seamus7227
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I decided to try something a bit more intricate. This time by cutting into the surrounding letters to give a little bit more "WOW" factor. Or so that was intention. Comments welcome!
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its_virgil
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WOW! WOW! WOW!WOW! WOW! WOW!WOW! WOW! WOW!WOW! WOW! WOW!
Do a good turn daily!
Don
Do a good turn daily!
Don
Jim15
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That's amazing.
GoodTurns
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WOW worked...definitely a step up (from what was already great stuff!)
lorbay
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Ok Seamus May be you have shared this and maybe you have not. But how thick are these before you start to scrol saw them ????
Lin
Lin
seamus7227
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Lin, most coins are 1/3rd the thickness of the standard coin itself, if not thinner, which is what makes it that much more difficult to cut.
BW Design Works
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I'm always amazed at how you are able to cut these with such precision. Can't wait to see it on a blank.
mikellem
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Utterly amazing....If a coin can be
cut,,you sure are the man to cut it..
Congrats mu friend..
cut,,you sure are the man to cut it..
Congrats mu friend..
jimjam66
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It makes my eyes ache just thinking about scrollsawing all of that tiny detail - but Dear Lord, the results are astounding!
johncrane
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Seamus! i think the WOW word fits the bill here, i also think you could of been a Surgeon!! awesome work.
TellicoTurning
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That is amazing... if you're not cross eyed now, you will be by the time you reach my age... really did a job on the WOW factor on that one.
evan bahr
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You get a double WOW from me! How long did it take to cut out?
healeydays
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Holy Guacamole Batman...
That is insane Seamus. I see long hours in that one...
Mike B
That is insane Seamus. I see long hours in that one...
Mike B
seamus7227
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IIRC, this took 3-5 hours to complete. But over the course of two separate days. There was a lot of "blade dragging" with this one. Meaning: scroll saw was off(gives me more precision with the blade), and dragging the coin up and down the blade in order to make most of the detailed cut-outs.
Thank you for all of your comments thus far. I still think i should have taken the letters all the way!
Thank you for all of your comments thus far. I still think i should have taken the letters all the way!
Don gave you twelve WOW!s. I feel he was a little too generous. I only going to give you 11 and half.
WOW! WOW! WOW!WOW! WOW! WOW!WOW! WOW! WOW!WOW! WOW! WO
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walshjp17
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That's actually 11 2/3 :wink:.
I'd give it a lot of Wows but everyone beat me to it, so I'll just say it is bonzer (ask an Ozzie).
I'd give it a lot of Wows but everyone beat me to it, so I'll just say it is bonzer (ask an Ozzie).
turncrazy43
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Great job! Your work is great. Always enjoy seeing your work. Keep it coming.
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Fishinbo
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That's incredible, totally cool. You are a master of such intricate cuts.
gbpens
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WOW! has been achieved.
Katsin
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Impressive. Have you ever thought of trying your hand at wood carving? I think your attention to detail on these coins would translate well to carving ability.
PaulDoug
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All you have shown have been superb, but this is best yet in my opinion. How in the heck do you top this one??
seamus7227
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Since Fred is gonna bust my chops I figured I'd better drill that "R" out. LOL. Every time I have looked at that coin since hearing that, it's like a nagging thorn in my big toe.
In regards to the question of whether I could take on wood carving, I personally don't feel like I have the foresight to see what it is that I am carving and knowing every angle that is needed to create the piece.
Thank you all for the great comments. I'm not sure what is next, but I have a few ideas.
In regards to the question of whether I could take on wood carving, I personally don't feel like I have the foresight to see what it is that I am carving and knowing every angle that is needed to create the piece.
Thank you all for the great comments. I'm not sure what is next, but I have a few ideas.
SDB777
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What kind of scroll saw would you recommend a 'first timer' to get? I haven't though about coins or even metal, but was think more about timber... Figured with the kind of time you have spent with one, maybe you could point a fella in the right direction?!?!?
Can't really add anything of value that hasn't already been said by the many replies here...but the stuff you do inspires a lot of folks to try harder to just fall a bit short of perfection every time they see one of your pieces.
Scott (when you doing the gold eagle) B
Can't really add anything of value that hasn't already been said by the many replies here...but the stuff you do inspires a lot of folks to try harder to just fall a bit short of perfection every time they see one of your pieces.
Scott (when you doing the gold eagle) B
OZturner
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Incredible Work Seamus,
I think all the accolades have been said.
A couple of questions, if you don't mind
1. Do you hold the Coin in your fingers, and manipulate it, to cut? or
2. Do you have a holding jig, that would give you a little more comfort, some mechanical advantage, and greater travel distance?
Congratulations,
Brian.
I think all the accolades have been said.
A couple of questions, if you don't mind
1. Do you hold the Coin in your fingers, and manipulate it, to cut? or
2. Do you have a holding jig, that would give you a little more comfort, some mechanical advantage, and greater travel distance?
Congratulations,
Brian.