Celtic Knot Sierra

[PhillH]

Fancied doing one of these for ages, but didn't have the tooling eg Bandsaw so asked Alex to make some blanks for me. Very happy I am too with the result.

They arrived on Monday and so I couldn't wait so got stuck in on Monday evening, since which Alex has been bugging me for pics.

So here ya go, i-phone pics so not the best, sorry

Walnut with Maple cross finished in friction polish.

 

[Woody]

Very nice Phil and Alex well made, turned and finished, Phil you don't need a band saw to make these blanks I use a miter saw when I make them which I haven't done for a few years now

 

[stevenw1963]

Nicely done both of you - looks a belter

 

[PhillH]

Very nice Phil and Alex well made, turned and finished, Phil you don't need a band saw to make these blanks I use a miter saw when I make them which I haven't done for a few years now

I was wondering about that to be honest, is a basic mitre guide enough ? Or does it need to be super accurate ?

 

[bellringer]

You have done that well can wait to see the others

 

[PhillH]

Alex, I'm waiting for some Gold Sierra kits for the others, I think that would suit the wood better, you agree ?

Loved doing them, the way it appears as if by magic is great.

 

[Woody]

I use an old standard metal miter saw and block and it works fine for me with perfect results every time just takes a little longer

 

[edlea]

Superb job all round init.

 

[Gav]

Lovely job, well done both!

I use my mitre saw - very carefully - and it's gone ok for me!

 

[bellringer]

Alex, I'm waiting for some Gold Sierra kits for the others, I think that would suit the wood better, you agree ?

Loved doing them, the way it appears as if by magic is great.

Yes it proble would

 

[Grump]

Iuse one of these but I never paid that stupid price for it, in fact I had 3 of em just gave one each to my boys.
A good feel to it and takes no longer than pluging in and setting the bandsaw.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nobex-Champ...=sr_1_21?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1380887348&sr=1-21

 

[PhillH]

Iuse one of these but I never paid that stupid price for it, in fact I had 3 of em just gave one each to my boys.
A good feel to it and takes no longer than pluging in and setting the bandsaw.
Nobex Champion Compound Mitre Saw: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Sad thing is I have one of those that I brought back from Dad's, but the saw isn't there

They have similar at B&Q for about 20 quid, might be worth a try unless someone knows different ? Or could you use the simple blocks and a decent tenon saw ? If so about 6 quid will do it. (I have a decent saw)

 

[L200arg]

Lovely pens phill they look great..

 

[Doug]

Yep I agree with the others lovely knot & pen

I will have to give the wider knot a try, I like the look of it.

 

[PhillH]

Yeah, I think that 60 deg knot looks really well on a Sierra, seems to be in nice proportion.

It also helps when your supplier does such a bang on job as well

 

[bellringer]

Yeah, I think that 60 deg knot looks really well on a Sierra, seems to be in nice proportion.

It also helps when your supplier does such a bang on job as well

It a cut at 60 deg

 

[Terry]

Excellent job Phill. The knots look really good!!!!

 

[bluntchisel]

Congrats to you both - a very nice pen!
Bob.

 

[Jim]

You done a very good job with the knot Alex, it looks really nice, and a well turned and finished pen Phill ...