Thank you, Matthais. I'm a novice woodworker and a very new bandsaw owner. But I used your template today and produced a very creditable cheesy reindeer, which I'm sure that my grandchildren will love.
Matthias, I am a beginner woodworker...just learning the basics (haven't tried my first project yet...but getting educated over the last month or so)....You had been a true inspiration.... I am a civil engineer by degree but a software developer by profession...(your foo/bar example was good) Have watched tons of your videos...I think you are a true genius..I have so much to learn from you...Please don't stop posting your ideas....People like me can gain a lot from you !!!! Regards Saurav
Thank you, I have a couple of grandsons on who will enjoy making these. They have started using the bandsaw, with very close supervision and are always looking for things to make and I’m always looking for things to make that aren’t knives or swords. I even went so far as getting them to make a Roman gladius and researching it’s construction, history and use. Thought that might at least impart some knowledge to their young minds.
I am surprised that you dont own a full 3d package... With as much creating and tool building as you do... much of your concept work could be done much quicker than on paper. I was a builder for many years... then I found 3d. I still like to create real things, but money puts a constraint on my real creations. Thats why 3d is so great... moral of the story... GET PRO! Your channel is great... and you are a true creator.
Your ingenuity never fails to delight! I am most impressed how you did all that freehand detail cutting without losing a leg or an antler! (PS: I don't think it's cheesy at all. It's a lovely little Christmas ornament.)
You can do all sorts of animals :D My friend's dad made a stork the same way with very thin legs. It kinda looked like just a bird, but it was a stork, if you knew it was a stork :D
@grubby7911 it matters because the front profile is simetrical. It would be difficult to attach all the parts with nails if you start with the other profile.
Now cut the reindeer in half, carve the inside of the head, and add a small red LED and a battery, and place the LED where the screw was. Now glue the halves together, and you have Rudolph.
@GreatInca You have to remember shop class is geared for the lowest common denominator (and even then people still manage to lose fingers!) Those who are more experienced or just more cautious than average might be able to try their own methods... many safety "rules" are largely just smart guidelines these days and can be broken if you're aware of it and careful.
@oOoxelAoOo Ha! My good man, I have never used a CAD program in my life! What I was after was something simple that I could apply my limited capacities to, so this may be perfect. Thanks for your reply, I shall track it down.
Hi, im just starting to get into woodworking and i really enjoy your videos! im thinking about trying this out on my small bench top bandsaw, but i was wondering if an 1/8 inch blade would work better than a 1/4 inch. your blade looks to be a 1/4 inch, but it seems like a smaller one would make it easier. Thanks- tristin
Matthias, you have inspired me so much through all of your videos. I approach problem solving in creative ways that I would not have thought of otherwise. Does your band saw have a name? Frankensaw??!!
So what software do you really use. Its not sketchup for all. Im a prototype designer for 34 yrs.Cad (solids) for about 13 yrs cnc,mills well I think you get the picture. Never had to import a jpeg or something to sketch around. Fired up my cad to see if it would (NICE). Im working on a jig to cut diffrent size sprockets. I will send it to ya once i got it(if i can).I just got the ok to add 15 ft to the back my garage will be 888 sq ft(city board). Keep up the vids your very good at it.
