Tried Celtic knot(s)

[Twissy]

The problem with this fantastic forum and me is I see what others are doing and I want to do it to!
Thankfully there is so much information available.
This first attempt clearly demonstrated to me the need for the hole to be dead centre and for the fillets to be the same size as the saw kerf! I only have a low end bandsaw so used what I could find for the knot which turned out to be the red plastic from cheapo laser goggles. The wood is Bubinga.

Critiques more than welcome!

 

[fiferb]

I like the thin kerf and the multiple knots. And yes, drilling right down the middle is critical. Great job on this one!

 

[Drstrangefart]

You've got nothing to be ashamed of there. That's some spectacular work, even if the center isn't dead on.

 

[Younka]

That looks really great for a first time celtic knot, Great job!!

 

[andrewleeheck]

Kudos on your creative selection of fillet material!! For my part, I've been known to dig around the recycle bin and other unmentionable places. At the point I found myself asking my chriopractor's office for some of their blank/used magnetic strip cards (used for checking in for appointments), it was time to admit I had a problem.

 

[LarryE]

There is quite a learning curve on celtic knots, but once you get it, they become fairly routine. Nice work on your first attempt, keep it up. O, I made a small jig for my table saw that keeps everything in line.

 

[Twissy]

Kudos on your creative selection of fillet material!! For my part, I've been known to dig around the recycle bin and other unmentionable places. At the point I found myself asking my chriopractor's office for some of their blank/used magnetic strip cards (used for checking in for appointments), it was time to admit I had a problem.

:biggrin:
Gave me a good chuckle! Glad you didn't mix it up with chiropodist and ask for toe nails........now there's a thought!

 

[Twissy]

There is quite a learning curve on celtic knots, but once you get it, they become fairly routine. Nice work on your first attempt, keep it up. O, I made a small jig for my table saw that keeps everything in line.

I made up a temporary jig ( I am a bit of an impatient sort of guy) but intend to make something a bit more accurate. I'm on the look out for a small table saw....or a thinner kerf blade for my Rage saw cos it's about 2-3mm kerf. Also looking out for a Jacobs chuck so I can drill the blanks on the lathe. It's all funds related though!

 

[andrewleeheck]

Kudos on your creative selection of fillet material!! For my part, I've been known to dig around the recycle bin and other unmentionable places. At the point I found myself asking my chriopractor's office for some of their blank/used magnetic strip cards (used for checking in for appointments), it was time to admit I had a problem.

:biggrin:
Gave me a good chuckle! Glad you didn't mix it up with chiropodist and ask for toe nails........now there's a thought!

Hmmm...spalted toenails? Nice.