Thread: Back from a bit of an extended break (Latest Cuttings)

keep up the good work I like the look of each the eyes are the most difficult but you have done them justice, if you like Australia there is a book from Helen of scroll saw fame that has them last time I looked.

Thank you - any greatness in these designs can be attributed to the pattern makers, I just try my best to stay on/within the lines

I agree the eyes in most pieces are the hardest and often most important part of the cut, as these are generally the focal point when someone looks at it. I find it best to cut these first up, and work my way out from there. I learnt the hard way on a Tiger I was attempting recently, coming to the eyes about 90mins in and a lapse in concentration and it tore right out leaving a large hole Ended up as scrap, but I guess i could of turned it into a pirate tiger with an eye patch or something

Yes i have seen mention of that Australian pattern book in Helen's advertising when she sends me my blades. I am interested in it for sure - would you be able to tell me what patterns it contains?

fj holdens ,koalas and a variety of patterns relating to Australia I can't put my hand on mine but Ill keep looking,I don't scroll much these days, dust has had a affect on my old lungs from my apprentice days when no protection was provided or more importantly not asked for.Stay safe and dust is a killer.

Thanks - i need to get some more blades so i will ask Helen to include a copy of the book too.

Yeah i try my best to control the dust - but its a continually improving process. I am on the hunt for a new dust mask (the RZ one from Timbecon look good/comfortable), and will also be doing some more enhancements to my shop dust collection this weekend to try and get some better capture at source. Can't be too careful