Patterns Confused

[One Thumb Carver]

Ok I use to scroll saw Patterns However when carving there can be two or four for the same cut out How do you use four Patterns correctly for one cutout

[Tom Ellis]

Bill, generally you just need two. A front, and side.

Tom

[One Thumb Carver]

Tom Thanks for taking time to give me this info Have a good week

[Tom Ellis]

And Bill, make sure they are straight on from front and side, If they are at a bit of an angle, it throws off your final cutout.

Tom

[Claude]

Bill:
What many of us do is cut one side first (side view or front view), and keep the scrap. Once you've finished cutting that side, put the scrap back on. I use a wrap of ordinary masking tape - others use hot melt glue - some (including me at times) just don't cut the scrap all the way off, leaving a small connecting place. The object is to put the block back together again, so when you cut the other view, you still have a flat block on the table of the bandsaw or scrollsaw.

Claude

[One Thumb Carver]

Tom and Claude Thanks for taking time to answard my question Have a good week Bill