My latest attempt at fretwork - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

timbopete · 06-08-2007, 04:30 PM

Hello everyone,

This is my latest fretwork project. The Tiger was ordered as a birthday present for someone that has a bedroom with a jungle decor.

The pattern is from the August 2005 cwwc magazine. I started cutting with a 2/0 spiral blade and ended up finishing it with a 0 spiral blade. It was a real challenge for me with the very small lines really close together.

It is only my fourth fretwork project and I learn something new with each one.

Tim

Mackem · 06-08-2007, 04:37 PM

The cutting looks great Tim, i'm not sure about the frame though,just my humble opinion.

Steviegwood · 06-08-2007, 05:09 PM

Hi Tim, Excellent cutting. I would not have done a job that well on my fourth attempt. I would not have been able to do it now using spirals. Great work. I will have to agree with Kevin though about the frame it doesn't seem to go with that cutting. That is just my opinion also. Steve

Dragon · 06-08-2007, 05:58 PM

Beautiful work. The frame is too frilly or dainty for such a tough and rugged animal. You need one that is bolder.
Diane

jacks699 · 06-08-2007, 06:05 PM

Tim; very sharp cutting. I think the only problem with the frame is the glare from the flash. Greg.

Dragon · 06-08-2007, 06:45 PM

Maybe that's it. It looks like something shiny and curved on the inside. The flash might be deceiving.
Diane

PuzzledMoose · 06-08-2007, 06:57 PM

Very nicely done, Tim.

Jediscroller · 06-08-2007, 06:59 PM

Great job Tim! So, are you hooked on fretwork yet? Hehehehe.

ozarkhillbilly · 06-08-2007, 08:35 PM

Looks good Tim, it looks like you have the knack for spirals too!
Thanks for sharing and keep em coming.

MikeDingas · 06-09-2007, 01:52 AM

I agree, good job. Now stop reading and start another...

06-08-2007, 04:37 PM	#2
Mackem Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sunderland. england Posts: 736	The cutting looks great Tim, i'm not sure about the frame though,just my humble opinion. __________________ kevin/pitbull.

06-08-2007, 05:09 PM	#3
Steviegwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arthur, WV Posts: 2,179	Hi Tim, Excellent cutting. I would not have done a job that well on my fourth attempt. I would not have been able to do it now using spirals. Great work. I will have to agree with Kevin though about the frame it doesn't seem to go with that cutting. That is just my opinion also. Steve __________________ If This HillBilly Can't Fix it Then it Ain't Broke!!! My Gallery steve03@frontiernet.net

06-08-2007, 05:58 PM	#4
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,529	Beautiful work. The frame is too frilly or dainty for such a tough and rugged animal. You need one that is bolder. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

06-08-2007, 06:05 PM	#5
jacks699 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Swift Current, Saskatchewan Posts: 107	tiger Tim; very sharp cutting. I think the only problem with the frame is the glare from the flash. Greg.

06-08-2007, 06:45 PM	#6
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,529	Maybe that's it. It looks like something shiny and curved on the inside. The flash might be deceiving. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

06-08-2007, 06:57 PM	#7
PuzzledMoose Newly Customized Moose Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Truro, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,603	Very nicely done, Tim. __________________ Ian Scrolling with a Dewalt 788

06-08-2007, 06:59 PM	#8
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,159 Blog Entries: 6	Great job Tim! So, are you hooked on fretwork yet? Hehehehe. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

06-08-2007, 08:35 PM	#9
ozarkhillbilly Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,224	Looks good Tim, it looks like you have the knack for spirals too! Thanks for sharing and keep em coming. __________________ Bill DeWalt 788 A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. aut viam inveniam aut faciam

06-09-2007, 01:52 AM	#10
MikeDingas Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 803	I agree, good job. Now stop reading and start another... __________________ Mike Craftsman 16" VS, Puros Indios and Sam Adams! Scrollin' since Jun/2006 My Gallery http://scrollcrafters.com (reciprocal links welcomed)

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