Measuring Up - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

08-29-2003, 05:56 AM

When I decide to carve a hobo, I enlarge the pattern to 10-1/2 inches tall. Why? Because that makes the pattern fit on a 3 inch (side view) by 4 inch (front view) block of wood.

So how long should the feet be?
Simple, a 6 foot man has approx. 12 inch feet. So 72 inches divided by 12 inches equals 6.
So for a 10+1/2 inch figure, 10-1/2 divided by 6 equals 1-3/4 inches.

For a 6 inch figure, 6 divided by 6 will give you 1 inch feet.

08-30-2003, 11:24 AM

Thanks Rick,
That's makes sense. Thanks for sharing. Makes it easier to figure the proportions when you think of it that way instead of just eyeballing it.
Donna T

Teri_Embrey · 08-30-2003, 07:52 PM

You're the best, Rick - thanks for getting us thinking about proportion!

Teri

08-31-2003, 06:57 AM

Wish I had more time to sit here and type, but I am still behind the 8 ball.

08-31-2003, 02:55 PM

Rick, if you are behind the eight ball, at least get a mirror and do a carving of it! LOL

08-29-2003, 05:56 AM	#1
whittlinwit Guest Posts: n/a	Measuring Up When I decide to carve a hobo, I enlarge the pattern to 10-1/2 inches tall. Why? Because that makes the pattern fit on a 3 inch (side view) by 4 inch (front view) block of wood. So how long should the feet be? Simple, a 6 foot man has approx. 12 inch feet. So 72 inches divided by 12 inches equals 6. So for a 10+1/2 inch figure, 10-1/2 divided by 6 equals 1-3/4 inches. For a 6 inch figure, 6 divided by 6 will give you 1 inch feet.

08-30-2003, 11:24 AM	#2
Donna_T Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Measuring Up Thanks Rick, That's makes sense. Thanks for sharing. Makes it easier to figure the proportions when you think of it that way instead of just eyeballing it. Donna T

08-30-2003, 07:52 PM	#3
Teri_Embrey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 580	Re: Measuring Up You're the best, Rick - thanks for getting us thinking about proportion! Teri __________________ "Santas for the Soul" &&Original Carvings by Teri Embrey&&http://www.teriembrey.com&&santacarvinlady@aol.com

08-31-2003, 06:57 AM	#4
whittlinwit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Measuring Up Wish I had more time to sit here and type, but I am still behind the 8 ball.

08-31-2003, 02:55 PM	#5
Hi_Ho_Sliver Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Measuring Up Rick, if you are behind the eight ball, at least get a mirror and do a carving of it! LOL

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