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General Category => Brag Forum => Topic started by: Ben on January 26, 2015, 09:38:08 pm
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Hi, nothing really to brag about here just thought id show off my very first piece. I don't reckon its too bad for a beginner. its pine and Danish oil. :)
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I like that. It is unusual art. You did a good job. Are you planning on putting a finish on it?
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thanks, its a Steve Good plan. I had a lot of trouble with cutting the template because all I had was cream coloured masking tape which hardly sticks to the wood. so I ended up spending about an hour hand sanding the inside sections. sorry its a bad picture but it has two coats of Danish oil on it. ill have to get some spray adhesive and clear packaging tape! Thanks again. I had some fun.
Ben
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Oh ok.. It still looks nice with the oil finish. YES packing tape and spray finish is a Must. :)
I bought a Dremel and I use a small sanding disc to sand the insides of my work. It is much easier then hand sanding.
Or you can cut a small strip of sandpaper ( the length of a blade ) and 1/2 in wide. Fold it in half, lengthwise. You put in it in your saw in place of a blade with the fold facing toward you.
It works great for sanding small things or inside of small areas. ( put your speed lower and don't tighten it as much or it will tear the paper)
Just a few hints if you are interested, to help save your finger tips.
Have a blessed day!
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Very nice and unusual. You did a great job on that. Thanks for sharing this with us.
DW
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Nice job. Now maybe try it again with a hardwood - there's quite a difference in the look and feel. A darker wood like walnut or rosewood will make a nice contrast to your pine.
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Thanks everyone. I did use a dremel for some of it and the sandpaper on the saw sounds pretty good but my saw only has little blade clamps (removable). If I upgrade saws or get a proper clamp ill try that one. as for wood I don't yet have any what call fancy woods. mostly pine and plywood. ill have a look a some timber yards around my area.
Also does anyone know of a decent plain end blade clamp that requires no tool change for around the $50 dollar mark. any help would be appreciated.
Ben
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Very nice Ben, unique sculpture, will look good on a mantle
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try needle files. i use them on small areas. i got a set from HF. i got them on sale. they were
fairly cheap. termite
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Ben from my First look I felt this piece was Great. You did a fine job of cutting it. And finishing also.
Got to add to the part of SANDING etc.
Maybe its because I use a Hegner Scroll Saw, but my advice is from experience on
NOT HAVING SO MANY OF THEM ....LIL....FUZZIES...........
Until I found my FAVORITE BLADE I was like all spending lots of time with the FINE SANDING.
Now....Very little and I mean Very, Very little time Sanding.
Use the FD-UR #1 Blades.... Light sanding with 220 grit and using a medium bristle brush. Just brush it off.
Well as my usual..............This is just my opinion........................Danny :+}
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Great job - hard to believe it is your first. With that as your first you will be doing some awesome work in the future so be sure to share it.
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Wonderful work, looks great, thanks for sharing.
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Thank u Termite...I never knew that files came that small. I went to HF and they are between $4-$8. What a deal. I am going to buy some of them. I think I will have more control with them then the sandpaper on the saw trick.
I learn something new every time I come on this forum. :D
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The tiny files are a great investment, and I use them in all kinds of woodworking.
Nothing wrong with your sculpture. Nice work.
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Use the FD-UR #1 Blades.... Light sanding with 220 grit and using a medium bristle brush. Just brush it off.
Well as my usual..............This is just my opinion........................Danny :+}
Excuse this newbie but is that blade a Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse tooth? Just want to make sure. Thanks.
Ed
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YES Ed......................Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse #1 or there are #3 - 5 - 7 ....Hardly ever use anything but the #1.
Danny :+}
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Thanks everyone. Your support inspires me to do more scrolling. Still waiting on new blades. I leart some great tips here. I think ill look into those small file sets.
Thanks again. Ben ;D
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That is exactly what it means.
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it looks great, love how it flows
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Thanks :)
Ben