Ark

[Russ C]

Awesome job, I like it. Thanks for posting. 

[Bill P]

Thanks, everyone, for the kind words.

The Ark is cut from 1/2" oak.  The plans call for 1/4" but I know a 10-year-old would break that too fast.  I also know this will get broken, but I don't mind that, I love the kid.

It measures about 15" wide by 10" tall.

As for the new neighbor, I think he's pretty much figured I'm a half-bubble off from being plumb.

Bill

[dunk]

Great job Bill.

[cameronj]

Looks great.  I like all the fine detail.
Jim

[dgman]

Very cool Bill, I like it!

[Danny]

Howdy Bill....Gee....Wat I see is really so, so many fine cuts with so fragal detail cuts.  I have mostly shied away from patterns with that type of detail.  Maybe you could share how you cut all the different animals so life like.  Would appreaciate your input.  Do you use different blades for certain areas?  Thanks for listening to me.  Later....  Danny  :+}

[Tim2beupinAz]

That is really nice. I like it alot.

[Bill P]

Would you believe I used a #3 for the whole thing?  I changed out blades about every 20 minutes.

Bill

[Danny]

Thanks Bill....  It never dawned on me to determine approx. how long those tiny teeth on the FD blades would last before becoming dull, but now from wat u said I have a starting point.  I have messed up some delicate projects in the past which now I say is from trying to make a dull blade do the work.  Thanks again....  Danny  :+}

[Judy Hunter]

That is a beautiful piece!!!!! You have more than your share of patience!!!  Loved the "zinger" for the neighbor.
I have seen that pattern before but can't remember where.

[Rapid Roger]

If the neighbor brings you a couple of skunks......JOKE IS ON YOU!!! 

Rog

[Bill P]

I guess I should explain, I wasn't trying to be rude to the new guy; I just couldn't look up from what I was doing, so I said something silly.  I've since explained that to him and I've got a new friend....who thinks my elevator doesn't go all the way to the top.

Bill

[shissta]

Very nice.  Looks good