chris, done with a spiral blade first time

[john shankel]

well here he is chris, i did the face with a spiral blade and the frame with stright blades hope you like it,, my first time using the spirail blades for the hole face,,

[DWSUDEKUM]

Very nicely done.  Spiral blades take some getting used to and it looks like you are off to a great start.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW

[Doug]

John

 

Everyone needs to do what works for them.  I exclusively use spirals and cut only 5/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch but mostly 5/8 inch hardwoods.  I will do all of my cutting with FD 2/0 or # 1 spirals because I think I can control the cutting better than with a # 3.  If I want a wider vein than I get with a # 1 I will cut with the # 1 and then go back with a # 3 and follow the vein I have already cut.

[Bendita]

Great job john I concur with Doug using the #1 first and then chasing it with a #3 Spiral , One of the big advantage I find with spirals is that they make great rasps so you can actually shape something by rubbing the side of the spiral against the wood it works great I just did one piece today only using spirals it came out great. Yes I think you got it mastered Doug.

[Sparkey]

Looks great John. I also love spiral blades. I use them for everything but I like the new FD 3/0 spiral.

[Ron Johnson]

Excellent work John and very nicely cut.

[amazingkevin]

I miss using the spirals.Your a master at them now,good job sir!

[wombatie]

John that looks great, well done.  By the way I hate spirals

 

Marg

[Phantom Scroller]

John spiral or no spiral that one good cut like it. Roly

[lawson56]

I have used spirals in thin wood,not good at all in thick wood.You have seemed to have Mastered it.Top Notch job. :thumbs:

[frankorona]

Very nice work, looks great, thanks for sharing.  

[penquin]

Looks super to me no matter what type of blades you used.  Well done.

jim

penquin

[Fish]

Nice work. I've used spirals too they take practice that's for sure

[jrpeteo]

Nice to get that first one done, you won't be scared next time. Spiral away with confidence, you've done a fine job!

Pete

[smitty0312]

I think it looks great, well done.

[danny]

Now I would say this piece is Top Noch.  Looks Very well cut.  First time with Spirals I say your a natural. 

I DO NOT use or even care for them.  Tried to learn, but never worked out.  Blades mostly kept breaking.  Oh well ....  Danny  :+}

[gator]

that is a wonderful job, beautiful piece

[john shankel]

thanks for all the comments, his mom loves it to and that is the important part of doing these portraits    

[Luperez548]

Outstanding first approach with spiral blades, it is not easy and you did great.