triton trumpet by Bubbantenn - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

sawdustus · 10-03-2009, 02:25 PM

I started cutting Bubba's triton trumpet two days ago. I am cutting it, on my top feeding Hawk, in 19/32" cherry - happened to have a piece that fit. I am using 2/0 RT blades in holes drilled with a 1/32" bit. I go through a blade every 1-15 cuts, depending on the size of the cut, and have completed 75 so far. I estimate 200 or so more to go. I would normally cut from the center out but the wood is so strong that I am able to cut from the top down without sacrificing strength or risking breakage. Picture 1 is the front. Pictures 2 and 3 are of the back.
Thinking ahead, here is my question - I am going to use this as a wall hanging against a light yellow wall so do you think it will be better without a backer or with a colored backer (what color)?

As usual all comments and criticisms are greatly appreciated.

george

triton front.JPG

triton back 1.jpg triton back 2.jpg

Sally · 10-03-2009, 02:37 PM

If it's strong enough to survive without a backer - leave it open.

Wood Dog · 10-03-2009, 02:45 PM

Don't you just love it when a pattern fits a piece of scrap........you are doing great, eager to see it finished. My vote is no backer unless you don't want the yellow showing through.

wood-n-things · 10-03-2009, 03:50 PM

I'd have to see what it looks like with the yellow wall before I could decide....Looks great so far..

scrollpup · 10-03-2009, 04:11 PM

Thats looking GOOD George! Bubba done GOOD too! LOL.

I think Mikes right, See what it looks like on the wall first, then if you wanted,try different backgrounds.I sometimes trim construction paper and use that as a rough guide to what color would look best behind my fretwork.Hope you get it finished this weekend!

Jerry

bubbantenn · 10-03-2009, 05:33 PM

Wow, I see you went with the original, more difficult, pattern. It's looking impressive, and with a hard wood like cherry, too. It's going to look super.
As for the backing, I would probably choose not to use one, for the simple reason that the color would probably not come through anyway once it is hung on the wall. With light behind it you might could discern a color, but up against the wall, well, I'm guessing you won't even be able to see the yellow because the cuts are not that large. I would have someone hold it up against the wall while I stood back to see the results, then decide, as has already been suggested.
However you do it, it's going to look great!

Bubba

Haggard3230 · 10-06-2009, 01:54 AM

Very nice work so far George.

sawdustus · 10-06-2009, 11:56 AM

As of last night, I was up to 170 internal cuts. I think that there are about 50 more to go. Boy does cherry vary in hardness from parts that eat a blade inside of 5 minutes of cutting and parts that let you cut for what seems forever. It's a glued up piece of a board given to me by a friend so I guess I really can't complain. As to the backer, your suggestions are great. I will try it against the wall before cutting the outline and if the color shows through I will try it with various backer colors first. I hope to have it finished by tomorrow.

george

dragyn · 10-06-2009, 12:18 PM

Wow, definitely more patience than I have, but looks great so far!

handibunny · 10-06-2009, 12:42 PM

What patience! I'm sticking to bowls . . . .

Please post progress reports--this should be quite an impressive piece.

10-03-2009, 02:25 PM	#1
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,975	triton trumpet by Bubbantenn I started cutting Bubba's triton trumpet two days ago. I am cutting it, on my top feeding Hawk, in 19/32" cherry - happened to have a piece that fit. I am using 2/0 RT blades in holes drilled with a 1/32" bit. I go through a blade every 1-15 cuts, depending on the size of the cut, and have completed 75 so far. I estimate 200 or so more to go. I would normally cut from the center out but the wood is so strong that I am able to cut from the top down without sacrificing strength or risking breakage. Picture 1 is the front. Pictures 2 and 3 are of the back. Thinking ahead, here is my question - I am going to use this as a wall hanging against a light yellow wall so do you think it will be better without a backer or with a colored backer (what color)? As usual all comments and criticisms are greatly appreciated. george triton front.JPG triton back 1.jpg triton back 2.jpg __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

10-03-2009, 02:45 PM	#3
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,445	Don't you just love it when a pattern fits a piece of scrap........you are doing great, eager to see it finished. My vote is no backer unless you don't want the yellow showing through. __________________ WD

10-03-2009, 03:50 PM	#4
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	I'd have to see what it looks like with the yellow wall before I could decide....Looks great so far.. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

10-03-2009, 04:11 PM	#5
scrollpup Avatar by Casey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hot Springs,Arkansas Posts: 1,732	Thats looking GOOD George! Bubba done GOOD too! LOL. I think Mikes right, See what it looks like on the wall first, then if you wanted,try different backgrounds.I sometimes trim construction paper and use that as a rough guide to what color would look best behind my fretwork.Hope you get it finished this weekend! Jerry __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right....they just even the score...

10-03-2009, 05:33 PM	#6
bubbantenn Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 704	Wow, I see you went with the original, more difficult, pattern. It's looking impressive, and with a hard wood like cherry, too. It's going to look super. As for the backing, I would probably choose not to use one, for the simple reason that the color would probably not come through anyway once it is hung on the wall. With light behind it you might could discern a color, but up against the wall, well, I'm guessing you won't even be able to see the yellow because the cuts are not that large. I would have someone hold it up against the wall while I stood back to see the results, then decide, as has already been suggested. However you do it, it's going to look great! 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~

10-03-2009, 02:37 PM	#2
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 1,021	If it's strong enough to survive without a backer - leave it open.

10-06-2009, 01:54 AM	#7
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 2,714	Very nice work so far George. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com

10-06-2009, 11:56 AM	#8
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,975	As of last night, I was up to 170 internal cuts. I think that there are about 50 more to go. Boy does cherry vary in hardness from parts that eat a blade inside of 5 minutes of cutting and parts that let you cut for what seems forever. It's a glued up piece of a board given to me by a friend so I guess I really can't complain. As to the backer, your suggestions are great. I will try it against the wall before cutting the outline and if the color shows through I will try it with various backer colors first. I hope to have it finished by tomorrow. george __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

10-06-2009, 12:18 PM	#9
dragyn Local Goofball! Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,665	Wow, definitely more patience than I have, but looks great so far! __________________ Dragyn (Oh my! Another Mike! ) It's a good thing my head is attached to my ... ... Has anyone seen my head?!?

10-06-2009, 12:42 PM	#10
handibunny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 359	What patience! I'm sticking to bowls . . . . Please post progress reports--this should be quite an impressive piece. __________________ Carole Follow me on my blog: www.scrollsawbowls.blogspot.com

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