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sawdustus · 06-05-2008, 01:21 PM

I finally found the time to reformat and post the pictures of the dinosaur puzzles I cut exclusively for my granddaughter over the last two weeks. The standup puzzles were all cut using #7 skip tooth blades at between 1500-1800 spm, using my Delta Q3, because it’s more aggressive with thick wood than the my Hawk. The Pteranodon was cut on my Hawk, lots of control needed (especially for the half-lap slots that hold the pieces together), using almost 2 dozen #5 reverse tooth blades and a single piece of 24 x 24” ¼ birch ply. What a tough ply to cut. It really dulls the blades quickly. I could cut only about 8 or ten slots or 4 small or 1 or 2 large pieces before changing blades. Fortunately, 8 or 9 of the pieces could be stack cut. It ended up almost 2’ long with a 4’ wingspan. It will stand on its beak and feet but is meant to be suspended from the ceiling. As usual, all comments and criticisms are welcome and thanks for letting me brag. The cutting details are as follows:

Cut from Judy and Dave Peterson’s book Dinosaur Puzzles for the SS.

Dinosaur # of pieces wood finish

Barosaurus 17 ¾ mahogany shellac
Stegosaurus 16 15/16 walnut gloss varnish
Cryolophosaurus 7 1 ¼ walnut gloss varnish
Allosaurus 9 1 ¼ walnut gloss varnish
Triceratops 12 1 ¼ walnut gloss varnish
Apatosaurus 14 1 ¼ walnut gloss varnish
Elasmosaur 8 7/8 walnut gloss varnish
In The Cretaceous 49 1/1/16 poplar acrylic paint and gloss varnish

Cut from my own design and patterns based on book and internet pictures.

Diplodocus 13 ¾ mahogany shellac
Pentaceratops 16 ¾ poplar shellac
Corythosaurus 11 ¾ mahogany shellac
Hadrosaurus 10 ¾ poplar shellac
Spinosaurus 11 15/16 walnut gloss varnish

Cut from a pattern in Danny Downs book Making Your Own Dinosaur Models

Pteranodon 28 ¼ birch ply none

standup barosaurus.jpg standup stegosaurus.jpg standup cryolophosaurus.jpg

standup allosaurus.jpg standup triceratops.jpg standup apatosaurus.jpg

standup elesmosarus.jpg standup in the cretaceous.jpg standup diplodocus.jpg

standup pentaceratops.jpg standup corythosaurus2.jpg standup hadrosaurus.jpg

standup spinosaurus.jpg pteranodon model.jpg

CanadianScroller · 06-05-2008, 02:00 PM

Über cool!

You not only did a great job on the cutting but the photos and display is good too.

Nice work

Pajaro · 06-05-2008, 02:13 PM

Beautiful cuttings, and the display cards are a priceless addition. Great work.

I wished I had know how hard birch ply was to cut before I went out and purchased a supply of it. Man that stuff sure uses up blades. especially spiral blades.

Big_red_S · 06-05-2008, 03:44 PM

Great stuff, I love the one with the two dinosaurs and the trees

f250 · 06-05-2008, 04:03 PM

Those are so cool, the school that ends up with those will be very happy. What a great way to teach the kids!

thecopperfish · 06-05-2008, 06:40 PM

Those are so great, the kids will love them! You did a very, very nice job on them.
Chris

jigsue · 06-05-2008, 08:02 PM

As I said before, they're great!!!

Sue

sawdustus · 06-06-2008, 01:56 PM

Thanks for the kind words everybody. I really enjoyed cutting them and I am sure my granddaughter will enjoy playing with them also.
George

06-05-2008, 01:21 PM	#1
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,242	more dinosaur puzzles I finally found the time to reformat and post the pictures of the dinosaur puzzles I cut exclusively for my granddaughter over the last two weeks. The standup puzzles were all cut using #7 skip tooth blades at between 1500-1800 spm, using my Delta Q3, because it’s more aggressive with thick wood than the my Hawk. The Pteranodon was cut on my Hawk, lots of control needed (especially for the half-lap slots that hold the pieces together), using almost 2 dozen #5 reverse tooth blades and a single piece of 24 x 24” ¼ birch ply. What a tough ply to cut. It really dulls the blades quickly. I could cut only about 8 or ten slots or 4 small or 1 or 2 large pieces before changing blades. Fortunately, 8 or 9 of the pieces could be stack cut. It ended up almost 2’ long with a 4’ wingspan. It will stand on its beak and feet but is meant to be suspended from the ceiling. As usual, all comments and criticisms are welcome and thanks for letting me brag. The cutting details are as follows: Cut from Judy and Dave Peterson’s book Dinosaur Puzzles for the SS. Dinosaur # of pieces wood finish Barosaurus 17 ¾ mahogany shellac Stegosaurus 16 15/16 walnut gloss varnish Cryolophosaurus 7 1 ¼ walnut gloss varnish Allosaurus 9 1 ¼ walnut gloss varnish Triceratops 12 1 ¼ walnut gloss varnish Apatosaurus 14 1 ¼ walnut gloss varnish Elasmosaur 8 7/8 walnut gloss varnish In The Cretaceous 49 1/1/16 poplar acrylic paint and gloss varnish Cut from my own design and patterns based on book and internet pictures. Diplodocus 13 ¾ mahogany shellac Pentaceratops 16 ¾ poplar shellac Corythosaurus 11 ¾ mahogany shellac Hadrosaurus 10 ¾ poplar shellac Spinosaurus 11 15/16 walnut gloss varnish Cut from a pattern in Danny Downs book Making Your Own Dinosaur Models Pteranodon 28 ¼ birch ply none standup barosaurus.jpg standup stegosaurus.jpg standup cryolophosaurus.jpg standup allosaurus.jpg standup triceratops.jpg standup apatosaurus.jpg standup elesmosarus.jpg standup in the cretaceous.jpg standup diplodocus.jpg standup pentaceratops.jpg standup corythosaurus2.jpg standup hadrosaurus.jpg standup spinosaurus.jpg pteranodon model.jpg __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

06-05-2008, 02:00 PM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,904 Blog Entries: 12	Über cool! You not only did a great job on the cutting but the photos and display is good too. Nice work __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

06-05-2008, 02:13 PM	#3
Pajaro Going back to who I am. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: How can you have fun in a place where dogs aren't allowed. Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	Beautiful cuttings, and the display cards are a priceless addition. Great work. I wished I had know how hard birch ply was to cut before I went out and purchased a supply of it. Man that stuff sure uses up blades. especially spiral blades. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "If you play with things that can eat you, you're going to get eaten" (Tarzan) . " Last edited by Pajaro; 06-05-2008 at 09:13 PM.

06-05-2008, 03:44 PM	#4
Big_red_S Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: The People's Republic of New Jesey Posts: 877	Great stuff, I love the one with the two dinosaurs and the trees __________________ Zohar - probably the only one. Living well is the best revenge Visit my gallery

06-05-2008, 06:40 PM	#6
thecopperfish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 1,145	Those are so great, the kids will love them! You did a very, very nice job on them. Chris __________________ What! There's no coffee?!!

06-05-2008, 04:03 PM	#5
f250 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,791	Those are so cool, the school that ends up with those will be very happy. What a great way to teach the kids! __________________ Hawk G4 http://www.scrollsawer.com/gallery/s...00/ppuser/4243

06-05-2008, 08:02 PM	#7
jigsue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 869	As I said before, they're great!!! Sue

06-06-2008, 01:56 PM	#8
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,242	Thanks for the kind words everybody. I really enjoyed cutting them and I am sure my granddaughter will enjoy playing with them also. George __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

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