Busy busy day today

[martinka]

Steve, have you seen the revolver and holster cut by Charles Dearing, on Steve Good's forum? Absolutely stunning work, and not something I would ever want to attempt if only to save me from having a heart attack.

http://s206.photobucket.com/user/artistic_cowboy30/media/1_zps333f0289.jpg.html

 

[journeyman]

Steve. I make a pattern which I print out and stick to the wood. After cutting with the scroll saw I leave it on and carve through the pattern to give me a line to work to.
Martin. I occasionally do some portrait and fretwork cutting. I agree, finishing can be a real pain after all the intricate work is finished. In general, if I am putting something under glass, I don't apply a finish at all if its done on good quality ply (birch). If I do apply a finish it's usually a light coat of finishing oil.
Mick