First Portrait and first time using Spiral Blade

[wardch]

I always wanted to try to do a portrait so this is it.  First time using spiral blades also.  Used a FD NS #1 on Baltic birch.   Took a while to figure out the right combo with the spiral.  Came to this conclusion.  High tension, Slow feed rate and high speed.  Also notice better control in I just keep my fingers on top of the material.  Just a rookies observation.  Should have taken the picture before putting it in the frame so i wouldn't have a reflection.  Needed to get it done for tomorrow. Giving it for a fundraiser for a friend with cancer.    Any suggestions would be appreciated.   

Thanks Chris

[dgman]

Hey Chris,  You did an excellent job on the cutting. Looks like you have mastered the spiral blades!
For my taste, I don't like the look of glass on a scroll sawn portrait. But that is just my opinion.

[GrayBeard]

Great Start, Chris!

your combination is right on...fast saw, lots of tension and SLOOOOOW feed will do the trick. AND...blades are cheap so keep a sharp one in the saw at all times! The #2/0 will get you much finer lines for details.

I agree with Dan...portraits and most scroll work looks much better without the glass and I use a 'satin' finish spray just to keep the reflections to a minimum!

Ya done good there, Pilgrim!

~~~GrayBeard~~~

[CNLNC]

Very nicely done, especially for your first portrait and first time using spiral blades. One of my next projects is to also attempt my first portrait using spirals. I can only hope mine turns out as nice as yours. Great job!!!. Thanks for sharing.

[wardch]

Thank you,   I had used felt for the background.  Didn't have time to paint
anything black.  So i figured it would keep the lint off.   It probably would look better
without the glass.   

Chris

[Waddawood]

Awesome job and you're going to fall in love with spirals.  Who designed the pattern?  I like it.

[julief]

Great job.  I usually do put glass on mine.  I get a UV matte glass.  It protects the wood and I don't want someone to try to dust it and damage the cutting.

[newfie]

very nice job,i use glass also to keep picky fingers from it.thanks for sharing

[cameronj]

Very well done.  I have yet to really try spiral blades.  Some day, I guess.
Jim

[WigWag Workshop]

That is one awesome job!  Incredible project!

Steven

[wardch]

Charlie,  The pattern came from Scroll Saw Village.

http://scrollsawvillage.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=5&pid=5111#top_display_media

Chris

[Russ C]

Good job, nice work Chris. 

[Mainewoods]

Nice work, Chris!!!

[frankorona]

Excelente corte con dominio de sierra espiral.
Gracias por mostrar tu talento
Felicidades.

Excellent domain cutting spiral blade.
Thank you for showing your talent
Congratulations