Recent work

[cpowell]

I got really bold and tried a couple of intricate patterns to see if I was good enough to do them. I am. There are a couple of mistakes on each but I think it's not too bad for a relative beginner.

The bass is from Steve Good's site. It is a pattern for a clock but I just cut off the clock part. Special thanks to Don R for his sailboat pattern.

[Don R]

Nice cuttings! Thanks for sharing.
Don R

[HAMMER]

For a self proclaimed beginner you have talent. Good job. Show us more of your work...

[ASDLF22]

Nicely done...

[cpowell]

Thanks for the compliments. I have been sawing since March and usually can't wait until I can get back to it at the end of the work day. I've been practicing really hard and steadily. I have told myself many times "if you want to be good you have to practice, practice, practice". I find it very satisfying, so it's easy for me to make time to practice.

[HAMMER]

If practice is what you want try cutting washers. Straight lines are hard, parallel straight line are harder but make them parallel circles now you have a challenge.....two perfect circles and parellel to each other.....

[wedo]

I rally liked your use of wood grain to enhance to scrolling. Well done!
Bill

[Arcy]

Those look great. Pushing yourself with cuttings that are just outside of your comfort zone is a great way to practice and improve: you want to practice what you can't do (yet!), not what's already easy.

--Rob
So who else was looking for a guitar rather than a fish?

[Dave J]

Great work!! Both look amazing. I agree with wedo, the use of the grain pattern on the bass is very well done.

[cpowell]

I am overwhelmed by the comments. It's one thing to hear the wife say it's good but completely different to hear it from someone you respect. And I do respect you guys. Maybe I have finally found something I am good at. Thanks again, my confidence level has soared. I'll be trying some washers too shortly.

[Toneman]

Very Nice! You should be proud of those cuts!

Tony,aka,Toneman

[Stefang]

Both look very good. If by 'mistake' you mean a deviation from the pattern, then it's actually not a mistake, but an artistic choice.

Mike

[ubgoofy2003]

Very nice cpowell. I think they look fine & the circle on the sailboat piece is very good practice. Cutting circles & straight lines are a challenge. Don't be affraid to do some easier patterns for practice, it will give you confidence & of coarse the more difficult ones will too. It's just more relaxing to throw an easy one in once in a while. Keep up the good work & enjoy Scrolling. Thanks for showing us.

[tagordy]

[cpowell]

You guys are very kind and your compliments are greatly appreciated. My confidence has been boosted immensely! Thank you very much.