Popular Post DickMira Posted July 24, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Cut with spiral blades from a beautiful piece of mahogany that is 12" x 10 1/2" x 1 1/2" thick. Dick barb.j.enders, wombatie, JackJones and 21 others 16 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 this is a super interesting and beautiful project. I love your idea of carving the outsides of the project subject. I am going to have to give that a try soon. Thanks for sharing your wonderful project Dick heppnerguy danny, MarieC and DickMira 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Quite handsomely done, Dick. I second Dick's comments about the relief. It sure makes your great cutting Stand out...so to speak. danny and DickMira 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 That is wonderful! Awesome job! danny and DickMira 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Wow Dick. Great job on that. How did you ever get the carving done, before or after cutting the pattern out. DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Dick, that is absolutely beautiful and great work cutting through such thick wood....I love that Mahogany...so beautiful! DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 An outstanding work of art ! DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Awesome!!; very beautiful work Dick DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Dick, that is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship, RJ DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickMira Posted July 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 16 hours ago, rdatelle said: Wow Dick. Great job on that. How did you ever get the carving done, before or after cutting the pattern out. Ralph, in my "Carved Fretwork" technique, the scroll work is completed before the carving is done. danny and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 fantastic job DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry walters Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Dick, this is beautiful. I would really like to know how you do it. Perhaps a short video or perhaps any books or web site that might show this technique. Beautifully done, Jerry danny, barb.j.enders and DickMira 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickMira Posted July 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, jerry walters said: Dick, this is beautiful. I would really like to know how you do it. Perhaps a short video or perhaps any books or web site that might show this technique. Beautifully done, Jerry Thank you very much, Jerry. If you would like to see more pieces, check out my posts on this forum or look at the Member Gallery where more projects are posted, To see the largest collection of carved fretwork projects', go to pinterest.com/dickmiraglia, and click on Wildlife Interpretations in Wood. I have published articles in Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts, Creative Woodworks & Crafts, and Carving Magazine. Most of the articles are detailed instructions with loads of pictures and show how to do the power carving with a Dremel or Foredom rotary carver and which bits and burrs to use after the pattern is cut with the scroll saw,. Unfortunately, the publishing company of Creative Woodworks and Crafts has ceased publishing all of its magazines and the old copies can be hard to find, Sometimes, Google search or Etsy can help locate these older copies. The below listings might help: Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts Fall 2008, issue 32 Tiger Creative Woodworks & Crafts April 2010, issue 147, How to Choose the Right Scroll Pattern for Carving CW&C, March 2011 issue 155, Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot CW&C, MAY 2011,ISSUE 156, Pride of Africa, Lion Head CW&C, March 2013, issue 171 African Giraffe CW&C, Feb 2012 issue 162 Gold Canyon Bobcat CW&C, June 173, issue 173, Claudia's Grand Canyon Elk CW&C, Dec 2012, issue 169, Great Horned Owl Hope this helps locate some of these detailed instructions for you. Dick Mira Edited July 25, 2023 by DickMira meflick, danny and jerry walters 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Exceptional work. Love the subject as well as you choice of wood. Beautiful piece. DickMira and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preprius Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 ooo pretty. nice method of fretwork and a 1.5" thick wood. Carving really adds to the piece. DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry walters Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 7/25/2023 at 12:24 PM, DickMira said: Thank you very much, Jerry. If you would like to see more pieces, check out my posts on this forum or look at the Member Gallery where more projects are posted, To see the largest collection of carved fretwork projects', go to pinterest.com/dickmiraglia, and click on Wildlife Interpretations in Wood. I have published articles in Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts, Creative Woodworks & Crafts, and Carving Magazine. Most of the articles are detailed instructions with loads of pictures and show how to do the power carving with a Dremel or Foredom rotary carver and which bits and burrs to use after the pattern is cut with the scroll saw,. Unfortunately, the publishing company of Creative Woodworks and Crafts has ceased publishing all of its magazines and the old copies can be hard to find, Sometimes, Google search or Etsy can help locate these older copies. The below listings might help: Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts Fall 2008, issue 32 Tiger Creative Woodworks & Crafts April 2010, issue 147, How to Choose the Right Scroll Pattern for Carving CW&C, March 2011 issue 155, Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot CW&C, MAY 2011,ISSUE 156, Pride of Africa, Lion Head CW&C, March 2013, issue 171 African Giraffe CW&C, Feb 2012 issue 162 Gold Canyon Bobcat CW&C, June 173, issue 173, Claudia's Grand Canyon Elk CW&C, Dec 2012, issue 169, Great Horned Owl Hope this helps locate some of these detailed instructions for you. Dick Mira Dick, was able to find the issue of scrollsaw woodworking describing your technique. Ordered it today. Thanks Dick, Jerry DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickMira Posted July 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 I'm very glad to hear that, Jerry. This is a great project to start with because it is not too complicated. Other beginning students of carved fretwork projects have completed nice "tigers" with these instructions. Often, I have suggested to my students to start by using one of their LEAST FAVORITE scroll saw pieces that are finished and are at least 1/2" thick. Start your carving on this If it doesn't work out, not too much is lost but a lot of learning is gained! Have fun. Dick meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Beautiful piece Dick. One day, when I get some time again to do some hobby work, I hope to give something like this a try. I appreciate all the info you have shared here and elsewhere on your technique. DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Wow that is so cool. Awesome work Dick. Marg DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickMira Posted August 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 5:03 PM, meflick said: Beautiful piece Dick. One day, when I get some time again to do some hobby work, I hope to give something like this a try. I appreciate all the info you have shared here and elsewhere on your technique. Thank you, Melissa You have varied your scrollwork with carving. You need to do more and the time is now! Dick meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 7 hours ago, DickMira said: Thank you, Melissa You have varied your scrollwork with carving. You need to do more and the time is now! Dick Thank you. Unfortunately, life has presently gotten in the way of my crafting hobbies. Hopefully I can get back to the saw and carving soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickMira Posted August 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 Yes, Melisssa, everyone of us understands what you mean. Life's issues always take priority over the fun times and the enjoyable hobbies. Hope things improve for you as soon as possible. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 Missed this one. That's beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing. Like others, this really make me want to give it a try. DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Krippel Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 On 7/24/2023 at 1:56 PM, DickMira said: Cut with spiral blades from a beautiful piece of mahogany that is 12" x 10 1/2" x 1 1/2" thick. Dick Boy I wished I,d have seen this before I started a linked double heart in the Cross beams of a 1.5 " thick aromatic red cedar 16" tall. And down below it is a single heart , stand alone all one piece project asked for 2 years ago. So I'm coming out of my demise some.i haven,t figured out how to link photos from my old phone to the new yet. DickMira 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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