First effort .

[boysie39]

Thought it was time to try something constructive after all my practice . :roll: Decided to try Mark's Palm Crosses , Ihad some 19mm MDF and 9mm so I made a few of each .The 19mm is 70mm x 50 mm
The 9 mm one is 60 mm x 45 mm. . I am happy with my first efforts and hope to improve with my next lot for which I will use some Spalted Beech . what do you think :?: :?: .

 

[CHJ]

Looks like you are cut out for the hobby Eugene, take care with that MDF dust, you don't need another problem to deal with.

 

[boysie39]

Thanks Chas. I think it's going to be a while before I make an attempt at a Jigsaw or the Eiffel Tower ,but at least I have something to brighten up the days . I would prefer not to use MDF re dust but I have pretty good precautions in place when using. I am going to get me some real wood tomorrow after the Docs. have had their weekly poke about . Onwards and Onwards I hope .

 

[bassethound]

=D> looks like a good start to me, if you are pleased then thats the main thing, it can only get better..
regards.. Ted..

 

[Chippygeoff]

Well done Eugene. Its nice to see you have made a start. Keep the first things you make and then at a later date you can look back on your first projects and compare them to other items. I think you said you were getting some plywood, that would be a lot easier and safer to cut than MDF. When i first started on the scroll saw I used small squares of plywood to practice on and filled up a couple of bin bags with designer sawdust. Keep at it Eugene, practice makes perfect as they say.

 

[mac1012]

looking good eugene you might want to try cutting a pattern out there is lots on the internet a good one thats free is called arpop type in google and it will come up , the plans are pdf files to download there is loads of stuff on there , a lot of it is traditional scroll saw stuff and american type but i sure there would be something on there for you to try ? ita a matter of looking around for ideas or plans what i usually do is see something and then adapt or enhance it or simply get some inspiration

i think there is a key holder on there that looks pretty straight forward for you to try . thats assuming you can download and print your stuff on computer.

anothger thing you can do is have a look in craft shops etc for inspiration or ideas to get your creative juices flowing

Mark

 

[boysie39]

=D> looks like a good start to me, if you are pleased then thats the main thing, it can only get better..
regards.. Ted..

Thanks Ted ,even if this turns out to be the best I can do I'm happy to have got this far . But with the very generous help from the members on here I will strive to get better.Thanks for taking the time to offer some encouraging words .

 

[boysie39]

Good to hear from you again Geoff , I was hoping to get some birch ply yesterday but was delayed and it was too late when I got back. But I am gearing up to make a raid on my supplier this morn. so will be in full practice mode over the weekend. Take care Geoff.

 

[boysie39]

looking good eugene you might want to try cutting a pattern out there is lots on the internet a good one thats free is called arpop type in google and it will come up , the plans are pdf files to download there is loads of stuff on there , a lot of it is traditional scroll saw stuff and american type but i sure there would be something on there for you to try ? ita a matter of looking around for ideas or plans what i usually do is see something and then adapt or enhance it or simply get some inspiration

i think there is a key holder on there that looks pretty straight forward for you to try . thats assuming you can download and print your stuff on computer.

anothger thing you can do is have a look in craft shops etc for inspiration or ideas to get your creative juices flowing

Mark

Thanks Mark , always good to get your helpful advice I got delayed yesterday so only read posts this morning . I am off on a trip to get some Birch Ply and while it's been cut I will take a look in the craft shops .
I will check out the web site later. If I wasn't so bloddy sore after yesterday I would be skipping me way into town . Will give you a ring over the weekend . Have a good one.