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Offline gstoneberg

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Dad's latest scroll saw project
« on: January 22, 2012, 11:22:36 pm »
I know this has nothing to do with archery, but I just can't get over my 88 year old Dad's scoll saw work.  He told me the other day that he'd just done his hardest scroll saw project.  I had no idea it was this intricate.  He told me he had no idea how many holes he'd drilled to insert that teeny blade.



I'm so impressed.

George
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Offline cracker

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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2012, 12:05:16 am »
Man that is just so off the hook I guess when you live that long you have more patience than us young sprouts.
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Offline bryan irwin

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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2012, 12:20:27 am »
thats awesome how long did it take him to do that.
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2012, 12:25:32 am »
I think he said 4 or 5 days, but I can call and ask him.  His memory is better than mine I'm afraid.

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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2012, 12:41:22 am »
WOW!  That is incredible.  He must have a steady hand for 88.
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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2012, 12:46:23 am »
SAKES ALIVE MAN!  That ol mill has got some hours in on it. 
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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2012, 12:57:54 am »
Incredable!  8)
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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2012, 12:58:21 am »
 :o :o :o :o
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Offline seabass

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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2012, 01:08:17 am »
WOW,he is one talented man.i am very impressed,Steve
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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2012, 02:02:31 am »
Beautiful
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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2012, 05:55:04 am »

     Man that is really nice! :o  I would like to get that pattern.
That ol mill ain't nothing a little duct tape, and bailing wire couldn't fix, fer awhile anyways....... ;D ;D  Superb work.  He must have good eyes, as well as a steady hand.  Again that is really nice! 8) 8)

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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2012, 08:05:21 am »
I'm not sure where he gets his patterns, but I think he glues them to the oak and then cuts through them as he works the piece.  This and bowling are his 2 hobbies.  His knees may not let him bowl much longer.  He has told me many times that he's surprised his hands are still steady enough to do this work.  He's also told me many times how grateful he is that there's still something he can do that's creative and makes people happy.  That one was so intense I'm not sure he'll do it again.

Thank you all.  I think I'll copy out all the responses and send them to him in an email.  Y'all will make his day.

George
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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2012, 09:26:25 am »
That is beautiful work! Your dad should have a real sense of accomplishment when looking at it!
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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2012, 11:03:28 am »
I was blown away when you sent me the PM, I'm glad you posted it for everybody to see. Your Dad is amazing.
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Re: Dad's latest scroll saw project
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2012, 11:58:05 am »
That is beautiful,very very nice work. :)
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