john shankel Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 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,, lawson56 and Doug 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendita Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 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. Doug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Looks great John. I also love spiral blades. I use them for everything but I like the new FD 3/0 spiral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Excellent work John and very nicely cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I miss using the spirals.Your a master at them now,good job sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 John that looks great, well done. By the way I hate spirals Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 John spiral or no spiral that one good cut like it. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Very nice work, looks great, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Looks super to me no matter what type of blades you used. Well done. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Nice work. I've used spirals too they take practice that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrpeteo Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I think it looks great, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 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 :+} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 that is a wonderful job, beautiful piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john shankel Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 thanks for all the comments, his mom loves it to and that is the important part of doing these portraits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luperez548 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Outstanding first approach with spiral blades, it is not easy and you did great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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