rafairchild2 Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) So here I am taking four days off from work. Last night after work, I decided to cut out a nativity scene. This is a Steve Good design that I changed slightly from 3/4 to 1/2" thick, to have a base that allows an LED tea light to go behind it. I cut the walnut one out last night (sanded the base already). My wife liked it so much that she wanted one for the house and then suggested I make some for gifts to give out prior to Christmas (usually on Thanksgiving). So this morning I stack cut the two cherry pieces. I also decided to cut out a couple of "scrap" wood-wheeled toys, each made out of two different species of wood. Also on the saw will be a larger more intricate design by Sue May, this one I am cutting out of canary wood. I will have to cut a few more of the nativities for gifts for some of the Spanish officers I work with at NATO. That's tomorrow... Then I have a 3D multi-piece Nativity set I am going to cut for my grandson. Just looking for the right design that is not "tchotchke" as my Yiddish grandmother would say. So much for taking time off huh? What all do you have on your production line for Christmas? Edited October 6, 2023 by rafairchild2 Roberta Moreton, red river, James E. Welch and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark SW Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) Richard, Very nice cutting indeed. The pattern to the left looks interesting. Just curious as to what blades you used. Edited October 6, 2023 by Mark SW add comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafairchild2 Posted October 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Mark SW said: .... Just curious as to what blades you used. My go-to is the Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse (FD UR). For most work, I use a #5. However, on the nativity, I used a #7 since there was a boatload of long straight lines. I did try a pegas, but just do not like how it finishes. I am now cutting the tree nativity, and I am using a #3 FD UR since that has a lot of turns and small spaces. When I get to the outside I'll use the #5. Here's my progress so far on the tree nativity. I have over 2 hours so far, including drilling my pierce holes. I was starting to get frustrated as the blade came untensioned a couple of times at a critical point, I think I am just tired because I have been at the saw since 6:30 this morning with only a few breaks. I sometimes forget to stop. Edited October 6, 2023 by rafairchild2 BadBob, Mark SW and JackJones 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark SW Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Thank you for that. The tree naivety looks wonderful and will be a work of art when done. Take a break now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 10, 2023 Report Share Posted October 10, 2023 I started making my Christmas gifts in February but orders keep getting in the way. You need to retire then you will have lots of time to scroll. Your work look terrific. Keep it up. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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