mtgrizzly52
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Well, here is my very first attempt at segmenting with aluminum sheeting. Not great, but at least it's close to what it should look like I think.
Wall Street II Gold pen kit - a piece of scrap mesquite wood I had hanging around - the aluminum is the stuff they use at the newspaper locally for printing the local rag. The cuts were made with an old 15" scroll saw that is older than me I think. The finish is 6 coats of CA/BLO the way Russ Fairfield does it, and then Ren wax.
Now, how in the world do you get smooth arcs with a scroll saw (ya I know, practice practice, practice - *LOL*). Also, I see where a couple of the aluminum strips didn't meet up, what is the secret to making sure that happens.
I enjoyed doing this technique, but it is a bit frustrating, so any suggestions, or constructive criticism is welcome!
Thanks for looking.
Rick (mtgrizzly52)
Wall Street II Gold pen kit - a piece of scrap mesquite wood I had hanging around - the aluminum is the stuff they use at the newspaper locally for printing the local rag. The cuts were made with an old 15" scroll saw that is older than me I think. The finish is 6 coats of CA/BLO the way Russ Fairfield does it, and then Ren wax.
Now, how in the world do you get smooth arcs with a scroll saw (ya I know, practice practice, practice - *LOL*). Also, I see where a couple of the aluminum strips didn't meet up, what is the secret to making sure that happens.
I enjoyed doing this technique, but it is a bit frustrating, so any suggestions, or constructive criticism is welcome!
Thanks for looking.
Rick (mtgrizzly52)
