Well I decided to jump in with both feet and this is the result. Not matted or framed yet. This is one of Jeff Zaffino's wonderful free patterns. The biggest problem I have is that I can't get any real good plywood. So I have to deal with some blows. This was cut out of 1/3 inch 5 ply wood. I have no idea what kind of wood it is. Everything is in Chinese Characters. Had to deal with a couple of small pieces breaking off. So I had to leave a little more wood in the real delicate areas. Critique Please.
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Bob, that's a fine piece if work. Like Carl said it really conveys what's happening. That's called a "Gap" in a fence that the cowboy is closing and believe me I've done it a thousand times. I could see at first glance what the portrait was showing. GREAT WORK!!!!If it don't fit, don't force it....get a bigger hammer!!
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What a terrific first project! Well done, Bob.
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Truely , Truly , Very nice job on that first piece. You sure wound'nt know it was. Keep up the good work. and if you did that with plywood with voids. just think how good it will be to saw some better ply wood. those blowouts are a pain. but I sure can't tell where yours are. good job. your friend Evie
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Hi Bob,
That is awesome
Very nice work, congrats.
Marcelhttp://marleb.com
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Great Work :-)
Charlie,
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Originally posted by MinotBobWell I decided to jump in with both feet and this is the result. Not matted or framed yet. This is one of Jeff Zaffino's wonderful free patterns. The biggest problem I have is that I can't get any real good plywood. So I have to deal with some blows. This was cut out of 1/3 inch 5 ply wood. I have no idea what kind of wood it is. Everything is in Chinese Characters. Had to deal with a couple of small pieces breaking off. So I had to leave a little more wood in the real delicate areas. Critique Please.
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I can ask my secretary to do that also I just haven't. Thanks for the offer though.MinotBob
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Originally posted by ZooZoo1Keep up the good work, practice practice. Where did you find 1/3 inch plywood? That is new to me.
Toby, zoozoo1 BOD SAWMinotBob
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