Where do I start cutting?

[Distrbd]

I finally got a good scroll saw (DW788) and printed a few seemingly simple patterns from the vault but don't exactly know how to cut those tiny lines in these patterns? for example in the pattern bellow how do I cut the black lines above the eyes or the eyes themselves which are so thin,do I drill a small hole and then cut?
Please help a newbie here,I am so excited to do this but have no idea where to begin.
any help is appreciated.

[wood-n-things]

This is far from an easy pattern....Yes you drill holes for all interior cuts..cut the black and leave the white.

[Jim McDonald]

Not to seem short, but really small bits and really fine blades.

Have to agree with Mike, that is not an easy pattern for starters, but we've all seen newbies turn in some fantastic first efforts--keep us updated.

[scrollpup]

Love to see someone jumping right into the thick of things! But for this cut you really need small bits and blades (like Jim said). Just drill into the widest part of the cut, then cut from there....If you don't have the mini bits, just do a search at the top of the page, or post a question for the links on where to buy them. I haven't cut this one yet, but it is a great looking pattern!


Jerry

[unixpro]

I'm not assuming that the size you posted here is the actual size. I think it's probably somewhat reduced, eh? The actual size is larger? The larger the pattern, the larger the black areas and the larger the drill bit you can use. I usually try to use at least a 1/8 bit, just because I find it easier to locate the holes if they're larger.

The pattern isn't as bad as it looks at first glance either. The black areas are actually fairly large, since they're connected. For example, on the left eye there's really only 1 area for the eye, one for the eyebrow, and one for the cheek under the eye, which extends to the nose. On a rough count, there are actually fewer than 20 internal cuts for the face.

Just remember to start at the interior and work you way out. Be patient and don't push it too hard. You've got a good saw. All you need now is some practice.

Be sure to post pictures when you're finished!

[tony coleman]

when i cut pieces like this,well somtimes you have too make ajustments too suit what you have at hand,if you dont have very fine blades ajust the line too suit,and i find some lines in patterns dont realy need to be cut,they may look good on the drawing but dont look good when cut.

[Mick Walker]

Distrbd, Mike's Workshop English featuring: my life story, a cancer survivor, scrollsawing samples and tips, community service, list of favorite sites and Flying Dutchman fretsaw blades for sale. sells the tiny drill bits. Mike also tells you what size bit you need for the blade you are using. Scroll Saw Patterns, Plans, Scrollsaw Blades, Clock Parts, Woodworking Supplies has a 6 drill set from size 55 to 64 and a set of 20 bits from size 61 to 80.

[Distrbd]

Thank you all very very much,you just don't now how important and valuable your help was.
I decided to make that pattern a few days from now and instead I am cutting the simplest one I could find which is the welcome pattern with a few horses.
I am learning to use the back of the blade and also am trying to go very sloooooowly.
I'll post the result as soon as I'm satisfied it's done!
My god bless you all .
Ken.

[Scrolling Days]

Sounds like your on track, Ken! Good luck!

[tugbtr1]

when you order your tiny drill bits dont be like me and pass on the drill chuck order the drill chuck for the tiny bits i figured i could get where i live but i thought wrong