An idea for the 3D reindeer

[Wichman]

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.

 

 

[Peter N White]

Great thinking outside the box.

[BadBob]

A very good idea. It would also protect the reindeer. I am always concerned about these getting broken when I ship them.

[daveww1]

good idea

[barb.j.enders]

Neat idea!

[Scrappile]

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.

[Wichman]

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.

 

[MarieC]

Great idea!

[Elfyn]

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.

[John M]

I have glued the 2 waste pieces to an oval and sell the them as ornaments. Three items from just wanting the 3d deer.

[BadBob]

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.

[Mike Crosa]

Great idea!

[John M]

Took a while to find. The waste piece from the 3d deer glued to make and ornament.

Edited August 19, 2024 by John M

[BadBob]

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.