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Title: Eagle and flag
Post by: ChaplainRon on August 15, 2010, 07:03:27 am

I saw this pattern and had to give it a try. Since I am brand new and my Dewalt 788 is brand new I thought I should start slow. I did a few names then I did the Japanese characters. They came out fine and I felt I was ready.

I don't like this frame. What color should I paint it to make the work stand out?

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: sp_343 on August 15, 2010, 07:10:58 am

I like the cutting...very nice job!  As far as the frame goes...something dark.  Thanks for the post!

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: scrollgirl on August 15, 2010, 07:20:22 am

My first thought if you were going to paint the frame a color would be a dark Navy blue.  It would really compliment the wood color and make the design stand out.

The cutting on the project is terrific!  You did a wonderful job!  :)

Sheila

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: Dawie on August 15, 2010, 07:52:21 am

Great job. I'm with Sheila on the color.
David

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: Russ C on August 15, 2010, 07:53:27 am

Beautiful job. Thanks for posting your work.  8)

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: dgman on August 15, 2010, 10:12:23 am

Hey Ron, You did an excellent job on the eagle! Looks like an old pro did the cutting. As for the frame, if it is not finished, I would stain it a darker color like Mahogany or a dark Cherry.
Good job!

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: cherie on August 15, 2010, 10:38:14 am

I love it.  Nice job.

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: daneklund on August 15, 2010, 11:23:55 am

I also would use a dark color for the frame and if you are going to paint it, then I agree with the Navy blue.  Great work!

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: MadHatter on August 15, 2010, 11:30:52 am

great job, thanks for sharing with us.

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: Tim2beupinAz on August 15, 2010, 12:00:27 pm

That looks really good.

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: julief on August 15, 2010, 12:30:37 pm

Good job on the cutting.  I agree, a dark stain or navy blue paint on the frame.

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: ChaplainRon on August 15, 2010, 05:37:22 pm

I had some black paint so I went with that. I will paint another frame Navy and see how it looks when I make the time. I will post a picture of that when I get it done.

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: northie66 on August 15, 2010, 07:13:28 pm

I like the black frame better than the other one.  It looks great!

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: scrollriffic on August 16, 2010, 07:37:45 pm

I think I would have gone with black myself. Let us know how it looks in navy blue. Nice job. Bobby

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: boxmaker on August 16, 2010, 11:16:28 pm

You did an excellent job. I like the black, but I think Navy blue would be nice also.

                                                           Mark

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: Russ C on August 17, 2010, 06:48:29 am

The black frame looks good.  8)

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: GrayBeard on August 21, 2010, 11:36:27 am

Great job!

I am printing that pattern out as I type this!

My plan is to go with a Red backer and an Navy Blue Frame.

It's Christmas gift for my Marine grandson who is now stationed in Japan.

Hope mine turns out as well as yours!

~~~GrayBeard~~~

Title: Re: Eagle and flag
Post by: northie66 on August 21, 2010, 12:36:47 pm

Be sure to post a pic GB.  I think it'll look great!