problem with the Cedar but the sawdust not blowing off does make it extra difficult to cut. Thanks for the positive comments. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 They both look very nice. I also agree about the cedar. Awhile back an ol timer told me cedar is the worst sawdust to breath. I generally wear a mask while scrolling and sanding, but will always wear one when working with cedar. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 awesome work heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 Hi Dick, They look lovely! I think you did well on your projects, Thanks for posting, Bob heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 They look lovely Dick. Well done. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 17 hours ago, Gonzo said: They both look very nice. I also agree about the cedar. Awhile back an ol timer told me cedar is the worst sawdust to breath. I generally wear a mask while scrolling and sanding, but will always wear one when working with cedar. Thank you for your comments. Cedar is a really pretty wood and I personally like the smell of it. Always good to wear a mask, of which I very seldom do. I have realized after many years of scrolling and intarsia projects that I have a shortness of breath that I believe is probably the reason for my problem. Still don't wear one. How dumb is that? Dick heppnerguy Gene Howe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 6 hours ago, daveww1 said: awesome work Thanks you Dave. I appreciate that you took your time to make a positive comment on my work. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 5 hours ago, bobscroll said: Hi Dick, They look lovely! I think you did well on your projects, Thanks for posting, Bob I thank you for your nice comments. I just looked up your profile and found out you have been a Village member, even longer than have I. Talk about old friends. I guess we qualify for that, don't we? Dick heppnerguy bobscroll 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 5 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: They look lovely Dick. Well done. Thank you Barb. I appreciate your comments. Always nice when someone takes time out of their day to write give a pat on the back to a fellow scroller. Dick heppnerguy barb.j.enders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 They're both really nice, Dick. Masks are a hassle, for sure. But, we want you to keep breathing so we can see you at the next Bent Prop gathering. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 Dick They look Awesome!!! I have only worked with Red Cedar 2, The 1st time, no complaint's at all. Loved it. I only had a small peice. I went and bought a bigger peice, It was like cutting through a concret block!!! I haven't tried it since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 Great work Dick. I especially like the tissue box. I will not cut cedar any more, too many problems. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 Beautiful work Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted April 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 On 3/31/2023 at 2:26 PM, Gene Howe said: They're both really nice, Dick. Masks are a hassle, for sure. But, we want you to keep breathing so we can see you at the next Bent Prop gathering. It was fun to attend the gatherings and meet you and some other woodworkers also. Thanks for letting me know about the meeting Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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