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Title: Old VS. New
Post by: Tim2beupinAz on April 10, 2011, 01:14:53 pm

This is a wagon pattern I like so I cut it when I first began cutting about 2 years ago. I decided to cut it again to see how much I have improved since then. I cut the first one on 1/4 inch cedar with a spiral blade. I learned to cut with a spiral blade first????? But it worked for me. The latest one I cut with a #1 FD-UR blade on 1/4 inch oak. I like this blade the most when cutting now. Hope you enjoy and please comment. Thank You Tim.

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: Danny on April 10, 2011, 01:21:58 pm

Hi Tim....There is a BIG improvement over the two.  The BEST one is using the FLAT blade.  Both look really good, but this is my opinion.  Hey I never got used to the spiral blades.  Later  Danny  :+}

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: newfie on April 10, 2011, 02:00:12 pm

in about 2 years you improved alot the new cut is better.then again you said you used spirals on the first one so it would be quite a difference i'm not much for spirals myself.

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: Bill P on April 10, 2011, 03:01:20 pm

Tim, I think they're both very good, but you can see a definite improvement from when you began.  Now, don't get me wrong, if you did the first one when you just started out, with spiral blades, you started with a great talent already.  You're obviously building on a great foundation, so to speak.

I like the crisp turns with the flat blade, most obvious when you compare the two cuttings and look at the wheel spokes.

Thank you for doing that and sharing it with us.

Bill

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: CNLNC on April 10, 2011, 05:18:06 pm

I too think that both are great, but the second one does look alot cleaner and crisper when it comes to the cutting. Awesome job on both pieces, I think you have definetly improved over the years.
Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: dgman on April 10, 2011, 05:43:35 pm

Tim, As has already been said, they both look very good. The second one defiantly has sharper corners, especially on the wheel spokes.
Good job on both.

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: lwilli on April 10, 2011, 07:53:42 pm

I would find it very difficult to choose one over the other. I would be proud of both.

Louis

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: bluesuede on April 10, 2011, 08:35:58 pm

Tim, I think you have done a magnificent job on both cuttings, kudos for using a spiral on the first one...
Bruce ;D

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: mrsn on April 10, 2011, 08:37:16 pm

They are both great!

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: DWSudekum on April 10, 2011, 08:55:24 pm

Tim your skills have really improved my friend.  You have done very well on the wagon.  Thanks for showing us.

DW

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: Tim2beupinAz on April 11, 2011, 06:50:06 am

In all my hast to post this I forgot to mention all the help EVERYONE on this blog has been. I have learned so much from all of you, from looking at your cuttings, to reading all your post on technique. I have to say with all the help it is still practice that makes you better overall. But the guidance and knowledge I have received from everyone is priceless. Thank You

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: Russ C on April 11, 2011, 07:07:29 am

Looks awesome, Thanks for posting.  :)

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: julief on April 11, 2011, 07:30:05 am

They both look great.

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: Mainewoods on April 11, 2011, 07:39:36 am

Nice work.  That second one definitely shows the finer cuts attained through skill and practice and the effective use of flat blades.  Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: frankorona on April 11, 2011, 08:39:21 am

Both works were very well.
Congratulations

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: Gabby on April 12, 2011, 12:43:25 am

Some how the first one gives a feeling of being weathered and rustic, that isn't present in the newer one with the sharper lines. The way some artists make their work look old, like a sepia tone to a black and white photo.
I like them both.
Gabby

Title: Re: Old VS. New
Post by: GrayBeard on April 12, 2011, 01:36:50 am

I tend toward the First for the same reason as Gabby pointed out...it just looks like a weathered abandoned wagon on the side of a trail.

But as said...both are very good cuttings!

~~~GB~~~