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Beginning intarsia: a scarecrow.

4K views 17 replies 18 participants last post by  DamnYankee 
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I believe what you've done is actually called Segmentation. It is very similar to intarsia though. That aside, you've done a superb job. Personally, I don't mind the paint at all. And I mimic your use of 'Ye old Sand Clamp'. VERY well done. This looks like one of those that I'll be copying. Thanks for the inspiration.

If I had one thing to say TO your scarecrow, it would definitely be "Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.".

Tip: I too loathe sanding. In the future you might consider using a flap sander to do that kind of work. I think you'll find other uses for it too.

Edit: Well, after reading the Tips, it looks like I'm wrong. It is still a nice project.
 
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... somehow… I thought there were supposed to be 4 fingers…(?)

Nice job!

That looks like a lot of work! ... and a good selection of types of wood!

Thank you.
 
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Steve great timing

I've been looking for tips for a project

that I'm busy on the design stage

He is a great looking scarecrow

jamie
 
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Love the intarsia demo. As soon as I get a scroll saw, I plan to try that to augment some of my turnings. I especially like the six fingers on the one hand-all the more to pick with ;>)

As to as your Facebook & Google + pages: Why not try 'enhancing' your WWMM logo whenever an important event or holiday occurs similar to what Google does on it's main search page with Google Doodles. Granted 'WWMM' does not lend itself to as many options as 'Google' does (see: http://www.google.com/doodles/finder/2012/All%20doodles) but if you think outside the box ….
 
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This looks really great, Steve! I think you did an awesome job. The hardest thing with intarsia is getting the pieces to fit together without gaps and I think that you did wonderful at that. I love your choice of wood, too. Most people start with a really simple pattern but it blew me away when I saw how nice this is. You really should be proud of yourself! Great job! :)

Sheila
 
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Great video and ironic timing as I was looking up Christmas patterns the day before you posted.
I am awaiting a new shop before I buy a scroll saw, but just happened to have changed my band saw to a much thinner blade…. so maybe you will encourage me to try something.
Thanks
ps: glad the shaky/moving video camera technique is gone, you are much easier to watch now
 
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