Popular Post Wichman Posted July 14, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 A couple of weeks ago at the Farmers Market a family came up on their bikes. One girl, about 10, had a recently broken arm and was "in a mood", just was not having a good day. I was the second booth in from the edge of the market, so I asked if she wanted to see some "woodworking magic". I had one of the reindeer cut out but still in the block, so I showed them the block, pointed out where I had cut both side and then took the 3D reindeer out of the center of the block. I didn't make a sale but it broke the girls bad mood and she (and her family) were able to enjoy the day at the market. That got me thinking. Now when I prep the deer for cutting I drill a pilot hole in both sides pf the block and then cut out the reindeer. I remove the deer from the block and brush off as much sawdust as I can and remove the small waste pieces from the legs and antlers. put it back together and sell the item block and all. And they are selling better than the deer by itself. MarieC, JackJones, bobscroll and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter N White Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Great thinking outside the box. OCtoolguy and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 A very good idea. It would also protect the reindeer. I am always concerned about these getting broken when I ship them. danny, Wichman and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 good idea OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Neat idea! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 I've cut many 3D pieces and am still amazed everything I take the block apart and there is the part I wanted. You have a good idea here. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Scrappile said: I've cut many 3D pieces and am still amazed everything I take the block apart and there is the part I wanted. You have a good idea here. It just hit me out of the blue. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Great idea! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfyn Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 I have made several of these. Recently I have been setting the two outer pieces aside and then sanding the inner sides flat tomatch the outside. Attach a ribbon or cord between the antlers. Result - one 3d reindeer and two reindeer sillhouettes to hang on the tree. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted August 16 Report Share Posted August 16 I have glued the 2 waste pieces to an oval and sell the them as ornaments. Three items from just wanting the 3d deer. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 13 hours ago, John M said: I have glued the 2 waste pieces to an oval and sell the them as ornaments. Do you have a photo? I can't wrap my brain around this. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Crosa Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 Great idea! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted August 19 Report Share Posted August 19 (edited) Took a while to find. The waste piece from the 3d deer glued to make and ornament. Edited August 19 by John M BadBob, JackJones, Jim McDonald and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 On 8/19/2024 at 7:32 PM, John M said: Took a while to find. The waste piece from the 3d deer glued to make and ornament. Now I get it. I have been throwing these away. Thank you. Scrappile and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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