Mini Intarsia Challenge - Jim's Toucan - simple intarsia and tutorial - Page 2 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

jim_mex · 08-26-2009, 02:17 AM

Hi Folks - well this cute little fellah certainly has an attraction ! Don't say I didn't tell you - everyone just loves a toucan!

@Janette - I've learnt after not taking enough photos of my 'snotty' candle WIP that the only way to do the slide show is to build it in parallel alongside the progress of the project. It also makes me look more closely at the photos and i spot the mistakes sooner - remember your comment in one of the challenges to stand back occasionally and look at things - well I'm learning! And if they look too bad I stand back about 100 yds!!!

@Tony - I did think about that idea but as its been taken by a million Irish pubs around the world I thought i'd give it a miss. And whilst you are not a Guinness guy I'll let you into a secret. I much prefer Murphys or McCaffertys !!!

@Enriqueta - I somehow thought the fish would bite on this one - LOL! Now do tell me one thing. Where do I buy 5" diameter magnets.

Oh silly me! you meant small 'touquies' - ROFLMAO

@Anne - I bet that kitchen looked great. Wonder if the smell of the Guinness had disappeared?

Ok guys I'll be answering private messages later on - including the one from Jerry - Hip Hip Hoorah!

Ellenburg48 · 08-26-2009, 04:15 AM

Holy Moly Jim! This is just about the cutest little critter I've seen in a long time. I've been wanting to find a "beginner" type intarsia pattern to try and this just jumped up and said "me me me" lol!

I just love your tutorial presentation too........extremely cool and very entertaining too. Thanks so much for sharing this with us..............my PM has been sent!
Christina

KtownScroller · 08-26-2009, 11:02 AM

Very, very well done tutorial Jim! I enjoyed viewing it and look forward to trying to make a toucan for my collection.

Rolf · 08-26-2009, 12:06 PM

Jim,
Great tutorial, but "you-Tou-Can" play. Groan!
Just kidding.

I think I am a tad past beginner but would you mind sending me the pattern? I think he would be ball to make.

jim_mex · 08-26-2009, 12:09 PM

Thanks to all the folks who confirmed receipt of the pattern

Sorry I've not had time to reply to each of you.

Good luck with your toucans - and don't forget to post your results!

Cheers!

Sally · 08-26-2009, 12:16 PM

What a great tutorial. Thanks. So now I'm excited about making one for myself!

Lou · 08-26-2009, 12:55 PM

Holy Moley, but what can happen in a short time around here! SUPER toucan! What a perfect piece for a beginner challenge! Beginners, heck, I'll be sending you a PM very shortly begging for the pattern. It's just adorable and I can't wait to make it. I've only glanced at the tutorial, but it looks just great and well worth a thorough look later. And you have such a gift for humour, Jim, which makes everything in life so much more ... looking for a word ... colourful will do for now!

Thanks soooo much, Jim. This is going to be a lot of fun.

Lou

Sandy Oaks · 08-26-2009, 01:51 PM

Hi Jim,

What a great Toucan and the tutorial is the best. You have really outdone yourself. From beginning intarsia just a few months ago to making patterns and teaching intarsia. Way to go. I will send you a PM for a pattern also.

saw dust · 08-26-2009, 04:48 PM

Great job Jim. I have no words to add about how great everthing is from the pattern to the tutorial is simple to follow. Looking forward to trying this one for the grand daughter. saw dust

scrollpup · 08-26-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janette

A challenge is a great idea! Go for it!!!

Anyone who's requested the pattern from Jim and would like the Pattern Wizzard version - please let me know, and with Jim's permission - I'll send it to you.

Janette

I don't know about a "Pattern Wizzard" but a "cutting and shaping Wizzard" would be nice to have about right now!!

Jerry

View Poll Results: Toucan feedback
What is your intarsia/segmentation experience - complete newcomer	39	48.75%
.... beginner or semi experienced	29	36.25%
.... experienced	12	15.00%
Would you undertake another simple challenge like this in the future - yes?	42	52.50%
Would you undertake another simple challenge like this in the future - no?	2	2.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll

08-26-2009, 02:17 AM	#11
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 2,384	Hi Folks - well this cute little fellah certainly has an attraction ! Don't say I didn't tell you - everyone just loves a toucan! @Janette - I've learnt after not taking enough photos of my 'snotty' candle WIP that the only way to do the slide show is to build it in parallel alongside the progress of the project. It also makes me look more closely at the photos and i spot the mistakes sooner - remember your comment in one of the challenges to stand back occasionally and look at things - well I'm learning! And if they look too bad I stand back about 100 yds!!! @Tony - I did think about that idea but as its been taken by a million Irish pubs around the world I thought i'd give it a miss. And whilst you are not a Guinness guy I'll let you into a secret. I much prefer Murphys or McCaffertys !!! @Enriqueta - I somehow thought the fish would bite on this one - LOL! Now do tell me one thing. Where do I buy 5" diameter magnets. Oh silly me! you meant small 'touquies' - ROFLMAO @Anne - I bet that kitchen looked great. Wonder if the smell of the Guinness had disappeared? Ok guys I'll be answering private messages later on - including the one from Jerry - Hip Hip Hoorah! __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein Last edited by jim_mex; 08-26-2009 at 02:20 AM.

08-26-2009, 04:15 AM	#12
Ellenburg48 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 465	Holy Moly Jim! This is just about the cutest little critter I've seen in a long time. I've been wanting to find a "beginner" type intarsia pattern to try and this just jumped up and said "me me me" lol! I just love your tutorial presentation too........extremely cool and very entertaining too. Thanks so much for sharing this with us..............my PM has been sent! Christina __________________ May all your days be filled with sunshine, happiness, laughter and much love.

08-26-2009, 11:02 AM	#13
KtownScroller <<< Member >>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,774	Very, very well done tutorial Jim! I enjoyed viewing it and look forward to trying to make a toucan for my collection. __________________ -- Rick --

08-26-2009, 12:06 PM	#14
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,093	Jim, Great tutorial, but "you-Tou-Can" play. Groan! Just kidding. I think I am a tad past beginner but would you mind sending me the pattern? I think he would be ball to make. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association Last edited by Rolf; 08-26-2009 at 12:16 PM.

08-26-2009, 12:09 PM	#15
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 2,384	Thanks to all the folks who confirmed receipt of the pattern Sorry I've not had time to reply to each of you. Good luck with your toucans - and don't forget to post your results! Cheers! __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

08-26-2009, 12:16 PM	#16
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,628	What a great tutorial. Thanks. So now I'm excited about making one for myself!

08-26-2009, 12:55 PM	#17
Lou Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 335	Holy Moley, but what can happen in a short time around here! SUPER toucan! What a perfect piece for a beginner challenge! Beginners, heck, I'll be sending you a PM very shortly begging for the pattern. It's just adorable and I can't wait to make it. I've only glanced at the tutorial, but it looks just great and well worth a thorough look later. And you have such a gift for humour, Jim, which makes everything in life so much more ... looking for a word ... colourful will do for now! Thanks soooo much, Jim. This is going to be a lot of fun. Lou __________________ www.woodbylouise.ca

08-26-2009, 01:51 PM	#18
Sandy Oaks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,244	Hi Jim, What a great Toucan and the tutorial is the best. You have really outdone yourself. From beginning intarsia just a few months ago to making patterns and teaching intarsia. Way to go. I will send you a PM for a pattern also. __________________ Denny www.sandyoaksonline.com

08-26-2009, 04:48 PM	#19
saw dust Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,291	Great job Jim. I have no words to add about how great everthing is from the pattern to the tutorial is simple to follow. Looking forward to trying this one for the grand daughter. saw dust

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