My 2nd and 3rd projects

[sstalker]

Hi all,

While not up to the level of the experts (or even intermediates), I feel pretty good about my next two projects.

The hands are BB stack cut with 2 pieces of 1/4" and 1 piece 1/8". The 1/4" are in a frame for the organist and pianist at our church. I played with stained glass behind the 1/8" and really like it. About that time my better half said her mother would really like it. So I am left with nothing. Guess I will have to do another.

The cross is stacked with 3/8" walnut and 1/4" BB. All I have left is cutting the perimeter. I am a little leary as I think it will be fragile.

Both projects are in the 10 in high range.

Anyways, just wanted to let you know us beginners are doing a few things and learning a lot from this board.

Steve - Toledo

[ozarkhillbilly]

Great job on both Steve! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.

[Gill]

You're brave. If I'd been the organist or pianist and you'd given me a picture of two hands clasped together, I'd have wondered if you were trying to tell me something about my musicianship!

Seriously, they're good projects and nicely cut. You should be proud of your progress over such a short timescale.

Gill

[sstalker]

The "Praying Hands of an Apostle" is a very loved painting in my area of the country (the Midwest). My mother-in-law has several in her house.

Steve - Toledo

[Daryl185]

both look awesome Steve, you have nothing to woory about as far as your scrolling is considered your work is just as good as the rest of us

[Gill]

The "Praying Hands of an Apostle" is a very loved painting in my area of the country (the Midwest). My mother-in-law has several in her house.

Steve - Toledo

Hi Steve

I was only joking about the musicians - honest !

I think you'll find the "Praying Hands" picture was originally produced by Albrecht Durer. Far from being the hands of an apostle, I believe they were his brothers hands. Still, they've inspired many devout Christians over the centuries so there must be something apostolic in their nature .

Gill

[Jediscroller]

Outstanding work for only being your second and third projects!!!! Can't wait to see what's next.

[wwalker47]

Looks Good!

Steve-

Lookin' good. I like the cross, as I am a fan of fretwork. The vanning look good as well. You shouldn't have any trouble with cutting the perimeter after cutting the inside.
Congrats.

What kind of saw do you use?

-Bill

[sstalker]

Bill,

I use a Hawk 20" VS. Both projects were cut with a #5 FD Skip Reverse. Both stacks were 5/8". I figured I would find the capabilities and limitations if I used only 1 blade size. I chose a #5 based on the info supplied on this message board.

I plan on doing some Woodimal puzzles for the grandkids (ages 2,4,5). Hopefully they will be easier than the cross. Have not done any puzzles as of yet.

Steve - Toledo

ps. I would love to attend a scroll saw picnic next year. At least meet some fellow scrollers from my area.

[CraftyNYScroller]

looks great to me! good job, keep at it!
crfty

[Rivari]

Nice job Steve, don't worry about finishing the cross, if you do half as well as you did on the inside it will come out great.

[Rolf]

Your fourth project should be the cross as an inlay.

[MikeDingas]

Very nice work! I want to scroll a cross for my brother but haven't gotten around to it yet. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us.

[cskipper]

2nd and 4rd project

If those are ony your 2nd and 4ed projects I may have to refrain from posting any of mine. You did a great job!!!

[will8989]

I can't wait to see your 5th & 6th projects!! Excellent work!!

Betty