How I spent the 4th

[Sawduster]

Hello all Besides finding this awesome group of folks on this board, I also spent some serious shop time as I took Fri & Mon off as well. now I have figured out how to post pics so I thought I would share what I accomplished. I sincerely hope this is the correct forum for that as I am definately still a begginer ! Of the 2 knights, I actually cut the one with the purple plume last weekend & did the 2nd as a companion to that
this is the first real chance I have had to share my work with anyone besides a couple of neighbors, Debra ( my sweetie ) and the dogs
Comments/critisizms welcome ....go ahead, I can take it

...~Robert~

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[Marsha]

Nice work Robert, I especially like the fretwork cross. Where did you find that pattern?
Thanks for posting
Marsha

[lucky788scroller]

Well, after looking at the pictures, it is evident that only Charlie can cut out ducks, because those ducks arent anatomically correct at all!!! Them are great! The cross is beautiful, and the knights all seem to fit perfectly. I think a purpleheart plume would have looked nicer on the one, but making do with what you have is the name of the game. as for being a beginner, your cuttings will inspire a lot of people to stick with it, and it really isnt that hard after all! Thanks for showing the photos.
dale

[Charlie_1]

Lol Dale think will change my nick on here to The Duckman lmbo
Great work :-) love that cross


Charlie,

[bronco]

Great job Robert,
I agree with the rest of the group I really like the cross.
Bill

[minowevie]

robert, i like it all. and i agree the cross is awsem. and i think debra is luky to have such a talented person like you . you are doing great. love your work. and purpale heart is not a easy wood to cut. or did i get it roug.i still think it is all good. and i would buy it.
and Dale don't pick on my little brother. or you will go to the moon.,
Evie

[Daryl185]

awesome cross Robert

[sheltiecarver]

Robert,
I really like that cross - great pattern, cut very well - and the base is just right.
Knights are not my thing, but yours look well cut - no glaring wobblies in your cutting. I find the painted purple plume a bit distracting on the one on the right - a wash coat, still showing the wood grain, would have been my choice. But I'd bet that your intended recipient will be delighted, and I'm sure you're already planning your next masterpiece.
Well done!
Sandy

[Sawduster]

Thanx

Thanx for the kind comments & feedback Being a newbie, I was really nervous about posting those photos & the one I posted in the " new issue " category.
I'm much more at ease now and really like the suggestions on the plume ...filing those away for next time
Dale, whaddya mean " not that diifficult " ? I really was trying to cut out a duck !
Marsha, the "duck" pattern came from a freebie book that came with my SSW subscription. It has an awesome Black Lab on the cover ....which I also cut, but my pics are too large to share ....will make some new ones soon. I've torn my house up looking for the book so I could share the title, but it must be in the shop, which is back behind the house and I have not made it down there yet tonite. It is Fri so once I head down there I will not be back up to the house until I have fallen alseep at the saw a time or two
thanx again guys for the privelage of being part of your world. This is just too kewl!

...~Robert~

[core-eagle]

Very nice work. My daughter would LOVE the knights and the cross. Thank you for sharing and keep up the GREAT work!

Tim

[Marcel in Longueuil]

Robert,

Amazing work.

I have to support the comments made so far: amazing cross, distracting plume (the washcoat idea is good).

Overall: a B+ (just because you said you were a newbie yourself, and I want to leave room for improvement )

Regards,
Marcel

[Sawduster]

Considering the awesome quality of work I have seen in the galleries, I will proudly take that B+ thanx for the encouragement

[Rolf]

Robert I like your cross, I have cut it out of spanish cedar and mounted it on a light background with a round base. I really like the base that you made. I will borrow your design for my next cross.(if you dont mind)

[Sawduster]

As much as I would like to take credit for the base, I just can't I actually found some on clearance at a local craft store ( like 50 cents a piece ) and bought a variety of styles. I will take credit for all of the sanding and hard work to finish it, since it was so cheap to start with. I'm sure anyone with better-than-average routing skills could make it ( that would not be me......yet ) It's basic design is that of a heart and I have fiddled with it a little and actually gotten close a couple of times, but I am not too learned on types of bits, depth etc