compound cutting

[stevebuk]

hi
i believe i have this right, i have an interest in compound cutting for a couple of projects i want to do later when the cabin is up and running, it is to cut shaped tudor bedpoles for my miniature stuff, does any one know of any sites where i can obtain more information about how to cut them out..
thank you

[Cutting Cathy]

Hi Steve, That is what got me started with scrolling!!! Diana Thompson has a really good sawing guide on her website for cutting compounds. She is the queen of the compound cut!! And she is a very nice lady!! Check her out:

http://www.scrollsawinspirations.com/default.asp?ID=2

Cathy in NE

[stevebuk]

thanks cathy
just what i needed, thank you.

[Dragon]

She is the best. I have done compound following instructions from her book and she makes it very easy.
Diane

[Gill]

I quite agree with Diane. Diana Thompson's books and patterns are superb !

Gill

[Rolf]

Diane is a great source for patterns. If you go to Tthe SAW website http://www.saw-online.com/ and check out the pattern vendors in the resource area.
I just ordered a set of 3d stuff from the first one on the list "3d scrollsaw patterns" he will send the patterns via e-mail. It is a nice collection of animals and a neat little chair.

[stevebuk]

many thanks all, i like the legs on that chair rolf, what size is it please..

[Rolf]

Steve,
it is 1.25 x 1.25 x 3 inches tall. I checked it out in my sisters doll house yesterday and compared to the rest of her furniture it is a bit small. It was fun to cut a little different from the 3d norm.

[MikeDingas]

I'm also interested in compound cutting. I've found a freeware 3-D program that I'm still experimenting with to see how useful it might be in pattern making. Moderators: Is there enough interest in compound cutting to establish a special topic?

[Gill]

I don't see any reason why you can't start a thread on the subject in the 'New Patterns or Designs' section. If we get lots of spin-off from it, you might even one day be able to put up a case for a section specially designated for the subject.



Gill