I just started a new poetry seminar which is very intense and consuming most of my time this week, but I still managed to get some time at the scroll saw. Here’s where I am with the cross I am working on:
I almost half way through this. I figure I have maybe another 20 hours before it’s done.
Here’s a close up of the blade and one of the holes:
The pencil is a 7mm one and the blade is just to the left. The blade is about the thickness of a few sheets of paper. Yes, I use a magnifier for this work the smallest holes are about 1/4 inch and the one the blade is in is about 1/2 by about an inch long.
That’s it from the workshop this week.
Andrew's View of the Week 
Oh
My
Gosh!
That would require an incredibly steady hand. Wow! And so much patience. I imagine you can only do a little bit at a time. Wowsa! So beautiful though!
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I only work on it an hour or two a day. Most times I only get 10-15 holes cut. It’s going to take awhile to finish.
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Ooofdah. And will be SO satisfying when you do!
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Beautiful.
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Wow 👌
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Love your work Andrew, that must take a lot of focus.
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Wow, that’s really intricate! I admire your patience and precision – it’ll be gorgeous when it’s done. 🙂
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I’m liking how this is turning out.
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I make scroll saw ribbons/bows – compared to your work, they are so fast and easy! I am so impressed with your work!
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I do like the finer work. I haven’t done ribbons yet, but someday I hope to.
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Oh my, it is really going to be quite beautiful!
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I have high hopes for this one!
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This was probably a nice break from your poetry. It’s a beautiful design.
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It is a good break and is actually somewhat meditative which gives my poet brain a good rest.
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It is coming along beautifully! Brilliant work, Andrew. 🙂
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Thanks. It’s very detailed, but I like that kind of work.
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Wow! Amazing!
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Thanks!
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Great job on the cross. It will be done by Easter!
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It will be done by then. I’m hoping to actually have it done by Ash Wednesday.
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PERFECT, we’ll be watching for the final product.
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Nice work!
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Thanks!
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You’re focusing on two intense activities this week!
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I find they complement each other. One is very mental while cutting is more physical.
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That’s really impressive. I’d go cross-eyed in about 2 minutes. But what a beautiful piece that’s going to be.
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Cutting this does take a bit of getting used to.
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