Best Friends

Andrew, These are simply gorgeous, How do you cut them, on a scroll saw. Totally Awesome, Can’t believe it only took 5 hrs to cut all three of these. Your one fast cutting woodworker. Keep up the great work.

-- Your Brother in WoodWorking John, Pittsburgh , PA.

Well done. I like the color of the Mahogany but the texture of the other two. However, sometimes the texture takes away from the intricate lines of the picture. Anyway, I envey your patience.

-- Bruce from Central New York

very nice, I like the birds eye also, did you stack cut these or cut them individually. either way your very good with a scroll saw. what saw are you using if you don’t mind sharing.

-- Joey~~Sabina, Ohio http://sleepydogwoodworking.blogspot.com/

Tough call…all three look great!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Nice job on all three. I agree with you, the birdseye is my favorite.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

Andrew,

They are all gorgeous. Picking between them would be similar to deciding which of your three children you like the most. Since I am totally devoid of artistic skills I truly appreciate seeing those artisans, to whom these skills have been gifted, express themselves.

Thanks for the post. I really appreciated looking at these.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Exquisite detail and design. Thank you for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Great work Andrew! Those are really cool! I too am curious if you did them separately or stacked. Did you freehand draw or use a pattern?

Thanks for posting them.

-- Martin, Kansas

That’s beautiful!

-- Anchul - Warrensburg, MO: As a Pastor, I am just trying to get closer to Jesus. He was a woodworker too.

Hey, those look good. Since you decide to veneer. Especially with curly and birdseye, maybe you can add a little amber dye, then, after cutting lightly sand, then finish… might make that really ‘pop’. I’d try a small piece first.

By the way, excellent cutting.

-- The axe is already at the root of the tree... (Luke 3:9)

Fantastic scrolling Andrew. Great job!

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

Thanks for the kind words guy’s. Yes they were stack cut 4 pcs. of 1/8” BB ply, I am currently using an 18” Delta Q3 and saving for a 30” Excaliber. Although I am not totally devoid of artistic skills this pattern is from Jeff Zaffino. These were only dipped in BLO then sprayed with a clear coat as i was not sure if the texture wood be too distracting but i think i will add some dye to my next project.

~Andrew
Servant of God

-- When the Power of Love overcomes the love of power the world will have peace

Quite impressive cutting. I’m partial to the Maple (birdseye or quilted), it seems less distracting than the Mahogany. Still, they’re all fantastic.

-- If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a darn fool about it.

my fav . is always birdseye no matter what . but they are all fantastic ! heres a link to a dye process ive been playing around with . mine seem to come out much more subtle than darrens but still very interesting

http://lumberjocks.com/topics/tag/maple

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes

All of them are just great, but I like the Birds Eye best because it gives it an in depth look.

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota