Scroll Saw Contest - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

zoozoo2 · 04-22-2008, 12:28 PM

Hi everyone. Just thought I would let you all know. The round ball that was featured on the last cover of Scrollsaw Workshop, which won the contest, will be on display at the Saw Expo in Wilmington, Ohio Jully 12-13. I had the opportunity to visit with Tom the designer and see how he created this piece. The ball is one of four peices that showcase Tom's talent and design ability. The total display measures about 7 feet long and 6 feet high and is quite an accomplishment.
An engineering marvel. Tom has taken scrollsawying to another level. Might be worth the trip just to see it. Toby

ajay · 04-22-2008, 02:35 PM

Thanks for that tidbit Toby. I am planning to go to Ohio for the SAW Expo (my first) in July. I would really like to see that sphere up close and personal.

BobD · 04-22-2008, 02:47 PM

Tom has sent me a video of the entire project in motion (yes, it moves!). As soon as we get it posted on the site, I'll let you know!

Bob

BobD · 04-22-2008, 03:46 PM

Here it is!!! It's at the bottom of the screen.

Grand Prize - Best Project Design Contest 2007 - Scroll Saw Workshop

Bob

ajay · 04-22-2008, 05:23 PM

That is truly amazing. Tom's handiwork properly belongs in an art museum. He should be proud of his accomplishment and I for one salute him.

Mike Crosa · 04-22-2008, 08:08 PM

Wow! As if the sphere were not enough to celebrate. He truly is an artist. I hope I can make it to the fair.

Jediscroller · 04-22-2008, 08:14 PM

While an impressive piece of work, I'm curious how many people will actually make one of these for themselves? I know it won't be in my to do pile (ever). I guess I don't understand why something that so few people would actually make would win the design contest. Had it been a best project contest similar to the stuff at picnics I could understand but as something to be featured in a mag for other scrollers to make I don't get it.
This is not to take away from the project as it is very well done, I just don't see the appeal to the typical scroller.

BobD · 04-22-2008, 08:22 PM

Good question Kevin.

The point of the design contest is two-fold.
1. To continue to push the envelope about what is possible to create with the scroll saw and force scroll sawn art to receive the same respect as more traditional art such as painting, photography, and sculpture.

2. To identify new and talented designers that the scrolling public at large should be exposed to. In other words, a way for us to discover talent that we may never have come across otherwise.

#1 clearly pertains more to Tom's piece.

Bob

Jediscroller · 04-22-2008, 09:17 PM

Bob,
I'll buy that.

I am going to start a new thread over in the off-topic area to respond to your point 1 though.

minowevie · 04-23-2008, 12:32 AM

I just have to say, I am totaly amazed. that is one grand piece of ART. will it sale, who caires. that is awsome. for sure. your friend Evie

04-22-2008, 02:35 PM	#2
ajay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 196	Thanks for that tidbit Toby. I am planning to go to Ohio for the SAW Expo (my first) in July. I would really like to see that sphere up close and personal. __________________ ajay A happy Excalibur EX-21 owner

04-22-2008, 02:47 PM	#3
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,051 Blog Entries: 2	Tom has sent me a video of the entire project in motion (yes, it moves!). As soon as we get it posted on the site, I'll let you know! Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

04-22-2008, 03:46 PM	#4
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,051 Blog Entries: 2	Here it is!!! It's at the bottom of the screen. Grand Prize - Best Project Design Contest 2007 - Scroll Saw Workshop Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

04-22-2008, 05:23 PM	#5
ajay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 196	That is truly amazing. Tom's handiwork properly belongs in an art museum. He should be proud of his accomplishment and I for one salute him. __________________ ajay A happy Excalibur EX-21 owner

04-22-2008, 08:08 PM	#6
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,695	Wow! As if the sphere were not enough to celebrate. He truly is an artist. I hope I can make it to the fair. __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

04-22-2008, 12:28 PM	#1
zoozoo2 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 48	Scroll Saw Contest Hi everyone. Just thought I would let you all know. The round ball that was featured on the last cover of Scrollsaw Workshop, which won the contest, will be on display at the Saw Expo in Wilmington, Ohio Jully 12-13. I had the opportunity to visit with Tom the designer and see how he created this piece. The ball is one of four peices that showcase Tom's talent and design ability. The total display measures about 7 feet long and 6 feet high and is quite an accomplishment. An engineering marvel. Tom has taken scrollsawying to another level. Might be worth the trip just to see it. Toby

04-22-2008, 08:14 PM	#7
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	While an impressive piece of work, I'm curious how many people will actually make one of these for themselves? I know it won't be in my to do pile (ever). I guess I don't understand why something that so few people would actually make would win the design contest. Had it been a best project contest similar to the stuff at picnics I could understand but as something to be featured in a mag for other scrollers to make I don't get it. This is not to take away from the project as it is very well done, I just don't see the appeal to the typical scroller. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

04-22-2008, 08:22 PM	#8
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,051 Blog Entries: 2	Good question Kevin. The point of the design contest is two-fold. 1. To continue to push the envelope about what is possible to create with the scroll saw and force scroll sawn art to receive the same respect as more traditional art such as painting, photography, and sculpture. 2. To identify new and talented designers that the scrolling public at large should be exposed to. In other words, a way for us to discover talent that we may never have come across otherwise. #1 clearly pertains more to Tom's piece. Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

04-22-2008, 09:17 PM	#9
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	Bob, I'll buy that. I am going to start a new thread over in the off-topic area to respond to your point 1 though. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

04-23-2008, 12:32 AM	#10
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	I just have to say, I am totaly amazed. that is one grand piece of ART. will it sale, who caires. that is awsome. for sure. your friend Evie

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