MNscrollmom Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 I am wanting to start cutting a compound wristwatch. I will need to make 3 major cuts: the front side of the watch, the side side of the watch, drill the hole for the mini-clock insert. I need some experienced scroll sawer to advise me as to which cut I need to make first. The pattern can be seen at: http://www.stevedgood.com/watch.pdf I'd sent a message to Steve to ask him but I know he is extremely busy. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a million!!!! MNscrollmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blame Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 me i always start with inside cuts working from the smallest cuts to the largest cuts 1st incase of this watch i would start by drilling out the for the clock insert then cutting out the interior cut then i would cut the front face then move to the back finally cutting the sides blame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNscrollmom Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks a million! I just wasn't sure where to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handi Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 me i always start with inside cuts working from the smallest cuts to the largest cuts 1st incase of this watch i would start by drilling out the for the clock insert then cutting out the interior cut then i would cut the front face then move to the back finally cutting the sides blame I would have to agree with Blame. Since you are going to use a Forstner Bit to cut this out, This would be your First form of Attack, This way you get out the smallest and most Fragile Area of your Workpiece... Once you have your hole Finished. Then I would work on the inside. Then the Outside... If the walls are then, Then I would be careful not to squeeze your workpiece or apply too much pressure or you could snap the Piece. Good Luck and We are waiting to see the Project once it's Finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNscrollmom Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks Handi. I won't get to it for a few days though. It's too cold to turn try to heat the workshop to workable temperatures this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blame Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 OK I've been thinking about this most of the day and i figured i advised you right way to do this in my first post but i kept thinking i was advising you to do it wrong so i went and made a mini version just to give you an idea i didn't use the pattern. i hand drew it onto the piece i was cutting. i also avoided using the foster bit since mine are in storage right now. step 1. was to drill the starting holes for the interior cuts I then Cut out the interior cuts starting with the space where the clock would sit. then moving to the smaller cuts working my way bigger. once i was finished cutting the internal cuts i moved on to the process of cutting the exterior cuts i started of by cutting the front face i saved the piece i cut from the face to use later. then moving to the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blame Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 once i was done cutting the back i took the piece i save from cutting the front and taped it back on so we can cut the sides *warning* i used box tape but this doesnt really do the job of holding the pieces together very well so while your cutting be aware that your pieces may move on you. once i was done here was the very crude concept but this was a quick less then 15 mins job to give you a better idea of how to go about cutting i hope this helps happy scrolling and if you dont have a foster bit its ok to cut the hole for the clock insert using the scroll saw. blame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNscrollmom Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 That's so nice I can hardly believe it!!! Taking the time to do it is one thing, but going thru the effort to take photos is really going the extra mile. I do have the correct sized forstner bit so I'll do it that way so the hole will be perfect. My daughter wants it so I'll paint it some wild color for her. I've been members of scroll saw groups in the past year but had never asked a question before. Since my husband doesn't scroll, he wouldn't have been able to have given me a great answer. As I said earlier, it's far too cold here this week to try to warm up the workshop to a comfortable temperature. I'll go out in a few days when it warms up a bit to the teens or 20's. I guess I'd best get to the store and buy the mini-clock to insert in it when I've got it done. Thanks again for your detailed assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Wow, Blame! That was a fantastic overview! Thank you so much for sharing those pictures. LOL...Now I might just have to add that pattern to my cut list and try it myself! Great Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blame Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 np MNscrollmom, I enjoyed it was fun and gave me something to do for abit lol some other thoughts on this project is blade selection. I used a #5 I wouldnt use anything smaller you'll be cutting around 2" thick so depending on your machine it might be abit slow going even with the #5 blade and the they fit about perfect in a 1/16 twist bit hole. @Travis thanks was an interresting little project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Blame, I just wanted to say that I also thought that was very kind of you to help out in such a dynamic fashion. I'm glad to be a member of a group that has people willing to help us out. God Bless! SpiritHorse (Bob) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blame Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 spirithorse some how i missed your reply and would like to say i'm sorry for not sending a reply earlier in this age i find it truly amazing when people are so self centered to not care or want to help others achieve there dreams. i've spent the last 20 years in a community that is dieing were people only talk to one another to get stuff to gossip about you behind your backs. so we sold our own farm and moved to a beautiful community that truly cares for the members that live here it truly amazing here and my whole family is happier even thou they fought the decision to move. it just goes to show me if you take 5 mins out of our busy lives to help somebody else you gain a lifetime of happiness. blame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 What a fantastic tutorial Blame............I might have to give this project a go myself now that I know how to do it! Thanks so much for helping out..............me too. This is such a great place! And you are so right. Thank you. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blame Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 its my pleasure Christina soon i'll start working on some more articles (if i can find the time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 That's just wonderful............thank you so much! I can't wait to see what your next one will be. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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