WIP Full Body Elk - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Ned · 10-20-2009, 01:14 AM

Hi all
Its been a while since I was on the forum, but I am still around

I started the Elk a few weeks ago but have been too busy until the last couple of days to do too much to it. The body is all cut out and the shaping and sanding is done. I have still to twig the fit up in a couple of places. I will finish the Elk completely before cutting the foregrond as it will be easier to fit the grass to the Elk rather than the Elk to the grass. So I will put the finish on and glue it up in the next little while. Here is a WIP photo.
Ned

Harlan · 10-20-2009, 03:09 AM

Everyone is showing such great work, i'm embarassed to show mine.

Janette · 10-20-2009, 04:04 AM

Looking good so far Ned. Glad you're posting!

Harlan...there is no shame except showing nothing

That's how we all learn.

Sally · 10-20-2009, 04:20 AM

Beautiful, Ned.

jlyn069 · 10-20-2009, 05:11 AM

Ned, he is looking great. Thank you so much for sharing.

Harlan, don't be embarassed to post your work. I have learned so much more after posting mine. People here are so helpful.
Jackie

dragyn · 10-20-2009, 05:12 PM

HArlan, it goes along with the only stupid question is the unasked question so post away.

Ned, glad to have you posting again and the elk looks great. Can't wait to see it finished.

Pete Ricci · 10-20-2009, 08:49 PM

Ned
Looks good so far but I would recommend you cut the entire project out first you cut good enough to have everything fit. After it fits the shaping is easy and straight forward.
Pete
PS Say hi to eva for me

jim_mex · 10-20-2009, 09:49 PM

Hi Ned - good to see you after a while and a great subject to return to posting with. Looking forward to seeing your progress

Janette · 10-20-2009, 09:50 PM

I totally understand why you're doing the elk first then the background. They never seem to quite fit right doing it all at once in these cases.

Ned · 10-21-2009, 05:56 PM

Pete..I am afraid I have to disagree with you for once on this one and agree with Janette. I find it much easier to fit pieces to a completed part rather than try to line up and fit too many pieces at one time. Mind you with my new 'light' I am cutting a lot closer to the line and should not have too much problem. With this one the elk will be completed and then the foreground.
Ned

10-20-2009, 04:04 AM	#3
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,110 Blog Entries: 4	Looking good so far Ned. Glad you're posting! Harlan...there is no shame except showing nothing That's how we all learn. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

10-20-2009, 05:12 PM	#6
dragyn Local Goofball! Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,669	HArlan, it goes along with the only stupid question is the unasked question so post away. Ned, glad to have you posting again and the elk looks great. Can't wait to see it finished. __________________ Dragyn (Oh my! Another Mike! ) It's a good thing my head is attached to my ... ... Has anyone seen my head?!?

10-20-2009, 09:49 PM	#8
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 1,788	Hi Ned - good to see you after a while and a great subject to return to posting with. Looking forward to seeing your progress __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

10-20-2009, 09:50 PM	#9
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,110 Blog Entries: 4	I totally understand why you're doing the elk first then the background. They never seem to quite fit right doing it all at once in these cases. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

10-21-2009, 05:56 PM	#10
Ned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 79	Pete..I am afraid I have to disagree with you for once on this one and agree with Janette. I find it much easier to fit pieces to a completed part rather than try to line up and fit too many pieces at one time. Mind you with my new 'light' I am cutting a lot closer to the line and should not have too much problem. With this one the elk will be completed and then the foreground. Ned __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/woodenthingsbynorm Last edited by Ned; 10-21-2009 at 05:58 PM.

10-20-2009, 03:09 AM	#2
Harlan Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: La Puente, CA Posts: 35	Everyone is showing such great work, i'm embarassed to show mine.

10-20-2009, 04:20 AM	#4
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,027	Beautiful, Ned.

10-20-2009, 05:11 AM	#5
jlyn069 Jackie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 202	Ned, he is looking great. Thank you so much for sharing. Harlan, don't be embarassed to post your work. I have learned so much more after posting mine. People here are so helpful. Jackie

10-20-2009, 08:49 PM	#7
Pete Ricci Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 192	Ned Looks good so far but I would recommend you cut the entire project out first you cut good enough to have everything fit. After it fits the shaping is easy and straight forward. Pete PS Say hi to eva for me

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