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[cben]

I found a project on here that I think will be a good start for me. Its a buck deer found in the library, I have some 3mm craft ply to cut it out on. The nose looks a little tricky, any tips on that. What are some good ways to do the black backing on a project like this?

 

 

[bandaideman]

i would just look close for floaters so when you cut it they don't fall out. make sure all is attached some how.

[amazingkevin]

Black felt works good.Do the hardest parts first so if you have an accident you won't waste to much time.starting over

[LarryEA]

I'm simple, just use any type black paint on a backer board.

You only need to paint the part of the backer that will be exposed.

For most items like this deer head, you do not need to be a perfectionist for

the black for the backer. The cuts are small so again just a little black will do it.

IMHO

 

Chet, What Dan said is correct. I call them bridges or anchors.

Before you make a cut be sure there is adequate support.

I have cut this pattern a few times and I think it is a great learning

experience. I grade it moderate.

Your blade choice is always important. Experiment if you have a variety of blades.

Blade choice may change depending on wood type and thickness.

[sullyscroller]

Chet i looked at this pattern and there are a bunch of floaters. Before i cut it or drill the holes use a pencil and remove some of the black lines to add bridges to stabilize the piece

 

sully.

[Sparkey]

I also see a lot of floaters. What I like to do is take some white-out and add the bridges right on the pattern.

[Wilson's Woodworking]

I also see a lot of floaters. What I like to do is take some white-out and add the bridges right on the pattern.

I do the same thing and then make a copy of the pattern so the white out doesn't chip off as I cut it.

[Phantom Scroller]

I agree floaters everywhere, beware you need bridges as all are saying. Roly

[DonR]

It's a nice pattern so I took the liberty of taking out the floaters. Hope the designer doesn't mind!

Here it is fixed up.

Don R

[jellis]

Great job on the floaters, Don.

jellis.