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Title: First complex project
Post by: zeroloc on November 03, 2013, 09:41:29 pm

Here is my very first complex project, it has around 190 cuts and took me around 15 hours to make. The letters are only 1/2 inch tall so it took me making some very tight turns. Keep in mind that Im an absolute beginner and have only been scrolling for 3 weeks now so im not the quickest worker but ive been learning a lot along the way! :-)

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: countryscroller on November 03, 2013, 09:51:12 pm

Wow! For only 3 weeks that is great! Nice project. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: zeroloc on November 03, 2013, 10:07:54 pm

Thank you!

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: Dan26 on November 03, 2013, 10:18:49 pm

Very nicely done.

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: DWSudekum on November 03, 2013, 10:31:46 pm

Excellently done for just 3 weeks experience.  Thanks for sharing this with us.  You have the important part down.. ..  Patience.  There is no speed race when doing these so taking your time is essential. 


DW

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: wombatie on November 04, 2013, 12:59:45 am

It does not matter how long it takes you to cut something because, slow and steady are a lot better than fast and mess it up.  Looks excellent.

Marg

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: Al W on November 04, 2013, 07:50:11 am

Nice work agreed.  Thanks for sharing.

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Post by: frankorona on November 04, 2013, 08:30:06 am

Very good job, time does not matter when done patiently to get an excellent result.

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Post by: newfie on November 04, 2013, 10:40:55 am

nice work keep it up thanks for sharing

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: Danny on November 04, 2013, 02:23:13 pm

Like everyone has stated....Experience makes for great Scrolling, but for ONLY 3 weeks WOW!
I so remember my beginnings....  Great Pattern and I think your already into the Years worth.
Danny  :+}

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: EIEIO on November 05, 2013, 08:47:29 am

Slow and steady. If you like what you're doing, why speed it up? Not my choice for an anniversary, but nicely done.

Have you tried spiral blades? They're easier to make a lot of direction changes, but harder to cut lines that are a little thicker than the blade kerf.

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: zeroloc on November 05, 2013, 09:13:44 am

Thanks everyone for the advice! EIEIO, it wasn't my choice for an anniversary gift either but they are in to skulls and things of a macabre nature. I actually talked to them about what they wanted before coming up with the design and then showed them the design for their approval before going to wood. They were very happy with it. Well I will be putting up more pics this week, I'm working on Steve's patterns for Christmas ornaments! :-)

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: Marcellarius on November 05, 2013, 01:44:39 pm

that's a special project and nicely cut. one big project for a beginner scroller.
you did a good job.

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: troy_curtis on November 06, 2013, 12:26:25 am

Fantastic work, and you have the good start of being part of this community. I tell you without this web site I would not have made half the stuff I made. Thanks for showing your work, looks very good for a beginner. Keep up the good work and show us your next project.

Title: Re: First complex project
Post by: zeroloc on November 07, 2013, 02:24:55 am

Thanks again for everyone who has replied, I feel like all of the wisdom that's been passed on here has helped me along tremendously and I feel like I'm taking to this well! I'm gonna post some pictures of some of the ornaments I've been making (Steve's designs obviously) so follow up with me on those too!