Started cutting this sign out about 2 days ago. Still got a ton of work left.
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Nicely done so far....Keep us posted."Still Montana Mike"
"Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long."
Mike's Wood-n-Things LLC
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Yeah, I agree, nicely done. Are you using a real skinny spiral blade?
I'm looking forward to the final photos.Pacifism is great, as long as everyone is participating.
StephenD
The Southern Arizona Woodturners Association
Desert Woodcrafters
Grandpa for the 7 most amazing children.
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If I didn't have spiral blades I would have had to use my dremel trio. I have used a trio before and actually the trio makes quick work of something this size. However, the finish is rough requiring a bit more sanding than I like and in tight places that are nearly impossible to get to. I have yet to find anything that leaves the smooth finish like that of the scroll saw. Well, except for the CNC but that's no fun! And yes it can be a bit of a bear to cut at first. Yet, once you get going it runs pretty smooth.
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I can finally post the completed picture
Well this was a long project. The customer could not decide on a finish... So it sat. And sat some more.. And sat for several more months after that... Till I finally a call on what I had believed was a forgotten project. The customer asked me to bring in the sign as is and asked me to bring a torch.... So I meet him at the shop and he decides to torch the thing and call it finished.
I personally have mixed feeling about this finish, or lack of finish depending on your perspective, only because I was really excited to finish it as we had originally agreed, almost a year ago. Thank God, they decided to paid me in full from day one.Attached Files
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Looks like a fun project, I'm not sure if I like the torch effect though I feel it makes all the work you put into the address portion kind of disappear. I guess as long as they paid and they are happy that is all that matters.Tim
If you need a tool and don't buy it, you will pay for it and not have it
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Great work!
I've been in the biz. Sometimes the customer can make us more than a little crazy, but as they say "they're always the customer".
Your patience is evident here.
RonRegards
Ron
"You can observe a lot by just watching". Yogi Berra
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Great job , not so hot on the torching on this project. I can understand why you are relieved this one is over."Still Montana Mike"
"Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long."
Mike's Wood-n-Things LLC
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Reply to Hullo, and thanks!by RolfYou did a beautiful job with it. Great paintwork! I can see Carving the prop out of one piece considering the grain direction changes etc. was a challenge.
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Reply to Hullo, and thanks!by cwmageeNice work. SInce you did such a nice job by hand, You might be interested in the Wood Carving Forum
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Reply to Hullo, and thanks!by GuzzistiDBy the way, I did not follow the dimensions exactly as I just used scrap wood that was lying around and scaled to fit - also, for the propeller, I decided to make it from a single block - that turned out to be slightly more difficult than first imagined... but it works!
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I stumbled across this site by accident while looking to keep my idle hands busy as I was hunting for easy whirligig patterns. I found some old plans by Mr Paul Meisel from about 10 years ago about a P31 Mustang here https://scrollsawer.com/2009/08/28/ai...-
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Reply to Wood lampshadeby RolfReally nice work! I personally prefer a Semi gloss or Satin finish. The only time I may use a gloss finish is on some wood turnings.
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