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This is a very simple 3D Angel ornament. There are no interior cuts. There is some veining but it is also not difficult. The angel is a little over 5" tall. The display stand pattern is included as an option.
I cut this ornament from 1/4" thick BB ply.
To Release or Not to Release. That is the Question.
This question came up in a phone conversation I had with another scroller early last week.
Will releasing the tension of the scroll saw blade, when not in use, prolong the life of your scroll saw? I have never done or seen any actual tests to confirm this question one way or another. Here are my thoughts.
Small forces over long periods of time can cause changes. I release the tension on the blade after I finish for the day. I have always done this. I do not have any proof that I have prevented a problem but my experience as a technician for 40 years makes me believe it may help. It takes half a second to release the tension so I don't see any inconvenience and it may help.
Scroll saws can last several years. One of the failure points of these saws are bearings wearing out. Bearings all have a specification called sideloading. They are designed to handle a certain amount of sideloading(Force applied to the side of a bearing). If the bearings in your scroll saw are not of the highest quality then their sideloading spec may not be that great. Adding extra force to these bearings may, over time, wear them out faster.
Like I said, I don't have proof of this but it does not cost me anything so I do it.
$12 per sheet of 12 coins plus $3.50 shipping
Inlay with a 1" Forstner Bit.
The perfect way to sign your work.
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Paperback – Illustrated, February 1, 2010
Learning the art of intarsia has never been easier thanks to celebrated artist and instructor Kathy Wise!
- Over 40 skill-building lessons, exercises, and projects break down important techniques into manageable, easy-to-understand steps
- Step-by-step instructions, patterns, reference photos, and material lists guide you through each lesson
- Tips & hints from author Kathy Wise help you turn multiple pieces of wood into stunning art
- Progressive teaching style teaches not only the basics, but the nuances of working with multiple shades of wood
Learning intarsia is easier than you think! You don't have to be a master woodworker to create dramatic works of intarsia—the assembly of various woods into a unified mosaic piece—thanks to celebrated artist and instructor Kathy Wise.
With more than 40 skill building lessons, exercises, and projects, Intarsia Woodworking for Beginners does what no other intarsia book has done before: It breaks down the important techniques of intarsia into manageable and easy-to-understand steps, offering crafters an easy entry point into this rewarding art form.
Following a progression, this resource takes you on a journey from the concepts and basics of working with an intarsia pattern to the fundamentals of cutting, sanding, gluing, creating a backer board, and finishing your first project. From there, you'll move on to techniques that will take your work to the next level, such as staining, shims, overlays, laminations, woodburning (pyrography), and carving texture, to add shading and grain to your mosaic masterpiece.
With the projects divided into beginner, intermediate beginner, and advanced beginner levels, this easy to follow book includes step-by-step instructions, over 20 patterns, reference photos, material lists, and tips to help you turn inlaid wood into a stunning work of art! Each step is organized into 17 total mini-lessons, including practice exercises and a final step-by-step guided project. Five additional patterns for each skill level round out the chapters.
Kathy's progressive teaching style offers something for anyone working with inlaid wood. The lessons not only cover the basics, but also describe details to look out for like the nuances of working with multiple shades of wood or the best way to create color breaks. This book offers valuable lessons that will be referenced again and again as you discover a love of intarsia!
The Scrollsaw Workshop Stencil Printer 1.7 is my latest software for creating patterns. It will create key chain fobs, desk name plates and more. Click the image above to download the latest version. It is free to use donationware. This software is for Windows PC only.
Think Safety
Remember to keep the safety of yourself and others in your work shop in your thoughts at all times. Always wear eye and ear protection. Follow all the manufactures warnings that came with your power tools. If I demonstrate something on this web site that you don't feel is safe, don't do it. Your safety is your responsibility. Fingers are handy things, try to keep all of them.
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