1st 3D Ornament!

[smitty0312]

I made this 3D ornament today, was my 1st try at these, this is my own pattern too, cut from 1 7/8" sq piece, it is a little over 5" tall. I am pretty happy with the results, need suggestions on finishing this. All comments welcome... good, bad or ugly, that's how we get better. Smitty

[sbarron01]

ooh! so nice! I cut my 1st 3-d last nite and it was tough to do - had to really hold down on the wood so it didn't chatter all over the table. Have a mental block b/w how the pattern looks and the final product. Am impressed that you actually created your own pattern.

[wood-n-things]

Nicely done. I'd use a sanding mop on it and then dip it (danish oil and mineral spirits mixture), let it drip for a little while, blow off the excess, let it cure for a day or so and then use a clear poly finish on it. That is just me though

[Hawaiilad]

Very nice ornament. I have been doing the birdhouse compound cuts like others here have cut and they are fun. How did you design you pattern?

[smitty0312]

I have Inkscape. I designed a name letter train last weekend with inkscape, but have yet to cut it, I love the program once I got past the learning curve. Smitty

[Danny]

Nice design... I like it. When I cut out 3D projects I make sure I put in a "non-reverse tooth" blade. That helps out with the chattering. Having burrs on bottom is a non-issue.

[NC Scroller]

I love 3D cutting. Great job on the pattern. Thanks for sharing.

[PatteM]

That's a wonderful pattern, and I really like the way the wood grain comes out. What nice work!

[oily]

ooh! so nice! I cut my 1st 3-d last nite and it was tough to do - had to really hold down on the wood so it didn't chatter all over the table. Have a mental block b/w how the pattern looks and the final product. Am impressed that you actually created your own pattern.

Great cutting. I attached a simple to make jig for cutting 3D Really simplifies the process.

[smitty0312]

Great cutting. I attached a simple to make jig for cutting 3D Really simplifies the process.

Great picture oily, I should have included a pic of that with my other pic of the ornament.....that's just what I use too. Thanks Smitty

[smitty0312]

Nicely done. I'd use a sanding mop on it and then dip it (danish oil and mineral spirits mixture), let it drip for a little while, blow off the excess, let it cure for a day or so and then use a clear poly finish on it. That is just me though

I'm going to use my electric toothbrush sander(homemade) on all the delicate ornaments, I don't need any breakage during sanding. Smitty

[handibunny]

Or if you're lazy, you can use 2 mini Irwin clamps and 2 blocks of wood