I hate tabs...... - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Wood Dog · 12-15-2008, 11:57 PM

Hello scrollers......here is my latest cutting. A lidded basket pattern by Patrick Spielman.
It is a tabbed design. I find them very difficult to do, so I keep trying to do projects with them to gain experience. Am I nuts or what? The lids on top, both sides open up. It was a fun project, except for the tabs.

Mike Crosa · 12-16-2008, 12:09 AM

Very nice. I know what you mean about tabs. I am ready to swear off of them. No matter how careful I am I can't quite get it right. BUT you have done a wonderful job on this.

minowevie · 12-16-2008, 12:14 AM

WD I agree about the tabs. and on this project you can't skip on the size.you did a real sweat job on this. it is absolutely beautiful. I have wonted to do this for a long time. say maybe I will do it is corian. HEHE. next year. I love the color you used as well. what color is that.

Wood Dog · 12-16-2008, 12:20 AM

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks tabs are a pain. Evie, it's Walnut, dipped in Watco natural oil, sprayed with 3 coats Deft Satin.

minowevie · 12-16-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Wood Dog

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks tabs are a pain. Evie, it's Walnut, dipped in Watco natural oil, sprayed with 3 coats Deft Satin.

really, walnut, dang thats the prettiest walnut I have ever seen. looks great. your friend Evie

Nubbin · 12-16-2008, 01:07 AM

That looks absolutely beautiful WD. Great work.

What are tabs? If it is what I think, I have never done those.

William Young · 12-16-2008, 01:24 AM

Very nice job on that WD.
I understand about the tabs and you did a real nice job by using them .
I have been known to eliminate the tabs on some patterns similar to that.
The the tabs do add a nice little extra touch if a person has the extra time and the patience to include them,. You did well to incorporate them.
W.Y.

AirNationalGuardMom · 12-16-2008, 01:44 AM

You did a beautiful job on the basket.
Linda

hoover4 · 12-16-2008, 02:24 AM

great job WD i think the pattern is in my too do list also. and yes tabs are a pain the@#$%. brian

minowevie · 12-16-2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nubbin

That looks absolutely beautiful WD. Great work.

What are tabs? If it is what I think, I have never done those.

Tom tabs are what go into a slot that normaly lines up a project to a other piece. one side has a tab, a piece that sticks out and a grove or slot that it fitts into. they are a bother. most the time you can cut them off. and just glue the piece together. but on a project like this, the tabs stick out on the other side of the piece adding some dimention. and interest to the project. not to mention holding it all together. they are glued in. but on some old work they are not. but that is for craftsmon far better than me. does this help. your friend Evie

12-16-2008, 12:09 AM	#2
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,717	Very nice. I know what you mean about tabs. I am ready to swear off of them. No matter how careful I am I can't quite get it right. BUT you have done a wonderful job on this. __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

12-16-2008, 12:20 AM	#4
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,938	Glad I'm not the only one who thinks tabs are a pain. Evie, it's Walnut, dipped in Watco natural oil, sprayed with 3 coats Deft Satin. __________________ WD

12-16-2008, 01:07 AM	#6
Nubbin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Titusville, Florida Posts: 725	That looks absolutely beautiful WD. Great work. What are tabs? If it is what I think, I have never done those. __________________ Andy Nobody told me when I became an engineer that I wouldn't get to drive a train.

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12-16-2008, 12:14 AM	#3
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,297	WD I agree about the tabs. and on this project you can't skip on the size.you did a real sweat job on this. it is absolutely beautiful. I have wonted to do this for a long time. say maybe I will do it is corian. HEHE. next year. I love the color you used as well. what color is that.

12-16-2008, 01:24 AM	#7
William Young Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wynndel, BC, Canada Posts: 869	Very nice job on that WD. I understand about the tabs and you did a real nice job by using them . I have been known to eliminate the tabs on some patterns similar to that. The the tabs do add a nice little extra touch if a person has the extra time and the patience to include them,. You did well to incorporate them. W.Y.

12-16-2008, 01:44 AM	#8
AirNationalGuardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Knoxville, IA Posts: 244	You did a beautiful job on the basket. Linda

12-16-2008, 02:24 AM	#9
hoover4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 160	great job WD i think the pattern is in my too do list also. and yes tabs are a pain the@#$%. brian