My first projects at scrolling

[arkiewood]

Just getting started scrolling. The first two projects were simple ornaments and the third one was a little more testing for me. They are a rough still have a lot of learning to do.
Just wanted to share my first try I am having trouble with the curves and circle cutting maybe practice will help

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad21/arkieman/004.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad21/arkieman/002-4.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad21/arkieman/001-3.jpg


Thanks for looking any suggestions would be appreciated.

[countryscroller]

Those look great! In time your cuts will be more smooth, but it all comes with a lot of practice. keep it up. thanks for sharing.

[Billy in Va]

Arkie

Those are some nice looking items. I wish my first were as nice looking.  I am sure by now you are "hooked"  Keep on making sawdust!

[rickther]

Looks like you are off to a great start, patients and practice. that how we all started. keep it up, you wil be an expert in no time.
 Rick

[smitty0312]

Awesome for your your 1st projects! Like everyone has said, the more you do the better you will get. Thanks for sharing.

[Keefie]

As countryscroller said, a bit of practice and your cuts will become much smoother, but very nice work especially as it's your first projects.
What blades are you using? I had the devils own job trying to follow lines untill I switched to Flying Dutchman Blades. My cutting improved instantly with those blades. I mainly use FD UR #1 and #3 blades and not only do they cut nicely, they leave almost no fuzzies to sand off. As every 3rd tooth is reversed it cuts on the up stroke as well as the down and the finish after cutting requires next to no sanding.

[Marshall]

Some fine work , when I first started out just cutting the thin stock - I was cutting one at a time . Until I figured out to stack cut four and five at a time ..I was working myself to death cutting the thin stuff one at a time ...... food for thought .......... MB

[Tim2beupinAz]

I second what Keefie said. Blade choice is a plus for sure. I used different blades to till I found flying dutchman blades from Mike. Love them and love to use the #1 and #3 the most. Keep cutting and use a slow speed. Take your time and dont rush it. You will get better with time and more cutting.

[Russ C]

Great job! They really look nice. 

[newfie]

looks pretty good for your first couple of projects.thanks for them to us.

[jlatorre]

are very good for being the first work,thanks for sharing

[Tomsunnu]

Great start! Not to worry! as you practice the curves ,circle and the tight corners will become easy and if required you can throw in your questions here and the members will be very happy to guide you
Thank you for sharing
Mahendra

[Al W]

Keep going and learning and sharing with us.   Thanks

[troy_curtis]

Your projects look very nice. You did good on all three. Curves are a bit tricky I think. I have been using a spiral blade and find that it really helps a ton.

I learned something from a guy I met this past week. If you take a cigarette lighter and light the underside of your project it burns the loose fibers, then you can quickly run it on a sander and it smooths out nice.

Well all in all I think you did some nice work and I look forward to seeing more of what you make.

[wombatie]

They are fantastic first projects. I used to hate curves but now they don't bother me, but I sometimes still freak out at straight lines. Lol

Marg