Popular Post jimmyG Posted September 19, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 Almost a month into my new hobby and not a lot to brag about but, with another scroll finished without ruining anything yet, is okay by me. (Knock wood) JackJones, jr42, FrankEV and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter N White Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 You should be happy with that. danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyG Posted September 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 18 minutes ago, Peter N White said: You should be happy with that. I am happy with it but, when I'm cutting intricate areas with sharp turns I'm always concerned that one slip will ruin it. danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 This turned out very nice, Jimmy. A tip when cutting corners, stop pushing into the cut of the blade and create slight back pressure when making your turns. danny, Scrappile, jimmyG and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyG Posted September 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, Dak0ta52 said: This turned out very nice, Jimmy. A tip when cutting corners, stop pushing into the cut of the blade and create slight back pressure when making your turns. I've finally figured that part out but even with the thinnest blade it was nerve racking cutting at the top and bottom of those butterflies. I nicked one spot so I duplicated it on the other side to hide my flub. Dak0ta52 and Gene Howe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 Certainly nothing to be discouraged about. I really like it, nice and peaceful. Great job! danny, jimmyG and Gene Howe 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyG Posted September 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 Which background color?? OR, should I use multi colors??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 Perhaps a slower speed will help reduce the tension/anxiety level. I found it helped me have more time/control of the cutting. jimmyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryon c Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 Good job! Most people won't notice tiny mistakes but you will see all of them. jimmyG and barb.j.enders 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 Love it. It looks good with both colors, it's what suits you best. Marg jimmyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyG Posted September 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 I'm wondering if I caused all of the stress of cutting those delicate areas on the butterflies by using 1/4" plywood instead of 3/4" solid wood like the pattern showed to use??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 Looks great. I don't think cutting it in3/4 would be any better than what you have. danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 Well done! Who was the pattern designer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 I think you're doing great. You'll be amazed how many things you'll learn to do intuitively without even meaning to, over time. jimmyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 There are a number of ways to fix "oops". You will find AC Glue to be your friend. However, if the "oops" ,is bad enough, what so bad about having to start over. If you can't afford t o throw it away, you might want to find a different hobby. I've completely cut many a pattern that never gets diplayed for many reasons and they wind up in the fire box. It is only wood! I personally like the thinner cut panel with a backer. In your pics I can not really tell a difference in color. If the imsge had more details in the butterflys and girl, then maybe color would be appropriate. If you have seen any of my work, you may know that I will often add color, but for this case I like the simplicity of the B&W effect. Hope you plan to apply a good protective coating like Lacquer or such and find, or make, a nice Frame to realy make it an outstanding piece. BTW, very well done! jimmyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleJScroller Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 Looks great! I personally like the Black backer, but I do almost all of mine with a black backer so I may be biased...lol. jimmyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyG Posted September 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 3 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: Well done! Who was the pattern designer? Steve Good pattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 7 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: Well done! Who was the pattern designer? 3 hours ago, jimmyG said: Steve Good pattern Here is link to pattern on Steve’s blog - goes back away in time https://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2015/06/butterfly-girl-scroll-saw-pattern.html Nice work on your’s Jimmy. jimmyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 We all go through that, even if we have been scrolling a long time. It is always a concern, you just learn to live with it Dick heppnerguy jimmyG and namunolie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namunolie Posted September 25, 2023 Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 I do lot of mistakes on my puzzles yours look great~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyG Posted September 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 On 9/20/2023 at 8:22 AM, barb.j.enders said: Well done! Who was the pattern designer? Steve Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted September 25, 2023 Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 Very well done Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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