First Project - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Marcel in Longueuil · 03-14-2006, 08:52 PM

Here is a picture of my first project.

It's a napkin holder made of Poplar and finished with semi-gloss Urethane (from a spray can)

Hope it brings you experts souvenirs of yours

And, I'm not responsible for any injuries for anyone falling off their chair laughing

jimp11 · 03-14-2006, 09:25 PM

looks real cool to me .

jim p

Paul S WI · 03-14-2006, 10:18 PM

Very nice.

SharonW0111 · 03-14-2006, 11:23 PM

I like it -- I think you did real good job --be sure and keep your first piece and watch how much you change as time goes on and you get more experience.
Sharon

TonyK · 03-15-2006, 01:13 AM

Very nice job. Sharon makes a good point about keeping your first one to look back on to reflect on your progress.

You might also want to sign and date the project as well. Tony

Neal Moore · 03-15-2006, 02:08 AM

Looks great to me Marcel. Never would have known you are a "beginner". Well....you have already begun so keep up the nice work!!!

lucky788scroller · 03-15-2006, 02:15 AM

That is a really nice pair of Arabian horses in that napkin holder! You did great, specially for a first project!
The horses do look more like dolphins though!!! Nice job! Dale

Gill · 03-15-2006, 10:26 AM

I wish my first piece had looked as nice as that. Unfortunately, I didn't keep it (heck, I don't even remember what it was) so I'll second Sharon's suggestion about making sure you take particular care of yours.

Gill

CanadianScroller · 03-15-2006, 01:09 PM

Great job!
I recognize that pattern Marcel, I do not think too many others on the forum would

There is a new series of patterns in the same publication. The skylines of the provinces and the coats of arms. Although the projects look complicated, once you get the hang of the blade changes you will find them not so bad.

The beauty of SSW is there is a variety of projects for all styles of scrolling which can be done by many different experience levels. If you don't get ScrollSaw Workshop yet I would recommend you do. It will provide you with tons of patterns, tips and suppliers.

Keep up the great work!

sheltiecarver · 03-15-2006, 05:19 PM

I like it Marcel.

Poplar is one of my very favorite woods to scroll - it cuts and sands beautifully, finishes well, and doesn't cost an entire arm and leg. You did a good job on it. You will get to a skill level where you can do much more complex projects, but I always think there is real beauty in simplicity. (And it is not always all that easy)
I second the "Good job!" sentiment.
Sandy

03-14-2006, 10:18 PM	#3
Paul S WI Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stevens Point, WI Posts: 353	Very nice. __________________ Paul S.

03-15-2006, 02:08 AM	#6
Neal Moore Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cottageville, West Virginia Posts: 1,077	First project Looks great to me Marcel. Never would have known you are a "beginner". Well....you have already begun so keep up the nice work!!! __________________ If it don't fit, don't force it....get a bigger hammer!!

03-15-2006, 10:26 AM	#8
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,604	I wish my first piece had looked as nice as that. Unfortunately, I didn't keep it (heck, I don't even remember what it was) so I'll second Sharon's suggestion about making sure you take particular care of yours. Gill __________________ There is no opinion, however absurd, which men will not readily embrace as soon as they can be brought to the conviction that it is readily adopted. (Schopenhauer, Die Kunst Recht zu Behalten)

03-15-2006, 01:09 PM	#9
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,904 Blog Entries: 12	Great job! I recognize that pattern Marcel, I do not think too many others on the forum would There is a new series of patterns in the same publication. The skylines of the provinces and the coats of arms. Although the projects look complicated, once you get the hang of the blade changes you will find them not so bad. The beauty of SSW is there is a variety of projects for all styles of scrolling which can be done by many different experience levels. If you don't get ScrollSaw Workshop yet I would recommend you do. It will provide you with tons of patterns, tips and suppliers. Keep up the great work! __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

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03-14-2006, 09:25 PM	#2
jimp11 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colbourne(big apple)ON.Canada Posts: 145	looks real cool to me . jim p

03-14-2006, 11:23 PM	#4
SharonW0111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ne Texas Posts: 880	I like it -- I think you did real good job --be sure and keep your first piece and watch how much you change as time goes on and you get more experience. Sharon

03-15-2006, 01:13 AM	#5
TonyK Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 35	Very nice job. Sharon makes a good point about keeping your first one to look back on to reflect on your progress. You might also want to sign and date the project as well. Tony

03-15-2006, 02:15 AM	#7
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,354	That is a really nice pair of Arabian horses in that napkin holder! You did great, specially for a first project! The horses do look more like dolphins though!!! Nice job! Dale

03-15-2006, 05:19 PM	#10
sheltiecarver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rural Central California Foothills Posts: 570	I like it Marcel. Poplar is one of my very favorite woods to scroll - it cuts and sands beautifully, finishes well, and doesn't cost an entire arm and leg. You did a good job on it. You will get to a skill level where you can do much more complex projects, but I always think there is real beauty in simplicity. (And it is not always all that easy) I second the "Good job!" sentiment. Sandy

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