SSWC 36 Cutting Elegant Spirals article discussion thread - Page 4 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

charliedearing · 07-04-2009, 08:57 AM

I look forward to doing that one. I think I'll try to add other cuts to make it a fretwork spiral....it's probably much cooler in my head.

Band Saw Box · 07-05-2009, 12:21 AM

I'll be heading for Book A Million in the middle of this month, I forgot to renew. I have to see this issue and give compound cut a try. Thanks so much for posting that great video BobD.

will8989 · 07-05-2009, 01:30 AM

Ok, I looked at the show again. At the beginning you said to drill hole in both ends, but the demo showed no hole in either end and the dowel was longer than the pattern. Was this just for demo purposes? Really great idea. Can't wait to make some.

Betty

Bruce-P · 07-05-2009, 03:47 AM

Betty,

Good catch, you are right about the "demo" part. For the candlestick project, the dowel is shorter.

Regarding the circle ends of the pattern; as mentioned in the video and also noted in the article, to mark the centers of the ends of the dowel for drilling, the pattern is not glued on, but just held in place and the center is marked with a nail. Next, both ends are drilled and shaped to hold the candle stick cup and base. At this point, the pattern (including the end circles) is attached to the dowel according to your adhesive preferences (w/ or w/out blue tape, etc.) and the fun begins...

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Bruce P.

bubbantenn · 07-05-2009, 02:05 PM

Wow, this may be beyond my capabilities but I'd love to give it a try. What a great idea! I've got a few spiral blades but have never liked them. It looks like I'm going to need a change of mind. I'm sure this isn't for everybody, though, just like intarsia. I've never gotten the hang of that either.

Bubba

mytoya · 07-06-2009, 05:29 AM

Wow! I am Amazed!!!!!!!!

Do you have to use a spiral blade or can you use a regular blade?
Me and spiral blades don't get along.

sawdustus · 07-06-2009, 12:14 PM

Bruce, what a great new technique. Bob, thanks for the video it couldn't be any clearer. I can't wait for the magazine to arrive and let me try it out on some dowel I have lying around. I have some #1 spirals I rarely use and this looks like a great way to gain control over them.

george

lacaco · 07-08-2009, 08:53 PM

Ok, first it shows him hollowing out top and bottom, but than in the next clip their is no hollow in the top, did I miss something or did he just use a different piece to demonstrate with?

BobD · 07-08-2009, 08:59 PM

We used a different one to illustrated the cutting. It's our mistake.

Bob

Bruce-P · 07-09-2009, 12:03 AM

Iacaco,

See my previous post in response to Betty's question. When drilling out the ends of the dowel, do not drill through the circle ends of the pattern (these will be apparent when you see the article). You will need the circles intact, with their alignment lines, in order to begin the spiral cuts in the proper orientation.
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Bruce P.

07-05-2009, 12:21 AM	#32
Band Saw Box World's Greatest Scroller Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 980	I'll be heading for Book A Million in the middle of this month, I forgot to renew. I have to see this issue and give compound cut a try. Thanks so much for posting that great video BobD. __________________ : Dan US Navy PR1 (Ret) To all who serve or have served, Thank you Well I am the worlds greatest scroller at my house.

07-05-2009, 01:30 AM	#33
will8989 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 1,196	Ok, I looked at the show again. At the beginning you said to drill hole in both ends, but the demo showed no hole in either end and the dowel was longer than the pattern. Was this just for demo purposes? Really great idea. Can't wait to make some. Betty __________________ A woodworker never has too many clamps!!

07-05-2009, 03:47 AM	#34
Bruce-P Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 108	Method note Betty, Good catch, you are right about the "demo" part. For the candlestick project, the dowel is shorter. Regarding the circle ends of the pattern; as mentioned in the video and also noted in the article, to mark the centers of the ends of the dowel for drilling, the pattern is not glued on, but just held in place and the center is marked with a nail. Next, both ends are drilled and shaped to hold the candle stick cup and base. At this point, the pattern (including the end circles) is attached to the dowel according to your adhesive preferences (w/ or w/out blue tape, etc.) and the fun begins... ------------- Bruce P.

07-05-2009, 02:05 PM	#35
bubbantenn Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 675	Wow, this may be beyond my capabilities but I'd love to give it a try. What a great idea! I've got a few spiral blades but have never liked them. It looks like I'm going to need a change of mind. I'm sure this isn't for everybody, though, just like intarsia. I've never gotten the hang of that either. Bubba __________________ "The worst evil that could be inflicted upon the youth of the land would be to leave them without restraint and completely at the mercy of their own uncontrolled inclinations." ~Calvin Coolidge~

07-06-2009, 05:29 AM	#36
mytoya Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 117	Wow! I am Amazed!!!!!!!! Do you have to use a spiral blade or can you use a regular blade? Me and spiral blades don't get along. __________________ Mytoya See my art @ myspace.com/mytoya2 Dewalt 788, Forever!!!!!!!!!

07-04-2009, 08:57 AM	#31
charliedearing Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hamilton, Texas Posts: 52	I look forward to doing that one. I think I'll try to add other cuts to make it a fretwork spiral....it's probably much cooler in my head.

07-06-2009, 12:14 PM	#37
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,919	Bruce, what a great new technique. Bob, thanks for the video it couldn't be any clearer. I can't wait for the magazine to arrive and let me try it out on some dowel I have lying around. I have some #1 spirals I rarely use and this looks like a great way to gain control over them. george __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

07-08-2009, 08:53 PM	#38
lacaco Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	Question on candle stick Ok, first it shows him hollowing out top and bottom, but than in the next clip their is no hollow in the top, did I miss something or did he just use a different piece to demonstrate with?

07-08-2009, 08:59 PM	#39
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 2	We used a different one to illustrated the cutting. It's our mistake. Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

07-09-2009, 12:03 AM	#40
Bruce-P Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 108	Circle ends of spiral pattern Iacaco, See my previous post in response to Betty's question. When drilling out the ends of the dowel, do not drill through the circle ends of the pattern (these will be apparent when you see the article). You will need the circles intact, with their alignment lines, in order to begin the spiral cuts in the proper orientation. ------------ Bruce P.

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