Inside out or outside in - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

leob1 · 12-28-2007, 06:52 PM

I have a pattern the is a spiral, is it better to start at the center of the spiral, and cut around to the outside. Or is it better to cut from the outside to the center?
Thanks

Plaquerd · 12-28-2007, 07:12 PM

leob1
I cut from the center out, that way the uncut wood holds
the cut spiral from "unraveling". I'm sure you will get more
responses to this question, but that is how I cut them.

GrayBeard Phil · 12-28-2007, 07:34 PM

Leob1:

1st, Welcome to the forum. I hope you find your visits enjoyable and a learning experience.

The rule of thumb: Delicate first, and where it could loose structure by the cuts, leave to last.

As Dave has pointed out, if you do the inside first, then the structure of the wood remains until the end.

Again, welcome to the forum.

Phil

RollaJohn · 12-28-2007, 07:39 PM

Leob1
I agree with Plaquerd, start at the inside. That way you are holding solid wood not the more delicate spiral. Much easier and more positive control of the turning.

12-28-2007, 06:52 PM	#1
leob1 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Posts: 6	Inside out or outside in I have a pattern the is a spiral, is it better to start at the center of the spiral, and cut around to the outside. Or is it better to cut from the outside to the center? Thanks

12-28-2007, 07:12 PM	#2
Plaquerd Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey Posts: 1,333	leob1 I cut from the center out, that way the uncut wood holds the cut spiral from "unraveling". I'm sure you will get more responses to this question, but that is how I cut them. __________________ Dave "Tight's tight, too tight's broken" www.lakeviewscrollsawing.com

12-28-2007, 07:39 PM	#4
RollaJohn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Yakima Valley.Washington, USA Posts: 34	Leob1 I agree with Plaquerd, start at the inside. That way you are holding solid wood not the more delicate spiral. Much easier and more positive control of the turning. __________________ Rolla All work is guaranteed, if it breaks you get to keep both pieces. Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss. Robert A. Heinlein

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12-28-2007, 07:34 PM	#3
GrayBeard Phil Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,143	Leob1: 1st, Welcome to the forum. I hope you find your visits enjoyable and a learning experience. The rule of thumb: Delicate first, and where it could loose structure by the cuts, leave to last. As Dave has pointed out, if you do the inside first, then the structure of the wood remains until the end. Again, welcome to the forum. Phil