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In the progress of cutting another pattern by Jim Blume, '' Roaring Cat '' . Looks like this after about 20 hrs and 200 entry cuts . The mouth part is cut out except a few spots to keep it there till all the rest of the pattern is cut out, to protect the whiskers from being broken off, very delicate.

Figured I would capitalize on the success of the new Batman movie, so I whipped these up this weekend

done my way,lol! Very thin wood 1/8" 3 ply craft wood from the dollar store. #3 scroll reverse blade from flying dutchman primed ,painted glitter rattle can paint, and triple coated poly. Magneto font,titebond 2 glue under all the glitter and a thin thin coating on the 2020 and then I use a pencil to clean up the numbers of excess glitter. I dip what ever gets glitterd on to waiting wet glue and it sticks just the right amount of glitter and then tap the ornament to shed the excess on to a piece of copy paper and the back in the bottle. I want to get long smaller covered boxes to have what I need when I need it. This year I have used more glitter than since I joined SSV thanks to RDatelle!

I just finished a little gift for a very special relative that went out of his way to fix my GMC Yukon Trailer Towing vehicle when we broke down while we were on vacation and down in his neck of the woods visiting him and his wife. He is a Mechanic by trade and owns his own Business . He took my rig into his shop, diagnosed the problem, fixed it, plus he even topped off my Air Conditioning unit with Fluid. When I asked him what the charges were he said "Nothing"! He wouldn't let me pay him for his time and efforts nor for the use of his shop! He said "That's what Family does for Family! He is a Native American and his spirit animal is a Bald Eagle, so when I saw this pattern on Steve Good's website I just knew immediately that I wanted to make it for such a special relative in thanks for his help! Dick

And drove 3 blocks and heard a familiar sound sliding across the roof.my this project is for the doctors office.bummer I worked hard on this one.pictures tomorrow. VID_20211013_101911.mp4 VID_20211013_101917.mp4

I have not posted new patterns for a while, now I have enough free time for drawing, but it is psychologically difficult to return to normal activities when you constantly hear explosions outside the window. Now selling patterns is the only income for my family, so I continue making patterns and here is new one - Fox shadowbox. Project size 7,5 x 7,5 inches, 5 layers 1/8 inch. Video of making project Fox pattern

I can't tell you how great the service is from Artcraftersonline.com enough. I ordered another set of Pegas chucks on Tuesday. It's Friday and I have them in hand. That's from Tennessee to So. Cal. in 3 days. I'm truly surprised at the USPS too. They are usually slow but they have stepped it up. Thanks Denny Knappen for the great service. And a 15% discount to boot.

No I haven't Dick. The War Office doesn't like "Dust Collectors" I would probably agree with you about the clock, as they don't tend to serve any purpose these days with every appliance and electronic item having a clock. I do think it is interesting how the pendulum is a gondolier, (that's what it looks like anyhow )

Where did you get the Padauk? I have never seen wood color bleed like that. I have had issues when sanding with the sanding dust discoloring the neighboring wood. It almost looks as if the the wood was dyed to enhance it. I would think the color is part of the wood and not soluble. I would put a piece of the scrap in the same solution and see if the color bleeds out.

Friend stopped by and wanted a Trump 2020 ornament for his car. Baltis birch 1/4" wood and a #3 mgt blade from our member Denny. Only way I could take a picture with out my phone is with the lap top.3.75" x 5"

As far as missing out on the buy four get one free - if you do the math, 15% off is real close to that.

Now that is a good cut. Roly

I don't know how Denny does it. I too am always amazed at how fast things arrive. Denny must know somebody at the post office?

looks great so far, looking forward to seeing it finished

terrific work

Very successful and busy weekend...very well done!

Great pattern and great scrolling...which Blades are you using? Ready works will be wonderful i guess!

I love all Jim Blume patterns. Working on a couple commissions right now otherwise I would be working on one myself. Your project is looking great. Can't wait to see the finished piece.

nice sharp crisp. looking good. add another layer on top for each scene.. in this order. ZIP, HMMM, KAPOW, WELL THEN, LETS GO, THWAPP. or something like those. Me. Mark Eason

Well done! As DakOta52 said, a busy weekend! God Bles! Spirithorse

Beautiful work, Kevin! God Bless! Spirithorse

I think you could qualify for a patience sainthood rating after that.

Why is his body so small? Just kidding, cool pattern would look good once cut.

That looks great with the painting Kevin. I’m sure she will appreciate it.

Thanks buddy i'm trying!!!!

I painted the uniforms black an white and they looked so much better but lost the photo. Thanks friend!!!

Thank you Roly, I guess it's my calling to make everybody's name!!!

Seriously doubt it is coming apart short of cutting the layers apart with a band saw. Best advice is to call it a learning experience and to use it as is

That's a real bugger Ray. My 1st option for recovery of the piece, is to stain it all to match the darker timber. Not as pretty but you will still have a nice item. As for taking it apart! What type of Weldwood did you use. The contact cement, you may be able to release the pieces by soaking in Turps, or thinner. If it is the epoxy or PVA I would say you are buggered. You would have to decide that the project is a stuffed and you can't stuff it up any more then it already is, so just do your best to gently pry of the top and bottom. With a little luck you will have a number of reusable layers and with a lot you will be able reuse them all. Good Luck

At my age, looking is all I can do anyway!

nice job

Looks good. I'm sure she loved it. Marg

Done that myself a time or two. Lost my favorite coffee mug that way. Stuff happens. Don't be too hard on yourself. It did look great.

Ah--So you are still human too! We have all managed at one time or another to do something like that! Looked very good before asphalt modification; hopefully some could be salvaged!

Hi Kevin, You do so well on your projects! I hope you get your computer sorted soon, All the best, Bob

Should be getting them today Kevin.

great stuff!!! your a busy boy

That would be the PVA. It is typically stronger than the timber.