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You will have to forgive me just a little as this isn't a "wood project" - but I DID use a woodworking tool to do it! :)

I was high-bidder on a few "miscellaneous" boxes at an auction today and in the bottom of one I found a stack of 78rpm records. They appeared brand new with no scratches at all. The labels were in French and I had this image of the Paris Skyline in my head and how cool it might look to have half the record "go away" and leave the image behind.

I KNEW using a scrollsaw on such an old record would be tricky. It was! The pieces that didn't chip simply melted together with the heat from the blade. I wound up going with the very slowest setting on my saw and proceeded VERY slowly. Eventually, I persevered with hardly any mishaps.

So, what do you all think about this? I don't think I have ever seen anything like it, but I don't quite know what other people would think when they see this. Comments welcomed on this one please!

Thanks!

-bob

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I think that is pretty neat, cool, attention getting. I could see it mounted in some kind of shadow box or something.

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I like it very much but think you should have cut in to the record rather than off the top of the record. i.e. leave a portion of the circular rim intact above thereby framing the cutting. Many possibilities here!
 

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Cool! Don't believe I've ever seen anything like it, ergo, highest marks for originality and creativity.
 

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That is a neat idea. Hey, I saw that record on E bay and it sold for $12,000…...Just kidding.
There are lot of LP records for almost free anywhere. You could have the start of whole new craft!

Nice idea. thanks for sharing!!...............Jim
 

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Great idea! Great execution.
 

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Never seen anything like that. Very cool.
 

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Very cool!!! I have seen these turned into clocks. There is a lady that sells them here in Australia for around $65.00 but she cuts them on a router. well done great job :)
 

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Very cool, I was the bidder on that e bay auction and was looking for a mint mate to go with my other "new" record…oh well. Guess you'll have to mount it and hang it.
 

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Hydrocarbon product ,could have its origin in wood.
Neat idea .
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I think vipond33 has a good idea. I always like the way you photograph your work. This is out there…..........
 

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That is special. I believe you have created a great idea here…...thanks for sharing
 

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That's really cool. I would never have thought of something so creative. Bravo!
 

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I love this, Bob! It is really a cool and classy way to display this record! You are really a clever guy and I think it looks awesome! :)

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Cool Bob,
I have never…

What a delightful mind you have,
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Thank you all for the compliments!

Gene, I think leaving the outside edge as a frame is a great idea - I KNEW I could rely on my fellow LJ'ers to make this an even better project!

I've already thought of a few ideas for this medium - ideas for the future….........

Thanks!

-bob
 

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I come here to Lumberjocks to see what's new and "different" so I can maybe add new ideas to my way of life! You have contributed to the very reason I love this site!
I like your idea! It's unique, and very nice indeed!
Thank you for sharing!
 

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Cool idea - you are imaginative!
 

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I agree with all of the above. What a great idea! Each one would be totally unique, unless you duplicated, of course. Sounds very labor intensive, but what an effect. I hope you can find a market for these. Ask in furniture stores, if they'd like to display them in room settings, and Price Them Well. People would be amazed by these. Good luck with it!
 

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I don't know if it would work on a record, but I have found that if I cover plexiglass with masking tape before applying the pattern, it doesn't melt back together.
 
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