Here's my broken cheetah....

[JoelM]

We're back to working 12 and 14 hour days again, so I haven't had much time for the saw or the board lately, but I wanted to post a pic of the cheetah that I was whining about breaking a couple weeks ago.
I know a lot of people have done this pattern (and the larger one), but I had been wanting to try it for a while. It didn't turn out quite as bad as I had originally thought.

[MikeDingas]

Looks great to me! You're being too hard on yourself. Remember, have fun and the rest falls in place.

[guitarman]

joel, outstanding work!! You did yourself proud. David

[Meiglan]

looks beautiful to me.....Jayne

[hooper63]

Very nice job.......Joe

[Mick Walker]

JoelM, great job of cutting, matting and framing.

[f250]

This whole thing is about having a good time while you cut. We've all made stuff that doesn't come out right. I know I can always see all my mistakes, but the person who ends up with my piece (my wife included) always loves it.

[Dragon]

Very nice cheetah
Diane

[JoelM]

Thanks for the responses, I really do appreciate it.
I am my own worst critic, I'm pretty anal about just about everything I do.
This is a very fun hobby and nice folks like everyone here keep it that way!

[Steviegwood]

Hi Joel, Nice job indeed. I have to agree with everyone in the fact that you are being to much of a critic of your own work. I used to do the same thing though. I soon learned that some deer only have horns on one side or none at all. There are three legged animals at least in my collections. hehe Having fun is what it is all about. Steve

[ChuckD]

You did a nice job on the cutting Joel. That is a bit difficult. After a while you start seeing spots.