Popular Post Old Joe Posted May 12, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 I haven’t posted in a while. Though I still scroll almost daily, due to needing scheduled cataract surgery on both eyes and excessive pain from arthritis in my wrists and fingers, my productivity has slowed up. This one was really difficult, as the tiny bridge work was hard to do with blurry vision, and even magnifiers have reached the point of being ineffective. Anyway, based on a Charles Dearing pattern, 1/4” Baltic Birch, all cut with Pegas spiral blades, mostly 2/0, about 11”x7,” stained with Danish Oil, mounted on a 1” pine board stained black. Hope you like it. FrankEV, preprius, Scrappile and 17 others 16 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Great work. Hopefully the surgery happens soon! Old Joe, MarieC, danny and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Very nicely done! I made a couple of that same pattern a few years ago and can attest to the difficulty, even without blurry vision and arthritic hands. It's hard for me to imagine how hard it must have been with the physical limitations you have. MarieC and Old Joe 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 I have always liked that pattern. You did it well. Get the surgery as soon as possible. Painless and will change your life. Old Joe, danny and FrankEV 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 fantastic job, good luck with the surgery Old Joe and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry walters Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 I had cataract surgery last year. Really helped. I don't know how you did this, but great cutting. Wish I could tell you what to do about the arthritis, I'm beginning to feel some of its effects. I think being able to make sawdust keeps us going. Jerry Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joe Posted May 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Scrappile said: I have always liked that pattern. You did it well. Get the surgery as soon as possible. Painless and will change your life. Thanks. I spent many years in the optical business and one thing I learned is that no matter how routine the surgery is, there are still more ways to screw it up than you can imagine. It’s a great surgery…unless you’re one of the ones that gets a bad job. So, I chose who I want to do it, but she is booked solid until around early September. I’m in line! And looking forward to it. MarieC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Wonderful work! I can't believe the intricate details with eyes that aren't 100%. Sounds like you found a good doc...good to know the business. danny and Old Joe 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 The quality of your work definitely doesn't show any eye issues. You did a fantastic job! Old Joe and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter N White Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Great job looks fantastic. Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Down Right Awesome work!!! I hope your surgery comes off without a hitch. I have Arthritus, just not in my hands or wrists, Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Awesome Joe. Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Wow that is soooooooooo awesome. If that's what you can do almost blind think what you will be able to do after the surgery. Marg Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Since you’re having trouble with your eyes, trust those of us who aren’t. This looks great! Really nice work. Hoping your surgery goes smoothly. Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Whoa! Awesome piece Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 WoW Joe, that came out awesome. I could never do that with a spiral blade. I just can't seem to get the hang if trying to control it. Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 I love this pattern and I have been eyeing it also. So glad that I still have my good health and I am not very distracted by the systems you are going through. You did a splendid job on this one. Congratulations. I also really wish for a good results on your efforts to have your eyes taken care of soon. Dick heppnerguy Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbow388 Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 That is one "holey" project. Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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