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This Mobius Ribbon is based on the 8 pointed star, cut on the scroll saw using the bowl from a board method and
consists of 2 half bowls and 10 quarter bowls, hand sanded and stained with a mixture of Mahogany and mentholated spirits and finished with a couple of coats of polyurethane. I used 1/2" plywood and cut the bowl sections at 45 degrees, there are 3 layers and each layer needed 28 tight cuts at the points and after numerous attempts, a lot of blades, a pile of reject sections I eventually got there with minimum burning on the points. Took days for the gluing the sections together and with luck and some bending the final fit was OK. Never again, although I have another one cut at a different angle that has yet to be sanded. This is one of my entries in show held in Melbourne early next month. My other entries are 2 multi wood shells on a stand and a Mobius Ribbon with horses carved in it.

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Wow! I think that's about all there is to say about this. Wow!
 

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This is simply amazing. Way above my caliber. Best of luck at the show Bob.
 

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Geez Bob, you sure are a sucker for PUNISHMENT. That is awesome Mate. I admire your patience, skill and dedication.
Thanks for sharing this.

Bob
 

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oh my gosh !!
 

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Kicking it up just one more notch again eh Bob?
Very well done.
 

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You have the coolest ideas Bob. Well done.
 

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WOW, that blows my mind, Bob! Just excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers, Jim
 

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Bloody hell mate this is getting to the real tricky stage for sure, wouldn't want to try & assemble this after a few beers, hats of to you Bud & all the best with the show with all your entries
cheers
pete
 

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Incredible piece of not just woodworking skill then you take the bar and kick it up,to a whole different level !
 

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That's a brain teaser, for sure, Bob! Never say 'Never', my friend. :)
Thanks for sharing. Hope they don't toss this one at the competition!
 

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G'day Bob…....Absolutely superb!!!!! There are some great angle shots in those photos which gives a different view each time. The base looks good as well Bob.

All the best at the Show in Melbourne.

Regards,

Cliff.
 

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I would need a few shots after assembling this, sure wouldn't try it after the shots.
It is a beautiful piece of art
How did you arrive at this design and, more importantly, why?
 

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It'd be worth the visit to Melbourne, Bob, just to see you masterpieces and if the rest are of a similar high standard WOW what a feast for the eyes…..beautiful sir.
 

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Thanks all for your nice comments, only hope the judges know what they are looking at. I will post the other two entries for you all to see. To Oldnovice - base on the Mobius Ribbon design of M. Tibbett's but cut using the bowl from a board method by C. Rothman using the SCROLL SAW (important), I was shown how to by LJ'er Sawtooth 1956
who created the first of this kind in 2012 (have a look at his projects). After completing a Mobius Ribbon the idea of using the pointed star came from the originator and eventually I joined one up. Why - more of a challenge. Need more than a couple of shots as you near the end of the gluing up.
Send a PM if you need more info. Thanks for looking.
 

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Hi Bob

Very interesting piece of art,lots little cuts, likely lots of little curses too
Best of luck at the show
Bruce
 
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