The Amazing Cutting Engine - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Gill · 06-09-2008, 12:00 PM

While searching the internet, I came across this adaptation of a sewing machine into a marquetry cutting engine. Although it's not a scroll saw as such, I thought it might interest the more mechanically inclined amongst us (are you reading this, Carl

).

The Amazing Cutting Engine

Take a look at the gallery on that website too - there's some astounding marquetry to goggle over.

Gill

CanadianScroller · 06-09-2008, 12:51 PM

Very cool Gill ty for the post. I am going to delve further in the future

CanadianScroller · 06-09-2008, 01:26 PM

Gill I am in awe of this piece http://www.staffsmarq.freeserve.co.u...jj_sparrow.jpg
I love how the water line has been portrayed

Gill · 06-09-2008, 01:38 PM

Aren't those marquetarians fabulous? The way they use the wood grain to add texture is stunning.

I've seen their work close up and their isn't a flea's hair-breadth between any of the veneers. They're all beautifully finished too.

Gill

Fremmed · 06-09-2008, 03:56 PM

Hey Carl..
I couldn't figure out why you put up a painting of that sparrow......oops. In awe is right. Incredible!

Ramjet · 06-09-2008, 04:36 PM

When I was scrolling yesterday I thought about sewing machines .The saws up and down action reminded me of a sewing machine's action .I was cutting circles and the white pattern looked like cloth .Voila . Here it is . Thanks .Roger

artistic_endeavors · 06-09-2008, 07:11 PM

Isn't it kind of like reinventing the wheel. Most people I know use a scrollsaw and fine jewelers blades. A scrollsaw is designed for something like this and you don't have to use a scalpel to finish cutting it loose by hand.

Gill · 06-09-2008, 07:50 PM

In theory, this is the case. Yet how many people here can produce the quality of marquetry that Gerald Owen achieves with his engine? I hear a lot about how good marquetry is that's been cut by a scroll saw, but examples are rather elusive. Until I find something comparable to the work of the Staffordshire Marquetry Group, I shall continue to cut with a knife.

Come on, guys - show me something impressive

!

Gill

06-09-2008, 12:00 PM	#1
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,625	The Amazing Cutting Engine While searching the internet, I came across this adaptation of a sewing machine into a marquetry cutting engine. Although it's not a scroll saw as such, I thought it might interest the more mechanically inclined amongst us (are you reading this, Carl ). The Amazing Cutting Engine Take a look at the gallery on that website too - there's some astounding marquetry to goggle over. 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)

06-09-2008, 12:51 PM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	Very cool Gill ty for the post. I am going to delve further in the future __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

06-09-2008, 01:26 PM	#3
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	Gill I am in awe of this piece http://www.staffsmarq.freeserve.co.u...jj_sparrow.jpg I love how the water line has been portrayed __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

06-09-2008, 01:38 PM	#4
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,625	Aren't those marquetarians fabulous? The way they use the wood grain to add texture is stunning. I've seen their work close up and their isn't a flea's hair-breadth between any of the veneers. They're all beautifully finished too. 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)

06-09-2008, 03:56 PM	#5
Fremmed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 840	Hey Carl.. I couldn't figure out why you put up a painting of that sparrow......oops. In awe is right. Incredible! __________________ The Journey is the Reward Kevin

06-09-2008, 04:36 PM	#6
Ramjet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saltspring Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,096	When I was scrolling yesterday I thought about sewing machines .The saws up and down action reminded me of a sewing machine's action .I was cutting circles and the white pattern looked like cloth .Voila . Here it is . Thanks .Roger

06-09-2008, 07:11 PM	#7
artistic_endeavors Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Isn't it kind of like reinventing the wheel. Most people I know use a scrollsaw and fine jewelers blades. A scrollsaw is designed for something like this and you don't have to use a scalpel to finish cutting it loose by hand.

06-09-2008, 07:50 PM	#8
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,625	In theory, this is the case. Yet how many people here can produce the quality of marquetry that Gerald Owen achieves with his engine? I hear a lot about how good marquetry is that's been cut by a scroll saw, but examples are rather elusive. Until I find something comparable to the work of the Staffordshire Marquetry Group, I shall continue to cut with a knife. Come on, guys - show me something impressive ! 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)

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