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What can I say . . . I like these. Nice.
 

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The walnut is beautiful, Bazz and your scrolling is impressive, as usual! I've not tried to scroll anything that thick yet. Any tips other than a fresh blade and take it slow? Thanks for sharing.
 

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Thanks John & Candy :: Once you have found a suitable blade to match the wood and grain it should cut
30mm no problem. cheep blades are false economy . its better to change a dull blade than try to re shape the image later. I also use a clear Selotape on both sides of the project , it sometimes helps with lubricating the blade and helps with ripping the underside grain out.
Out of all the woods I have tried my Favorite is Bubinga but the easiest to cut and finish is Red Oak.
Walnut is easy to cut but takes a lot to refine the finish where as Red Oak cuts well and it sands easy and looks good on any amount of oiling and is well suited to Beeswax polish.
Most of my Celtic Symbols and name plaques are 3/4 to 1 1/4 inch thick . I do not like or use plywood or MDF.
If your local Timber shop has nothing interesting try E_BAY for Hardwood timber planks & off cuts .
Regards BazzA.
 

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Hmmm I haven't tried tape on the bottom…makes sense that it would help. Thanks!
 

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Very neat really. Good tips, tape and Saws
 

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Beautiful work Bazz. Love anything celtic! I like the woods you choose and the finishes. Awesome scrollwork!
 

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Very nice I love anything Celtic since I am a Celt myself and proud to be so. LOL that is Scotland and Ireland and Wales not England though they were never celtic people. They originated from Germany thgrough the Saxons and Angles also German decscent,hence the term Anglo Saxon. Alistair
 

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Oh yes, I like em.
 

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Nice work on cutting out the pattern.
 

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Thank you for your comments I really enjoy making these for a Celtic Shop in Wales.
 
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