Scrolling Paperpads

[MinotBob]

Has anyone scrolled Post-it pads? Today I tried one and results were only so-so. The best blade I had that worked was a FD #3 Scroll Reverse with a sacrifical (sp) backer board. I cut two pad thickness, about 7/16 inch thick. I think I should have only cut one pad at a time.

Any blade suggestions would be appreciated.

[Jediscroller]

Hiya Bob,
I haven't done it, but in reading about doing this technique, I think you want to sandwich the paper between 2 thin sacrificial pieces of wood. I would'n't bother with the reverse tooth blade either, I'd just use a regular skip-tooth.

Kevin

[CanadianScroller]

When I cut out the 500 snowflakes from card stock I used a #7 blade,
The stock I was cutting was 3/4 to 1 inch thick.

I used a smaller blade to start but it offered no benefit.
The edges are just as smooth with a coarser blade.
I did use tag board under the stack but no board on the top.

[Rolf]

When I first cut this pattern I sandwiched a stack of green craft paper between 2 pieces of 1/8 baltic birch. The stack has to be very tight. I used a 2/0 reverse blade. The cuts on the paper were very clean and the edges of my wood had an interesting green tinge. I was originally going to use the craft paper for the cards but my wife decided that the wood ornament would be nicer. I cut about 40 of them 6 to 7 at a time 1/16 thick.

[minowevie]

When I first cut this pattern I sandwiched a stack of green craft paper between 2 pieces of 1/8 baltic birch. The stack has to be very tight. I used a 2/0 reverse blade. The cuts on the paper were very clean and the edges of my wood had an interesting green tinge. I was originally going to use the craft paper for the cards but my wife decided that the wood ornament would be nicer. I cut about 40 of them 6 to 7 at a time 1/16 thick.

Rolf, thats a nice job, I wish I would have seen this post before I tryed it last Xmas. I am going to show a picture. just to show how small it is. the fret work is awsum. the pattern is from BJ holms. a master pattern maker if i might add. She has made some ornements that I just can't seem to cut. this one is out of 1/8 bb ply. and wish i would have known about the papper thing. I sure would have cut more. in a stack. Thanks Rolf. I will try this in the future. your frined Evie

[lucky788scroller]

And your arm is in a cast because ????????????????????????????????? Ornie looks great! Sorry, I cant help on the paper cutting, but someday I will try.Dale

[minowevie]

Dale your so funny. No I am not in a cast. this is what i were when scrolling or sewing. I have a repetive engery. so when I scroll i need to were this. lol,.
When holding down the wood, after long hours of work. it will hurt like the blazes. so this is just what i were to keep on going. does anyone else have this probleam. your so obsevent. your friend Evie. I also were one around my waist. lol

[MinotBob]

I also were one around my waist. lol

TMI Evie TMI

TMI = Too Much Information

[MinotBob]

When I first cut this pattern I sandwiched a stack of green craft paper between 2 pieces of 1/8 baltic birch. The stack has to be very tight. I used a 2/0 reverse blade.

Rolf
How did you hold the stack together? Once you start to make your last cut around the outside of the pattern, doesn't everthing loosen up?

[MinotBob]

Evie
That is really nice. Christmas is my wifes time to decorate and I think she'd relly like one of those. I go back to the USA in July and I plan to fill up a suitcase with some nice BB and may pickup a few others to play with.

[Rolf]

Nice work Evie,
Thanks for giving me the name of the designer I will try and find more of her designs on the web. I didn't know who it was as I got the pattern from one of the magazine foldouts. I like cutting the 1/16 Finish birch, I do all of my ornaments with it. They look delicate but are still pretty tough.

For stack cutting the paper I just put a tack in the four corners, peened over on an anvil that pulls the stack very tight. I don't have any problems with it loosening up on the final cuts, actually it takes a little effort to separate the paper when I am done.

[Rolf]

Evie
I just took a quick look Googled BJ holms without any luck.
Could you tell me where I can find more of her patterns, Please

[minowevie]

HI Rolf. I go to her
chat room every night . at wooders.she is amazing and she has her patterns in CWWC in short. Creative WoodWorks and Crafts Magazine. if its ok I will post her chat room. http://www.wooders.com/WoodersChatroom.html
May be we will see you there. she has lots of great ornements to show. from hard to easy. not in the chat room , but she will tell you where to get them, your friend Evie

[minowevie]

TMI Evie TMI

TMI = Too Much Information

OH NO . lol. Bob , I only meant that I do alot of setting. lol. you bad boy you. your friend Evie

[lucky788scroller]

try this link http://wooders.homestead.com/BJsHomePLace.html